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るろうに剣心 [Rurōni Kenshin] #24
Rurouni Kenshin, Volume 24
To defeat an enemy in combat is one thing. To destroy an enemy's spirit by striking at what he holds dearest is another. Kenshin always felt that, so long as he wielded a sakabatô, those within his sight could be protected from harm, yet while he is incapacitated by the gargantuan Kujiranami of the "Six Comrades," Enishi seizes upon the opportunity to cripple Kenshin's resolve, and will to fight, for good. If Kaoru dies, will Kenshin's dream of a new Japan die with her?
208 pages, Paperback
First published February 4, 1999
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Nobuhiro Watsuki
246 books424 followersWatsuki Nobuhiro (和月伸宏) is a Japanese manga artist, best known for his samurai-themed series Rurouni Kenshin. He once worked as an assistant for his favorite author Takeshi Obata.
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October 4, 2017
Kaoru dead! Yet, all of the killing was done off panel. The shock of this discovery made Kenshin give up on life and spend his days in a Japanese hobo town.
This was brave storytelling move, I didn't like it because it took Kaoru and Kenshin. off the board. Kaoru didn't deserve it but it allowed room for individual arcs for the rest of the supporting characters with Kenshin out of commission.
Aoshi and Misao arrived from Kyoto and Aoshi immediately had theories about Kaoru's mysterious "death". For a few chapters, Aoshi was the main character, and he gave off a ninja Sherlock Holmes vibe. I would probably enjoy a longer Aoshi story.
This was brave storytelling move, I didn't like it because it took Kaoru and Kenshin. off the board. Kaoru didn't deserve it but it allowed room for individual arcs for the rest of the supporting characters with Kenshin out of commission.
Aoshi and Misao arrived from Kyoto and Aoshi immediately had theories about Kaoru's mysterious "death". For a few chapters, Aoshi was the main character, and he gave off a ninja Sherlock Holmes vibe. I would probably enjoy a longer Aoshi story.
March 21, 2018
Amoshi forever!
A.K.A still shipping myself with Aoshi.
A.K.A still shipping myself with Aoshi.
February 14, 2019
Ομολογώ πως τσίμπησα. Ομολογώ πως ήθελα να τσιμπήσω. Ομολογώ πως απογοητεύτηκα λιγάκι, που τελικά δεν είναι τα πράγματα όπως φαίνονται.
July 6, 2023
The author just put everyone on a genjutsu 🥲 even me. I love not knowing what will happen that’s what makes it fun and mysterious.
March 9, 2010
Tomo escalofriante (y tramposo) como pocos. Más que "el fin del sueño" debería titularse "El comienzo de la pesadilla".
December 7, 2024
Sebelum baca komik jilid ini, aku sempat shock dengan gambar mayat Kaori yang tertikam pedang Enishi di Pinterest. Aku kaget. Bukannya komik ini akhirnya happy end, ya?
Jawabannya ternyata ada di jilid ini. Dan seperti yang sudah di-spoiler-kan di BLURB-nya, Kaori ternyata masih hidup! Jadi mayat itu apa? Kagemusha. Aku quick browsing dan mendapatkan bahwa praktik para pemimpin Jepang dulu adalah memakai body double atau kagemusha dari boneka jerami untuk mengelabui musuh. Dan karena zaman dulu gak ada foto, hal ini beneran sangat membantu. Hanya saja aku nggak nemu soal pembuatan kagemusha dengan menggunakan kulit dan daging mayat manusia seperti di komik ini. Mungkin yang ini fiksi.
Di komik ini, Aoshi jadi bintangnya. Dialah yang menguak rahasia bahwa kematian Kaori itu dipalsukan. Keren. Bisa nih sebenarnya Aoshi dapat peran detektif era Meiji yang memecahkan kasus-kasus di Kyoto. Hahaha.
