Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 8 [Paperback]

Nobuhiro Watsuki (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Rurouni Kenshin (Graphic Novels) | Publication Date: November 9, 2004

- A 28-volume manga series--over 4.5 million copies in accumulated sales in Japan!
- Translated in 14 countries worldwide -- manga available for the first time in English and the most requested title by readers in recent VIZ history.
- Volumes 1-4 debuted as the best-selling manga in the U.S. (Bookscan).
- Anime series currently airing on Cartoon Network -- also inspired a movie and OAV series, currently available in English, sometimes under the title Samurai X.
- Line of Kenshin figures available, as well as import figures.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

A new direction begins for this enormously popular series as its protagonist, a wandering samurai, heads to Kyoto to prevent an assassination. Kenshin doesn't even appear in the first half of the book; instead, those who cared for him and called him friend react to his departure. The fighters respond to his perceived abandonment with rage, while in an affecting chapter, the women compare their hurts in an effort to determine who cares for him more. It's refreshing to see Watsuki's talent grow as he further defines the title character through the passion of the supporting cast. The distinctive character designs nicely complement the story's action, humor and drama, and the bold type fits the approach and makes the story easy to read. The battles are convenient standbys, symbolizing the deep emotions held by the various participants. Later in the book, Kenshin reappears to encounter a new character, a spunky young thief. She has his fighting talent and determination, but she's pledged to the other side in a situation fraught with conflict. As always with this series, the question of honor and duty is lightened through humor and the cast's zest for life. It's easy to see why this is such a well-liked book, especially for those seeking the excitement of adventure comics presented with a fresh approach. (Oct.)
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About the Author

He won an honourable mention prize in the Shonen Jump. "New Manga Hop Step Award" with the work Podomakku. Later, while he worked as an assistant, he presented works such as Sengoku No Mikazuki (Crescent Moon in the Warring States) and Rurouni-Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (Meiji Swordsman Romance Story). The serialization of Rurouni Kenshin started in 1994 and concluded in 1999. His hobbies are to draw, read, play video games, read American comic books, and make model figures.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (November 9, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591165636
• ISBN-13: 978-1591165637
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #447,246 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #16 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Comics & Graphic Novels > Manga > By Series > Rurouni Kenshin

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