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Summary: If you went this far
Review: BUY THIS !!!! What are you waiting for? This is where the series really pick up. Enter Saito, mean vicious fighting machine, but not without honor. This is where Kenshin gets serious and goes into the Manslayer mode. The comedy is still there, but you will see the darker side of Kenshin and why they call him the Manslayer. You will not regret buying this DVD. Even if you just starting to watch Rurouni Kenshin..this is a great DVD
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Summary: Awsome! Just Awsome!
Review: Considering that your even reading this review you are desperalty trying to decide if this dvd is worth buying, right? Anyway i would highly recommend this dvd, it features the first four episodes ( 28-31) in the koyoto (sp?) arc in rurouni kenshin. Full opening theme and ending theme songs with subtitles so you can tell what the song is translated in english. In the extras there is out takes too. I won't go into speculation on the episodes because i have a hard time with the spelling of all the names but episode 30 is just awsome! It contains kenshin and saito fighting, kenshin reverting to his manslayer self. And episode 31 will leave you crying for the next volume..Why Do You Ask? Buy the dvd to find out! Note: not recommended for little kids, if you watch rurouni kenshin on cartoon network's toonami you will find out that this dvd is unedited. Theres blood gushing, violence and the ocassional swear word.
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Summary: Ultimate Manslayer Intensity!
Review: Contained in this DVD is arguably the most spectacular fight scene of the Rurouni Kenshin series. Although some might claim that the Battosai's later battles rival this one between Saitou and Kenshin, I do not share this opinion. Finally viewers get a glimpse of the real manslayer, not only through flashbacks to his revolution exploits, but more importantly with the masterful use of color, contrast, and motion in this, Kenshin's ultimate battle.
I am almost afraid to say too much, and spoil the surprise for you.
The fight begins in Episode 29 and is concluded in Episode 30.
I really cannot express in words how much I love the contract of color used in the fighting.
The shadowing affect obtained with the employment of various shades of brown and duskier, duller colors not only emphasizes the seriousness of this clash and the emotionless stances of both fighters, but it gives incredible contrast to the bright scarlet blood, shining blades, and the hues used to paint the other characters aside from Himura and Saitou.
I urge you, if you want a taste of true anime greatest, no other DVD could be better to introduce you to this awesome world of Japanese animation.
If I was to buy only one Kenshin DVD, this would definitely be it. A true masterpiece of modern media, you will really be missing out on something great if you pass this up. Indulge a little and treat yourself to a great product.
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Summary: Start of excitement
Review: Even though I don't own this, but it's the one I'm working on getting, I've been watching this on Cartoon Network, and I have to say, this is the one that starts it all. This DVD starts off Season 2 of 3 and a man from Kenshin's past as a manslayer(if you've seem Samurai X:Trust and Betrayal)comes back to take revenge on him. During the revolution, there was a group of warriors known as the Shinsagumi and in it was Saito. He is a well-skilled man and fights Kenshin in this DVD,which I think is one of the best I've seen thus far, up to episode 56, which is where I am on Cartoon Network. We're also introduced to a new warrior, who is known as Shishio, which is also in Samurai X at the end when he takes over Kenshin's job when he disappears and then is wanted as a killer. Along with him is a well-skilled boy known as Sojiro, which is in episode 54, you'll find out why he's always smiling, and why he's so skilled, because that episode is all about his past. One more thing(which I don't know if it's on here or not, and I don't spoil it for some)but Kenshin does leave Tokyo to go off and fight the fight that might mean he will have to kill. Well, all you Kenshin fans, keep watching and buying, because I will.
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Summary: Himura Kenshin takes his sword and wanders the Earth again
Review: Every time I watch the opening credits for "Rurouni Kenshin: Wandering Samurai" in addition to trying to sing along with the original Japanese version of "Freckles" I note the irony that Himura Kenshin has not exactly been doing a lot of wandering in these episodes. So when I suddenly noticed that the title of the series is now "Rurouni Kenshin: Legend of Kyoto" and ironically our hero might be returning to his wandering ways: Episode 28, "Prelude to the Impending Fight: The Shadow of the Wolf Draws Near" begins with a scene from Kenshin's past, showing the Battousai earning his title of man-slayer. One of the recurring elements of the series has been people from Kenshin's past showing up to pick a fight. This time the visitor from the past is Saitou Hajime, A former member of the Shinsengumi and his most formidable opponent form the days of the Revolution. In his first effort to get the Battosai to resurface, Saitou attacks Sanosuke and wounds him the Gatotsu, Saitoh's signature attack. From this calling card Kenshin knows that Saitoh has returned and the question is whether our hero still has the skills to defend himself and his friends. This was actually the final episode of the first season, and since 28 is divisible by 4 you have to appreciate that they did not leave this as a cliffhanger ending to volume 7. Episode 29, "Strongest Opponent From the Past: Merciless Fangs Strike!" has Saito biding his time before he faces Kenshin, allowing another assassin, the bully Akamatsu, to take his turn. Meanwhile Kenshin's friends are catching on that someone is after him. Akamatsu is not really a match for Kenshin, which means it is time for him to come face to face with Saito and for the battle to begin. Episode 30, "The Devil of Vengeance: Makoto Shishio's Plot" continues the fight between Kenshin and Saito, while Kaoru worries she will lose Kenshin to the Battousai. But at the height of the battle a new character arrives and changes everything as "Rurouni Kenshin" takes a dramatic turn towards an even larger story arc. Episode 31, "A Wish Unrequited: Kenshin Departs" is where everything changes as an assassination attempt forces Kenshin to make a fateful decision. The episode ends with a bit of text that had me panicing because I thought that I had reached the end of the series (I watched the end of "Cowboy Bebop" last week, so I would not have been suprised). However, this is only the start of the second season of "Rurouni Kenshin" and the Kyoto story arc. "Shadow of the Wolf" is actually the prelude for this epic story. If you thought "Rurouni Kenshin" was good before, and that should be a given since you have made it to Volume 7, you should be impressed with how they have upped the ante again for Season 2.
