General recap of Kenshin's life ~~"Samurai X - Vol. 4 [2003] [DVD]"

Samurai X - Vol. 4 [2003] [DVD]

Adv Films
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 General recap of Kenshin's life, 2004-11-21

If you haven't read any of the Rurouni Kenshin manga nor seen enough episodes of the TV series (even the OVA DVD volumes Trust and Betrayal) then you will be very lost and there wouldn't be a point to watch this DVD straight away. Reading most of the Manga would explain more things to the newcomer. This DVD takes place a few years after the Manga and summarises the key events of Kenshin's life -- from the first time Kamiya Kaoru met the Rurouni known as Himura Kenshin to the day he left her to wander around the world, as well as the most important and well-remembered fights of his life. As you will see, Kenshin and Kaoru are parents of a son known as Kenji, who is now fifteen and learning to use the sword under the tutoring of Kenshin's former teacher Hiko Seijuro. In actual fact everyone has changed. Myojin Yahiko has matured over the years, becoming a strong swordsman, Kaoru has grown ill after contrapting Kenshin's sickness and Sanosuke has gone abroad (that was how he departed in the Manga) and is very much in need of a haircut and shave. As you will see in the movie, Kenshin has become weaker and is close to death but his will power still keeps him going as a Rurouni who saves the innocent. This is why he insists on wandering again but this time Kaoru is certainly ready to wait for him when he returns.

While the TV series did a lot of filler episodes from episode 60 onwards, which did reduce the number of viewers in Japan, this dvd does generously explain some bits of the final arc in the RK Manga since this story wasn't put into animation. This arc is called the Jinchuu arc and if you know who Tomoe is then you will see a family member of hers make his appearance and become Kenshin's most lethal opponent ever.

Anyway despite the mention of the Jinchuu arc, as a whole this film was very sad in many places. Why? Because it implies one huge notion at the end. If you are an emotional person then I suggest you get your tissues ready. The music will make you move and seeing the characters cry or show sadness is only going to make you lose your cool from suppressing emotions. I was able to watch this film through once and that was it. The animation is similar to the first four OVA episodes, which might explain why the film was more than just very sad and serious.

Reviewed By AK1LH2XSPOKIT

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