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Rurouni Kenshin (or, "Samurai X") is a shounen manga by Nobuhiro Watsuki. The story is about Himura Kenshin, a samurai from the Bakumatsu period who becomes a wanderer to protect the people of Japan.

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Rurouni Kenshin (or, "Samurai X") is a shounen manga by Nobuhiro Watsuki. The story is about, Himura Kenshin, a samurai from the Bakumatsu period who becomes a wanderer to protect the people of Japan. This tag should be used in question regarding the Rurouni Kenshin manga, anime, anime-movie, OVA or live-action movie.

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What does it mean when Kenshin says 'oro'?

Throughout the series Kenshin has added 'oro' somewhat comedically to his sentences. Is there any actual meaning to this or is this just a speech style/pattern that he has? In episode 62 he says it several times in a row and Kaoru points this out.
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Why didn't Kenshin's master Hiko Seijuro fight Master Shishio?

Why didn't Kenshin's master, Hiko Seijuro, come and fight Master Shishio Makoto in the showdown of the Kyoto Arc? This is one of the many times that the Meiji government called on Kenshin to solve their problems, even though his master is as…
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How does Tomoe's father know who kenshin is or that they were even married?

In the manga Oibore in the fallen district (slums) ends up revealing who he is when asked why he helped Kenshin by telling the people there its his daughters husband who was there when she died. But how did he know? Kenshin was a top secret…
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What series are there after Rurouni Kenshin (1995)?

It seems that after Rurouni Kenshin (1995), there are more stories. But I don't know what to watch because it shows that Kenshin and Kaoru has a baby, Kenshin's past and also that Kaoru was kidnapped by some guys hiding a grudge on Kenshin. But I'm…
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How old is Himura Kenshin?

In the anime, Kenshin appears to be about 17 (at least to my western, Caucasian eyes). Consider that the revolution was 10 years in the past, and it must have taken years during the war for him to develop his skills and reputation as Battosai the…
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Is the Ruronoi Kenshin movie important to the actual storyline?

There is the 1997 animated film also two other animated approximately 50m episodes (I’m not sure what they were called). Are they important to the actual storyline? Do they cover specific episodes/arcs?
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What is this OST for Episode 4 of Rurouni Kenshin / Samurai X?

The OST starts playing on Episode 4 as Sanosuke (Zanza) catches the waitress from her fall and starts trash-talking the drunk democrats. I haven't been able to find it in the OSTs myself. It seems Sano has other OSTs considered as his 'theme', so it…
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How can Aoshi Shinimori walk/run/fight when he got shot in both legs?

In the fight with Kanryu Takeda, Aoshi Shinimori gets shot in both legs, in what appears to be above the kneecaps. Yet come a few months later, he is able to fight perfectly fine in the Kyoto arc, despite these injuries. Does Nobuhiro Watsuki ever…
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What is the Music called which is played when antagonists are plotting something?

I am not a fan of questions like this myself, but I am really curious and I couldn't find any answers. I searched through the whole OST myself. I am looking for the music which is often played when the antagonists are plotting something. A good…
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Why didn't Kenshin use a bokutou?

Himura Kenshin, the Battousai, used a sakabatou. He did this to prevent himself from killing people anymore. My question is, if that is his goal, then why didn't he settle with a bokutou (wooden sword) instead? A bokutou would definitely be duller…
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How do I watch canon Kenshin content?

I have watched the anime in full. I understand that canon stops at ep 62. What are the other animated contents that cover the canon story to the fullest? Referring Wikipedia, there were two OVAs. Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal seems canon without…
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Why does Okita Souji did not appear?

When Kenshin Himura arrives ten years ago after the Revolution, Basically, Okita Sōji suffered from tuberculosis, as seen when he fought Kenshin in a flashback as well as in Trust and Betrayal, though he was still able to hold his own with the…
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Which was the name of this Rurouni Kenshin song?

I remember the song in the begining of this video was from Rurouni Kenshin. But I can't remember its name. Which is the name of that song? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsOJJlLd8YY
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How could Makoto Shishio break Sanosuke's futae no kiwami?

Sanosuke with his futae no kiwami used to punch holes in the walls, break doors, etc. But Makoto Shishio just with his head not only could take it but he broke Sanosuke's hand. Shishio said something to Sanosuke that before he attacked he should…
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