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るろうに剣心 [Rurōni Kenshin] #10
Rurouni Kenshin, Volume 10
His sakabato broken in battle, Kenshin seeks out the man who forged it--Arai Shakkû--only to be turned away. Seikû;, son of the legendary swordsmith, had for a time been continuing his father's work (the forging of katana, meant for killing), but has since given up that calling and spends his time making humble cooking knives. Respecting Seikû's wishes, Kenshin leaves without the desired blade...but not before Shishio's spies learn that Shakkû has forged one last sword. Meanwhile, Shishio arrives in Kyoto with orders for his ten generals or "Ten Swords" to join him and put into motion a plan to take over Japan. Chô, one of Shishio's "swords," learns early of Shakkû's final blade and determines to secure it at any cost. Now, armed only with his broken sakabatô, Kenshin must face Chô in battle...
192 pages, Paperback
First published April 4, 1996
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Nobuhiro Watsuki
246 books424 followersWatsuki Nobuhiro (和月伸宏) is a Japanese manga artist, best known for his samurai-themed series Rurouni Kenshin. He once worked as an assistant for his favorite author Takeshi Obata.
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March 5, 2017
Amazing! The series just gets better and better! The characters are incredibly layered and the plot is provocatively amusing. Can't wait to read the entire series!
May 17, 2018
Saya sedang dalam marathon menghabiskan siri manga Samurai ini. Dulu pernah disiarkan di tv3 (ke NTV7) sewaktu saya kecil.
Mujurlah bang Perewa membenarkan komik sebagai salah satu bacaan untuk Cabaran Bacaan 32 Buku. Banyak juga, ada dekat 28 naskhah yang menghimpunkan kesemua siri Rurouni Kenshin.
Mujurlah bang Perewa membenarkan komik sebagai salah satu bacaan untuk Cabaran Bacaan 32 Buku. Banyak juga, ada dekat 28 naskhah yang menghimpunkan kesemua siri Rurouni Kenshin.
September 19, 2017
In this volume, Kenshin approached his former master, with whom he was estranged after a disagreement in politics, to complete his training and inherit the succession techniques of their sword school. He also received a new sword as a replacement for his broken reversed-edge sword after his aborted duel with Shishio right hand man, Seta.
The moment that lead to the reveal that Kenshin's new sword was a sakabatou, or a reversed edged sword was better depicted in the anime. The one in the manga may be an emotional rollercoaster, but I think the anime really nailed the moment and went beyond it. I remember the look of desparation of Kenshin's eyes and his own inner conflict on whether to use a sword that would have broken his vow not to kill. An innocent life was at stake and he did what he had to do. The relief he felt upon his discovery that he had not reverted to his killing ways was palpable and the anime did an excellent job of transmitting that to the viewer.
The moment that lead to the reveal that Kenshin's new sword was a sakabatou, or a reversed edged sword was better depicted in the anime. The one in the manga may be an emotional rollercoaster, but I think the anime really nailed the moment and went beyond it. I remember the look of desparation of Kenshin's eyes and his own inner conflict on whether to use a sword that would have broken his vow not to kill. An innocent life was at stake and he did what he had to do. The relief he felt upon his discovery that he had not reverted to his killing ways was palpable and the anime did an excellent job of transmitting that to the viewer.
February 16, 2017
This volume kicks off with Chapter 76: The Juppongatana Acts.
I'll write more when editing mode hits me.
Have fun reading!
Ta-ta Pretties!
I'll write more when editing mode hits me.
Have fun reading!
Ta-ta Pretties!
October 15, 2023
Not gonna lie, I was genuinely terrified for Kenshin several times. Like “oh my gosh is he even going to make it?!?!?” kind of terrified, even though it would be pretty stupid if he was killed off this early in his own series, but I digress because I was STRESSED!!!! Broom Head was threatening to kill a BABY after all, who was to say he wouldn’t do the same to Kenshin???? (I KNOW he’s not named Broom Head, but it fits and I like to insult villains by giving them bad nicknames so leave me alone, okay?)
And Misao is a little spitfire times ten and I love her though Kaoru is going to have an early heart attack now that Misao and Yahiko have met and are bonding on pure energy and lots of excited yelling, haha. 😂
And the twist with the sword…!!! 😱 I did NOT see that coming; truly masterful writing there! And Kenshin’s former master is…as opposite of Kenshin as you can get, lol. It’ll be interesting to see how long he’s in the series.
