020 4 im a big fan of the rouniken series ever since i read the manga . it was great . and then i saw the show a long time ago on cartoon network and thought it was a great adaptation . but when we got to season 2 , everything i saw before in season one paled in comparison . in this season you get more vinteresting villans , heroes and comedy . as well as one of the most deadly and admired villans in the series and anime , makoto shishio . this series is more complex , has more action and a deeper sense of story telling . i reccomend it for any fan or anime enthusiasts . in this set you get 35 episodes in an economy box . but beware , the only down side to this buy is the box itself . its frail and can break , so handle with care or move the discs to some where more safe . happy viewing !
005 4 The only way to describe this anime is WOW ! A perfect blend of action , comedy , romance , and sadness . This anime is a perfect choice for anyone who likes action or samuai epics . From the first episode with the blood soaked streets of Kyoto to the last with the cherry blossom leaf filled air of tokyo this is a FANTASTIC anime . The animation in the fight seens are unbelievable ( especialy between Kenshin and Saito ) . The origional Japanese dialoge is great and the english dub is pretty good too . The very , VERY few flaws with this anime are easly overlooked by how great this anime is , once again if you like action anime or samurai epics GET THIS SERIES .
029 4 I love this show , and this is by FAR the best arc in the story . It's fantastic ( although the battle with Shishio is a little drawn out . . . ) in every way . If you like Rurouni Kenshin , then this is definitely worth your money and time . GREAT !
033 4 What can I say ? KENSHIN ROCKS ! ! not only is one of my favorite animes of all times but it's also got an amazing soundtrack ! ! the songs are sooo goooddd ! ! some are weird but once you listen to them over and over they grow on you ! KICK ASS ANIME ! ! GO BUY IT RIGHT NOW ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! It's funny ( EXTREMELY HILARIOUS at times ) , interesting , it's got amazing plot that entertains you but does not go over the top drama or anything , and also has kick ass fights that leave you wanting more ! I love it ! ! ! Kenshin and all the characters in this anime are presented in a way that they seem real , and by the end of every episode you end up loving them even more . It's something you are going to want to have for ever . . seriously I see myself still watching this anime when im 90 : D
038 4 the rurouni kenshin series are by far my all time fave anime , the second series legend of kyoto in my opinion is one of the best , though it is smilar to the first series it is also much darker , the story is gripping , though i feel some fight scenes do go on longer than necessary , yet it still oes not detract from the story as is the case with some anime . the characters in this series are fantastic and well developed especialy since they star throughout the entirity you really get to know them . fantastic anime
035 4 As said in earlier reviews the first 2 seasons of Kenshin were superb , starting from when kenshin arrives at Karou dojo up untill the mummy man shishio is killed . After that the series gets kinda wierd , not wierd like evangelions ending wierd but wierd enough to say kenshin fights jesus . Although the later episodes are wierd the first two are excellent and are well worth your money , and the to the boxed sets now you can obtained both seaons with ease
032 4 Kenshin has set off on the long road to the old Kyoto capital where the threat of war looms . The forgotten manslayer named Makoto Shisho has returned with ten of the deadlest warriors to disrupt the peace of the Meiji government and reconstruct Japan in his own twisted vision .
044 4 This anime is awsome and only 2nd to Yu Yu Hakusho . Very interesting and doesn't get boring . You should buy this .
045 4 Very quick service
Fast shipping
Correct Product .
Exelent .
Samurai . Riddled with guilt , Kenshin decides to do only what one man can do ; he does all that he can . He goes from battle to battle to show that you can live without losing your ideals and as long as you're alive , you can fight to make things better .
The Kyoto arc is amazing . The government still has dirty little secrets that they want covered up . Namely , the assassin , named Shi-shi-o , that they used when Kenshin decided to leave . The battle of principles lies on the fact that the government wants him dead and they want Kenshin to dispatch him . Kenshin won't kill him , but Shi-shi-o will dismantle the present peace that Japan is enjoying . That is where the journey begins . Along the way , Kenshin will leave his friends behind and try to battle alone against a foe he's not sure he can beat . But , Kenshin will gain strength because of his friends , not in spite of them . They will not leave him to face anything alone . When he realizes this , it becomes one of the most memorable scenes in the whole series . Essentially , the second arc becomes the catalyst for Kenshin to realize that even though he struggles to find redemption , he is allowed to have happiness . I hope that anyone who watches this show gets as much enjoyment and delight that I have . Happy viewing !
