i've been with these characters and the story of himura since 1998, and still can't get enough of it. when I'm bored I watch these, when I work samurai x ost plays in the background :)
Even though this isn't canon, the OVAs were always so beautifully done. As a teen they were kind of bittersweet, seeing as they were more rooted in drama rather than shounen action and humor. As an adult, they're more sweet rather than being bitter because you can appreciate the depth they gave the characters through the dialog and writing. I also appreciate that they used Hiko as a sort of "meta" narrator for the series because he very much sits beside us and describes it as we see it.
Two years later, how do you feel? I just made a comment about how I've seen Trust and Betrayal countless times and this only once. But this clip makes me want to watch it again. The words ring truer, and the meanings seem to make more sense to me now than 10 years ago.
He was receiving training from Hiko, just not the exact same kind of training that Kenshin went through, since Hiko did not want anyone else to fully mast Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu. But Kenji was definitely taught the basics.
You know, Kenshin's story is really cool. Because he alone has ACTUALLY changed the art of swordsmanship (which is methods to kill). Thats a pretty big commitment and intense ass character to be the one who uses martial arts without ever wanting or needing to kill. This can definitely reflect on how we can live our lives in real life. I wonder, is it applicable now?
02:31-02:36 Kenji using the Ryu-Tsui-Sen on Yahiko brings back memories of when Kenshin used the exact same move (and Shishio used the exact same block as Yahiko)in the Kyoto Arc.
Man, this OVA was soo good. But, I do agree with Watsuki that Kenshin deserved a better ending than he got here. I also wish that Kenji would have had a better understanding of his father and the meaning of the Sakabatou. Maybe he'll transform like Yahiko did for me. I didn't like Yahiko when he first appeared, mostly because I saw him as a brat much like Kaoru did, However, now... he's an amazing (very good looking xD) disciple and swordsman as shown here when he fought Kenji.
“Miscalculation of fate” i need to rewatch this OVA. I've seen Trust and Betrayal hundreds of times, but when I watched this growing up, it bored me. But watching this clip as a 25 year old, these words, Kenji's sense of ambition, versus what he lacks in understanding in the world...it's hitting me really hard.
@@shonenhikada9254 By equal I’m implying he respects him as a man just like Hiko himself. Equal doesn’t mean they’re both on the same level of strength. You need to relax, kid.
The latest arc is Hokkaido Arc where Kenshin Kaoru and Kenji together with the ex Sishio followers fight against ancient style of samurai group. It's now on-going and the story of the legendary battousai continues...
Honestly the reason I started using youtube was to watch Kenshin video's because adult swim only played them on Saturday. 14 years later I've hit a full circle
xwulfd, actually in the manga it was explained that Kenji was such a genius that he was able to study and replicate the moves of hiten mitsurugi-ryu just by ear.
Hi, i know it's been 12 years but... I'm kinda new in Samurai X. And I was just finished the comic where Enishi Yukishiro is Kenshin's last opponent. Could you give me reference/s on where can I find more about Kenshin's son Kenji? Deeply appreciated, thank you
@@robbyatmaja6896 Hey, Robby. Wow,. It's really been a long time since I wrote that comment! I can't remember whether it wasn't from the original manga, the spin-off manga involving the passing of the sakabatou being passed down to Yahiko, or the Reflection OVA. Rurouni Kenshin is still my favorite story, and hope you'll continue to enjoy more of it. My favorite character is Hiko Seijuro, after Kenshin.
The sad death of Kenshin in this OVA is not part of Nobuhiro Watsuki's(rurouni kenshin author) original story, someone just made this up with consent to Nobuhiro. In the manga, Kenshin just decided to stay with Kaoru and Kenji and decided to pass the sakabatou to Yahiko. Just read the original rurouni kenshin manga and you will feel better, it has a better happy ending!
As a lover of fluff, i go with the original author of samurai x. Kenshin don't need to die because his story is about self-redemption. And he justly redempt himself with all the people he saved.
2:33 Now that I think about it performing that block with the Sakabatou would be a very bad idea, with a normal sword there would be no problem but since the edge is on the back of this sword if you try to hold it with your hand like that you risk slicing your own hand off Another reason it was the perfect sword for Kenshin, who worried about the life of everyone (including his enemies) while completely disregarding his own
Agreed. That is if he was blocking using the back end. Watching it again, it seems he blocked the attack with the side face of the sword; you can see how he holds the handle with the forward end facing upwards. Even still, it is a risky move if an attack coming downwards could also risk the palm getting cut by the reverse bladed edge. Indeed though, the ideal of such a sword speaks volumes, not wanting to hurt others at the risk of harming yourself instead.