‼️Content‼️
Language: hell; what the heck
Violence: fighting with weapons and hand to hand (PG-13 to R); injuries and blood (PG-13 to R); a girl kicks a guy off a balcony; a mother has a brief thought flash of her baby dead with blood under it; a man is punched; a bird slams into a guy’s head
Sexual: a woman wears a very low cut dress; a shirtless guy
Other: a baby is kidnapped and threatened to be killed several times (the baby isn’t harmed)
And Misao is a little spitfire times ten and I love her though Kaoru is going to have an early heart attack now that Misao and Yahiko have met and are bonding on pure energy and lots of excited yelling, haha. 😂
And the twist with the sword…!!! 😱 I did NOT see that coming; truly masterful writing there! And Kenshin’s former master is…as opposite of Kenshin as you can get, lol. It’ll be interesting to see how long he’s in the series.
‼️Content‼️
Language: hell; what the heck
Violence: fighting with weapons and hand to hand (PG-13 to R); injuries and blood (PG-13 to R); a girl kicks a guy off a balcony; a mother has a brief thought flash of her baby dead with blood under it; a man is punched; a bird slams into a guy’s head
Sexual: a woman wears a very low cut dress; a shirtless guy
Other: a baby is kidnapped and threatened to be killed several times (the baby isn’t harmed)
June 20, 2023
As strong as kenshin is I love how much stronger he’s about to get 🤩🔥🔋
March 9, 2021
Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 10 continues where the previous tankōbon left off and contains the next nine chapters (76–84) of the on-going manga series.
Shishio Makoto discovers Himura Kenshin's location and sends Sawagejō Chō, one of the Juppongatana, to stop Kenshin from receiving a new sword. Chō loves swords and wants Shakkū's last sword for himself. When Seikū Arai explains that his father's last sword was donated to a shrine, Chō kidnaps Seikū's son.
Kenshin attempts to fight Chō without a sword, but he is soon overpowered. Seeing Kenshin willing to die to protect his son, Seikū runs into the shrine and gets his father's sword and tosses it to Kenshin. Chō threatens to kill Seikū's son and Kenshin strikes him with a killing blow from the sword. He then discovers that Shakkū's last sword was another sakabatō. Seikū gives Kenshin the sakabatō to keep, and Kenshin goes to his master, Hiko Seijūrō, to ask him to complete his training.
However, Hiko does not think that Kenshin is going to be able to learn the final technique of the Hiten Mitsurugi style because of his history as a hitokiri.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Nobuhiro Watsuki. The Kyoto arc continues as Himura Kenshin tires to find another sword – sakabatō, preferably from the master swordsmith Shakkū Arai, who created Kenshin's previous sword. However, Sawagejō Chō, a sword lover and collector wants the last sword of Shakkū Arai himself and would do anything to achieve it – even if he has to kill an innocent boy in the process.
All in all, Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 10 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems really intriguing and I can't wait to read more.
Shishio Makoto discovers Himura Kenshin's location and sends Sawagejō Chō, one of the Juppongatana, to stop Kenshin from receiving a new sword. Chō loves swords and wants Shakkū's last sword for himself. When Seikū Arai explains that his father's last sword was donated to a shrine, Chō kidnaps Seikū's son.
Kenshin attempts to fight Chō without a sword, but he is soon overpowered. Seeing Kenshin willing to die to protect his son, Seikū runs into the shrine and gets his father's sword and tosses it to Kenshin. Chō threatens to kill Seikū's son and Kenshin strikes him with a killing blow from the sword. He then discovers that Shakkū's last sword was another sakabatō. Seikū gives Kenshin the sakabatō to keep, and Kenshin goes to his master, Hiko Seijūrō, to ask him to complete his training.
However, Hiko does not think that Kenshin is going to be able to learn the final technique of the Hiten Mitsurugi style because of his history as a hitokiri.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Nobuhiro Watsuki. The Kyoto arc continues as Himura Kenshin tires to find another sword – sakabatō, preferably from the master swordsmith Shakkū Arai, who created Kenshin's previous sword. However, Sawagejō Chō, a sword lover and collector wants the last sword of Shakkū Arai himself and would do anything to achieve it – even if he has to kill an innocent boy in the process.
All in all, Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 10 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems really intriguing and I can't wait to read more.
November 27, 2017
The gang comes back together in Kyoto--how will Kenshin handle that, after he so deliberately set off alone and told everyone to just wait for him to get back? It's not entirely clear even at the end of the collection.
Also, Kenshin gets a new sakabato--and by implication a better one--along with some time with his old teacher/mentor. Mostly character stuff this volume, but the ability to balance both that and action so that each appears as needed, and never at the expense of hte other is what makes this book so strong.
