: Frequently cited as one of the greatest OVAs ever made, often praised for surpassing its source material in emotional depth.
: During an assassination, Kenshin kills a bodyguard who leaves a single vertical cut on his cheek. He later meets a mysterious woman, Yukishiro Tomoe , who witnesses one of his killings but does not fear him. Rurouni Kenshin: Trust and Betrayal (1999) subt...
The story explores the origin of and his iconic cross-shaped scar during the Bakumatsu era (c. 1864). : Frequently cited as one of the greatest
: The OVA questions whether "justice" can be achieved through murder. Kenshin’s internal conflict stems from the realization that his kills are not creating a better world, but only more suffering. The story explores the origin of and his
: Modern discussions often mention the series' creator, Nobuhiro Watsuki, whose legal issues have tainted the franchise for some fans, leading them to attribute the OVA's success primarily to the director and animation team.