031 4 Pros
- Great Anime ( the best ) ( 10 outa 5 )
- The BEst Of The Three
- WAtsuki Still Rocks
- One of the best anime plots of all time
Cons
- Shipping
- Worse than kenshin season one
- a disc could possibly not have data cuz shipping
- 90 dollars umm a little expensive ( need to lower to 70 cause of the bad Shipping )
Wait till you see a good new under the used and new !
The Legend of Kyoto . I was expecting it to be as good as the first set ( Wandering Samurai ) but I got a whole lot more than I bargined for . The Legend of Kyoto set is superb ! The english voice cast was wonderful ! The voice actors that were particularly impressive include Richard Hayworth as Kenshin ( Fantastic job ! This man has talent ! ) , David Lucas as Mokoto Shishio ( Beautifully performed ! He really makes you want to hate him by the end of the series . ) , Sparky Thornton as Hajime Saito ( Very well done ! The Wolf of Mibu indeed ! ) and of course , one of the best known english voice actors in anime , Wendee Lee as Yumi ( She's a seasoned pro . Nothing short of excellence in her performance . )
In these episodes much is revealed about Kenshin's past , as well as that of many of the other central characters that will appear in this series . The character development is excellent . There is no useless information , and it never becomes dull or confusing . The animation is beautiful , and the swordfight scenes are executed magnificently . There are no repeating frames or sloppy drawings in any of the battles . The music is wonderful and helps to emphasize many of the intense moments in the Kyoto series . I especially adore the opening theme Half by Makoto Kawamoto , and I love the closing themes , Heart of the Sword - Before Daybreak performed by L'Arc-en-Ciel , and Let it Rain by Bonnie Pink . And finally there is the story .
Kenshin Himura , commonly known as Battousai : The Manslayer , was the strongest fighter in the Revolution 10 years ago . But since then he has opened his eyes to the sins of his past and decided to become a wanderer , never to kill again . He is now a kind , gentle , wise , and sometimes goofy , young man who always captures the hearts of the people he aids . Instead , he uses his unique reverse-blade sword to protect his loved ones and anyone who is in need of protection .
In the Legend of Kyoto series Kenshin is asked by one of the top men in the Meiji government to go to Kyoto and stop Makoto Shishio from trying to take over Japan . This is no simple task because Shishio , like Kenshin , was also a Manslayer . In fact , Shishio inherited the title from Kenshin after he became a wanderer . Kenshin makes the most painful decision of his life and leaves his friends and his new home to go back to Kyoto , the place where he became a manslayer . Kenshin joins forces with ultra-cool , and equally dangerous Hajime Saito , who now works for the police force , but was once a manslayer of skill equal to that of Kenshin . However , Kenshin's friends are not about to sit idly by and watch their beloved friend go to Kyoto and fight alone . Kaoru , Sanosuke and Yahiko will all travel to Kyoto to help Kenshin .
Aoshi Shinamori , an old rival and leader of the Oniwaban group returns with a vengence seeking a rematch with Kenshin , and the remaining members of the Oniwaban group are met by Kenshin and his friends in Kyoto . Also , Shishio has a lethal group of warriors known as the Juppongatana who each have their own reasons for working with Shishio . And finally , we get to see the man responsible for training Kenshin in the Hitten Mitsurugi Ryu , Seijuro Hiko the 13th ( My favourite character . I love this guy ! ) . Hiko is a tall , handsome , menacing-looking man with unmatched skill and knowledge in the Hitten Mitsurugi Ryu . He is very wise , intelligent , and incredibly arrogant ( Or he has extremely high self-confidence , depending on how you look at it ) , and he has a relentless love for saki . Kenshin visits his master and asks him to teach him the ultimate technique of the Hitten Mitsurugi Ryu . He goes from wanderer to pupil once more for the sake of defeating Shishio . How Hiko and Kenshin met is revealed along with some funny and touching flashbacks from when Kenshin was under Seijuro's training when he was younger .
The Legend of Kyoto set is , without a doubt , the most powerful set of episodes in the entire Rurouni Kenshin series . Here , it is emphasized that a fighting style cannot rely on mere strength alone , but requires a strong spirit and extensive skill that can only be acheived by years of intense training . In other words , it's not mindless fighting that holds no meaning . The mood of the series becomes much darker and more serious than in the first set . But it also contains several genuinly funny moments . Kenshin continues to teach others that killing is never the answer to anything , and that living your life peacefully may be difficult , but is what will ultimately bring peace to your heart . The Legend of Kyoto episodes of the Rurouni Kenshin series have become the best set of anime episodes I have ever watched . Nothing is sacrificed here . This series is beautiful , touching and , in my opinion , a masterpiece onto itself . Buy this box set and see for yourself why this series is one of the greatest ever made !