There’s techniques in sword fighting that actually require you grab the blade. In HEMA there’s a technique that calls for you the bond the award by the blade and attack with the handle/pommel, effectively using your sword like a mace when fighting against armor. If you punch down on the sides of the bald beard enough you don’t need to worry about it cutting your hands. Even if it did cut your hands, it’s better to have a slice hand and block the attack than it is to not block the attack at all
Yahiko lost to Kenshin in the one hit match they had. But because Yahiko put his soul which had watched and heard and fought battles so far into that one hit Kenshin awarded the Sakabatou as his Genpuku gift.
Great! But please, don´t forget that Myōjin Yahiko is strong thanks to Himura Kenshin (following the manga, you will find that is true). For Myōjin, Himura was/is/will be his physical and spiritual Master forever (and a true friend, too). That´s the reason (in this OVA universe) that `this´ Yahiko can show to `this´ Kenji that he is following a wrong way of life. Thank you Alex B for sharing!
+razkable You´re right! I forgot that detail. Master Kaoru is one of the important links in Yahiko´s life (filling several times the empty space left by the absence of a mother/old sister for him). But remember that at first of the story Yahiko wanted to be strong and learn the Hiten Mitsurugi secrets. If Kenshin would been a bad-selfish-macho guy, Yahiko would left the dojo Kamiya, only to learn sword fencing with him or with other master. And again, thanks to Kenshin, Yahiko became into a strong and honest warrior (representing the "sword that protects life" Kamiya Kasshin motto) and above all, a great friend for Kenshin.
I watched RK back when I was a kid, around the age of Yahiko, and have rewatched it several times. At the time, a Kenshin who doesn't kill was boring, and I felt bad for Yahiko for not beeing able to learn a "real" style, he was stuck with Kamiya Kassin instead. As I grew up I understood Kenshin, and why he stopped killing. What Seijuro Hiko said at the end makes sense, he doesn't want to transmit Hitten Mitsurugi Ryu, neither does Kenshin. I guess he makes an exception for Kenji, but he will not teach him all of it, as he said. In Kenji's position, I would have done the same, so I understand his reasons. The fact that Yahiko beats him (he used Kenshin's favorite attack against the juppongatana in his first fight, so its not 100% Kamiya Kassin Ryu but has some changes he made) is quite lame but I get it's so he changes his mind, and adapts to a modern era, where killing is no longer necessary, neither is the ultimate power of Hitten Mitsurugy Ryu. Truly a serie for adults, as when you are a child, you hate those kind of reserved, passive and overall "pussy" decisions. As you grow up, it makes a bit more sense. Still not my style, but at least I understand his POV. Personally, I'm with Saito and his philosophy all the way ;)
Wow! Yahiko looks good as a grown-up! But he's way funnier in his younger version. I did remember him from the TV series as an orphan whose family is of a proud samurai lineage.
+Super Bo mini kenshin? KENSHIN is a mini kenshin.... the dude is small as aisaka taiga. just look at him compaired to sanouske, and that hes of a height with kamia kaoru. Dudes small. just sayin.
Priscila Navarro as for that, its written by the anime's author to be the cannon ending of the tv version of the anime. However the original writer of the Manga said that he was not satisfied with the ending as Kenshin went through allot and deserved a better ending than that though he did not write the end of Kenshin's life into the manga and regrets that its impractical to do so now.
(Last paragraph has spoilers) Hiko was active during some of the most dangerous days of Japan's history. The revolution was due to the government overpowering the people and killing whoever they pleased. The Shinsingumi are a small example. So Hiko had to be on constant guard. His final technique would have finished his master; something Kenshin couldn't do. Almost a poetic ending to the style. The last leaves his master alive. Hiko was also a lot bigger and would've trained longer than Kenshin. Kenshin didn't finish his training until his late 20s. Hiko would have finished in his teens. Tl:Dr Yes, I agree. Hiko's slice and dice of that bandit at the beginning of Trust and Betrayal is one of the greatest moments of the series lol.
Kenji basically has the same hacks or genes as his father lol. Insane speed, also hella strong for such small body, also considerably younger and less training than yahiko.
Hay una diferencia muy grande entre el nivel de Yahiko y Kenji, Yahiko tambien es Joven es como su hermano mayor, solo se llevan 10 años, ya con aprender algo de Hiten Mitsuruji ya tiene mucha ventaja sobre otros estilos.