Also, Kenshin gets a new sakabato--and by implication a better one--along with some time with his old teacher/mentor. Mostly character stuff this volume, but the ability to balance both that and action so that each appears as needed, and never at the expense of hte other is what makes this book so strong.
May 30, 2020
Alright, so given that Manga is more of an ongoing story split into arcs that are in no way split up between volumes. I'm going to be reviewing story arc by story arc. This will then be copy and pasted throughout all of the 28 Volumes of the Manga. Also, let's get this out of the way. This is 1. A Reread and 2. Spoiler Warning I won't be directly recapping, but I will use points to describe my thoughts and feelings.
Tokyo Arc - Acts/Chapters 1-47 - Rating: 8/10
-A great start for a historical fiction. A bit on the nose, but I generally find with historical fictions you have to pretend that no one knows what time period you're talking about so it's nearly unavoidable.
-Great character work. Each Character introduced in Kenshin's gang are examples of how the war has hurt these people. This reflects on Kenshin as he was a key figure in the war that caused all these people that he growing to love, pain. Whether it's Yahiko who lost his parents to draft of war. Or Sanosuke who joined the rebellion and through political means lost his captain and the person he admired most. Or even Kaoru, who attempts to run a dojo in a time when Swords are forbidden by the government. All of these are monumental in Kenshin's redemption from the wrongs he has committed.
-My issue is moreso in how these conflicts come up. They seem very much villain of the week story. And most Shonens are when they initially start and I understand that. Some do it great. (Yu Yu hakusho) some do it terribly (Reborn) I think RuroKen does it OKAY. There are a lot of conveniences and Kenshin is the type of character who can nearly fix everything at any point because he's Kenshin and he outclasses the people they face.
-This arc is really split into 4 mini arcs. Beginning 6/10. Sanosuke Arc 9/10. Jin-E Arc 7/10. Oniwanbanshu arc 10/10
The Kyoto Arc - Acts/Chapters 48-151 - Rating: 9/10
-Phenomenal Arc. Kenshin must tackle with the concept of whether he can keep his oath against a man who is arguably his better. The man who replaced him as Hitokiri. Shishio Makota.
-The jupponganta, the villain group of this ark are all well designed and each one makes perfect sense why they would follow Shisho. Whether they love, respect or just want to kill him. Each one feels like a tough nit group. As for Shishio himself. He's one of those cool villains. I understand why he is and why he's so charismatic. But as far as being an actual villain. He doesn't do much. I think that's to his benefit. His whole concept is realistic in terms of, he has a time limit to how long he can fight. Which is why he created the jupponganta. But that doesn't make him still do so little in the story besides sit and wait for Kenshin to show up. My only real gripe.
-Kenshin conquers all of his fears and redeems himself completely towards the government by stopping the man that replaced him. Mastering Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu and finally allowing his friends to help him. It's a profound and beautiful arc that makes Kenshins character shine.
Jinchu Arc - Acts/Chapters 152-255 - Rating: 7/10
-Where in the last arc we saw Kenshin redeem himself in the eyes of the government. This is the arc where we see Kenshin redeem himself in the eyes of himself. When his Brother in law returns from China and threatens his friends and everyone he's grown to care for over the last 151 chapters Kenshin struggles with the reality of what murdering his late wife has become of Enishi.
-To me, there are three chunks, but they all work towards the same goal. The beginning.(7/10) The Flashback. (9/10) The End (5/10)
-The flashback is the strongest part of this. It was the missing piece in Kenshin's character and it really helps us figure out how and why he became who he became. He smiles constantly because his late wife wanted him to smile more. It's so sweet and tragic.
-However, the actual arc collects a bunch of random riff raffs to challenge Kenshin and his group of friends that also kinda have "beef" with him. But this and the end were pretty much the weak parts of this arc to me. The one dudes whole problem was that he got his hand cut off....and Kenshin DIDN'T kill him so...he decided to lose his whale-like mind and join a terrorist group. Two of the others had people they loved died. Who weren't good dudes btw, they were villains. But still...revenge. The other guy had some kind of clan responsibility but when he was defeated Kenshin just told him to go back to his family so it really wasn't an issue. And the final guy...well he didn't even have a beef. He just wanted to test out his mega unrealistic puppets. I'm talking Naruto unrealistic for a historical fiction.
-But all of those dudes at least had reasons. The villains in the final part were all just throw away villains that even Watsuki reveals himself were just throwaways. They aren't too compelling and giving the characters we have grown to love a final fight may have been appreciated by me the initial go. (because I was 14) I just found myself not caring whatsoever about these fights that lasted a whole volume by themselves upon rereading.
