Rurouni Kenshin features many unique swordsmen, but the fact that all of the characters are handsome has also earned it a large following among women. There are numerous characters that are captivating not only for women but also for men, including the protagonist Himura Kenshin, the enemy Sojiro of the Heavenly Sword, also known as Seta Sojiro, and the mysterious, bandaged, charismatic Shishio Makoto. This time, we would like to introduce the most popular characters from Rurouni Kenshin, which has particularly many popular characters among the many Jump mangas, in a ranking format.
16th place: Udo Jin'ei
He is an assassin who stood in front of Kenshin. He is also the first person in the story to bring out the power of Kenshin from when he was "Battousai the Assassin," and many readers may remember him. In particular, the scene where he cuts his stomach and dies at the end surprised many readers.
15th place: Yumi Komagata
She is a member of the group of Shishio Makoto, Kenshin's greatest enemy, and is also Shishio's lover. In the story, there are many scenes in which she is intoxicated by Shishio's overwhelming charisma. Like the Ten Swords, she is always worried about not being able to work for Shishio on the battlefield, and in the final battle with Kenshin, she stands in front of Kenshin to protect him, but is pierced by Shishio and dies along with him. Despite being fatally wounded by Shishio, she dies with tears of joy in her heart that she was finally able to be of use to Shishio on the battlefield.
14th place: Anji Yukyuzan
Although he is one of the Ten Swords, he is the one who taught Sagara Sanosuke the "Double Extreme". The Double Extreme later became Sanosuke's trump card, and it can be said that he is the person who has had the greatest influence on Sanosuke in terms of technique. After losing to Sanosuke, he turned himself in to the police and was sentenced to prison. While many of the members of the Ten Swords who have special skills are appointed to the Meiji government, he is one of the few characters who shows an attitude of facing up to his own crimes.
13th place Yukishiro Enishi
The final enemy in the story, and the greatest enemy to stand in front of Kenshin. In the past, Kenshin killed his own sister, and he has an extraordinary desire for revenge against Kenshin. He learned a sword technique called Watojutsu on the continent, and has a unique fighting style that is integrated with martial arts-like movements.
Hiding in the shadow of Shishio Makoto
Although he is positioned like a final boss, the image of Shishio as Kenshin's enemy has become too established, and he is a character who is overshadowed despite being the final boss. Since he is the last enemy character in the work, I'm sure many people will remember him very well.
12th place Yukishiro Tomoe
She was the wife of the main character, Kenshin. Originally, she was working for Kenshin as a spy for the enemy because her fiancée was killed by Kenshin, but through her interactions with Kenshin, she gradually begins to have feelings for him.
She is brutally murdered by Kenshin! !
However, his happy marriage with Tomoe did not last long, and when he went to an organization that was trying to kill Kenshin, he was accidentally killed by Kenshin, who had almost lost all five senses in the previous battle. It seems that this incident was quite a shock to Kenshin himself, and shortly after killing Tomoe, Kenshin made a vow not to kill again.
11th place: Makimachi Misao
She is the granddaughter of the previous head of the Oniwabanshu. In the story, she meets Kenshin, who is heading alone to Kyoto to defeat Shishio, and accompanies him. She was created based on the concept of a "heroine who does not fall in love with Kenshin," and is portrayed as a rare female character in the story who does not have any feelings for Kenshin.
10th place: Saito Hajime
He is a former member of the Shinsengumi who repeatedly fought against Kenshin (Himura Battousai), who was an assassin during the late Edo period. There are many scenes in the story where he cooperates with Kenshin, and as one of Kenshin's people, he faces a strong enemy, Shishio.
Rumors that he's not actually that strong
Saito Hajime exudes an overwhelming sense of strength in the story, but his battle record is not that good, and he has only been able to achieve remarkable results against weak characters. For this reason, there are constant rumors among fans that "Maybe he's not that strong?"
9th place: Takani Megumi
A female character who is active as a companion of Kenshin along with Kaoru Kamiya. She plays an important role as a medical officer in the Kenshin group, which boasts overwhelming muscle-brainedness, with most of them, including Kaoru, being combatants.