Dia juga yang bertarung melawan Gein, si pembuat boneka, untuk mengetahui di mana Kaori disekap. Namun, Kenshin sudah terlanjur mengasingkan diri di tempat orang-orang buangan. Sampai gak makan berhari-hari. Duh.... Tapi anehnya Aoshi malah menyarankan teman-teman Kenshin untuk menunggu agar Kenshin mau bangkit dengan kemauan sendiri, bukannya ngasih tahu soal kematian palsu Kaori. Kayaknya biar teman-teman Kenshin kebagian jatah adegan bertarung. Ini alasan kedua yang aneh untuk jadi plot device dalam serial ini setelah Hoji memutuskan membuang senapan saat pertarungan Kenshi dan Shishio.
Sementara itu Kaori ternyata disekap di markas rahasia di sebuah pulau terpencil dekat Tokyo. Anehnya dia gak disekap dan diikat. Malah dibiarkan bebas. Enishi sempat berusaha membunuhnya, tapi langsung muntah-muntah. Rupanya dia gak bisa membunuh gadis-gadis seusia kakaknya karena trauma melihat Tomoe yang mati karena tak sengaja ditebas Kenshin.
Namun, buatku yang aneh di sini adalah Kaori yang langsung tahu kondisi Enishi karena trauma. I mean kalau dari situasinya, andai aku jadi Kaori pastinya aku nebak kalau Enishi muntah karena luka-luka dalam akibat bertarung dengan Kenshin, kan. Tapi di sini Kaori malah langsung tahu penjelasan detailnya cuma dengan beberapa panel. Mau mempersingkat cerita, nih?
Dan buatku obrolan panjang antara Gein dengan Aoshi ini membosankan. Komik ini semakin lama semakin telling, deh. Untungnya rule of cool Aoshi hingga dia bisa menang dalam pertarungan itu, bahkan lolos dari api besar yang disulut Gein, bisa menutup pertarungan dengan cantik.
Btw, Aoshi bakal ditunjukkan tersenyum pada Misao gak ya? Uuuuh....
Jawabannya ternyata ada di jilid ini. Dan seperti yang sudah di-spoiler-kan di BLURB-nya, Kaori ternyata masih hidup! Jadi mayat itu apa? Kagemusha. Aku quick browsing dan mendapatkan bahwa praktik para pemimpin Jepang dulu adalah memakai body double atau kagemusha dari boneka jerami untuk mengelabui musuh. Dan karena zaman dulu gak ada foto, hal ini beneran sangat membantu. Hanya saja aku nggak nemu soal pembuatan kagemusha dengan menggunakan kulit dan daging mayat manusia seperti di komik ini. Mungkin yang ini fiksi.
Di komik ini, Aoshi jadi bintangnya. Dialah yang menguak rahasia bahwa kematian Kaori itu dipalsukan. Keren. Bisa nih sebenarnya Aoshi dapat peran detektif era Meiji yang memecahkan kasus-kasus di Kyoto. Hahaha.
Dia juga yang bertarung melawan Gein, si pembuat boneka, untuk mengetahui di mana Kaori disekap. Namun, Kenshin sudah terlanjur mengasingkan diri di tempat orang-orang buangan. Sampai gak makan berhari-hari. Duh.... Tapi anehnya Aoshi malah menyarankan teman-teman Kenshin untuk menunggu agar Kenshin mau bangkit dengan kemauan sendiri, bukannya ngasih tahu soal kematian palsu Kaori. Kayaknya biar teman-teman Kenshin kebagian jatah adegan bertarung. Ini alasan kedua yang aneh untuk jadi plot device dalam serial ini setelah Hoji memutuskan membuang senapan saat pertarungan Kenshi dan Shishio.
Sementara itu Kaori ternyata disekap di markas rahasia di sebuah pulau terpencil dekat Tokyo. Anehnya dia gak disekap dan diikat. Malah dibiarkan bebas. Enishi sempat berusaha membunuhnya, tapi langsung muntah-muntah. Rupanya dia gak bisa membunuh gadis-gadis seusia kakaknya karena trauma melihat Tomoe yang mati karena tak sengaja ditebas Kenshin.
