Rurouni Kenshin (3-in-1 Edition)
9 primary works
Book 1
The beloved landmark tale of a Meiji-era swordsman’s quest for redemption. Action, romance, and historical intrigue help make Nobuhiro Watsuki's Rurouni Kenshin, the tale of a wandering swordsman set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, one of the most popular manga titles of all time. Himura Kenshin, once an assassin of ferocious power, now fights to protect the honor of those in need. One hundred and forty years ago in Kyoto, with the coming of the American “Black Ships,” there arose a warrior who, felling men with his bloodstained blade, gained the name Hitokiri, or Manslayer! His killer blade helped close the turbulent Bakumatsu era and slashed open the progressive Meiji period. Then he vanished and, with the flow of years, became legend. This is his tale of redemption.
Book 2
Action, romance, and historical intrigue help make Nobuhiro Watsuki's Rurouni Kenshin, the tale of a wandering swordsman set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, one of the most popular manga titles of all time. Himura Kenshin, once an assassin of ferocious power, now fights to protect the honor of those in need. Isurugi Raijûta, a truly old-school swordsman, comes to Kenshin and requests his aid in reforming the state of swordsmanship schools in Japan. Although Kenshin is intrigued by Raijûta’s ideals, Raijûta’s plan to “weed out” the schools he deems unfit is not in accordance with Kenshin’s deepest-held beliefs. But when Kenshin walks away from the offer, one fact quickly becomes apparent: Raijûta will stop at nothing to ensure the supremacy of his own school of sword fighting!
Book 3
Action, romance, and historical intrigue help make Nobuhiro Watsuki's Rurouni Kenshin, the tale of a wandering swordsman set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, one of the most popular manga titles of all time. Himura Kenshin, once an assassin of ferocious power, now fights to protect the honor of those in need. When former Shinsengumi captain Saito Hajime arrives on the steps of Kamiya dojo, he challenges Kenshin to a duel that will force a reawakening of Kenshin’s own past. Then, Kenshin leaves for turbulent Kyoto, against the wishes of nearly everyone who knows him as the gentle rurouni. Is Kenshin headed to Kyoto for a duel…or for a death match?
Book 4
Action, romance and historical intrigue help make Nobuhiro Watsuki’s Rurouni Kenshin, the tale of a wandering swordsman set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, one of the most popular manga titles of all time! With his sakabato shattered, Kenshin seeks the only swordsmith who can forge him a new blade. Instead, he finds one of Shishio's elite assassins waiting to take his head! Not even Kenshin can win this battle unarmed. What's more, his training remains incomplete. With no other option, Kenshin must return to the one person he never wanted to ask for help: his master.
Book 5
Action, romance and historical intrigue help make Nobuhiro Watsuki’s Rurouni Kenshin, the tale of a wandering swordsman set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, one of the most popular manga titles of all time!
With terrifying force, Shishio has unleashed his army and his plot to conquer Japan. While Misao leads the ninja defense of Kyoto, Kenshin, Sanosuke and Satô take the battle to Shishio’s lair. Facing their most powerful foes yet at the center of an all-out war, will Team Kenshin have the willpower to fight on?
With terrifying force, Shishio has unleashed his army and his plot to conquer Japan. While Misao leads the ninja defense of Kyoto, Kenshin, Sanosuke and Satô take the battle to Shishio’s lair. Facing their most powerful foes yet at the center of an all-out war, will Team Kenshin have the willpower to fight on?
Book 6
The beloved landmark tale of a Meiji-era swordsman’s quest for redemption.
Action, romance and historical intrigue help make Nobuhiro Watsuki’s Rurouni Kenshin, the tale of a wandering swordsman set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, one of the most popular manga titles of all time!
After a series of hard-won battles, Kenshin finally confronts Shishio, the twisted mastermind behind the plot to overthrow the government. The fate of Japan hangs in the balance as the two greatest swordsmen of the age face off. To survive, Kenshin must fight at full strength, which means breaking his vow never to kill again. If he wins Japan, he loses his soul…
Triple the samurai action of the beloved classic series for a significantly slashed price!
Action, romance and historical intrigue help make Nobuhiro Watsuki’s Rurouni Kenshin, the tale of a wandering swordsman set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, one of the most popular manga titles of all time!
