Shirojo

Employee of the Aoiya and practitioner of Oniwabanshu-style kenpo like Kurojo. Like Kurojo, as a martial artist of the Oniwabanshu, opposes Shishio's faction while cooperating with Kenshin and his allies.

Trivia

  • Has a hidden identity handling daily operations as an Aoiya employee.
  • Unlike Kurojo, has a slender build and excels in precise techniques.
  • Injured and withdrew from the front lines in the Black Knights arc but later joined Kenshin and others.
  • Appears in both the first and second anime series.

Alternate names

Shirojo Shiro Shiro

Tags

Wandering Swordsman Meiji Restoration Rurouni Kenshin Oniwabanshu Martial Artist Aoiya Kurojo's Crew

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Slender build, wields kote-wa shuriken as weapons. Possesses the strength to easily dispatch elite regular soldiers.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Short hair
  • Wears a headband
Iconic items
  • Kote-wa shuriken
  • Headband

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Gentle
Detailed personality
Affiliated with the Oniwabanshu, confronts Shishio's faction opposing Kenshin's group but sustains injuries and withdraws from the front lines. Calm and reserved personality, takes on the role of supporting comrades.
Keywords
  • Warrior
  • Loyalty
  • Calm
  • Cooperative
  • Martial Artist
Talents
  • Martial arts
  • Stealth techniques
  • Shurikenjutsu
  • Endurance
Skills
  • Oniwabanshu-style kenpo
  • Iron fan
  • Tactical support
Motivation
Protecting justice together with comrades amid the chaos following the Meiji Restoration
Favorite foods
Tea, Rice
Hobbies
Martial arts training, Ninjutsu practice
Disliked situations
Betrayal, Meaningless conflict

History

Backstory
Normally works as an Aoiya employee but also holds the identity of Oniwabanshu, active on the front lines against the regular soldiers of the organization led by Shishio Makoto as a practitioner of Oniwabanshu-style kenpo. Sustained injuries in battle and withdrew from the front lines, but assists in Kenshin's battle and fights together.
Debut date
circa 1996
Work title
Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Tale-
Media type
Manga

Black Knights Arc Involvement

Significant event
Black Knights Arc Involvement
Description
In the Black Knights arc, assists Kenshin and others together with Kurojo and Misao.

Battle of Aoiya Assault

Significant event
Battle of Aoiya Assault
Description
Sustains severe injuries in combat against Shishio's faction and withdraws from the front lines.

Miraculous Medicine Search

Significant event
Miraculous Medicine Search
Description
Joins the miraculous medicine search together with Kurojo.

Relationships

Kurojo

Teammate

Assisting Kenshin and others together and fighting side-by-side in the Black Knights arc

Misao Makimachi

Teammate

Provided support to Kenshin and others together with Kurojo in the Black Knights arc

Oniwabanshu

Oniwabanshu: unknown

Aoiya Employee

Aoiya Employee: unknown

Media appearances

Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Tale-

Manga / Supporting

Serialization began in 1994

Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Tale-

Anime / Supporting

1996 TV series

Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Tale- Final Arc

Anime / Supporting

2023 TV series

Voice cast and creators

Hidenori Kiuchi

Voice actor
Hidenori Kiuchi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
First TV Anime Series

Sho Okumura

Voice actor
Sho Okumura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Second TV Anime Series (2023)

Nobuhiro Watsuki

Creator name
Nobuhiro Watsuki
Role
Original author

Nobuhiro Watsuki

Creator name
Nobuhiro Watsuki
Role
Character designer

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

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