Namun, buatku yang aneh di sini adalah Kaori yang langsung tahu kondisi Enishi karena trauma. I mean kalau dari situasinya, andai aku jadi Kaori pastinya aku nebak kalau Enishi muntah karena luka-luka dalam akibat bertarung dengan Kenshin, kan. Tapi di sini Kaori malah langsung tahu penjelasan detailnya cuma dengan beberapa panel. Mau mempersingkat cerita, nih?
Dan buatku obrolan panjang antara Gein dengan Aoshi ini membosankan. Komik ini semakin lama semakin telling, deh. Untungnya rule of cool Aoshi hingga dia bisa menang dalam pertarungan itu, bahkan lolos dari api besar yang disulut Gein, bisa menutup pertarungan dengan cantik.
Btw, Aoshi bakal ditunjukkan tersenyum pada Misao gak ya? Uuuuh....
April 6, 2021
Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 24 continues where the previous tankōbon left off and contains the next eleven chapters (207–217) of the on-going manga series.
Saitō Hajime and Sagara Sanosuke defeat Kujiranami Hyōgo, but when Himura Kenshin returns to the dojo he finds Kamiya Kaoru dead. Two weeks later, Kenshin is found in the Fallen Village of outcasts, unwilling to move from there. This causes Sanosuke to leave Tokyo, disappointed by his acting. Makimachi Misao and Shinomori Aoshi arrive to Tokyo, and are told what happened.
As Aoshi investigates, he asks help from Myōjin Yahiko to open Kaoru's grave. There they discover that the deceased Kaoru is a puppet created by Gein, and the real one was kidnapped by Yukishiro Enishi. Enishi tries to kill Kaoru, but he is unable to do it as it reminds him of Yukishiro Tomoe's death.
Gein soon tries to recover the puppet, but he is stopped by Aoshi. Gein is killed by Aoshi, who manages to make Gein tell him Enishi's location before he dies.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Nobuhiro Watsuki. It continues the Jinchū arc, which has the Himura Kenshin and his team successfully stop the Six Comrades, but failed as Kamiya Kaoru seemingly dies. However, apparently Yukishiro Enishi couldn't kill Kaoru, as it would have reminded her about his sister's death. So, he faked her death to emotionally destroy Kenshin.
All in all, Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 24 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems really intriguing and I can't wait to read more.
Saitō Hajime and Sagara Sanosuke defeat Kujiranami Hyōgo, but when Himura Kenshin returns to the dojo he finds Kamiya Kaoru dead. Two weeks later, Kenshin is found in the Fallen Village of outcasts, unwilling to move from there. This causes Sanosuke to leave Tokyo, disappointed by his acting. Makimachi Misao and Shinomori Aoshi arrive to Tokyo, and are told what happened.
As Aoshi investigates, he asks help from Myōjin Yahiko to open Kaoru's grave. There they discover that the deceased Kaoru is a puppet created by Gein, and the real one was kidnapped by Yukishiro Enishi. Enishi tries to kill Kaoru, but he is unable to do it as it reminds him of Yukishiro Tomoe's death.
Gein soon tries to recover the puppet, but he is stopped by Aoshi. Gein is killed by Aoshi, who manages to make Gein tell him Enishi's location before he dies.
This tankōbon is written and illustrated by Nobuhiro Watsuki. It continues the Jinchū arc, which has the Himura Kenshin and his team successfully stop the Six Comrades, but failed as Kamiya Kaoru seemingly dies. However, apparently Yukishiro Enishi couldn't kill Kaoru, as it would have reminded her about his sister's death. So, he faked her death to emotionally destroy Kenshin.
All in all, Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 24 is a wonderful continuation to a series that seems really intriguing and I can't wait to read more.
August 16, 2021
I think this is my favorite volume in the Jinchuu arc. That was so unexpected and it really blew me away!! 5/5 stars.
