Many popular characters appear in "Rurouni Kenshin". Even now, we often hear people say, "That character from Rurouni Kenshin is my favorite!!" So, this time we would like to introduce all the main characters that appear in "Rurouni Kenshin"! All of the characters that appear in "Rurouni Kenshin" have fascinating pasts and complex psychological portrayals, and one of the great attractions of the series is that it unfolds a complex human drama despite being a manga for boys! Whether you are already a fan of "Rurouni Kenshin" or are thinking about watching it in the future, be sure to use this article to review and prepare! I'm sure you will discover something new.
Himura Kenshin
The protagonist of this work, he is a wanderer who uses the Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu style of swordsmanship and is always ranked No. 1 in popularity. In the story, he is often teased by Kaoru and others and makes a pathetic sound like "Oro", but he is a reliable older brother-like character who will stand up for his friends when the time comes. He has extraordinary fighting power from the beginning of the story, and he is almost never defeated throughout the entire Rurouni Kenshin series, making him a rare type of protagonist even in Jump manga.
An assassin active during the Bakumatsu period
Kenshin was originally the strongest assassin, Battousai the Assassin, active during the Bakumatsu period. There are many scenes in the story where he regrets his past as an assassin, which could be said to be Kenshin's dark past.
No Killing
As the assassin Battousai, Kenshin has taken many lives, but in the story he upholds the principle of no killing, and uses a reverse-edged sword with a blade that faces the opposite direction so as not to kill his opponents in battle.
Growth
However, due to his policy of not killing, his enemies comment that his strength has "significantly declined since the days of Battousai." A major theme in the story is how Kenshin, who has declared his policy of not killing, will grow and surpass his past self.
Kaoru Kamiya
She is the assistant instructor of the Kamiya Kasshin-ryu school and the heroine of this work. As the daughter of a samurai family, she has a proactive side, such as taking care of Kenshin, who does not work, which was rare at the time. On the other hand, she also has a jealous side, and is always in trouble with women who get close to Kenshin.
Marries Kenshin
In the story, Kaoru plays an important role as a good friend of Kenshin, but she eventually marries Kenshin and later has a son. After getting married, we no longer see her taking the lead as she did before, but she still plays an important role, such as working behind the scenes to manage Kenshin and the others' health.
Myojin Yahiko
He is a character who is moved by a word that Kenshin said when he tried to steal money from him as a pickpocket, and plays an active role as Kenshin's companion. Although he is still small in stature, he has achieved feats of battle that are unthinkable for his age, such as defeating the Ten Swords.
Kamiya Kasshin-ryu
Although he admires Kenshin, Kenshin tells him that he has no intention of passing on the Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu to future generations, so he is studying the Kamiya Kasshin-ryu under Kaoru.
Sagara Sanosuke
He was originally a brawler who had defeated many strong opponents, but after being defeated by Kenshin, he became Kenshin's companion. He is skilled in the "Double Kiwami" technique, which he learned from one of the Ten Swords by chance, and can deliver a straight punch with destructive power that is unimaginable under normal circumstances.
Kenshin's good friend
Having once fought each other, Kenshin has a deep trust in Sanosuke, and there are many important scenes in the work where he relies on Sanosuke. Sanosuke himself seems to have an extraordinary affection for Kenshin, and although he once abandoned Kenshin, who had become a wreck after mistaking Kaoru for his death, he quickly turned back, showing the depth of Sanosuke's affection for Kenshin.
Takani Megumi
She was involved in a drug smuggling incident and was saved by Kenshin, who became her companion. She dreams of returning to Fukushima and opening a medical practice, but as she is the only one of Kenshin and his friends who is knowledgeable about medicine, she lives with them at the Kamiya Dojo until the end of their battle.
Kaoru's Rival
Like Kaoru, she was once saved by Kenshin, and she has feelings for him. Because of this, she doesn't get along well with the jealous Kaoru, and there are many scenes where they quarrel. On the other hand, there are also scenes where she encourages Kaoru as an older woman when she is feeling down.
Makimachi Misao
She is a girl whom Kenshin meets while on his way to Kyoto to defeat Shishio Makoto. She is infatuated with the former Oniwabanshu member Soji, and ends up acting alongside Kenshin without realizing that the entire crew was wiped out except for Soji in their fight.
