Himura Kenshin, a skilled swordsman, haunted by the countless lives he took in the past, now fights to protect those in need.
Set in Japan in the late 19th century, Rurouni Kenshin brings to life this remarkable period of Japanese history. The Meiji Restoration has been completed and the feudal system that divided the classes has disappeared. By law, samurai must surrender their swords - symbols of their traditional power - but some still resist the changing times. Himura Kenshin, once a ruthless assassin (or hitokiri), now fights to protect those who need him.

Volume 1: The Romantic Story of the Meiji Swordsman

140 years ago in Kyoto, with the arrival of the American "Black Ships," a fighter emerged, who, by cutting down warriors with his blood-stained sword, earned the name Hitokiri, the assassin! His deadly blade contributed to the downfall of the turbulent Bakumatsu period and ushered in the era of reforms, known as the Meiji. After that, he disappeared and over time, became a legend...

Having achieved great success as an anime, Rurouni Kenshin is highly popular among its readers, thanks to its accurate historical elements, amazing battles, and of course, its romantic character. "The Romantic Story of the Meiji Swordsman" begins in this first volume, published by Anubis Manga.