This one really hit me in the gut!! What a story!!! Recommend everyone read the manga and don't just watch the live-action movie, because the movie really, really, REALLY doesn't do this story justice. It's all flashy fighting. The acting was good and all, but the story is just not adapted well. Read the manga!
This one really hit me in the gut!! What a story!!! Recommend everyone read the manga and don't just watch the live-action movie, because the movie really, really, REALLY doesn't do this story justice. It's all flashy fighting. The acting was good and all, but the story is just not adapted well. Read the manga!
February 26, 2025
There is so much to this volume, yet to say it would make a HUGE spoiler for the reader. Because of this, I will be simple in my discussion of the volume. I felt, this one has enough twists and turns to be a rollercoaster ride! Some moments you never expect to see and some that leave you simply gasping in utter shock. But the story is winding down and the players are all gathering for what is sure to be the end of this saga. Rurouni Kenshin has done something that is hard to do…while I felt the initial investment in becoming a team seemed mighty quick, they have also progressed them all in a pace that seems unique to this series. To have only 24 volumes, I feel this would have taken other writer/artists another 10 volumes easily to reach the place we are reading this. That is to be commended. Nobuhiro Watsuki is to be given some credit for his storytelling abilities.
May 30, 2020
Alright, so given that Manga is more of an ongoing story split into arcs that are in no way split up between volumes. I'm going to be reviewing story arc by story arc. This will then be copy and pasted throughout all of the 28 Volumes of the Manga. Also, let's get this out of the way. This is 1. A Reread and 2. Spoiler Warning I won't be directly recapping, but I will use points to describe my thoughts and feelings.
Tokyo Arc - Acts/Chapters 1-47 - Rating: 8/10
-A great start for a historical fiction. A bit on the nose, but I generally find with historical fictions you have to pretend that no one knows what time period you're talking about so it's nearly unavoidable.
-Great character work. Each Character introduced in Kenshin's gang are examples of how the war has hurt these people. This reflects on Kenshin as he was a key figure in the war that caused all these people that he growing to love, pain. Whether it's Yahiko who lost his parents to draft of war. Or Sanosuke who joined the rebellion and through political means lost his captain and the person he admired most. Or even Kaoru, who attempts to run a dojo in a time when Swords are forbidden by the government. All of these are monumental in Kenshin's redemption from the wrongs he has committed.
-My issue is moreso in how these conflicts come up. They seem very much villain of the week story. And most Shonens are when they initially start and I understand that. Some do it great. (Yu Yu hakusho) some do it terribly (Reborn) I think RuroKen does it OKAY. There are a lot of conveniences and Kenshin is the type of character who can nearly fix everything at any point because he's Kenshin and he outclasses the people they face.
-This arc is really split into 4 mini arcs. Beginning 6/10. Sanosuke Arc 9/10. Jin-E Arc 7/10. Oniwanbanshu arc 10/10
The Kyoto Arc - Acts/Chapters 48-151 - Rating: 9/10
-Phenomenal Arc. Kenshin must tackle with the concept of whether he can keep his oath against a man who is arguably his better. The man who replaced him as Hitokiri. Shishio Makota.
-The jupponganta, the villain group of this ark are all well designed and each one makes perfect sense why they would follow Shisho. Whether they love, respect or just want to kill him. Each one feels like a tough nit group. As for Shishio himself. He's one of those cool villains. I understand why he is and why he's so charismatic. But as far as being an actual villain. He doesn't do much. I think that's to his benefit. His whole concept is realistic in terms of, he has a time limit to how long he can fight. Which is why he created the jupponganta. But that doesn't make him still do so little in the story besides sit and wait for Kenshin to show up. My only real gripe.
-Kenshin conquers all of his fears and redeems himself completely towards the government by stopping the man that replaced him. Mastering Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu and finally allowing his friends to help him. It's a profound and beautiful arc that makes Kenshins character shine.
