Rurouni kenshin episode 1 dub

by Serg · Published January 3, 2022 · Updated January 4, 2022

Amazon.com: Rurouni Kenshin – TV Series Season One : Richard Cansino, Dorothy Elias-Fahn, Lex Lang, Wendee Lee, Jane Alan, Michelle Ruff, Steve Kramer, Mona Marshall, Steve Bloch, Beau Billingslea, Rebecca Forstadt, Dan Lorge, Bob Bobson, Julie Anne Taylor, Paul St. Peter, Monique Lindsley, Jeffrey Stackhouse, Melvin Katt, Jeremy Patter, Jonathan Fahn, Peter Lee, Joshua Seth, Ethan Murray, Peter Lurie, Michael McConnohie, Michael Lindsay (II), Dan Woren, Derek Stephen Prince, Steven Jay Blum, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, Dean Elliott (III), Joey Lotsko, Bob Papenbrook, Barry Stigler, Ivan Buckley, Tom Wyner, Jim Taggert, Tony Pope, Doug Stone, Terrance Stone, Brianne Siddall, Kirk Thornton, Richard Epcar, Melodee Spevack, Joe Romersa, Barbara Goodson, Simon Prescott, Richard Barnes, Herman E. Sherman, Jake Martin (II), Lee Loopers, Bridget Hoffman, Jerry Potter, Jamieson Price, David W. Goldstein, Matt K. Miller, Lynn Fischer, Robert Axelrod, Dave Mallow, Terrence Stone, Philece Sampler, Kim Strauss, Tara Jayne, Mike Reynolds, Michael Switters, Crispin Freeman, Peter Doyle (IV), Peter Spellos, Steve Staley (II), Francis Cherry, Christina Martini, Junko Takeuchi, Tony Oliver, Kazuhiro Furuhashi: Movies & TV

Tailing thirty episodes of lacklustre mini-stories, the Kyoto arc introduces a revved up Kenshin full of torturous inner conflict and a political backdrop steeped richly in Japanese history. While I accept that the educational value of the series is very low (there are men in trench coats, for God’s sake, shouting cheesy martial arts moves that produce lightning), the bittersweet setting, so full of painful dilemmas, still feels like the next best thing to actual history. For Western audiences, in particular, this romanticised combination of old Japan (dojos, tatamis, and katanas) with modern age trimmings (guns, edgy costumes, and informal dialogue) will be highly appealing.

The music during the episodes consistently provides memorable accompaniments to perfectly capture every character and atmosphere. Besides this, it also achieves one of the most brilliant uses of an established classical piece, namely the intermezzo from Mascagni’s ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ during a touching farewell scene.

If there is one criticism of the characters worth noting, it’s that too few of them show any kind of forward development. How they behave is almost exclusively defined by their past and always by way of lengthy flashbacks right in the middle of a fight. Some will turn from their bad habits (usually because of Kenshin’s heroic influence), and some will simply get physically stronger. Generally, though, they are what you see. Whilst this makes the characters highly memorable and highly sympathetic, each one tends to be a predictable and cheesy addition to the cast.

The Revolution of Bakumatsu marked the end of the Edo era in late 18th century Japan. In the wreckage of the final battle, the most legendary combatant disappeared into the darkness, never to be seen again. Ten years have since gone by, and the ways of the sword have been outlawed. Not all is well however, as a certain few survivors of the rebellion still lie in the shadows, awaiting an opportunity to seek vengeance upon the newfound government. Amidst the chaos of the Meiji regime wanders Himura Kenshin, a swordsman bent on maintaining peace and order. Kenshin’s travels bring him to the doorstep of the Kamiya Dojo, where he meets the establishment’s young instructor Koaru. The two become quickly acquainted, and along with new friends, Kenshin begins to construct a new life amongst the crowded streets of Tokyo. In spite of all this, Kenshin is not as he appears. Although on the front he is simple and ever optimistic, during the revolution of ten years past, he was known by a different name: Battousai the Manslayer!

Rurouni Kenshin is without a doubt one of the most memorable and successful action titles of the 90’s. It combined a lot of elements that were quite popular and likable back then, creating an immerse fanbase who had it in their tops. Even I was quite fond of it. But as much as I liked it for what it offered, there is very little actual good story in it and it was left incomplete, and murdered by the F-ing DEEN’s Filler Killer TM.

I first saw Rurouni Kenshin back when VHS tapes were still a thing. Yes, I just went there.

The Introduction arc (episodes 1-27), which is basically an introduction to the setting and the main characters, as well as a few filler episodes which, while not having anything to do with a bigger plot, are still interesting to watch.

(The first arc is important, and though it has filler episodes, I’d give the story a rating of 7/10)

The Kyoto Arc (episodes 28-62), which is the biggest and emotionally heaviest arc of the animated series. This is where Kenshin’s past catches up to him, and new characters are introduced (from good to bad) while the established characters show the most growth.

Kenshin Himura is the protagonist; 28 years old and looks 10 years younger, who uses the sword style of Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu, and was known during the revolution as the Hitokiri Battousai. Now a rurouni, he eventually finds a place to settle slightly…at least, until his past comes knocking to return him to Kyoto.