Dawson Breek Brooooo, this is hands down one of the best animes ever created. Watch it in this order: Trust and Betrayal; Rurouni Kenshin series and finally Reflection.
Just a thought. What if with his near superhuman natural genius, speed, agility, and strength, Kenshin mastered the Kamiya Kasshin-ryu Style instead of Hitten Mitsurugi-ryu? Then paired it his philosophical rejection of taking lives, and equipped the reversed edged katana. Would've been the ultimate pacifist swordsman. We might see that what if with Kenji though xD.
Huh, Hiko's backstory's never mentioned before but he hints that he also had a rough time like Kenshin. It would be interesting to see an OVA of his backstory himself and see what he went through.
I hated how this OVA ended, I wasn't surprised when I found out today the actual creator didn't like it either. Kenshin deserves alot of things but death sure ain't one of them
Seijuro Hiko. Kenshin during his Hitokiri days was only strong due to his ruthlessness. Remember that Hiko is also a "hitokiri" so to speak. Also, unlike Kenshin, Hiko has a balanced mind. His sword has more convinction as well as greater restraint than Kenshin did prior to learning the Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki.
Hiko was always stronger than Kenshin not just for his mind but physically as well. That's why his Kujurisosan would always beat kenshins weight and strength.
its more about understanding and the feelings weight behind every one of his sword swings...yahiko is a genius too..but not in the battle sense..of the heart sense ..he fights with belief and stands for something
Yahiko está buenisimo XD, y Kenji es un dulce ^^. Me gusta mucho la escena final donde finalmente la espada de su padre (Kenshin) va a parar a sus manos (aunque aun me parece que le falta un poco de la habilidad y sabiduria que Kenshin. Y hablando de Kenshin, es una lastima que se haya perdido el crecimiento de su hijo T-T
Rurouni Kenshin: Reflection, known as Rurouni Kenshin: Seisōhen (星霜編 Time?) in Japan, is the second OVA series of the Rurouni Kenshin anime television series, acting as its sequel. It was directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi and written by Reiko Yoshida, and was released in Japan in 2001.
Ame Kaze except he was there this OVA was misleading as all hell. In the manga Kenshin was there the whole time only disappearing on occasion when people looking for the Legendary Manslayer appeared but he refused to teach his son the style he learned since he wanted him to not have to look over his shoulder his whole life. He also wanted his son to respect Life and if he were to pick up a sword it would be in defense of the weak and not for the vanity of increasing his own strength. That’s why he didn’t want him to learn the ultimate killing art: The Hiten Mitsuregen Style. Kenji couldn’t understand that in his view his father was a weak man who gave up his sword because he became afraid of it and his own power. Kenji basically fails to see the value in his parents ideals and seeks to become a bigger legend than his father but doesn’t care about the cost.
@catishka This is the OVA.... there are 3 Prequels and 3 Sequels.. the prequels detailed how Kenshin became Hitokiri Battousai and the 3 sequels talks about him after the TV series... this is the sequel...
I know Watsuki is in jail now, but it would be awesome to see a series about the first Hiko Seijuro and the birth of the Hiten Mitsurugi. EDIT: he isn't in jail, he was just fined a meager $2000...
Loved the whole movie. and not crying was hard to do. especially when kenshin died in kaoru's arms. why did he have to die??? and the movie had some music from trust and betrayal like "in memories kotowari" i love u kenshin😍😭😭😭
I know this isn't canon. But honestly you gotta love Yahiko's marurity as a character. He started off as an arrogant son of samurai who was way too obsessed with proving himself, to someone who can hold his own, and teach others to be the same. Yahiko came from rock bottom. I love his character evolution
Heiko changed Shinta into Kenshin.... then through the battles of Kenshin Yahiko learned how to become stronger within himself I think. which is why Kenji could not beat Yahiko. though Kenji had the moves of his father Yahiko knew them better and knew to anticipate them and how to counter them. which makes Yahiko the better swordsmen in this fight.
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i've been with these characters and the story of himura since 1998, and still can't get enough of it. when I'm bored I watch these, when I work samurai x ost plays in the background :)
Help me. Where I can see it
Holy crap same here people always ask me am I playing some movie soundtrack ? Lol
Hey me too
久しぶりに見たら泣きました
子供の頃、見た時と印象がかわりますね
Even though this isn't canon, the OVAs were always so beautifully done. As a teen they were kind of bittersweet, seeing as they were more rooted in drama rather than shounen action and humor. As an adult, they're more sweet rather than being bitter because you can appreciate the depth they gave the characters through the dialog and writing. I also appreciate that they used Hiko as a sort of "meta" narrator for the series because he very much sits beside us and describes it as we see it.