Jinchu Arc - Acts/Chapters 152-255 - Rating: 7/10
-Where in the last arc we saw Kenshin redeem himself in the eyes of the government. This is the arc where we see Kenshin redeem himself in the eyes of himself. When his Brother in law returns from China and threatens his friends and everyone he's grown to care for over the last 151 chapters Kenshin struggles with the reality of what murdering his late wife has become of Enishi.
-To me, there are three chunks, but they all work towards the same goal. The beginning.(7/10) The Flashback. (9/10) The End (5/10)
-The flashback is the strongest part of this. It was the missing piece in Kenshin's character and it really helps us figure out how and why he became who he became. He smiles constantly because his late wife wanted him to smile more. It's so sweet and tragic.
-However, the actual arc collects a bunch of random riff raffs to challenge Kenshin and his group of friends that also kinda have "beef" with him. But this and the end were pretty much the weak parts of this arc to me. The one dudes whole problem was that he got his hand cut off....and Kenshin DIDN'T kill him so...he decided to lose his whale-like mind and join a terrorist group. Two of the others had people they loved died. Who weren't good dudes btw, they were villains. But still...revenge. The other guy had some kind of clan responsibility but when he was defeated Kenshin just told him to go back to his family so it really wasn't an issue. And the final guy...well he didn't even have a beef. He just wanted to test out his mega unrealistic puppets. I'm talking Naruto unrealistic for a historical fiction.
-But all of those dudes at least had reasons. The villains in the final part were all just throw away villains that even Watsuki reveals himself were just throwaways. They aren't too compelling and giving the characters we have grown to love a final fight may have been appreciated by me the initial go. (because I was 14) I just found myself not caring whatsoever about these fights that lasted a whole volume by themselves upon rereading.
Overall, Rurouni Kenshin is a fantastic historical fiction centered around fantastic real life historical individuals. It's ability to write honest, true characters of the time period makes me remember them and I truly found so much more good in this series with the reread. The biggest issues this series has is staying consistent and opting to expose it's lack of authenticity for grenade launchers. Overall 8/10
Tokyo Arc - Acts/Chapters 1-47 - Rating: 8/10
-A great start for a historical fiction. A bit on the nose, but I generally find with historical fictions you have to pretend that no one knows what time period you're talking about so it's nearly unavoidable.
-Great character work. Each Character introduced in Kenshin's gang are examples of how the war has hurt these people. This reflects on Kenshin as he was a key figure in the war that caused all these people that he growing to love, pain. Whether it's Yahiko who lost his parents to draft of war. Or Sanosuke who joined the rebellion and through political means lost his captain and the person he admired most. Or even Kaoru, who attempts to run a dojo in a time when Swords are forbidden by the government. All of these are monumental in Kenshin's redemption from the wrongs he has committed.
-My issue is moreso in how these conflicts come up. They seem very much villain of the week story. And most Shonens are when they initially start and I understand that. Some do it great. (Yu Yu hakusho) some do it terribly (Reborn) I think RuroKen does it OKAY. There are a lot of conveniences and Kenshin is the type of character who can nearly fix everything at any point because he's Kenshin and he outclasses the people they face.
-This arc is really split into 4 mini arcs. Beginning 6/10. Sanosuke Arc 9/10. Jin-E Arc 7/10. Oniwanbanshu arc 10/10
The Kyoto Arc - Acts/Chapters 48-151 - Rating: 9/10
-Phenomenal Arc. Kenshin must tackle with the concept of whether he can keep his oath against a man who is arguably his better. The man who replaced him as Hitokiri. Shishio Makota.
-The jupponganta, the villain group of this ark are all well designed and each one makes perfect sense why they would follow Shisho. Whether they love, respect or just want to kill him. Each one feels like a tough nit group. As for Shishio himself. He's one of those cool villains. I understand why he is and why he's so charismatic. But as far as being an actual villain. He doesn't do much. I think that's to his benefit. His whole concept is realistic in terms of, he has a time limit to how long he can fight. Which is why he created the jupponganta. But that doesn't make him still do so little in the story besides sit and wait for Kenshin to show up. My only real gripe.
