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Summary: Remember me, please! - Kaoru
Review: As the title would foreshadow, this is a story about what Kaoru remebers since she first met Kenshin. There are a few future references and a couple of characters which don't look to be in their best shape. Strongheaded Kenji makes and appearence and the dialogue follows more closely to the japanese version (not the censored american version).I would reccomend this mainly to people who have seen the whole series (I hadn't) because it might be a bit confusing if you hadn't. As usual, if you want Battousai check out Trust & Betrayal. Kenshin is just a wanderer now. And up until the day he dies he will never forgive himself, even if everyone else does!
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Summary: Blech! Warning: This is not RK. ... imitation
Review: Here's a few good points I'll give this. Animation is good, somewhat short and sweet, and....yeah, that's all.I won't go too deeply into this, but I mainly feel what many other Rurouni Kenshin fans feel about this Seisouhen OVA, "Reflection." First of all, let me say that I'm a hardcore fan of the series, and the first four OVA's were true masterpieces. Every aspect of it was given great attention, from the cold emotions of certain characters, to the well-paced story, all the way down to the balance between blood/gore and yet giving it a meaning. "Reflection" as it is called here in the U.S. is definitely a dissapointment in a follow up to such a high standard OVA. I wasn't exactly crazy about the character redesigns (not bad, but not great), the story of the "Revenge Arc" involving Enishi from the manga is sliced, diced, and minced into a few small pieces of sour onion that is compressed in a timefame of maybe twenty minutes, and the ending was just.....blech. Even the creator of Kenshin wasn't really fond about this, preferring happy endings to this melancholy, meaningless, almost uncaring ending. I'm no stickler for the "happy ending," otherwise I would look for a Disney film instead of anime. However, this left the story of Kenshin off in a way that I felt was clashing with how the manga led it all. I personally don't even acknowledge this OVA to be related to the story at all, or even part of the franchise. If you want something worth your time, better read the manga ending.
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Summary: A great tale of the Ruroni Kenshin Series.
Review: This movie tells the storyline in a broader way than the actual series. It has a couple of different ways than the series does. But that doesn't take away from the greatness that is Ruroni Kenshin. I gave this movie 5 stars because it really does tell of actual events in the series. And it has a better ending than the origional series that is closer to the Magna. this is truly an awsome movie to ad to your colection of Ruroni Kenshin movies.
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Summary: Severe Disappointment
Review: Let me start by saying I love the Rurouni Kenshin series. Without a doubt my favorite anime series. So let me start with the good bits. I liked the bits with Kenshin's son. He seems to refuse to listen to everyone else and, without intervention, seems poised to repeat his father's mistakes. Also, the animation, while much different than anything related to it, is quite good, once you get used to the switch. Now, the bad. The voices for the characters seemed particularly poorly chosen, and the dubbing at times went from bad to awful. Worst of all, though, is that this movie is, by my estimation, 70% flashback and 30% new story. When I rented this movie, it wasn't to watch cherished scenes from my favorite series made into an embarrassing mockery.
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Summary: An unworthy attempt to emulate the success of the first OVAS
Review: There's too many problems with this OVA, if you are not a Rurouni Kenshin fan I recommend you only rent this. To clearly understand the story you must have seen at least up to the end of the Kyoto Arc in the TV series and also the first OVAS("Trust",and also "Betrayal"). Its is also strongly recommended you read the entire last arc from the manga the Revenge Arc(2000 pages). You'll see many incredible events that were not told in this OVA which foolishly tried to condense the Arc in 15 minutes. As for the new stuff not based on the manga, yahiko's and kenji's relationship seems acceptable but not the fact kenji is training with Hiko. As for ending it is a pathetic attempt to copy the sorrow of the first OVAs, the director took too many liberties with the story. He should have tried to explain the events of the beautiful Revenge Arc instead...
