Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuio... -

Set during the final years of the Edo period (Bakumatsu), the story chronicles the transformation of a young boy named Shinta into the legendary assassin .

: It can be watched as a standalone masterpiece, though it may spoil certain character reveals if you plan to read the manga later.

: After being rescued from bandits by Hiko Seijūrō XIII, Kenshin is trained in the deadly Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū style. Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuio...

: It is best viewed after the original 1996 anime series (up to episode 62) or the Kyoto Arc to provide maximum emotional impact.

: During a mission, Kenshin kills a bodyguard named Kiyosato, who manages to cut Kenshin's cheek, leaving the first half of his cross-shaped scar. He later meets Tomoe Yukishiro , leading to a tragic relationship that reveals the origin of the second half of the scar and his vow never to kill again. Viewing Guide Set during the final years of the Edo

Unlike the main Rurouni Kenshin TV series, Trust & Betrayal features:

While it is a prequel, how you watch it depends on your familiarity with the series: : It is best viewed after the original

(known in the West as Trust & Betrayal ) is a four-part prequel OVA (Original Video Animation) released in 1999. It is widely considered one of the greatest OVAs ever made due to its high-quality animation, tragic storytelling, and historical depth. Plot Overview