-Kenshin conquers all of his fears and redeems himself completely towards the government by stopping the man that replaced him. Mastering Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu and finally allowing his friends to help him. It's a profound and beautiful arc that makes Kenshins character shine.
Jinchu Arc - Acts/Chapters 152-255 - Rating: 7/10
-Where in the last arc we saw Kenshin redeem himself in the eyes of the government. This is the arc where we see Kenshin redeem himself in the eyes of himself. When his Brother in law returns from China and threatens his friends and everyone he's grown to care for over the last 151 chapters Kenshin struggles with the reality of what murdering his late wife has become of Enishi.
-To me, there are three chunks, but they all work towards the same goal. The beginning.(7/10) The Flashback. (9/10) The End (5/10)
-The flashback is the strongest part of this. It was the missing piece in Kenshin's character and it really helps us figure out how and why he became who he became. He smiles constantly because his late wife wanted him to smile more. It's so sweet and tragic.
-However, the actual arc collects a bunch of random riff raffs to challenge Kenshin and his group of friends that also kinda have "beef" with him. But this and the end were pretty much the weak parts of this arc to me. The one dudes whole problem was that he got his hand cut off....and Kenshin DIDN'T kill him so...he decided to lose his whale-like mind and join a terrorist group. Two of the others had people they loved died. Who weren't good dudes btw, they were villains. But still...revenge. The other guy had some kind of clan responsibility but when he was defeated Kenshin just told him to go back to his family so it really wasn't an issue. And the final guy...well he didn't even have a beef. He just wanted to test out his mega unrealistic puppets. I'm talking Naruto unrealistic for a historical fiction.
-But all of those dudes at least had reasons. The villains in the final part were all just throw away villains that even Watsuki reveals himself were just throwaways. They aren't too compelling and giving the characters we have grown to love a final fight may have been appreciated by me the initial go. (because I was 14) I just found myself not caring whatsoever about these fights that lasted a whole volume by themselves upon rereading.
Overall, Rurouni Kenshin is a fantastic historical fiction centered around fantastic real life historical individuals. It's ability to write honest, true characters of the time period makes me remember them and I truly found so much more good in this series with the reread. The biggest issues this series has is staying consistent and opting to expose it's lack of authenticity for grenade launchers. Overall 8/10
March 28, 2019
Watsuki continues a solid look into what happens as the Jinchu comes to completion and then delivers powerfully with its impact on Kenshin. I don't get surprised too often when reading comics, and especially this far into a series, but this one surprised me quite a bit. It was a little slow, but it kept my attention easily throughout. Kenshin is a supporting character through most of the volume, leaving his companions to take the lead as they seek the means to bring him back/bring him around. It's good reading, although some volumes have been better.
July 8, 2023
Putting Yahiko center stage while Kenshin takes a backseat is a brilliant move. Aoshi having found his own resolution in the aftermath of the Kyoto Arc, as well as serving a fitting roll in the team are both logical and satisfying decisions as well. Is Kaoru's "death" the most obvious twist ever? Maybe. Watsuki's little blurb about it presents an interesting situation. Even he wasn't sure whether or not he wanted to commit to her death or not, and ultimately he decided to fall back on where he felt his story should exists in the grand scheme of things.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 21, 2024
It’s so nice seeing Misao and Aoshi again. The one thing I am enjoying of these volumes is seeing these side characters again.
Once it deviates from the manga, the show didn’t really delve into this side of the story - or these characters.
Anyway, Gein must be an incredible creator, way ahead of his time, to be able to create life-like puppets that could fool everybody 🥴
Criticism aside, it’s nice to see Kenshin react how he’s reacting to the events of this volume. I know he cares, but Kaoru has always shown more emotion than him.
Once it deviates from the manga, the show didn’t really delve into this side of the story - or these characters.