001 4 I finally got around to purchasing and watching Rurouni Kenshin : The Legend of Kyoto . I was expecting it to be as good as the first set ( Wandering Samurai ) but I got a whole lot more than I bargined for . The Legend of Kyoto set is superb ! The english voice cast was wonderful ! The voice actors that were particularly impressive include Richard Hayworth as Kenshin ( Fantastic job ! This man has talent ! ) , David Lucas as Mokoto Shishio ( Beautifully performed ! He really makes you want to hate him by the end of the series . ) , Sparky Thornton as Hajime Saito ( Very well done ! The Wolf of Mibu indeed ! ) and of course , one of the best known english voice actors in anime , Wendee Lee as Yumi ( She's a seasoned pro . Nothing short of excellence in her performance . )
In these episodes much is revealed about Kenshin's past , as well as that of many of the other central characters that will appear in this series . The character development is excellent . There is no useless information , and it never becomes dull or confusing . The animation is beautiful , and the swordfight scenes are executed magnificently . There are no repeating frames or sloppy drawings in any of the battles . The music is wonderful and helps to emphasize many of the intense moments in the Kyoto series . I especially adore the opening theme Half by Makoto Kawamoto , and I love the closing themes , Heart of the Sword - Before Daybreak performed by L'Arc-en-Ciel , and Let it Rain by Bonnie Pink . And finally there is the story .
Kenshin Himura , commonly known as Battousai : The Manslayer , was the strongest fighter in the Revolution 10 years ago . But since then he has opened his eyes to the sins of his past and decided to become a wanderer , never to kill again . He is now a kind , gentle , wise , and sometimes goofy , young man who always captures the hearts of the people he aids . Instead , he uses his unique reverse-blade sword to protect his loved ones and anyone who is in need of protection .
In the Legend of Kyoto series Kenshin is asked by one of the top men in the Meiji government to go to Kyoto and stop Makoto Shishio from trying to take over Japan . This is no simple task because Shishio , like Kenshin , was also a Manslayer . In fact , Shishio inherited the title from Kenshin after he became a wanderer . Kenshin makes the most painful decision of his life and leaves his friends and his new home to go back to Kyoto , the place where he became a manslayer . Kenshin joins forces with ultra-cool , and equally dangerous Hajime Saito , who now works for the police force , but was once a manslayer of skill equal to that of Kenshin . However , Kenshin's friends are not about to sit idly by and watch their beloved friend go to Kyoto and fight alone . Kaoru , Sanosuke and Yahiko will all travel to Kyoto to help Kenshin .
Aoshi Shinamori , an old rival and leader of the Oniwaban group returns with a vengence seeking a rematch with Kenshin , and the remaining members of the Oniwaban group are met by Kenshin and his friends in Kyoto . Also , Shishio has a lethal group of warriors known as the Juppongatana who each have their own reasons for working with Shishio . And finally , we get to see the man responsible for training Kenshin in the Hitten Mitsurugi Ryu , Seijuro Hiko the 13th ( My favourite character . I love this guy ! ) . Hiko is a tall , handsome , menacing-looking man with unmatched skill and knowledge in the Hitten Mitsurugi Ryu . He is very wise , intelligent , and incredibly arrogant ( Or he has extremely high self-confidence , depending on how you look at it ) , and he has a relentless love for saki . Kenshin visits his master and asks him to teach him the ultimate technique of the Hitten Mitsurugi Ryu . He goes from wanderer to pupil once more for the sake of defeating Shishio . How Hiko and Kenshin met is revealed along with some funny and touching flashbacks from when Kenshin was under Seijuro's training when he was younger .
The Legend of Kyoto set is , without a doubt , the most powerful set of episodes in the entire Rurouni Kenshin series . Here , it is emphasized that a fighting style cannot rely on mere strength alone , but requires a strong spirit and extensive skill that can only be acheived by years of intense training . In other words , it's not mindless fighting that holds no meaning . The mood of the series becomes much darker and more serious than in the first set . But it also contains several genuinly funny moments . Kenshin continues to teach others that killing is never the answer to anything , and that living your life peacefully may be difficult , but is what will ultimately bring peace to your heart . The Legend of Kyoto episodes of the Rurouni Kenshin series have become the best set of anime episodes I have ever watched . Nothing is sacrificed here . This series is beautiful , touching and , in my opinion , a masterpiece onto itself . Buy this box set and see for yourself why this series is one of the greatest ever made !