Overall, Rurouni Kenshin is a fantastic historical fiction centered around fantastic real life historical individuals. It's ability to write honest, true characters of the time period makes me remember them and I truly found so much more good in this series with the reread. The biggest issues this series has is staying consistent and opting to expose it's lack of authenticity for grenade launchers. Overall 8/10
Tokyo Arc - Acts/Chapters 1-47 - Rating: 8/10
-A great start for a historical fiction. A bit on the nose, but I generally find with historical fictions you have to pretend that no one knows what time period you're talking about so it's nearly unavoidable.
-Great character work. Each Character introduced in Kenshin's gang are examples of how the war has hurt these people. This reflects on Kenshin as he was a key figure in the war that caused all these people that he growing to love, pain. Whether it's Yahiko who lost his parents to draft of war. Or Sanosuke who joined the rebellion and through political means lost his captain and the person he admired most. Or even Kaoru, who attempts to run a dojo in a time when Swords are forbidden by the government. All of these are monumental in Kenshin's redemption from the wrongs he has committed.
-My issue is moreso in how these conflicts come up. They seem very much villain of the week story. And most Shonens are when they initially start and I understand that. Some do it great. (Yu Yu hakusho) some do it terribly (Reborn) I think RuroKen does it OKAY. There are a lot of conveniences and Kenshin is the type of character who can nearly fix everything at any point because he's Kenshin and he outclasses the people they face.
-This arc is really split into 4 mini arcs. Beginning 6/10. Sanosuke Arc 9/10. Jin-E Arc 7/10. Oniwanbanshu arc 10/10
The Kyoto Arc - Acts/Chapters 48-151 - Rating: 9/10
-Phenomenal Arc. Kenshin must tackle with the concept of whether he can keep his oath against a man who is arguably his better. The man who replaced him as Hitokiri. Shishio Makota.
-The jupponganta, the villain group of this ark are all well designed and each one makes perfect sense why they would follow Shisho. Whether they love, respect or just want to kill him. Each one feels like a tough nit group. As for Shishio himself. He's one of those cool villains. I understand why he is and why he's so charismatic. But as far as being an actual villain. He doesn't do much. I think that's to his benefit. His whole concept is realistic in terms of, he has a time limit to how long he can fight. Which is why he created the jupponganta. But that doesn't make him still do so little in the story besides sit and wait for Kenshin to show up. My only real gripe.
-Kenshin conquers all of his fears and redeems himself completely towards the government by stopping the man that replaced him. Mastering Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu and finally allowing his friends to help him. It's a profound and beautiful arc that makes Kenshins character shine.
Jinchu Arc - Acts/Chapters 152-255 - Rating: 7/10
-Where in the last arc we saw Kenshin redeem himself in the eyes of the government. This is the arc where we see Kenshin redeem himself in the eyes of himself. When his Brother in law returns from China and threatens his friends and everyone he's grown to care for over the last 151 chapters Kenshin struggles with the reality of what murdering his late wife has become of Enishi.
-To me, there are three chunks, but they all work towards the same goal. The beginning.(7/10) The Flashback. (9/10) The End (5/10)
-The flashback is the strongest part of this. It was the missing piece in Kenshin's character and it really helps us figure out how and why he became who he became. He smiles constantly because his late wife wanted him to smile more. It's so sweet and tragic.
-However, the actual arc collects a bunch of random riff raffs to challenge Kenshin and his group of friends that also kinda have "beef" with him. But this and the end were pretty much the weak parts of this arc to me. The one dudes whole problem was that he got his hand cut off....and Kenshin DIDN'T kill him so...he decided to lose his whale-like mind and join a terrorist group. Two of the others had people they loved died. Who weren't good dudes btw, they were villains. But still...revenge. The other guy had some kind of clan responsibility but when he was defeated Kenshin just told him to go back to his family so it really wasn't an issue. And the final guy...well he didn't even have a beef. He just wanted to test out his mega unrealistic puppets. I'm talking Naruto unrealistic for a historical fiction.
-But all of those dudes at least had reasons. The villains in the final part were all just throw away villains that even Watsuki reveals himself were just throwaways. They aren't too compelling and giving the characters we have grown to love a final fight may have been appreciated by me the initial go. (because I was 14) I just found myself not caring whatsoever about these fights that lasted a whole volume by themselves upon rereading.
