Meiji Restoration

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Himura Kenshin Rurouni Kenshin

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.

Hotto Rurouni Kenshin

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

Isurugi Raijuta Rurouni Kenshin

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

Makoto Shishio Rurouni Kenshin

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.

Myojin Yahiko Rurouni Kenshin

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.

Saitō Hajime Rurouni Kenshin

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.

Sanosuke Sagara Rurouni Kenshin

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.

Shinomori Aoshi Rurouni Kenshin

Kenshin's arch-nemesis who later becomes a comrade, the leader of the Oniwabanshu. A wielder of kodachi dual-wield style, a calm and deeply sentimental ninja warrior.

Shirojo Rurouni Kenshin

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.

武田観柳 Rurouni Kenshin

A corrupt businessman who deals in a new type of opium and lurks in the shadows, serving as an antagonist in 'Rurouni Kenshin'.

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