Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 1: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story (Rurouni Kenshin, #1)
by Nobuhiro Watsuki, Kenichiro Yagi
Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 1: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story by Nobuhiro Watsuki, Kenichiro Yagi holds a highly rated rating of 4.33 out of 5, based on 36.8K reader ratings. First published in 1994. The book spans 201 pages.
About Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 1: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story
Packed with action, romance and historical intrigue,
Rurouni Kenshin
is one of the most beloved and popular manga series worldwide. Set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, it tells the saga of Himura Kenshin, once an assassin of ferocious power, now a humble rurouni, a wandering swordsman fighting to protect the honor of those in need. A hundred and fifty years ago in Kyoto, amid the flames of revolution, there arose a warrior, an assassin of such ferocious power he was given the title Hitokiri: Manslayer. With his bloodstained blade, Hitokiri Battosai helped close the turbulent Bakumatsu period and end the reign of the shoguns, slashing open the way toward the progressive Meiji Era. Then he vanished, and with the flow of years became legend. In the 11th year of Meiji, in the middle of Tokyo, the tale begins. Himura Kenshin, a humble rurouni, or wandering swordsman, comes to the aid of Kamiya Kaoru, a young woman struggling to defend her father's school of swordsmanship against attacks by the infamous Hitokiri Battosai. But neither Kenshin nor Battosai are quite what they seem...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Nobuhiro Watsuki, Kenichiro Yagi |
| Published | 1994 |
| Pages | 201 |
| Genres | Manga, Historical Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.33 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 36,765 |
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What genre is Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 1: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story?
Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 1: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story is categorized as Manga, Historical Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
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Based on 36.8K reader ratings, Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 1: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story has an average score of 4.33 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 1: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story?
Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 1: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story has 201 pages.
Who wrote Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 1: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story?
Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 1: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story was written by Nobuhiro Watsuki, Kenichiro Yagi. It was first published in 1994.
What is the ISBN for Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 1: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story?
The ISBN-13 for Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 1: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story is 9781591162210.0.
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