Shinomori Aoshi
Former head of the Oniwabanshu. In the story, he loses his comrades in a fight with Kenshin, and as a tribute to his comrades, he attempts to kill Kenshin in order to gain the title of "Strongest". However, he is ultimately defeated in a one-on-one battle with Kenshin, reflects on his actions, and begins to meditate to unify his mind. He also has tea with Kenshin on those occasions, and it seems that his relationship with Kenshin is more than can be summed up in one word. Aoshi is said to be a light drinker.
Saito Hajime
A former Shinsengumi member who fought against Kenshin many times during the late Edo period. He upholds the motto "kill evil immediately" and is cold-hearted enough to defeat those who go against his sense of justice without hesitation. Although he and Kenshin fought deadly battles many times during the late Edo period, in the story they cooperate due to a common interest, and it can be said that he is one of Kenshin's reliable companions.
Amazing forceful style! ?
Many swordsmen have many techniques, but Hajime basically only uses the "fang thrust" technique, which is a long-distance jump at incredible speed. His theory is that humans who are hit by this technique are basically dead, so no other techniques are needed.
Shishio Makoto
He is probably the most famous character among the many enemies of Kenshin who appear in the work. He once wielded the sword as Battousai's successor, and is also a character who has had a feud with Kenshin since the end of the Edo period. He is also a character who plays the role of the final boss in the "Kyoto Arc," the most popular long story in the work, and many people may remember him.
Kenshin's greatest enemy! ?
The story also depicts a deadly battle with Kenshin, but he shows his extraordinary strength by working together with his allies, even Kenshin is finally able to win. It is easy to imagine that he would have been even more successful if he had not been handicapped by the loss of his ability to sweat.
Seta Soujirou
He is the member of the Ten Swords who first confronted Kenshin. He is also the first of the Ten Swords to meet Shishio Makoto, and is highly trusted by Shishio, making him a central character in the Ten Swords.
Sojiro of the Heavenly Sword
Sojiro is said to be as talented as Kenshin, and is called "Sojiro of the Heavenly Sword." In the story, he shows his true ability, living up to his name, and torments Kenshin. He is also very popular with women, and in the live-action movie, Ryunosuke Kamiki plays the role of Sojiro.
Hiko Seijuro
He is the successor to the Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu style and also Kenshin's master. He likes pottery and alcohol, and sometimes goes on free-spirited trips, so Kenshin sometimes has trouble contacting him. However, as Kenshin's master, he shows off his extraordinary power by easily handling Kenshin, who is one of the strongest in the series.
Kenshin's savior and master
He once picked up the orphaned Kenshin and saved his life, so he has a special connection with Kenshin. During the late Edo period, he did not accept Kenshin's desire to "wield his sword for the sake of the world," and they fell out.
Yukishiro Tomoe
Kenshin's ex-wife. Originally, Kenshin had killed her fiancée, so she lived with Kenshin as a spy for the enemy. However, as she lived with Kenshin, she began to develop feelings for him, and for Kenshin's sake, she headed alone to the organization that had encouraged her to go to Kenshin.
Killed by Kenshin!?
Kenshin realizes that Tomoe has disappeared and chases after her, but he is blocked by numerous powerful enemies and loses his sight and hearing. As a result, Kenshin accidentally kills Tomoe. Because of this, Kenshin makes a vow not to kill anyone after finishing his own exploits following Tomoe's death and wanders around the country.
Yukishiro Enishi
He is the younger brother of Kenshin's ex-wife Tomoe. He has a strong grudge against Kenshin for killing his sister, and in the story he works behind the scenes to defeat Kenshin.
The strongest enemy in the story! ?
Yukishiro Enisi appears as the final enemy to stand in Kenshin's way after Kenshin defeats Shishio Makoto. Unlike Kenshin's previous enemies, he is a character closely related to Kenshin's own past, so he is also a character who has had a great influence on Kenshin, Kaoru, and Yahiko.
Summary
What did you think? This time, we have introduced many popular characters that appear in "Rurouni Kenshin". There are many attractive characters in "Rurouni Kenshin", so please check them out in this article. There are still many characters that we could not introduce this time, so please check them out.