Overall, Rurouni Kenshin is a fantastic historical fiction centered around fantastic real life historical individuals. It's ability to write honest, true characters of the time period makes me remember them and I truly found so much more good in this series with the reread. The biggest issues this series has is staying consistent and opting to expose it's lack of authenticity for grenade launchers. Overall 8/10
May 21, 2023
I literally had a conversation with a friend of mine right before starting this volume about the idea of a sakabato. While I've never really questioned why Kenshin would have something so roundabout like a reverse-blade sword, my friend - having never read or watched Rurouni Kenshin - said he thought it was kind of silly and ridiculous. Now here I am in volume ten and we actually got something of a backstory for it! You love to see it. Kenshin's old master is also introduced to us, and Kaoru and Yahiko final find Kenshin. I'm just dying to see where things continue to go.
Onto volume 11!
Onto volume 11!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 7, 2025
Kenshin is in need of a brand-new sword! Nothing in Kenshin's world is as easy as it could be...or should be. But then again that would not make this book as wildly entertaining as it, so I guess that's why things are the way they are. Kenshin races to the aid of a helpless child and to me, that is the reason we all root for Kenshin's success. He truly cherishes life...especially for someone so acquainted with killing. I feel the villain from this book is courtesy of King of Fighters Duck King...but maybe...just maybe it's me.
August 27, 2021
Edición argentina, reimpresión de 2014. Tankoubon sin sobrecubiertas que incluye el mismo material que el tomo japonés:
Tomo #10: Maestro y discípulo del Mitsurugi
#76: El Juppongatana entra en movimiento
#77: El comienzo de un combate a muerte
#78: Juppongatana - Chou
#79: La espada de hoja delgada
#80: La espada prohibida
#81: Los pensamientos de Shakku
#82: Tirando de la cuerda
#83: Seijuro Hiko
#84: Maestro y discípulo del Mitsurugi
Tomo #10: Maestro y discípulo del Mitsurugi
#76: El Juppongatana entra en movimiento
#77: El comienzo de un combate a muerte
#78: Juppongatana - Chou
#79: La espada de hoja delgada
#80: La espada prohibida
#81: Los pensamientos de Shakku
#82: Tirando de la cuerda
#83: Seijuro Hiko
#84: Maestro y discípulo del Mitsurugi
September 25, 2024
The fight against Cho is cool, as well as when we learn about the new sword. But this volume is most memorable because Hiko Seijuro is introduced, who to me is the most amazing character in the series.
December 3, 2024
Oho! Akhirnya ketemu Seijuro Hiko dan Kaoru juga. Horeeee xD
Ternyata Kaoru dulu sempat cemburu dan salah sangka sama Misao, ya. Btw, yang bagian Kaoru diculik sama bajak laut itu ntar di jilid berapa, ya?
Ternyata Kaoru dulu sempat cemburu dan salah sangka sama Misao, ya. Btw, yang bagian Kaoru diculik sama bajak laut itu ntar di jilid berapa, ya?
July 12, 2017
This is a guilty pleasure re-read of the series alongside my regular GR challenge. I’ve loved Rurouni Kenshin since I was a kid, and it makes me happy to dive back into this series.
September 15, 2017
Rurouni Kenshin is one of my favorite animes and manga. Quite enjoyable.
February 8, 2019
A little better than the last one.
May 11, 2021
Kenshin dapat pedang baru yeaayy, ngomong2 Iori nya beneran secute ituu deh haha
July 7, 2021
Great match between Kenshin vs Cho.
To be honest, I like the character of Cho, he's not like any other juppongatana member.
At least he is smart
To be honest, I like the character of Cho, he's not like any other juppongatana member.
At least he is smart
December 21, 2021
nada que ver pero me lo lloré
January 10, 2022
Another great addition to the story :) always look forward to reading the next!
March 31, 2023
I always enjoyed the creativity of the swords used. A thin bladed sword than can be swung around like a whip seems next-level... even if unrealistic.
June 3, 2024
Mais um excelente volume onde acompanhamos um Kenshin que procura crescer para conseguir derrotar Shishio.
February 5, 2017
Samurai X 10 Guru Hitenmitsurugi
Plot:
Harapan Kenshin untuk mendapatkan pedang baru terhambat, karena Pak Seiku, putra dari Shakku Arai, master pembuat pedang yg ternama, menolak membuatkannya pedang, karena ingin hidup damai, ga ingin membuat senjata seperti ayahnya. Meski begitu, sebenarnya ada satu pedang terakhir buatan Shakku, yg dirahasiakan, dan dipersembahkan ke kuil. Cho, anggota Juppongatana anak buah Shishio, yg mendengar kabar ini, tertarik untuk mendapatkan pedang itu sebagai tambahan koleksi pedangnya. Dia mendatangi rumah Seiku, dan menculik Iori, anak mereka. Misao yang mengetahui hal ini, segera mengirim kabar ke Aoiya, dan Kenshin pun bergegas untuk menyelamatkan Iori.
