However, an anime I watched has nothing like that and either it is a bad adaptation or the show gets better after 40 episodes or maybe the fame of the franchise is the result of pure nostalgia. Plus, the fact that an old show is still talked about made me intrigued because it usually means that a show did something really outstanding for its time. Ruroni Kenshin is considered to be one of the greatest shonen series even despite all negative information about the author. And with the 2nd season already announced there’s no excuse to skip this one. Nevertheless, whether you’re a newcomer or a longtime fan, Rurouni kenshin 2023 is a must watch, especially if you like shounen anime that offers so much more than just flashy action with one liners. It made me reminisce about the gorgeous backdrops of the setting sun in the 90’s work. It’s confidently made and gets the job done but it feels uninspired. In comparison, the new adaptation looks a bit too similar to most of the current anime and doesn’t offer much in terms of Color palette and flair. 90’s anime is known for its gorgeous camera work, stunning scenery and muted yet stylish presentation that creates a perfect atmosphere surrounding the proceedings. The only thing the new adaptation doesn’t do quite as well as the 90’s version is animation itself. The way the story masterfully treats most of the villains like real human beings without denominating them as either good or evil calls to comparisons with Hajime no Ippo, another great manga/anime that made its mark with its considerate approach to properly developing the opponents of the main protagonist. The main character is one of the most unique, yet relatable, grounded and complex protagonists in the works of this kind. What always made Rurouni Kenshin shine is the attention to careful character study and exploration of difficult topics over the entertainment value that works in the shounen genre typically provide. What’s especially commendable is how much attention is paid to the source material’s writing: the exploration of themes of redemption, atonement, guilt and trauma, the difficulty of having to carve a place in the new and unpredictable world while having to bear the burden of your troubled past. The 2023 adaptation of Rurouni Kenshin proved itself as a confident and necessary work that does the original justice. the new adaptation was not even necessary, incomplete 90’s anime notwithstanding, but here we are and by the time the credits roll on the last episode of the season there is no doubt. From its heartfelt, thoughtful, tragic yet charming and poignant portrayal of characters living in one of the most transformative and tumultuous periods in the history of Japan to its over the top yet effective action, Rurouni Kenshin has truly left the lasting impact on people around the globe, myself included. It won’t be an exaggeration to say that Rurouni Kenshin made a lasting impact on both the world of manga and anime in the 90’s that still reverberates to this day. The remake (re-adaptation?) of one of the most seminal stories in the genre does the source material justice However, Kenshin's ideals are soon challenged by ghosts of the past and enemies of the present. Although Kaoru eventually learns the truth, his oath to atone for his murderous history by bloodlessly protecting the weak moves her, and she welcomes Kenshin to stay at her dojo. Unbeknownst to all, Kenshin is none other than the real warrior whose name still terrifies the people. Kenshin decides to help Kaoru take down the impostor and restore her father's dojo. Furthermore, the warrior professes to use the Kamiya Kasshin-ryu-a sword style developed by Kaoru's father deeply rooted in the essence of life, not death. Kaoru pursues a self-proclaimed Battousai who roams the streets, indiscriminately killing citizens and police officers. Years later, a seemingly plain wanderer named Kenshin Himura encounters Kaoru Kamiya, the owner of a struggling local dojo in Tokyo. With the war over, its infamous hero Hitokiri Battousai disappeared into thin air, leaving only his legend behind. In the late 19th century, as the cruel times of the Bakumatsu period came to a close, a new Meiji era marked the age of restoration for Japan.
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