Oguni Gensai - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

Hey hey, maybe I'll stroke Megumi-chan's butt
I've had a long association with this dojo
A doctor saves lives; I won't cut corners
You're strong, so I have a favor to ask

Trivia

His name is not revealed in the original manga, but he is called Oguni Gensai in the anime.
He cherishes Megumi not only as a disciple but also as a guardian figure.
In the early parts, he shows a perverted side, including scenes of stroking Megumi's butt.
In the first anime series, he appears frequently from the beginning, with emphasis on his ties to the Kamiya Dojo.
He does not appear in the live-action movie version.

Alternate names

Oguni Gensai

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male

Appearance

Overall appearance: Elderly Japanese man. Often wears traditional Japanese clothing. Initially showed a frivolous and lecherous side, but fundamentally a serious and trusted doctor.
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Silver
Distinguishing features: Reading glasses

White hair

Gentle expression
Iconic items: Full set of medical tools

Cane for the elderly

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Kind
Detailed personality: A warm-hearted and caring old doctor admired by the people of the Kamiya Dojo. Sometimes shows a frivolous side by telling jokes, but at his core serious with a strong sense of responsibility. A guardian-like figure who watches over Megumi dearly.
Keywords: Kind

Caring

Strong sense of responsibility

Fond of jokes

Guardian
Talents: Medical knowledge

Compassion

Building trust with patients
Skills: Examination

Treatment

Compounding medicine
Motivation: Saving patients while supporting and raising Megumi.
Habits: Sometimes teased by those around him as perverted for stroking Megumi's butt and such, but he doesn't mind and remains cheerful.
Favorite foods: Medicinal cuisine, Green tea
Favorite places: Kamiya Dojo, Oguni Clinic
Disliked insects: All insects

History

Backstory: As the family doctor of the Kamiya Dojo, he has served local medical care for many years and took in Megumi from a doctor involved in illegal opium production to raise her. In the past, he showed a somewhat frivolous and lecherous side, but afterward is depicted as a serious and reliable doctor.
Debut date: January 10, 1996
Work title: Rurouni Kenshin - Meiji Kenkaku Romantan
Media type: Anime
Episode or chapter: Episode 1

Meeting Megumi

Significant event: Meeting Megumi
Description: He learned about Megumi, who was an assistant to a doctor making opium, and later took her in as an assistant and guardian.

Interactions with Kamiya Dojo

Significant event: Interactions with Kamiya Dojo
Description: He has built close relationships with the people of the Kamiya Dojo and continues to support Megumi.

Advice for the Raijuta battle

Significant event: Advice for the Raijuta battle
Description: Gave a warning in the scene where Kenshin fights Raijuta.

Relationships

Takani Megumi

Mentor

Fulfilling the role of guardian by supporting Megumi's medical career and life

Kamiya Kaoru

Supporting

As a Kamiya Dojo affiliate, also close to Kaoru

Kamiya Dojo

Kamiya Dojo: unknown

Media appearances

Rurouni Kenshin - Meiji Kenkaku Romantan

Anime / Supporting

1996 TV series

Rurouni Kenshin - Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023 version)