Himura Kenji

Son of Kenshin and Kaoru, a promising swordsman

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

Quotes

  • I love mom, but I hate dad.
  • It's amazing that I can reproduce sword techniques just by hearing them.
  • I want to know true strength.
  • I'll become as strong as dad.
  • I'm still small, but I'll definitely become the strongest swordsman.

Trivia

  • Appears as a toddler in the final chapter.
  • Possesses talent to reproduce Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu techniques just by hearing them.
  • Complex personality: mama's boy who hates dad.
  • In OVA Star Frost Chapter, leaves home leaving mother Kaoru but trains to learn true strength.
  • Returns due to mother Kaoru's worsening condition, confronts younger brother Yahiko. Loses and receives the Reverse-Blade Sword.

Alternate names

Himura Kenji Kenji Kenshin's Son

Tags

Rurouni Kenshin Meiji Kenkaku Romantan Wanderer Kenshin's Son Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu Kamiya Kasshin-ryu Promising Samurai's Child Sword Prodigy

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
08-00
Birth year
Around 1880

Appearance

Overall appearance
Toddler with red hair that turned burnt brown and characteristic facial features inherited from his father. Despite being young, has a dignified swordsman-like presence.
Height
80cm (toddler period)
Weight
11kg (toddler period)
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Red
Distinguishing features
  • Hair changed from red to burnt brown
  • Dignified facial features inherited from father
Iconic items
  • Reverse-Blade Sword
  • Kimono inherited from Kenshin

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Talented
Detailed personality
Mama's boy but has a side that hates his father, twisted and self-centered personality. Sword talent to handle both Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu and Kamiya Kasshin-ryu. Mentally immature and still in the process of growth.
Keywords
  • Twisted
  • Self-centered
  • High sword talent
  • Devoted to mother
  • Competitive
  • Immature
  • Growing
Talents
  • Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu sword talent
  • Kamiya Kasshin-ryu swordsmanship
  • Extraordinary sword speed
  • High imitation ability
Skills
  • Reverse-Blade Sword handling
  • Basic swordsmanship techniques
  • Presence detection
Motivation
To acquire true strength and surpass the principles of his father's swordsmanship.
Habits
Loves his mom and is a spoiled child, but rebellious toward his father.
Favorite foods
Sweets, Dishes (mother Kaoru's home cooking)
Person
Mother: Kamiya Kaoru, Father: Himura Kenshin

History

Backstory
Born to Kenshin and Kaoru, showing high sword talent from early childhood. Appears as a toddler in the story's finale, devoted to his mother while rebellious toward his father. Expected to become a sword master in the future.
Debut date
1883-08-00
Work title
Rurouni Kenshin
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Near the final chapter

Kenshin and Kaoru's marriage

Significant event
Kenshin and Kaoru's marriage
Description
Introduced as their born son.

Kenji's sword talent awakening

Significant event
Kenji's sword talent awakening
Description
Demonstrated high sword talent by reproducing Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu techniques just from hearing them.

OVA 'Star Frost Chapter' appearance

Significant event
OVA 'Star Frost Chapter' appearance
Description
Leaves home, leaving his mother behind, to train under Hiko Seijuro.

Relationships

Himura Kenshin

Father

Father and sword master. Complicated parent-child relationship; Kenji hates his father but acknowledges him.

Kamiya Kaoru

Mother

Mother whom he adores. Total mama's boy and spoiled.

Media appearances

Rurouni Kenshin

Manga / Protagonist

Final chapter

Rurouni Kenshin OVA Star Frost Chapter

Anime / Protagonist

OVA 2020s

Voice cast and creators

Yuki Kaida

Voice actor
Yuki Kaida
Language
Japanese
Version or series
OVA Star Frost Chapter

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