Crazy how great this animation was back then; love this show with a passion
As much as I hate this OVAs, I must say
the idea of Yahiko training Kenshin's son is absolutely badass...
i feel sad know Of the dead Of mitsurugi Ryu with hiko :(
Two years later, how do you feel? I just made a comment about how I've seen Trust and Betrayal countless times and this only once. But this clip makes me want to watch it again. The words ring truer, and the meanings seem to make more sense to me now than 10 years ago.
ガキんちょだった弥彦が立派に成長したな。
The reaon why Yahiko called Kenji a genius is because he was able to replicate some of the moves of the hiten mitsurugi while not receiving training.
He was receiving training from Hiko, just not the exact same kind of training that Kenshin went through, since Hiko did not want anyone else to fully mast Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu. But Kenji was definitely taught the basics.
@@davions Can you tell me the name of the movie please?
@@aurumrs6557 rurouni kenshin: reflections
@@davions Also, he was just coying his Dad's moves.
@@angeloveloso5004 thank you for mention it. Deeply appreciated. I've been looking for it for sometime now 🙏🏽
剣心の伝えたかったことや思い、それを受け継いだ弥彦がそれを剣心の息子であるケンジに教えるこのシーンは本当に感動した
最後は少し後味悪かったけどね
実写続編まだやる気ならここまでやって欲しい!!
その前に人誅篇は必ずやってほしい！
縁 役は勿論、三浦春馬で
@@ヅラ黒猫 未来を知ってか知らずか。
人の命とは儚いものよ。
「変わらないのはあの月ぐらいか」ってとこめっちゃ好きw
moon
You know, Kenshin's story is really cool. Because he alone has ACTUALLY changed the art of swordsmanship (which is methods to kill). Thats a pretty big commitment and intense ass character to be the one who uses martial arts without ever wanting or needing to kill. This can definitely reflect on how we can live our lives in real life. I wonder, is it applicable now?
I believe so. Leading by example. That’s what I’ve gotten. Through kenshin and valuing oneself.
1:37 ❤❤to❤❤
Reminds 2006 when I watched this scene at 5 am 😢😢😢😢nostalgic
わっかりやすく剣心の天賦の才受け継いでる感がめちゃくちゃ好き
天稟特有の理不尽さを、弥彦が重厚な意志の強さで打ち負かす展開もたまらなかった
02:31-02:36 Kenji using the Ryu-Tsui-Sen on Yahiko brings back memories of when Kenshin used the exact same move (and Shishio used the exact same block as Yahiko)in the Kyoto Arc.
Just without the feet crunching into the ground lol
Well, except that Yahiko never saw those two fight
@@daywalker3068 he probably heard stories from Sano and Kenshin though.
So glad I found this again. Haven't seen it since 2009. It makes me reflect on how much things have changed since then.
Man, this OVA was soo good. But, I do agree with Watsuki that Kenshin deserved a better ending than he got here. I also wish that Kenji would have had a better understanding of his father and the meaning of the Sakabatou.
Maybe he'll transform like Yahiko did for me. I didn't like Yahiko when he first appeared, mostly because I saw him as a brat much like Kaoru did, However, now... he's an amazing (very good looking xD) disciple and swordsman as shown here when he fought Kenji.
“Miscalculation of fate” i need to rewatch this OVA. I've seen Trust and Betrayal hundreds of times, but when I watched this growing up, it bored me. But watching this clip as a 25 year old, these words, Kenji's sense of ambition, versus what he lacks in understanding in the world...it's hitting me really hard.
I love the scene of Hiko inviting Yahiko for a drink and treating him like equals.
He did not treat him like an equal. Stop this equality BS.
@@shonenhikada9254 Bruh lol. Hiko invited Yahiko to a drink. That says a lot about the mutual respect.
@@ELFUICHE having drinks with someone does not mean you see them as an equal.
@@shonenhikada9254 By equal I’m implying he respects him as a man just like Hiko himself. Equal doesn’t mean they’re both on the same level of strength.
You need to relax, kid.