After a series of hard-won battles, Kenshin finally confronts Shishio, the twisted mastermind behind the plot to overthrow the government. The fate of Japan hangs in the balance as the two greatest swordsmen of the age face off. To survive, Kenshin must fight at full strength, which means breaking his vow never to kill again. If he wins Japan, he loses his soul…
Triple the samurai action of the beloved classic series for a significantly slashed price!
Book 7
The beloved landmark tale of a Meiji-era swordsman’s quest for redemption.
Action, romance and historical intrigue help make Nobuhiro Watsuki’s Rurouni Kenshin, the tale of a wandering swordsman set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, one of the most popular manga titles of all time!
In the aftermath of their battle for Japan’s future, Kenshin and his friends are ready to enjoy a hard-won peace. But the past isn’t finished with them. A new threat arises in the form of an army of vengeful warriors—each of whom has a grudge against Kenshin from his days as the ruthless assassin Battosai. Forced to face his old sins, Kenshin must find a way to make peace with the victim he most regrets hurting: his wife.
Triple the samurai action of the beloved classic series for a significantly slashed price!
Action, romance and historical intrigue help make Nobuhiro Watsuki’s Rurouni Kenshin, the tale of a wandering swordsman set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, one of the most popular manga titles of all time!
In the aftermath of their battle for Japan’s future, Kenshin and his friends are ready to enjoy a hard-won peace. But the past isn’t finished with them. A new threat arises in the form of an army of vengeful warriors—each of whom has a grudge against Kenshin from his days as the ruthless assassin Battosai. Forced to face his old sins, Kenshin must find a way to make peace with the victim he most regrets hurting: his wife.
Triple the samurai action of the beloved classic series for a significantly slashed price!
Book 8
The beloved landmark tale of a Meiji-era swordsman’s quest for redemption.
Action, romance and historical intrigue help make Nobuhiro Watsuki’s Rurouni Kenshin, the tale of a wandering swordsman set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, one of the most popular manga titles of all time!
Under attack by an alliance of warriors with grudges against Kenshin, the dojo battles on three fronts at once. Sanosuke takes on weapons expert Inui Banjin and his indestructible gauntlets. Yahiko faces off against Otowa Hyoko, who specializes in the secret techniques of assassination. And Kenshin has a rematch with the puppet master Gein, who’s invented a deadly new toy. All the while, Enishi, the architect of the attacks, watches the chaos from above…
Action, romance and historical intrigue help make Nobuhiro Watsuki’s Rurouni Kenshin, the tale of a wandering swordsman set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, one of the most popular manga titles of all time!
Under attack by an alliance of warriors with grudges against Kenshin, the dojo battles on three fronts at once. Sanosuke takes on weapons expert Inui Banjin and his indestructible gauntlets. Yahiko faces off against Otowa Hyoko, who specializes in the secret techniques of assassination. And Kenshin has a rematch with the puppet master Gein, who’s invented a deadly new toy. All the while, Enishi, the architect of the attacks, watches the chaos from above…
Book 9
The beloved landmark tale of a Meiji-era swordsman’s quest for redemption.
Action, romance and historical intrigue help make Nobuhiro Watsuki’s Rurouni Kenshin, the tale of a wandering swordsman set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, one of the most popular manga titles of all time!
FINAL VOLUME! Felled by grief, Kenshin is powerless to stop Enishi’s conquest of Tokyo. His friends struggle to fill in, with Yahiko taking on the criminal powerhouse Kujiranami and Sanosuke defending the city from yakuza. But without Kenshin, the dream of a new Japan founded on peace will never be realized. In the misery of the Fallen Village, Kenshin must somehow find hope…and lift his sakabato for the final time!
Action, romance and historical intrigue help make Nobuhiro Watsuki’s Rurouni Kenshin, the tale of a wandering swordsman set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, one of the most popular manga titles of all time!
FINAL VOLUME! Felled by grief, Kenshin is powerless to stop Enishi’s conquest of Tokyo. His friends struggle to fill in, with Yahiko taking on the criminal powerhouse Kujiranami and Sanosuke defending the city from yakuza. But without Kenshin, the dream of a new Japan founded on peace will never be realized. In the misery of the Fallen Village, Kenshin must somehow find hope…and lift his sakabato for the final time!