8th place: Myojin Yahiko
A boy studying the Kamiya Kasshin style under Kaoru. He was originally a pickpocket trying to steal Kenshin's money bag, but was touched by something Kenshin said to him, and at Kenshin's suggestion, he began training in martial arts under Kaoru.
The next generation of hope following in Kenshin's footsteps
Although he is still a young boy, he has already demonstrated remarkable feats, such as defeating one of the Ten Swords, and is a character whose future growth is sure to be exciting. He is also widely hailed as a talented character who may even surpass Kenshin.
7th place: Hiko Seijuro
He is the master of Kenshin and taught him the Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu style. He easily defeats the strongest Kenshin in the series, and is famous for being the strongest character in the series.
Ikeda Shuichi is the voice of him in the anime! !
First of all, the voice of the anime version is provided by Ikeda Shuichi, the legendary voice actor who was also the voice of Char Aznable in Mobile Suit Gundam, so he is a character with a particularly strong presence.
6th place: Shinomori Soji
Former head of the Oniwabanshu, he lost his subordinates in the battle with Kenshin, and as a farewell, he is trying to take Kenshin's life to prepare him for the "strongest position". In the story, he is defeated by the Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu secret technique "Tensho Ryusen" during the final duel with Kenshin.
5th place: Seta Soujirou
Also known as "Heavenly Sword Soujirou," he was the first person to meet Shishio among the Ten Swords, Shishio's direct unit, and is therefore also a person who is highly trusted by Shishio.
Highly popular among women
He is an excellent swordsman, but he also has a handsome face and is popular with many women. In the live-action version, he is played by Kamiki Ryunosuke, and he is a character that has always been very popular in the manga, anime, and live-action versions.
4th place: Sanosuke Sagara
He is a character who has defeated many enemies together with Kenshin. When he first appeared, he used a huge sword as a weapon, but it was destroyed by Kenshin, and since then, while most enemies use swords, he is an incredible character who is active only with his bare hands.
Kenshin's only best friend
Although Sanosuke may look scary at first glance, he is passionate and has a strong bond with Kenshin, especially after they once fought each other with their fists. For Kenshin, he is one of the few sources of support for him, along with Kaoru and Yahiko.
3rd place: Kamiya Kaoru
A character who teaches Kamiya Kasshin-ryu at the dojo when her father, the master, is absent. In the story, she defeats one of the Ten Swords together with Yahiko, and although she is the heroine, she is also quite a skilled fighter.
The main heroine of this work
Rurouni Kenshin features many fascinating heroines, but Kaoru is one of them, who later marries Kenshin and gives birth to a son. Not only is she a skilled swordsman, but she is also a good partner to Kenshin, caring for his wounds.
2nd place: Shishio Makoto
He is a person who can be said to be Kenshin's greatest enemy. He was once active as a hitokiri (assassin) and worked behind the scenes as a successor to Kenshin, but unlike Kenshin, he had hidden ambitions in his heart, so it was long thought that he was killed by a key figure in the new government who feared that Shishio, who knew the dark side of the Meiji government, was still alive. At that time, he was wrapped in oil and burned, but he was still alive even though his whole body was covered in bandages, making him a character with incredible vitality.
Kenshin's greatest enemy! !
There is a strong opinion that "Shishio Makoto is Kenshin's enemy," and he is still a character that is supported by many fans. His final moments were shocking, as he burst into flames due to the heat he generated, which made an impact on many readers.
1st place: Himura Kenshin
The protagonist of Rurouni Kenshin. He has a past as an assassin Battousai during the late Edo period, and as a result of his regrets, he travels around the country helping people as Rurouni, rather than as an official of the Meiji Restoration government.
A gentle swordsman who is committed to not killing! !
Kenshin's charm is, of course, his aesthetic of facing his enemies with his reverse-blade sword, embracing his own past and proclaiming "non-killing". Many readers seem to be thrilled by his ability to defeat his enemies without killing them in any situation.
Summary
What did you think? This time, we have summarized the many popular characters that appear in "Rurouni Kenshin". In addition to the characters introduced this time, Rurouni Kenshin is a work that features many other fascinating characters, so please be sure to watch it!