Dalam keadaan tidak bersenjata karena pedangnya rusak, Kenshin menghadapi Cho. Awalnya, Kenshin masih bisa mengimbangi dan melancarkan serangan menggunakan sarung pedangnya. Tapi kemudian Cho menggunakan senjata andalannya, Hakujinnotachi, gulungan pedang yang menyerang seperti ular raksasa. Kenshin terdesak. Seiku memutuskan untuk mengambil pedang terakhir Shakku dan memberikannya pada Kenshin. Meski begitu, Kenshin masih ragu untuk menggunakannya, karena tidak ingin melanggar sumpahnya untuk tidak membunuh. Cho mengancam akan membunuh Iori, dan Kenshin pun melumpuhkannya. Di saat dia mengira jiwa pembunuhnya sudah kembali, barulah terlihat kalau pedang terakhir Shakku ternyata adalah sakabato (pedang bermata terbalik) seperti milik Kenshin. Alias, Kenshin belum melanggar sumpahnya, Cho masih hidup. Rupanya di akhir masa hidupnya, Pak Shakku yang tergerak melihat prinsip Kenshin, memutuskan untuk membuat pedang sakabato untuk Kenshin. Yang mengubah zaman bukanlah pedang, melainkan orang yang menggunakannya.
Keesokan harinya, Kenshin memutuskan untuk meninggalkan Aoiya, karena tidak ingin melibatkan Ogina dan Misao dalam pertarungannya melawan Shishio. Ogina masih membantunya mencari satu orang lagi, yaitu Seijuro Hiko, guru Kenshin yg mengajarkannya Hiten Mitsurugi. Di saat bersamaan, Misao yg datang ke restoran bertemu dengan Kaoru dan Yahiko. Setelah melihat tekad kuat Kaoru, Misao pun mengantarkan mereka ke tempat Kenshin dan Seijuro Hiko. Kenshin ingin melanjutkan mempelajari Hiten Mitsurugi, yg dulu berhenti di tengah jalan. 15 tahun yang lalu, Kenshin pergi karena ingin langsung menolong orang2 yg menderita, sementara gurunya melarang karena ilmunya belum komplit. Saat ini, gurunya menjelaskan bahwa masalah dengan Shishio, pada dasarnya lahir karena Hiten Mitsurugi milik Kenshin yang tidak sempurna. Dia menolak untuk mengajari Kenshin.
Komentar: style gambarnya keren2, terutama bagian kemunculan Cho. Untuk penerjemahannya, masih ada beberapa bagian yg terasa kurang pas. Juga peletakan teks pada bubble, masih ada yg ga pas (tertukar). Pertarungan Kenshin dengan Cho menjadi sajian utama di buku ini. Di sini Cho terlihat keren, satu-satunya momen dia begitu, karena setelahnya perannya berkurang jadi komikal aja. Kesalahan di pemberian judul, harusnya lengkapnya Guru Hitenmitsurugi, tapi di cover tulisannya hanya Guru Mitsurugi.
Plot:
Harapan Kenshin untuk mendapatkan pedang baru terhambat, karena Pak Seiku, putra dari Shakku Arai, master pembuat pedang yg ternama, menolak membuatkannya pedang, karena ingin hidup damai, ga ingin membuat senjata seperti ayahnya. Meski begitu, sebenarnya ada satu pedang terakhir buatan Shakku, yg dirahasiakan, dan dipersembahkan ke kuil. Cho, anggota Juppongatana anak buah Shishio, yg mendengar kabar ini, tertarik untuk mendapatkan pedang itu sebagai tambahan koleksi pedangnya. Dia mendatangi rumah Seiku, dan menculik Iori, anak mereka. Misao yang mengetahui hal ini, segera mengirim kabar ke Aoiya, dan Kenshin pun bergegas untuk menyelamatkan Iori.
