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Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Ishinshishi e no Chinkonka

Synopsis: Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Ishinshishi e no Chinkonka is an anime set during the Meiji period in Japan, where a skilled swordsman named Kenshin Himura seeks redemption after his past as a murderer. He teams up with a young doctor named Kaoru Kamiya and together they face several challenges, including the threat of the Ishinshishi, a group of rebels seeking to restore the power of the samurai. With his skills and determination, Kenshin fights to protect those he loves and find peace amid the turmoil of the Meiji era.

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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
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Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Ishinshishi e no Chinkonka
  • Anime Name in Japanese: るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚- 維新志士への鎮魂歌
  • Anime Name in English: Samurai X: The Motion Picture
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Production information

  • Producers: Fuji TV, Sony Music Entertainment
  • Licensors:
  • Studios: Gallop

Anime Information

  • Type: Movie
  • Episodes: 1
  • Date: 20-Dec-97
  • Genres: Drama, Historical, Samurai, Shounen
  • Subjects: Samurai
  • Target: Shounen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 7.55
  • Popularity: 2987

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Ishinshishi e no Chinkonka Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://cdn.myanimelist.net/images/anime/4/47845.jpg
  • Date: 2024-04-12T10:02:56-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Ishinshishi e no Chinkonka": 

    • Rurouni Kenshin is an anime based on the famous manga by Nobuhiro Watsuki.
    • The story takes place during the Meiji era in Japan, where the protagonist, Kenshin Himura, was a legendary assassin known as Battousai the Shredder.
    • After vowing never to kill again, Kenshin travels the country helping people as a wandering swordsman.
    • The anime addresses themes such as redemption, friendship and justice, creating an engaging and action-packed plot.
    • Rurouni Kenshin also stands out for its well-choreographed sword fights and character characterization.
    • In addition to the protagonist Kenshin, the series features several notable characters, such as Kaoru, Sanosuke, Megumi and Saito.
    • With a mix of historical and fictional elements, the anime won over fans from all over the world and became a classic of the genre.
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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Ishinshishi e no Chinkonka"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Kenshin Himura - The protagonist of the anime, a skilled swordsman who seeks redemption for his violent past as an assassin during the Bakumatsu period.
    • Kaoru Kamiya - The master of the Kamiya Kasshin School of swordsmanship, who ends up welcoming Kenshin into her dojo and becomes his mentor and love interest.
    • Sanosuke Sagara - A former member of the Ishinshishi who joins Kenshin in his battles and becomes a loyal friend and valued ally.
      • <li:Aoshi Shinomori - The leader of the Oniwabanshu, a group of ninjas loyal to the Tokugawa Shogunate, who becomes one of Kenshin's main antagonists. <li:Megumi Takani - A doctor who gets involved with Kenshin and his friends, seeking redemption for her past as a drug manufacturer for Opium. Did you like the explanation? Is there another question I can help you with?

    Summary and events

    • Kenshin Himura, a former assassin known as Hitokiri Battousai, becomes a wanderer after the civil war in Japan. He promises never to kill again and uses a sakabatou, an inverted sword, as a symbol of this promise.
    • Kenshin arrives in Tokyo and meets Kaoru Kamiya, the master of the Kamiya Kasshin-ryu dojo. He ends up fighting to protect her and becomes a member of the dojo.
    • Kenshin meets his old war companions: Sanosuke Sagara, Yahiko Myojin, Megumi Takani and Hajime Saito, and ends up getting involved in different conflicts.
    • The group faces the threat of the Ishinshishi, a resistant group trying to reignite the flames of the Meiji Revolution, and fights to protect Japan's peaceful future.
    • Kenshin's bloody past comes back to haunt him when Shishio Makoto, a former assassin burned and abandoned by his government, emerges as a powerful new enemy.
    • Kenshin is forced to confront his past and his promise to never kill again as he faces Shishio and protects his loved ones and the future of Japan.

    What happens in the end?

    Em Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Ishinshishi e no Chinkonka, encontramos Kenshin Himura enfrentando um inimigo do passado, Enishi Yukishiro, que busca vingança pela morte de sua irmã Tomoe durante a guerra Ishin Shishi. Durante a batalha final, Kenshin é forçado a enfrentar os fantasmas de seu passado e confrontar as consequências de suas ações como Hitokiri Battousai. Enishi monta um elaborado plano para punir Kenshin não apenas fisicamente, mas também psicologicamente, trazendo de volta os traumas do passado do espadachim. No entanto, Kenshin é capaz de superar esse desafio, reafirmando sua determinação de viver uma vida pacífica e redimir os erros de seu passado. Após uma batalha intensa, Kenshin emerge vitorioso, mas não sem sacrifícios. Enishi finalmente encontra a redenção e compreende o motivo da morte de sua irmã, permitindo-lhe seguir em frente. O final da obra traz Kenshin mais uma vez lutando por sua própria redenção e paz interior, enquanto os personagens ao seu redor tentam seguir em frente com suas próprias vidas. O arco de vingança de Enishi chega a um desfecho emocionante, mostrando o quanto o perdão e a compreensão podem ser poderosos na jornada de um homem em busca de redenção e paz.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

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    Meaning of Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Ishinshishi e no Chinkonka

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚- 維新志士への鎮魂歌
    • るろう (Rurouni) - from the verb "rurou" (to wander aimlessly), means "vagabond" or "wanderer"
    • に (ni) - grammatical particle indicating destination or object
    • 剣心 (Kenshin) - "ken" means "sword" and "shin" means "heart/mind", can be translated as "Heart of Sword"
    • 明治 (Meiji) - historical era of Japan known as the "Meiji Era" that occurred between 1868 and 1912
    • 剣客 (Kenkaku) - "ken" again meaning "sword" and "kaku" meaning "knight/swordsman", can be translated as "swordsman"
    • 浪漫 (Rouman) - meaning "romance", "fantasy" or "idealism"
    • 譚 (Tan) - meaning "tale" or "story"
    • Ishin - refers to the Meiji Restoration Movement, also known as the Meiji Restoration
    • 志士 (Shishi) - "shi" means "minds" and "shi" also means "person", it can be translated as "people with ideals"
    • to - grammatical particle indicating direction or destination
    • Requiem - "chin" means "calm" or "pacify", "kon" means "spirit" and "ka" can be translated as "song", it can be interpreted as "Peace Song for the Souls"
    The name of the anime "るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚- 維新志士への鎮魂歌" can be translated as "Rurouni Kenshin: Romantic Tales of a Meiji Swordsman - Requiem for the Restoration Patriots." This is an anime that portrays the story of a renegade swordsman named Kenshin Himura during the Meiji Era of Japan, with the backdrop of the ideals of the Meiji Restoration and the struggles of the revolutionaries. The name reflects Kenshin's journey towards redemption and peace as he gets involved in conflicts that shaped the new era of Japan.

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