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Summary: "The last of life, for which the first was made"
Review: The 'Samurai X' OVA's stand separate from the body of the Rurouni Kenshin series in that the subject is the events preceding and following the television stories. While the contain a commonality in characters and are the go further in the direction of presenting more of the motivations that lie behind master assassin Kenshin Himura's decisions and provide us with closure on the story of a life full of regret and the quest for atonement. All of the OVA's, 'Reflections' included, lack the comic relief of the TV series. In that sense they are an acknowledgement of Kenshin's contribution, and the ongoing price he would have to pay for being a murderer. In 'Reflections,' Kenshin seeks the ability to be at peace again. And Kaoru, the loyal wife of his later years wants desperately to be as important a part of his life as his first love, Tomoe, who sacrificed her life at his hands so that he could go on to fight the Shogun. The pressures of their lives drive them apart on more time, as Kenshin travels to China to help the living. But the real story is the retelling of their relationship and it's themes in carefully interwoven flashbacks. The threads of destiny and duty wind tighter and tighter as the drama, reminiscent of Greek tragedy as well as Noh plays, comes to its bittersweet conclusion. It is almost unfortunate that 'The Cross-shaped Wound' (the last episode of the previous OVA volume) reached such a high standard of artistry. 'Reflections' is wonderful, beautifully written, illustrated and scored, but it lacks the utter magic of its predecessor. I can't fault it though, it is the difference between excellent and perfection, and I am delighted to have experienced both in the same series. Part of the stories charm is the maturing of not just Kenshin and Kaoru, but many of the supporting cast. Yahiko Myojin, a loyal friend, is a story unto himself, and several villains also make surprising developments. All of this gives the story a compelling multi-dimensionality that is infinitely satifying. Because Rurouni Kenshin is a historical romance surrounding real events, as well as a story with deep samurai roots, it appeals to a broad audience. In a sense, it stands at the apex of the use of anime as classical Japanese drama. Thus, it is worth seeking out for many reasons, illuminating and uplifting as well as entertaining. Above all, it will become an unforgettable memory.
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Summary: Kenshin's OVA
Review: This OVA happens to take place in the future after Kaoru and Kenshin are married and have a son named Kenji, ...but this OVA is also tied together with clips of Kenshin's bloody past! It actually makes a nice twist, and is somewhat fun to compare the characters and animation to Rurouni Kenshin! The animation to Samurai X is so much more realistic and is somewhat similar to Ghost in the Shell animation, where as Rurouni Kenshin's animation is more anime like, and more humerous! Overall this OVA isn't bad, and is worth purchasing if your interested!
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Summary: couldn't stop crying...
Review: Reflection is a wonderful piece of art. The plain beauty of it really does match well with the other OAVs Trust/ Betrayal.
There is a poetic soul in the three OAVs, and it set the mood for the ending.
I won't tell you what happens, but i will tell you that i shouted at my screen while blowing my nose and trying to make out the characters through teared over eyes...
i used half a box of tissue.
definatly worth the cash, even if you only watch it once and resell it.
sound quality could be better, but was good. The coloring on Kenshin seems really odd, since in the first OAVs his hair is darker. Its really cool to see how Yahiko turns out.
its just really great...
buy it, watch it, and be prepared to cry until your head aches. ^_^
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Summary: Life is many things, this is just one of the possibilites.
Review: After reading the reviews (some spoiled the ending), I decided to see for myself what the commotion was all about. True, you'll find it difficult to watch our favourite hero, the legendary swordsman Kenshin Himura, become weak and dying. But his life is a reminder to us all that even heroes suffer like any other mortal human being. But what sets him apart from us is his will to live; to atone for the lives taken by protecting the weak and the oppressed. Despite being fictional, I look up and admire his character and beliefs. I'm not saying that we should all become swordsmen/women but that we all have something to atone for and in many ways, whether its protecting or saving lives. Heh, and after all that, he still smiles and believes in that idealistic nonsense. But that's what we all like about him. I actually think the english dub is more expressive than the japanese dub. Plus I find that reading subtitles is irritating and strays the eyes away from the animation. Animation of fight scenes are so detailed, its awesome to watch (between Kenshin vs. Jinei, Kenshin vs. Enishi and Yahiko vs. Kenji). Please watch this with an open mind and try to see the big picture here. If you can do that, you'll enjoy it. Plus you'll love the music score that goes well with this movie.
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Summary: tugging at the heartstrings
Review: Well, I just bought this DVD the other day, being a newcomer to the series. I thought the animation was beautiful, and the somber tone quite different from the tv series, which could be at times too lighthearted. I only have two gripes: a) Kaoru's character - although she did have that level of devotion to Kenshin - seems less fiery than her manga/tv counterpart. I realize that she's aged, too, but she seems a little too..fawning, maybe; b) the Jinchuu arc. What I would've liked to see included in there was the part where Kenshin is tricked into believing Kaoru is dead. The manga seemed too emotionless when he learned she was truly alive, and I'd hoped Reflection would take care of that. Apparently not. I think it would've given more of a feel for the depth of Kenshin's love for Kaoru, and sort of evened it out more, rather than making it mainly about her devotion to him. All in all, though, it's worth every penny and every tear you will shed at the ending. I was a little miffed that he died, but then how else could the series end? Just like Cowboy Bebop and the Real Folk Blues ending. Couldn't have done it any other way without compromising the feeling of the series. And this is coming from a sap who hates poignant endings. ^_^ So, now...how 'bout a new series? Featuring Yahiko or Kenji? Please!!! lol ^_^
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