Book : Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 8 - Watsuki, Nobuhiro

-Titulo Original : Rurouni Kenshin, Vol. 8

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VIZ Media LLC

-Descripcion Original:

The battle to decide the fate of Meiji-era swordsmanship has begun! Action, romance, and historical intrigue help make Nobuhiro Watsukis Rurouni Kenshin, the tale of a wandering swordsman set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, one of the most popular Shonen Jump titles among fans to date. Himura Kenshin, once an assassin (or hitokiri ) of ferocious power, now fights to protect the honor of those in need. 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 Ôukubo 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 Battosai who forswore further killing and took up the reversed-blade sakabato. But does Kenshin go to Kyoto for a duel...or for a death-match?! 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 doesnt 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. Its refreshing to see Watsukis talent grow as he further defines the title character through the passion of the supporting cast. The distinctive character designs nicely complement the storys 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 shes 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 casts zest for life. Its 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.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. About the Author Rurouni Kenshin, which has found fans not only in Japan but around the world, first made its appearance in 1992 as an original short story in Weekly Shonen Jump Special. Later rewritten and published as a regular, continuing Jump series in 1994, Rurouni Kenshin ended serialization in 1999 but continued in popularity, as evidenced by the 2000 publication of Yahiko no Sakabat o (Yahiko’s Reversed-Edge Sword) and the 2015 publication of Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration in Weekly Shonen Jump. The series has also inspired novels, anime and films. Watsuki is also the author of the popular series Bus o Renkin, published by VIZ Media.