002 4 After watching the first season of the popular anime ' Rurouni Kenshin , ' I thought it wouldn't get much better . I discovered I was wrong : season two consists of the most powerful episodes in the anime . The deep characterization and intense battles of the series are intensified as undiscovered characters are met and parts of Kenshin's mysterious past are unveiled gradually . Season 2 is considerably darker , and a central plot and main conflict are present in the anime for the first time . It all begins with the visit of Saitou Hajime to the dojo , which leads to , by far , the best battle in the entire series . Kenshin discovers that the dangers he thought had died with the revolution have returned to threaten the fate of Japan .
Addressing the extras included , outtakes are rather amusing , as are the character messages . The liner notes and attack list can be rather helpful in times of question . Fans of the music of the series will be pleased with all the new opening / closing themes . ( Contrary to one reviewer's statement , these DVDs DO include Bonnie Pink's closing theme It's Gonna Rain AND L'arc ~ en ~ Ciel's ending theme 4th Avenue Cafe , as well as T.M . Revolution's Heart of Sword and Kawamoto Makoto's opening 1 / 2 . )
I highly recommend this treasure to hardcore fans of Kenshin who are willing to spend the money . ( Actually , you save anyway by buying this wonderful compilation . If you buy the DVDs separately , you may find yourself wanting to collect them all . It is better to do so by purchasing this set . ) Lastly , if you are short on cash and would like a sampling of what Rurouni Kenshin is about , the best of it is included in Volume 7 , Shadow of the Wolf .
003 4 Few anime shows can ever be masterpiece level . Season 1 of Rurouni Kenshin was a great introductory season but with its share of problems . There wasn't a central plot as it seemed most of the episodes were more mishaps then anything . Not so with Season 2 . Season 2 has everything going for it and anything you would ask for .
At the end of Season 1 , a man named Saito Hajime came looking for Kenshin . Sanosuke got involved and as a result , became seriously injured when Saito attacked him . So Kenshin fights Saito ( in the first of 3 awesome battles ) . The fight ends in a draw , and Kenshin is informed a former hitokiri ( man-slayer / assassin ) who was Kenshin's successor as hitokiri is planning on overthrowing the government and controlling Japan . So as usual , it's up to Kenshin and his friends including some new ones to take down Shishio and his Juppon Gatana clan .
First of all , you know a series is great when you actually care for villains or former villains . Soujiro Seta , Saito Hajime and Aoshi Shinomori have all fought Kenshin but turned things around and you still care about each rather than disposable right hand runts . The animation is far better , and a more serious tone with it's share of laughs and 3 of the greatest fights : the aforementioned Saito fight , Kenshin's rematch against Aoshi and the final fight against Shishio . I won't spoil anything but I'll say this : Kenshin does the coolest move on him .
New characters are introduced including the Juppon Gatana , and Misao , the next commander of the Onibwa Banshu and one with a big crush on Aoshi . By the way word of advice : watch season 3 at your own risk . Season 2 ended the best way it could but then season 3 was tacked on at the end and while it does have its moments , it feels like the series sputtered to a bland close rather than it's perfect ending in this season .
Great fights , music , characters , storylines , this season has it all and most likely more .
004 4 Kenshin is a classic . While the later episodes were not great , almost any anime fan will agree that season 1 ( also available in a box set - The Wandering Samurai ) and season 2 , the Kyoto saga , are absolute must-sees . Kenshin also seems to transcend age and gender borders , appealing to both boys and girls , from 9 or 10 years old ( although the series is not recommended for children , I know of some parents who have chosen to allow their children to view it anyway , citing the good moral truths of an assasin who has sworn to never kill again and to fight only to defend the innocent in atonement for his terrible past ) to senior citizenship . Old fans have been waiting for this box set for years . If you've never seen Kenshin and are just looking for something new to try out , I would definitely recommend both the season 1 box set and this one .
