Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration, Vol. 1 - Paperback
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Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration, Vol. 1 - A Legendary Samurai Tale Returns
This condensed retelling of one of the best-selling manga series of all time brings the epic story of Hitokiri Battosai back to life. Released in conjunction with a new live-action movie, Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration, Vol. 1 reintroduces readers to the violent Bakumatsu era and the transformation of a ruthless assassin into a protector of the innocent.
From Assassin to Wanderer
During the violent upheaval of the Bakumatsu era, Hitokiri Battosai was a feared and ruthless assassin. But now that the Meiji Restoration has begun to heal the wounds of civil war, Battosai has taken up a new name...and a new calling! He is now Himura Kenshin, a rurouni wanderer who has vowed to only draw his sword to protect those in need.
But not everyone is pleased with Kenshin's new direction, and enemies from his dark past have vowed to bring him down!
About the Series
Rurouni Kenshin, which has found fans not only in Japan but around the world, first made its appearance in 1992 as an original short story in Weekly Shonen Jump Special. Later rewritten and published as a regular, continuing Jump series in 1994, Rurouni Kenshin ended serialization in 1999 but continued in popularity, as evidenced by the 2000 publication of Yahiko no Sakabatô (Yahiko's Reversed-Edge Sword) and the 2015 publication of Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration in Weekly Shonen Jump. The series has also inspired novels, anime and films.
About the Author: Nobuhiro Watsuki
Watsuki is also the author of the popular series Buso Renkin, published by VIZ Media. His masterful storytelling and dynamic artwork have earned him a dedicated following across multiple generations of manga readers.
Product Details
This paperback edition from Viz Media offers an accessible entry point for new readers while providing longtime fans with a fresh take on the classic story. Published in June 2013, this volume serves as the perfect introduction to the world of Rurouni Kenshin, combining historical fiction with intense action sequences set against the backdrop of Meiji-era Japan.
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