Enishi Yukishiro

Leader of the Six Comrades Burning with Revenge

Tomoe's younger brother, a powerful swordsman who swore revenge against Kenshin and leads the Six Comrades. The only person who broke the ultimate technique of Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū with his self-developed Watojutsu.

Quotes

  • I have nothing to protect. Because my most important thing (Tomoe) has already been taken away.
  • I will never lose to the one who took my sister.
  • No one had a technique to break Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki. I accomplished it.
  • My revenge will not end.
  • For Tomoe... I will rise.

Trivia

  • Survived bloody battlefields in Shanghai and has eaten flesh from corpses.
  • Kyokyōmyaku is a special constitution where long-term thirst for revenge abnormally developed the nervous system.
  • The only person to break 'Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki.'
  • Watojutsu is a technique uniquely developed on the continent, self-taught based on the book 'Selections of Single Sword Techniques.'
  • The live-action movie version does not feature detailed settings for Kyokyōmyaku or Watojutsu.
  • In the Kenshin redraw project, settings were added where his body is battered and he is mentally cornered.

Alternate names

Enishi Yukishiro Enishi Leader of the Six Comrades Enishi

Tags

Avenger Rurouni Kenshin Watojutsu Six Comrades Kyokyōmyaku Shanghai Mafia Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki Breaker Samurai Meiji Era Sister-loving

Find Enishi Yukishiro goods

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
05-XX
Birth year
1855

Appearance

Overall appearance
White hair and sharp eyes, slim but well-honed physique at 175cm tall. Carries a long wato with Japanese sword blade and continental Chinese-style fittings.
Height
Approximately 175cm
Weight
68kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
White
Distinguishing features
  • White hair
  • Unique stance holding the sword in reverse grip
  • Thick nerve patterns manifesting on face and body (when Kyokyōmyaku activates)
Iconic items
  • Long wato (Japanese sword with continental fittings)
  • Black Japanese attire
  • Yamino battle gear (assassin-style outfit)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Unyielding
Detailed personality
Supported by a harsh childhood environment and thirst for revenge, possesses strength and tenacity where the spirit surpasses the body. Also has a cold-hearted yet profoundly emotional side.
Keywords
  • Intense thirst for revenge
  • Calm and composed
  • Battle maniac
  • Abundant mental strength
  • Sister-devoted
  • Unyielding
  • Strong vitality
Motto
I have nothing to protect. Because my most important thing (Tomoe) has already been taken away.
Talents
  • Genius aptitude for swordsmanship
  • Abnormally developed nervous system (Kyokyōmyaku)
  • Mental strength derived from symbolic thirst for revenge
  • Abnormal enhancement of physical abilities
  • Advanced strategic insight
Skills
  • Advanced Watojutsu techniques (Kick Strike Blade Momentum, Revolving Thrust Blade Momentum, Tiger Crouch Absolute Blade Momentum, etc.)
  • Chinese conversation
  • Pain nullification in combat
  • Dark assassination techniques
Motivation
To learn the truth behind his sister Tomoe's death and achieve revenge against Himura Kenshin.
Habits
Hobbies include conversing with his sister. Speech has a continental accent.
Favorite foods
Live rats, Carrion
Hobbies
Dialogue with his dead sister
Favorite places
Shanghai, Tokyo Prefecture
Disliked situations
Sister's change of heart, Defeat, Own powerlessness
Disliked foods
Cooked food, Flavored food

History

Backstory
Born into a samurai family in Edo, lost his mother in childhood and adored his sister Tomoe. Followed her after she married Kenshin and resolved on revenge, but was shocked by her change. Afterward, fought a deathmatch with Yamino Tatewaki and witnessed Tomoe's death by Kenshin's hand. Acquired the constitution where spirit surpasses the body, "Kyokyōmyaku." Moved to Shanghai and, in a rough life, self-taught Watojutsu, growing to dominate the continental underworld. Returned to Japan to fulfill his revenge "Jinchū" against Kenshin, but was defeated in the final battle, arrested. Later escaped and reunited with his father.
Debut date
June 23, 1997
Work title
Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story-
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 152 'Does the Cross-Shaped Scar Still Exist?'

Witnessing Tomoe's Death

Significant event
Witnessing Tomoe's Death
Description
Witnessed the moment his sister Tomoe lost her life to Kenshin, which became the driving force for his revenge.

Rising to the Top of Shanghai Underworld

Significant event
Rising to the Top of Shanghai Underworld
Description
Moved to Shanghai in his youth, acquired Watojutsu while surviving, and became the boss of a bootleg weapons base.

The Only One to Break Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki

Significant event
The Only One to Break Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki
Description
Known as the only person who broke Kenshin's ultimate technique, Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki.

Kyokyōmyaku Activation and Defeat

Significant event
Kyokyōmyaku Activation and Defeat
Description
Activated Kyokyōmyaku and cornered Kenshin, but his eardrums were ruptured, leading to defeat and arrest.

Escape and Reunion with Father

Significant event
Escape and Reunion with Father
Description
Escaped from police custody, reunited with his father (Oibore), and was urged to make a comeback.

Relationships

Tomoe Yukishiro

Sister

Elder sister. Held deep affection and adoration for her, but her death is the origin of his revenge.

Oibore

Father

Biological father. Reunited later and received words of encouragement.

Six Comrades

Leader

Cooperates for revenge and leads the organization.

Heishin

Ally

Executive of the Shanghai underworld who supported Enishi as a close aide.

Shanghai Underworld (Mafia)

Shanghai Underworld (Mafia): leader

Six Comrades

Six Comrades: leader

Media appearances

Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story-

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization began in 1997

Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story- OVA Trust & Betrayal · Reflection

Anime / Supporting

OVA series

Rurouni Kenshin Live-Action Movie Version

Movie / Supporting

Released in 2021

Voice cast and creators

Nozomu Sasaki

Voice actor
Nozomu Sasaki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
OVA 'Trust & Betrayal' 'Reflection'

Mackenyu

Voice actor
Mackenyu
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action movie version (adulthood)

Hiba Araki

Voice actor
Hiba Araki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action movie version (childhood)

Nobuhiro Watsuki

Creator name
Nobuhiro Watsuki
Role
Original author

Nobuhiro Watsuki

Creator name
Nobuhiro Watsuki
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Enishi Yukishiro Figure

Item name
Enishi Yukishiro Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Wato Replica

Item name
Wato Replica
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

Find Enishi Yukishiro goods