Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 8 - Softcover

Watsuki, Nobuhiro

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1591165636 ISBN 13: 9781591165637

Publisher: VIZ Media LLC, 2004

Synopsis

In the 11th year of Meiji, on the day marked in the Western calendar as May 14th, time once again begins to flow. The shocking midday murder of Department of Internal Affairs Chief Ôûkubo a fait accompli, Kenshin leaves for Kyoto, scene of chaos and bloodshed--against the wishes of nearly everyone who knows him as the gentle "rurouni." Awaiting him there is Shishio Makoto, the hitokiri who replaced the cold-eyed assassin Himura Battôsai who forswore further killing and took up the reversed-blade sakabatô. But does Kenshin go to Kyoto for a duel...or for a death-match?!

About this title

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. 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.

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 this edition

• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1591165636
• ISBN 13: 9781591165637
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192
• Illustrator: Watsuki Nobuhiro