007 4 ( ( This is not a summary of the season . . . you can read other reviews for that ) )
The sad thing about some people is , they fail to see Rurouni Kenshin's plus points , namely the characters and character development ( which are both top-notch ) , and start criticizing it's stiff action scenes and it's tendency to be over-dramatic at times.Granted , the action is somewhat average compared to other anime of the same kind , and Kenshin's droning on about peace and justice might get on your nerves after awhile , but if that's all RK-haters notice , they must be really blind and ignorant ! This is one of the best series to ever grace the anime world ! Like I said above , the characters are excellent ( our lovable hero Kenshin ; the quick-tempered yet kind Kaoru ; the slightly goofy but charming Sanosuke ; the arrogant lil ' samurai-in training Yahiko and the sarcasm-spouting Saitou ; not forgetting cold , broody Aoshi and the adorable tomboy Misao ) . You grow to feel for ( and fall in love with ) these people , and that , I believe , is RK's strongest point . I also strongly believe that character development is crucial for any anime series to really work , and this one definitely has it . A special mention goes out to the humour , which is typical anime slapstick , and one that will have you in splits ! However , if you are not into that kind of thing , you might want to look elsewhere , because this series is sprinkled ( or should I say ' dosed ' ) with slapstick .
All in all , if you are looking for something with just the right balance of comedy , action and plot , then this one is for you . And if you are a beginner with anime and would like to experience its ' magic ' , then look no further , because this is the best place to get started . The english dubbing ain't bad , but I suggest watching it with japanese audio and english subtitles , as some of the humour doesn't quite work in the dub . By the way , the second season is the best ( duh ! I'm reviewing it , right ? ) , so if you are going to judge RK , by all means do it solely by watching this season ; the other two pale in comparison .
Note : To certain ( RK-hating ) people who think that animes with blood-thirsty protagonists are the only ones worth the time and money , I have only this to say - you are in serious need of psychiatric help , because it's obvious that you're fanatical about violence.Hating a series just because of it's pacifism is really pathetic ! Rurouni Kenshin shows us that ' violence only begets violence ' , and in a time like ours , this message should be heeded more than ever .
Give this one a try , and rest assured , you WILL BE hooked !
Trust me . ^ _ ^
I'd actually give it 4.5 stars , but since I can't do that here , I'll just round it off to 5 . . . it deserves it , anyway !
008 4 It has been said that Kenshin is a series with many highs and lows , this story arc is most certainly the high point and one of the best stories in all of anime . I first discovered Kenshin in the dark and very well done ova , however I found it very hard to watch the of the tv series . It was very lighthearted compared to the ova , but once I discovered this part of the series I liked it , loved it , and adored it , even more now than ova . Although it's not as dark or violent it has a truly brilliant narrative . Not only has the tone changed from the wandering samurai arc but it seems that the direction has changed significantly , but it has a whole new musical score that fits the tale like a glove . Not only that but there is so much more to the characters , in the first arc Kenshin only has to rely on his skills as a wanderer but now with the fate of Japan on his shoulders and enemies greater than himself he has only two choices : once again become the Battousai or complete the training he gave up to fight in the revolution . As for his enemies this is what really makes this story shine . Shishio Makoto is perhaps the greatest villain in all of anime , his right hand Sojiro is sure as hell no push over either . I must say I've been waiting for this collection for some time , and believe me it's worth the cash . This series is must for any and all anime fans .
009 4 The only complaint I have ever hear about this show is that Kenshin never kills , and if you need death and blood to enjoy A story you have a few prolbems . For one reason this story is all about a quest to protect the people Kenshin loves , and making up for all the lives he has taken .
010 4 This season is the hands down best season in all of the Rurouni Kenshin series . Anything cool or stylish or dramatic that you really want to happen , keeps your shoulders tense for a while , even if you know wether it will happen or not . This season also has the most memorable moments , such as Kenshin's final test , the battles , and even the love stories .
011 4 Hi ,
Well they have finally made a kyto arc box set . . . . But why is it so special you ask ?
If you missed the first season i suggest you buy the first boxset ( and then get hooked like the rest of us )
If you already seen season one then you are going to love this one . . .
You see Kenshin was the best assasin paving the way for a peacful japan in the late 1800 ' s . Then he become a peaceful wonderer and met his friends karou ( the teacher of a fighting school and hidden love intrest ) Sanoske ( former fighter for hire , and 2nd stongest in the group ) and yahikko ( a strong willed young man who wants to be a great swrodsman someday )
Together they go on many advetures until one day a mad man called shishio treatens the peaceful japan that the govement has worked so hard to acheive .
Kenshin must leave is newfound family and possibly betray his vow never to kill again in order to detroy shisho's plans and save japan . . . . . . . .
even if it means his life ! !
This is the best season of the best series ever ! It has more blood , romance , tears , and twist than the first seriese and have you watching the dvd's one by one until the next day .