Anyway, Gein must be an incredible creator, way ahead of his time, to be able to create life-like puppets that could fool everybody 🥴
Criticism aside, it’s nice to see Kenshin react how he’s reacting to the events of this volume. I know he cares, but Kaoru has always shown more emotion than him.
April 22, 2023
Really cool to see Aoishi back in action as we seem helping Kenshin and the group again after a very big event happened. I wished what happened to Karou was not just a fake out as I really do not like fake outs like that as it takes the drama out of the story and makes them seem tedious also them being it into the mix can remove tension from future fights. But still great to see Aoishi and the drama before the reveal was really well done.
January 21, 2019
Loved it!
A very enjoyable read. I was quite surprised if how it ended. Also another cool thing about the volume is that as I while I was reading it, I can hear the actors and actress from the anime who played the roles of the characters.
A very enjoyable read. I was quite surprised if how it ended. Also another cool thing about the volume is that as I while I was reading it, I can hear the actors and actress from the anime who played the roles of the characters.
July 14, 2017
This is a guilty pleasure re-read of the series alongside my regular GR challenge. I’ve loved Rurouni Kenshin since I was a kid, and it makes me happy to dive back into this series.
September 15, 2017
Rurouni Kenshin is one of my favorite animes and manga. Quite enjoyable.
April 12, 2020
This plot twist is so stupid.
May 25, 2021
Aoshi vs Gein
October 15, 2021
What a sickening plot twist. This stuff starts to get darker and darker towards the end.
March 23, 2023
Absolute perfection 💯
My favorite till now
My favorite till now
April 11, 2023
Yeah, to no one's surprised the murdered girl wasn't murdered. #JapaneseLogicAngst
January 2, 2017
Today's post is on Rurouni Kenshin volume 24 by Nobuhiro Watsuki. It is 208 pages long and is published by Shonen Jump. The cover has Kenshin and Yahikio in color and Kaoru in the background greyed out. It is the twenty-fourth volume in the long running series. You have to have read the first twenty-three in the series to understand the story. The intended reader is someone who likes historical stories, manga, and interesting characters. There is no foul language, no sex, but some violence in this series. The story is told from third person close following different characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.
From the back of the book- To defeat an enemy in combat is one thing. To destroy an enemy's spirit by striking at what he holds dearest is another. Kenshin always felt that, so long as he wielded a sakabatô, those within his sight could be protected from harm, yet while he is incapacitated by the gargantuan Kujiranami of the "Six Comrades," Enishi seizes upon the opportunity to cripple Kenshin's resolve, and will to fight, for good. If Kaoru dies, will Kenshin's dream of a new Japan die with her?
Review- So much happens in this volume. Enishi finishes his revenge and it is terrible. Misao and Aoshi get to Tokyo too late and discover the aftermath. Kenshin is really not present in this volume because of Enishi's revenge. Aoshi is really starting to come back to himself and he has the best fight in this volume. He shows his brilliant mind that won his side of the war. What pushes him into action is Misao and how heartbroken she is over Enishi's revenge. Kaoru is in real danger but I feel that she is being more than just a the love interest in this volume. She does stuff in this volume and I am glad to see it and I hope that continues. More drama, more action, and more fighting ahead.
I give this volume a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.
From the back of the book- To defeat an enemy in combat is one thing. To destroy an enemy's spirit by striking at what he holds dearest is another. Kenshin always felt that, so long as he wielded a sakabatô, those within his sight could be protected from harm, yet while he is incapacitated by the gargantuan Kujiranami of the "Six Comrades," Enishi seizes upon the opportunity to cripple Kenshin's resolve, and will to fight, for good. If Kaoru dies, will Kenshin's dream of a new Japan die with her?
