Characters

Sanosuke's younger brother, a boy who entered Kamiya Dojo at age 5. Timid, but resolves to become strong under his brother's influence.

The thirteenth successor of Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū and Himura Kenshin's master. An unparalleled swordsman who taught Kenshin the supreme technique, Amakakeru Ryū no Hirameki.

Son of Kenshin and Kamiya Kaoru, a boy with extremely high sword talent. Expected to become a first-class swordsman in the future.

From a legendary assassin of the Bakumatsu era, after the Meiji era he swore not to kill and wanders as a swordsman. He possesses a gentle side and a ferocious personality during combat.

A mid-rank covert operative of the Oniwabanshu, an obese man skilled in fire arts. He usually carries a resupply barrel on his back.

A practitioner of Jujutsu Muteki-ryū who rampages while clad in Invincible Iron Armor and a member of the Six Comrades. Inui stakes his own honor and that of his master. Although he has no particular grudge against Kenshin, he is a foolhardy martial artist obsessed with battle.

Swordsman of the Shinko-ryu style he himself founded, an arrogant villain intoxicated by his sword techniques and ideology.

Kamiya Koshijiro is Kaoru Kamiya's father in Rurouni Kenshin and the founder of Kamiya Kasshin-ryu. His belief in a sword that protects life defines Kaoru's dojo and values.

A spirited swordswoman inheriting Kamiya Kasshin-ryū, the heroine who supports Kenshin and fights alongside him in post-Meiji Restoration Tokyo.

Kashiwazaki Nenji, known as Okina, is a veteran member of the Oniwabanshu in Rurouni Kenshin. He manages the Aoi-ya and supports Misao and Kenshin during the Kyoto arc.

Aoiya employee and Oniwabanshu martial artist who uses wheel shuriken gauntlets. Like Hannya and Misao, he is a practitioner of Oniwabanshu-style fist techniques and possesses the skill to easily handle even the elite among Shishio's regular troops.

Ruthless assassin and former Restoration patriot who suffered severe burns on his back. Leader of the Shishio Party, which seeks to overthrow the Meiji government, and one of the protagonist Kenshin's greatest enemies.

Aoiya employee and a woman who uses Oniwabanshū-style kenpo like Hannya and Misao.

Beautiful doctor from Aizu who fulfills the role of healing the wounds of Kenshin and his friends.

An energetic ninja girl from the Oniwabanshuu who harbors feelings for Aoshi.

A boy disciple at the Kamiya Kasshin-ryu dojo and a growing companion of Kenshin. An orphan in his childhood, he endured hardships but steadily improved his skills under the strict guidance of his masters, becoming a spirited child swordsman.

The family doctor of the Kamiya Dojo and a guardian-like figure for Megumi.

A female employee of the Aoiya who uses the same Oniwabanshuu-style fist fighting as Hannya and Misao. Her appearance is seductive.

Owner of the Kyoto-style beef pot restaurant 'Shiro Beko' and twin sister of Tae Sekihara. She has girlish hobbies, with women's aprons and ribbons as her trademarks. She is a beauty identical to Tae and has a gossipy personality.

Former captain of the Shinsengumi's 3rd Unit, a stoic swordsman who serves as Kenshin's arch-nemesis and later ally. Active during the political turmoil of the Meiji Restoration period, known as an innovative wandering swordsman.

Former Akabōtai first platoon deputy squad leader and Kenshin's comrade. A boisterous brawler whose trademarks are superhuman strength and indomitable spirit, a hot-blooded man.

Akabeko clerk and associate of the hangout spot frequented by Himura Kenshin and his friends. Appears in comedic relief roles for relaying information and interactions with comrades.

A giant covert operative of the Oniwabanshu who is active as a guard and excels at headbutts.

Shimonji Ruriro is a supporting entry tied to the Rurouni Kenshin world. The character helps fill out the Meiji-era social setting around Kenshin's travels and conflicts.