So why are you still reading this for . . . go a head and buy it silly ! I know I am
012 4 This season of Rurouni Kenshin takes off where the first season endid a guy from the Shinsengumi named Saito pays a visit to the Battousai's living area the Kamiya Dojo and this is where stuff get's intresting . Another guy , thought to be Kenshin's succesor Makoto Shishio is trying to take over Japan . So Kenshin has to stop before the nation will be troubled .
For any Rurouni Kenshin fan this is a must bought kind of thing , I mean thios has everything you want in a action anime series . It has Action , Drama , Some Comidic Humor , Emotions and a whole line of stuff . Plus it is sort of a low price instead of buying the Legend of Kyoto DVD's one by one you can get this easy . The price is $149.99 so stop reading all the reviews and get this already .
013 4 This review is from :
Rurouni Kenshin - TV Series Season Two ( DVD )
There are already a number of reviews here praising the Kyoto arc of Rurouni Kenshin , so I'm not going to dwell on how great this arc is . It is visually stunning , emotional , and supplies some of the greatest antagonists of any anime . It should serve as an example to compare all other swordsman titles to . That said , the dvd set itself could have been better .
The Extras in this set are pretty lackluster . You get translation notes for some of the historical Japanese terminology , creditless OP / ED , and a blooper reel . The blooper reel isn't nearly as fun as the ones that ADV typically puts out . It's just a lot of scenes where the dub cast flubbed their lines . Not that entertaining , though hearing Jigen stumble all over while trying to say Ama-Kakeru-Ryu-No-Hirameki is pretty entertaining .
Speaking of the dub voice cast . Eh , I'm not incredibly impressed with the dub of this series . It feels pretty phoned in at times . The Japanese cast really conveyed great emotion through their voices that the English cast just didn't replicate all that well .
Another thing to note is that the Sobakasu opening is used and not the translated Freckles song .
Video is crisp and clear . The translation is pretty decent . They definitely tamed the profane language a bit . Chou's swearing doesn't come across in the subtitles at all , for instance . I personally dislike de gozaru being translated into that I know . There just isn't a logical way to take a manner of speaking ( de gozaimasu being a masculine phrase commonly used by samurai ) like that and translate it into something in English , so just leave well enough alone . It's like taking someone who refers to themselves with Ore and saying I , punk so and so . . . . It just does not translate period .
But I digress , this is just a small complaint . I suggest that everyone picks up this series on dvd . It's worth it just to see the animation with such crisp quality .
014 4 There are already a number of reviews here praising the Kyoto arc of Rurouni Kenshin , so I'm not going to dwell on how great this arc is . It is visually stunning , emotional , and supplies some of the greatest antagonists of any anime . It should serve as an example to compare all other swordsman titles to . That said , the dvd set itself could have been better .
The Extras in this set are pretty lackluster . You get translation notes for some of the historical Japanese terminology , creditless OP / ED , and a blooper reel . The blooper reel isn't nearly as fun as the ones that ADV typically puts out . It's just a lot of scenes where the dub cast flubbed their lines . Not that entertaining , though hearing Jigen stumble all over while trying to say Ama-Kakeru-Ryu-No-Hirameki is pretty entertaining .
Speaking of the dub voice cast . Eh , I'm not incredibly impressed with the dub of this series . It feels pretty phoned in at times . The Japanese cast really conveyed great emotion through their voices that the English cast just didn't replicate all that well .
Another thing to note is that the Sobakasu opening is used and not the translated Freckles song .
Video is crisp and clear . The translation is pretty decent . They definitely tamed the profane language a bit . Chou's swearing doesn't come across in the subtitles at all , for instance . I personally dislike de gozaru being translated into that I know . There just isn't a logical way to take a manner of speaking ( de gozaimasu being a masculine phrase commonly used by samurai ) like that and translate it into something in English , so just leave well enough alone . It's like taking someone who refers to themselves with Ore and saying I , punk so and so . . . . It just does not translate period .
But I digress , this is just a small complaint . I suggest that everyone picks up this series on dvd . It's worth it just to see the animation with such crisp quality .
015 4 This review is from :
Rurouni Kenshin - TV Series Season Two ( DVD )
I am not an expert at animes but from what I have heard people in Japan consider this one of the best . I just randomly stumbled on it years ago on Cartoon Network and was hooked ever since . Season 2 ( this one ) is by far the best . I recommend seeing season 1 first just to get the character backgrounds , but season 2 is just so good . Excellent storyline through and through . Season 3 is not worth your money unless you're a huge fan like me . It is the worst of the seasons , but is still ok if you're a major fan . If you can only buy one , buy season 2 .