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Summary: Himura Kenshin takes his sword and wanders the Earth again
Review: Every time I watch the opening credits for "Rurouni Kenshin: Wandering Samurai" in addition to trying to sing along with the original Japanese version of "Freckles" I note the irony that Himura Kenshin has not exactly been doing a lot of wandering in these episodes. So when I suddenly noticed that the title of the series is now "Rurouni Kenshin: Legend of Kyoto" and ironically our hero might be returning to his wandering ways: Episode 28, "Prelude to the Impending Fight: The Shadow of the Wolf Draws Near" begins with a scene from Kenshin's past, showing the Battousai earning his title of man-slayer. One of the recurring elements of the series has been people from Kenshin's past showing up to pick a fight. This time the visitor from the past is Saitou Hajime, A former member of the Shinsengumi and his most formidable opponent form the days of the Revolution. In his first effort to get the Battosai to resurface, Saitou attacks Sanosuke and wounds him the Gatotsu, Saitoh's signature attack. From this calling card Kenshin knows that Saitoh has returned and the question is whether our hero still has the skills to defend himself and his friends. This was actually the final episode of the first season, and since 28 is divisible by 4 you have to appreciate that they did not leave this as a cliffhanger ending to volume 7. Episode 29, "Strongest Opponent From the Past: Merciless Fangs Strike!" has Saito biding his time before he faces Kenshin, allowing another assassin, the bully Akamatsu, to take his turn. Meanwhile Kenshin's friends are catching on that someone is after him. Akamatsu is not really a match for Kenshin, which means it is time for him to come face to face with Saito and for the battle to begin. Episode 30, "The Devil of Vengeance: Makoto Shishio's Plot" continues the fight between Kenshin and Saito, while Kaoru worries she will lose Kenshin to the Battousai. But at the height of the battle a new character arrives and changes everything as "Rurouni Kenshin" takes a dramatic turn towards an even larger story arc. Episode 31, "A Wish Unrequited: Kenshin Departs" is where everything changes as an assassination attempt forces Kenshin to make a fateful decision. The episode ends with a bit of text that had me panicing because I thought that I had reached the end of the series (I watched the end of "Cowboy Bebop" last week, so I would not have been suprised). However, this is only the start of the second season of "Rurouni Kenshin" and the Kyoto story arc. "Shadow of the Wolf" is actually the prelude for this epic story. If you thought "Rurouni Kenshin" was good before, and that should be a given since you have made it to Volume 7, you should be impressed with how they have upped the ante again for Season 2.
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Summary: A trial harder than anything Kenshin has faced before
Review: For those of you who have been following the Rurouni Kenshin TV series, this ONE DVD makes the rest of the series pale in comparison. Yes, this DVD is the start of the much renowned Kyoto Arc, but this is also the introduction of (in my opinion) the best character in the entire RK TV series. Well, short of a certain cape-wearing sensei. If you thought that Kenshin was only a decent series before, I dare you to pick this DVD up, and deny that this is one of the best anime series of all time.
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Summary: The most intruiging and exciting volume of all Kenshins
Review: Having seen every volume up to The Son of God, I can easily say that this volume contains the most interesting character intro (Saito), forshadowing of conflict (Shishio faction) and ironic alliance (Saito & Kenshin), and profound thematic change. The fight between Saito and Kenshin remains by far the most enjoyable to watch than any other (including Kenshin/Saito/Sano/Aoshi vs. Shishio). I hope someone will produce the Revenge Arc where Enishi exacts justice against Kenshin for Tomoe.
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Summary: Bakumatsu Flashbacks
Review: Himura Kenshin starts to have dreams of the revolution. He thinks it's just his mind woundering. Nope, Saito Hajime is in town and ready to settle the score. Can Kenshin fend him off without breaking his oath not to kill? Saito Hajime is the coolest guy in the series. He is cleaver, cool, and a great swordsman. Gatotsu anyone? Anyway, this DVD is worth getting. By the way, the Shinsengumi was an actual secret police group during the Bakumatsu.
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Summary: The Dragon v.s The Wolf
Review: I gotta say, Rurouni Kenshin just keeps getting better and better with every VHS and DvD release. The dubbing gets better, and the plot thickens, and you just get sucked into the story. First of all, I have got to say Saito Hajime's english voice is very well done, he sounds like the typical "I dont take any [thing]... from no one." Also his fighting style is rough, the way he fought Kenshin was something else, and the music just boosted it even more. If you buy this volume, your gonna end up getting the next one, and the one after that, and the one after that.
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