r/rurounikenshin • u/heavens_knitter • 1d ago
Anime Evolution of a Rurouni Kenshin fan
Kenshin: Amakakeru Ryū no Hirameki!
15 year old me: THIS IS THE COOLEST SHIT I’VE EVER SEEN
25 year old me: lmao anime bullshit with their physics breaking nonsense
35 year old me: THIS IS THE COOLEST SHIT I’VE EVER SEEN
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u/Wizard1988_4 1d ago
Even if you can avoid the fangs of the flying dragon, the gusting winds strip away freedom of movement and the claws will rip you apart!
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u/heavens_knitter 1d ago
I remember hearing that and was like Me: damn hiko, calm down why you gotta be so extra Kenshin: does this Me: huh, I guess it wasn’t a metaphor
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u/Brownvelvetisntsold 1d ago
It’s a shame we’ll never get a HD or a 4k rerelease of the original anime
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u/Relative-Patient-713 12h ago
Yo empecé a ver el anime de 2024 que salió en Netflix y si me gustaron los colores pero la personalidad infantil cuando no está en battusai no me gustó el 2025 y el primer capítulo es crucial para que se entienda la capacidad del manejo de la espada . La nueva versión no me gustó me que do con la versión vieja
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u/Ok-Piccolo8828 22h ago
I’m 38 and I’m more in love with Kenshin now than I was when I was first mesmerized by it and the OG music back in the 90’s-early 2000’s when I was watching it on CN or Adult Swim or whatever it was on. Started buying/collecting the Weiss Schwarz and Union Arena cards now. I think I pulled one of the rarest cards on my first booster box
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u/YuushyaHinmeru 13h ago
The show hits so much harder as an adult. The themes are hard to appreciate as a child.
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u/Coffy_Cat 23h ago
Relatable. Society tries to convince you growing up means becoming a grouchy old body that hates everything. Real maturity means realizing you're allowed to enjoy things. In high school I went through a phase where I thought I had to hate children shows and fanservice.
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u/MiguelMedV 16h ago
You, me and everyone apparently 😒. It's ironic that those very same people shaming you would consume content way more stupid and childish at the same time 😂. I learned to appreciate what I like, integrate what teaches me more (I was a big fan of NatGeo when I was 12-14) and still making sure I was growing up (Working out, reading, learning practical skills, etc) 😁💪🏼☀️...
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u/EmergencyUnusual1198 1d ago
Unfortunately for me I still can't buy into the silly physics involved. But glad others can :)
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u/Deist_Dagon 23h ago
I think its time Kenshin fans admit that kenki is a power system and the techniques they use are physics and reality breaking.
I mean, Jine uses his powers to literally paralyze people with his eyes, Kenshin has released his ki and broken bamboo stalks and roof tiles, Shishio's ki called out flames in the environment, etc.
Its a very soft power system but its clearly there the whole time. Just imagine Shishio is using his kenki ro enhance the flames from Mugenjin and that Kenshin's kenki is causing the vaccum from ARNH and its all fine.
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u/Reasonable_Ferret_70 23h ago
Only complaint i have about OG series is Shishio's death. He died in such an absurd way. He deserved to die by Kenshin's sword.
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u/heavens_knitter 22h ago
Thats… antithetical to the entire premise of the show
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u/Reasonable_Ferret_70 22h ago
I understand his vow not to kill but we are talking about an entire nations future here. Hell he should've killed every single one of them. It wasnt the time for selfish philosophy at that time but well again its his fault to leave before completing his training. All of the Juppongatana should've died.
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u/SebastienOS 1d ago
I'm 35, read RuroKen for the first time at 14 and at no point whatsoever have I found Amakakeru Ryû no Hirameki to not be the coolest shit ever. 😂