Dalam keadaan tidak bersenjata karena pedangnya rusak, Kenshin menghadapi Cho. Awalnya, Kenshin masih bisa mengimbangi dan melancarkan serangan menggunakan sarung pedangnya. Tapi kemudian Cho menggunakan senjata andalannya, Hakujinnotachi, gulungan pedang yang menyerang seperti ular raksasa. Kenshin terdesak. Seiku memutuskan untuk mengambil pedang terakhir Shakku dan memberikannya pada Kenshin. Meski begitu, Kenshin masih ragu untuk menggunakannya, karena tidak ingin melanggar sumpahnya untuk tidak membunuh. Cho mengancam akan membunuh Iori, dan Kenshin pun melumpuhkannya. Di saat dia mengira jiwa pembunuhnya sudah kembali, barulah terlihat kalau pedang terakhir Shakku ternyata adalah sakabato (pedang bermata terbalik) seperti milik Kenshin. Alias, Kenshin belum melanggar sumpahnya, Cho masih hidup. Rupanya di akhir masa hidupnya, Pak Shakku yang tergerak melihat prinsip Kenshin, memutuskan untuk membuat pedang sakabato untuk Kenshin. Yang mengubah zaman bukanlah pedang, melainkan orang yang menggunakannya.
Keesokan harinya, Kenshin memutuskan untuk meninggalkan Aoiya, karena tidak ingin melibatkan Ogina dan Misao dalam pertarungannya melawan Shishio. Ogina masih membantunya mencari satu orang lagi, yaitu Seijuro Hiko, guru Kenshin yg mengajarkannya Hiten Mitsurugi. Di saat bersamaan, Misao yg datang ke restoran bertemu dengan Kaoru dan Yahiko. Setelah melihat tekad kuat Kaoru, Misao pun mengantarkan mereka ke tempat Kenshin dan Seijuro Hiko. Kenshin ingin melanjutkan mempelajari Hiten Mitsurugi, yg dulu berhenti di tengah jalan. 15 tahun yang lalu, Kenshin pergi karena ingin langsung menolong orang2 yg menderita, sementara gurunya melarang karena ilmunya belum komplit. Saat ini, gurunya menjelaskan bahwa masalah dengan Shishio, pada dasarnya lahir karena Hiten Mitsurugi milik Kenshin yang tidak sempurna. Dia menolak untuk mengajari Kenshin.
Komentar: style gambarnya keren2, terutama bagian kemunculan Cho. Untuk penerjemahannya, masih ada beberapa bagian yg terasa kurang pas. Juga peletakan teks pada bubble, masih ada yg ga pas (tertukar). Pertarungan Kenshin dengan Cho menjadi sajian utama di buku ini. Di sini Cho terlihat keren, satu-satunya momen dia begitu, karena setelahnya perannya berkurang jadi komikal aja. Kesalahan di pemberian judul, harusnya lengkapnya Guru Hitenmitsurugi, tapi di cover tulisannya hanya Guru Mitsurugi.
March 3, 2017
Kenshin es un personaje tan bien hecho. Tiene un pasado, que está lleno tanto de aciertos como de errores, pero aun así él trata de seguir adelante y enmendarlos; si eso no es admirable, no sé qué lo sea. Por otra parte, está la claridad de sus ideales y pensamientos, es que reflexionar sobre lo que has hecho mal en tu vida es bien difícil, y más todavía, tratar de cambiar.
September 27, 2016
Today's post is on Rurouni Kenshin volume 10 by Nobuhiro Watsuki. It is 192 pages long and is published by Shonen Jump. The cover has Kenshin and compnay on it looking very cool. It is the tenth volume in the long running series you will have to have read the first nine in the series to understand the story. The intended reader is someone who likes historical stories, manga, and interesting characters. There is no foul language, no sex, but some violence in this series. The story is told from third person close following different characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.
From the back of the book- His sakabato broken in battle, Kenshin seeks out the man who forged it--Arai Shakkû--only to be turned away. Seikû;, son of the legendary swordsmith, had for a time been continuing his father's work (the forging of katana, meant for killing), but has since given up that calling and spends his time making humble cooking knives. Respecting Seikû's wishes, Kenshin leaves without the desired blade...but not before Shishio's spies learn that Shakkû has forged one last sword. Meanwhile, Shishio arrives in Kyoto with orders for his ten generals or "Ten Swords" to join him and put into motion a plan to take over Japan. Chô, one of Shishio's "swords," learns early of Shakkû's final blade and determines to secure it at any cost. Now, armed only with his broken sakabatô, Kenshin must face Chô in battle...
Review- A very battle heavy volume this one. With Kenshin searching for a new sword a villain appears. They battle and it over-the-top with jumps, dodges, and unreal swords. Chô wants to fight using different swords and he likes to kill with them. When Seikû does not have his father's last sword, Chô kidnaps his young son to make sure that Seikû is not lying to him. Kenshin, of course, wants to save a young child from the crazy guy. Kaoru and Misao met, ending with Misao leading her to Kenshin, who is with his master to try and finish learning Hiten Mitsurugi-Ryu style. And there the volume ends. So much goes on and so little at the same time. With events moving from Shishio's end and Kenshin trying to get better, I cannot wait to see where we are going next.