Review- So much happens in this volume. Enishi finishes his revenge and it is terrible. Misao and Aoshi get to Tokyo too late and discover the aftermath. Kenshin is really not present in this volume because of Enishi's revenge. Aoshi is really starting to come back to himself and he has the best fight in this volume. He shows his brilliant mind that won his side of the war. What pushes him into action is Misao and how heartbroken she is over Enishi's revenge. Kaoru is in real danger but I feel that she is being more than just a the love interest in this volume. She does stuff in this volume and I am glad to see it and I hope that continues. More drama, more action, and more fighting ahead.
I give this volume a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.
May 13, 2024
Tragic Loss and Despair
Saitō and Sanosuke's victory over Kujiranami is overshadowed by the devastating discovery of Kaoru's apparent death upon Kenshin's return to the dojo, plunging him into grief and hopelessness. Sanosuke's departure from Tokyo reflects the disillusionment with the situation.
Unraveling Deception
Misao and Aoshi's arrival prompts an investigation into Kaoru's death, leading to the shocking revelation that the deceased Kaoru is a puppet created by Gein. The true Kaoru's kidnapping by Enishi adds a new layer of urgency to the unfolding events.
A Race Against Time
Aoshi's confrontation with Gein leads to a pivotal moment, as Gein's demise at Aoshi's hands yields vital information about Enishi's whereabouts. With Kaoru's life hanging in the balance, Aoshi's determination to rescue her drives the race against time to thwart Enishi's sinister plans.
Saitō and Sanosuke's victory over Kujiranami is overshadowed by the devastating discovery of Kaoru's apparent death upon Kenshin's return to the dojo, plunging him into grief and hopelessness. Sanosuke's departure from Tokyo reflects the disillusionment with the situation.
Unraveling Deception
Misao and Aoshi's arrival prompts an investigation into Kaoru's death, leading to the shocking revelation that the deceased Kaoru is a puppet created by Gein. The true Kaoru's kidnapping by Enishi adds a new layer of urgency to the unfolding events.
A Race Against Time
Aoshi's confrontation with Gein leads to a pivotal moment, as Gein's demise at Aoshi's hands yields vital information about Enishi's whereabouts. With Kaoru's life hanging in the balance, Aoshi's determination to rescue her drives the race against time to thwart Enishi's sinister plans.
March 9, 2013
So Kaoru is killed in the beginning of this volume and our clan if heroes all disband. Kenshin takes it the hardest and goes to an outcast community called 'Fallen Village' which is a place for those who have given up on life. Kenshin dies inside and just sits with his sword chained up. Everyone that visits him are met with him just sitting there but an old man arrives. He seems to bring hope but we don't know yet completely.
Yahiko and Misao still have some spunk in them and end up discovering that Kaoru did not die and that she is being held somewhere. Gein had made a doll out of human parts and made it look like her- gross! I wasn't sad to see his demise at the hand of Aoshi.
Kaoru is on an island with Enishi and is trying to plot a way to escape.
Lots of little side stories that will eventually all come together in a few volumes.
Yahiko and Misao still have some spunk in them and end up discovering that Kaoru did not die and that she is being held somewhere. Gein had made a doll out of human parts and made it look like her- gross! I wasn't sad to see his demise at the hand of Aoshi.
Kaoru is on an island with Enishi and is trying to plot a way to escape.
Lots of little side stories that will eventually all come together in a few volumes.
July 14, 2008
Rurouni Kenshin is the second manga that I ever finished reading. I like the drawing style a lot and thought that the plot was pretty good. The thing that I liked about this manga was that there are several people and events in here (such as Saito Hajime, Katsura Kogoro, etc.) that were real/ did happen and I enjoyed looking up said people and events and finding out the historical facts. The manga is also a good read.
September 9, 2009
Introspective & emotional in a way this series has been missing for a while, Volume 24 sees the completion of Enishi's Jinshu plan and the consequences for Kenshin and his Friends.
Given the target audience for the book I understand the creative decisions that were made in this volume, however I must admit that I think I would have liked it better if Watsuki had chosen differently.
Given the target audience for the book I understand the creative decisions that were made in this volume, however I must admit that I think I would have liked it better if Watsuki had chosen differently.
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