016 4 I am not an expert at animes but from what I have heard people in Japan consider this one of the best . I just randomly stumbled on it years ago on Cartoon Network and was hooked ever since . Season 2 ( this one ) is by far the best . I recommend seeing season 1 first just to get the character backgrounds , but season 2 is just so good . Excellent storyline through and through . Season 3 is not worth your money unless you're a huge fan like me . It is the worst of the seasons , but is still ok if you're a major fan . If you can only buy one , buy season 2 .
017 4 This review is from :
Rurouni Kenshin - TV Series Season Two ( DVD )
Complete season two . High quality with a good translation , English dubbed or Japanese with subtitles . Its a bit annoying how Kenshin speaks half the time ( in the subtitles ) , I will go with you , that I will is an example . But since it it not the case when he gets serious or with any of the other characters at any time , I'm sure its done with good reason . It stopped bothering me after the first few episodes . There are tons of extras including linear notes which explains the context and history of what happens in the series . For example if there is a reference to the Boshin Wars then the linear notes will provide a short history of it to help you understand Kenshin's context . Extra's also include fanart etc . A really good buy if you are a fan .
018 4 Complete season two . High quality with a good translation , English dubbed or Japanese with subtitles . Its a bit annoying how Kenshin speaks half the time ( in the subtitles ) , I will go with you , that I will is an example . But since it it not the case when he gets serious or with any of the other characters at any time , I'm sure its done with good reason . It stopped bothering me after the first few episodes . There are tons of extras including linear notes which explains the context and history of what happens in the series . For example if there is a reference to the Boshin Wars then the linear notes will provide a short history of it to help you understand Kenshin's context . Extra's also include fanart etc . A really good buy if you are a fan .
021 4 I bought the first season of Rurouni Kenshin and was rather drawn between liking and disliking it - season 1 stuck to the manga version pretty closely for half the season , but the filler episodes about killed me . . .
After purchasing and watching the second season of RK , I just about died of happiness . The Kyoto arc really does follow the manga rather well , and for that I was most ecstatic . Each episode was packed with amazing animation , beautiful artwork , thrilling stories , and marvelous dialogue . I highly recommend this season / box set to Rurouni Kenshin fans !
022 4 This review is from :
Rurouni Kenshin - TV Series Season Two ( DVD )
Season Two is much better than Season One , which was good , but two involves more action , intrigue and adventure . I think this series is appropriate for older children , although there are people killed by swords , and blood appears in a cartoony way , but it teaches good morals and offers lessons in being strong and kind . ( You don't get much morality in modern American cartoons . . . ) If you like classic samurai movies , you will like this . It's quite thoughtful . But be careful where and how you buy this multi-dvd set , because mine largely fell out of the case when opened , and won't fix on their little holders , and two out of eight so far either won't play or are a struggle and freeze up . It's worth any difficulty though . I'm going to buy it again until I get a workable set ! Very bad production quality on this !
023 4 Season Two is much better than Season One , which was good , but two involves more action , intrigue and adventure . I think this series is appropriate for older children , although there are people killed by swords , and blood appears in a cartoony way , but it teaches good morals and offers lessons in being strong and kind . ( You don't get much morality in modern American cartoons . . . ) If you like classic samurai movies , you will like this . It's quite thoughtful . But be careful where and how you buy this multi-dvd set , because mine largely fell out of the case when opened , and won't fix on their little holders , and two out of eight so far either won't play or are a struggle and freeze up . It's worth any difficulty though . I'm going to buy it again until I get a workable set ! Very bad production quality on this !
024 4 I thoroughly enjoyed watching all of the episodes of this season of Rurouni Kenshin . I appreciate that the show teaches that justice can be achieved without killing people . I used the warehousedeals seller from Amazon . The item arrived in the same condition described in the comment for the item .
025 4 The Economy Box set of Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 is well worth the price . It is far cheaper than the $139.99 original box set of the Kyoto Arc .
There are 8 discs ( which I found to be a surprise ) . The discs are the same as the ones you would get if you purchased the more expensive version ( they are identical in all respects except for the Rurouni Kenshin logo on the disc itself which has been changed to fit the style of the graphic novels ) . The box is unlike the original set and there are no special sleeves to hold the discs . The box for the economy set is basically an oversized DVD box .
A minor flaw was the packaging of the discs . They overlapped in two parts of the box ( which made them more susceptible to scratches ) and some were difficult to remove and put back .
If you've seen the show and know the story , skip the following paragraphs .