I give this volume a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.
From the back of the book- His sakabato broken in battle, Kenshin seeks out the man who forged it--Arai Shakkû--only to be turned away. Seikû;, son of the legendary swordsmith, had for a time been continuing his father's work (the forging of katana, meant for killing), but has since given up that calling and spends his time making humble cooking knives. Respecting Seikû's wishes, Kenshin leaves without the desired blade...but not before Shishio's spies learn that Shakkû has forged one last sword. Meanwhile, Shishio arrives in Kyoto with orders for his ten generals or "Ten Swords" to join him and put into motion a plan to take over Japan. Chô, one of Shishio's "swords," learns early of Shakkû's final blade and determines to secure it at any cost. Now, armed only with his broken sakabatô, Kenshin must face Chô in battle...
Review- A very battle heavy volume this one. With Kenshin searching for a new sword a villain appears. They battle and it over-the-top with jumps, dodges, and unreal swords. Chô wants to fight using different swords and he likes to kill with them. When Seikû does not have his father's last sword, Chô kidnaps his young son to make sure that Seikû is not lying to him. Kenshin, of course, wants to save a young child from the crazy guy. Kaoru and Misao met, ending with Misao leading her to Kenshin, who is with his master to try and finish learning Hiten Mitsurugi-Ryu style. And there the volume ends. So much goes on and so little at the same time. With events moving from Shishio's end and Kenshin trying to get better, I cannot wait to see where we are going next.
I give this volume a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.
May 6, 2024
Deadly Pursuit by Shishio's Forces
Shishio sends Sawagejō Chō, a member of the Juppongatana, to thwart Kenshin's acquisition of a new sword. Chō, driven by his love for swords, kidnaps Seikū's son to obtain Shakkū's last sword, leading to a tense confrontation.
A Father's Sacrifice
In a desperate bid to save his son, Seikū sacrifices himself, allowing Kenshin to receive the last sword. With the revelation that it's another reverse-blade sword, Kenshin's resolve deepens as he accepts the weapon and seeks to complete his training under Hiko Seijūrō.
Journey to Mastery and Reunion
As Kenshin grapples with doubts about his past and future, Misao reunites with Yahiko and Kaoru, leading them to Kenshin as he embarks on a journey to confront his master and unlock the final secrets of the Hiten Mitsurugi style.
Shishio sends Sawagejō Chō, a member of the Juppongatana, to thwart Kenshin's acquisition of a new sword. Chō, driven by his love for swords, kidnaps Seikū's son to obtain Shakkū's last sword, leading to a tense confrontation.
A Father's Sacrifice
In a desperate bid to save his son, Seikū sacrifices himself, allowing Kenshin to receive the last sword. With the revelation that it's another reverse-blade sword, Kenshin's resolve deepens as he accepts the weapon and seeks to complete his training under Hiko Seijūrō.
Journey to Mastery and Reunion
As Kenshin grapples with doubts about his past and future, Misao reunites with Yahiko and Kaoru, leading them to Kenshin as he embarks on a journey to confront his master and unlock the final secrets of the Hiten Mitsurugi style.
February 13, 2013
The majority of this volume revolves around a battle between Kenshin and "Sword-Hunter" Chō. Honestly, Chō totally won me over and I couldn't get enough of him and the baby Iori. When the baby is all bundled up, hanging from the tree branch, and Kenshin is talked to him, I melted. So cute!
The end of this volume leaves is with Kenshin and Kaoru being reunited. I've missed them together so I'm glad to have part of the clan reunited.
The end of this volume leaves is with Kenshin and Kaoru being reunited. I've missed them together so I'm glad to have part of the clan reunited.
October 18, 2021
Can we please get a bit less side notes from the author? It's kinda irritating.
The story itself was not that interesting to me this time. Although I liked the little family. Especially the baby boy who is so fond of Kenshin. He was a cutie <3
Also I loved Kenshin's master. He really showed Kenshin where his place is. I just enjoy the dinamic of their relationship.
The story itself was not that interesting to me this time. Although I liked the little family. Especially the baby boy who is so fond of Kenshin. He was a cutie <3
Also I loved Kenshin's master. He really showed Kenshin where his place is. I just enjoy the dinamic of their relationship.
July 23, 2008
Now this is an interesting development! This is further than I've ever read before. It's interesting to see Misao and Kaoru come together, and more interesting still to hear more about Kenshin's past.
But this volume does need more Sanosuke.
But this volume does need more Sanosuke.
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