Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story, Vol. 1

Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story 140 years ago in Kyoto, with the coming of the American 'Black Ships,' there arose a warrior who, felling men with his bloodstained blade, gained the name Hitokiri, man slayer! His killer blade helped close the turbulent Bakumatsu era and slashed open the progressive age known as Meiji. Then he vanished, and with the flow of years, became legend. "In the 11th year of Meiji, in the middle of Tokyo, this tale begins...." Also a hit anime series, Rurouni Kenshin is beloved by fans around the world for its mix of historical detail, spectacular battles and, of course, romantic comedy. The "Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story" begins in this new edition from VIZ.Nobuhiro Watsuki is the author of 'Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story, Vol. 1', published 2003 under ISBN 9781591162209 and ISBN 1591162203.