The story follows Kenshin and his journey to stop the madman Shishio Makoto from gaining control of Japan . Main and secondary characters get larger roles and new ones are introduced .
The action scenes are well done . The best one , by far , is the fight between Kenshin and Saito Hajime ( of the Shinsengumi ) in the episodes after the beginning of the season .
The one thing that may bother new fans is the inconsistency of the animation . I have read that there were guest artists who lended their skills to a batch of episodes every now and then . The results are sometimes subtle , but in some they are very apparent and distracting . Because you get used to the initial style , the transition becomes rather annoying . Besides the art style changing , the quality of the animation also varies at specific times . The Kenshin-Saito fight and ensuing episode have an apparent animation differences from the other episodes : they're more detailed and flow beautifully . Though this is a good thing , the abrupt change to a slightly lower quality animation in the following episode is displeasing .
Overall , the economy box is worth purchase . It has a good price and the second season of Rurouni Kenshin is darker , more enjoyable , and one of the reasons this series is known as a classic .
026 4 Rurouni Kenshin is one of the greatest anime show's out there and the original creator Nobuhiro Watsuki is probebly working on the Jinchu Arc which is only on the manga version . Unlike the first season the Tokyo arc which was the intrudctory story , Legend of Kyoto is much darker and is also the real story where Kenshin has to deal with his past and make it anew . This is the best season and it has everything you would ever want in an anime show and I highly recommend this to anybody with an intrest of Japanese animation because this is just the greatest .
028 4 First off I have to say that I'm a big Kenshin fan , best anime series in my opinion , with Inuyasha following close behind . This DVD set was awesome the menu's , extra's , and all the rest were all nicely done and I loved it . If you are a true Kenshin , Japan , or Samurai lover then this DVD set will be sure to fill you with hours of none stop action and thrills . This story line was in my opinion one of the best , the bad guy was one of Kenshin's hardest battles pushing him to the brink of death and back . In this story the relationship between Kenshin and Kaoru reaches its peak , with both of them realizing what they really mean to each other . So I give this DVD set 5 out of 5 ( lol , I would give it a 6 but it will not let me go that high )
034 4 I have never seen an anime series so powerful , so raw , so emotional , and so beautiful as Rurouni Kenshin and Samurai X . This box set is more than worth it . Absolutley fantastic
036 4 This review is from :
Rurouni Kenshin Legend of Kyoto - Premium Box 2 ( DVD )
Travel and sight seeing ! Lets all go with Kenshin as he faces Shishio , a man who wishes to replace the weak government with a stronger one . With him as the head , of course . With Lord Shishio's Juppongatana , ten of the most deadly warriors of Japan ( one of them a transvestite ) , he plans to bring about another Revolution . One long story , unlike the Wandering Samurai , this season really allows us to get into the characters , learn new fighting styles and also really shows the improvement of the anime in art and plot .
037 4 Travel and sight seeing ! Lets all go with Kenshin as he faces Shishio , a man who wishes to replace the weak government with a stronger one . With him as the head , of course . With Lord Shishio's Juppongatana , ten of the most deadly warriors of Japan ( one of them a transvestite ) , he plans to bring about another Revolution . One long story , unlike the Wandering Samurai , this season really allows us to get into the characters , learn new fighting styles and also really shows the improvement of the anime in art and plot .
039 4 Love the series , this is the second time going through it . The best story arc of this series , excluding the Enishi arc from the manga . . . in any event , this would have been 5 stars except for this particular box set : For some bloody ridiculous reason , they eliminated Bonnie Pink's gorgeous end theme It's Gonna Rain and replaced it with a L'arc ~ en ~ Ciel song from the movie . WHY ! I need to know what the circumstances were for this horrific decision ! It wasn't liek this in the regular DVDs ! ! !
Otherwise , nice box that doesn't have a hinge , just a lid that could get lost and has no security value to the box itself .
040 4 Well i already bought the first Arch . The first Arch i bought was of the cheaper version . And i must say that it seems wonderful . I love the series and if you do not want to pay the full price that is like a 120 dollars , then this version of the series would be great for you .
042 4 The saga is entitled : The legend of kyoto . It is so the best saga . It begins with an officer named , Saito . The question is . . . . is he friend or foe . Also , meet familar faces . Does Aoshi Shinamaru ring-a-bell . Also , new faces Sourija Seta and other new faces . Also , the question is answered . Saito Hajime is a pure evil drunk smoker . Aoshi is back for revenge , so Kenshin LOOK OUT ! !