演出が原作に比べて控えめなOVAですら瞬間移動を見せる剣路ってヤバいんだなって
Everytime I watch this battle I get emotional.
me too
剣心の伝えたかったことや思い、真の強さのことを弥彦が剣心の息子であるケンジに教えるこのシーンは本当に感動した！！原作には無いけど
Kin 1848 Suk even
比古師匠も年相応なお顔になり弥彦も三十路入り…OVAで観ました。
原作で語られなかったけど良いお話です。
やっぱ何回見てみ泣けます＞＜比古師匠、弥彦かっけーーーｗ後
「ww」とか付けてる馬鹿なコメで台無しだが、
星霜編はアニオリ多いのに原作ファンから絶賛されてる
半芝嫌いとかいつの時代に生きてんだこのオッサン…今時単芝嫌いだって珍しいのに
The latest arc is Hokkaido Arc where Kenshin Kaoru and Kenji together with the ex Sishio followers fight against ancient style of samurai group. It's now on-going and the story of the legendary battousai continues...
Yahiko sure has grown up eh! Kenshin would be so proud of him and his son.
for being 10 years old on youtube, this video is super high quality!
u said it
true videos on youtube that are +10 years old have about 4 pixels in total
@Dyst0pianFutur3 DysFut11 15 years now
I watched this OVA in worse quality than this back in the day 🥲
I think it's sad that this is how kenshins sword style ends. It quietly fades away since it's become obsolete. Poetic yet sad
That's how it was meant to be
People will say the same thing about guns once we move onto the next more effective method of killing each other.
Honestly the reason I started using youtube was to watch Kenshin video's because adult swim only played them on Saturday. 14 years later I've hit a full circle
師から弟、さらに師から弟そして師のこどもに
「闇が深ければ深いほど
夜明けはちが近い」
アーレハイネセン
Damn this video was uploaded 1 year after RUclips creation.
Hello ppl I'm from 2020.
Damn
They actually used in memories Kotowari here.. reminds me of samurai x: tsukiokuhen
They've added music from Tsuioku-hen in the extended version of this OVA.
xwulfd, actually in the manga it was explained that Kenji was such a genius that he was able to study and replicate the moves of hiten mitsurugi-ryu just by ear.
Hi, i know it's been 12 years but... I'm kinda new in Samurai X. And I was just finished the comic where Enishi Yukishiro is Kenshin's last opponent.
Could you give me reference/s on where can I find more about Kenshin's son Kenji? Deeply appreciated, thank you
@@robbyatmaja6896 Hey, Robby. Wow,. It's really been a long time since I wrote that comment! I can't remember whether it wasn't from the original manga, the spin-off manga involving the passing of the sakabatou being passed down to Yahiko, or the Reflection OVA. Rurouni Kenshin is still my favorite story, and hope you'll continue to enjoy more of it. My favorite character is Hiko Seijuro, after Kenshin.
あの弥彦が清十郎に敬語使って酒を酌み交わすとはね～
師匠で最後の奥義の継承の終わりで良かったよね。刀の使い方や相手の心を読む人が最後の継承者に相応しいよな。
This video has been on youtube for 17 years!
whos watching now on 2023 still the best anime for me., loved the reanimation this year 😍
流石比古師匠、顔は老けてもかっこいいな❤
2006年からRUclipsってあんのか
すげぇな
Remember when Yahiko first called Kaoru a Tanuki?
He’s all grown up now 😭
2020 and here I am watching this
damn ! time flies so fast !
Ikr 😆
The sad death of Kenshin in this OVA is not part of Nobuhiro Watsuki's(rurouni kenshin author) original story, someone just made this up with consent to Nobuhiro. In the manga, Kenshin just decided to stay with Kaoru and Kenji and decided to pass the sakabatou to Yahiko. Just read the original rurouni kenshin manga and you will feel better, it has a better happy ending!
Gollumnova El manga aun continua, se le dio una secuela desde el año pasado.
Yahiko truly is a worthy inheritor of the sakabatou
i agree
As a lover of fluff, i go with the original author of samurai x. Kenshin don't need to die because his story is about self-redemption. And he justly redempt himself with all the people he saved.
Although i kinda like the idea of his X mark on his cheek was healed, its like he finally forgiven himself and that also tomoe already forgiven him.
2:33 Now that I think about it performing that block with the Sakabatou would be a very bad idea, with a normal sword there would be no problem but since the edge is on the back of this sword if you try to hold it with your hand like that you risk slicing your own hand off
Another reason it was the perfect sword for Kenshin, who worried about the life of everyone (including his enemies) while completely disregarding his own
Agreed. That is if he was blocking using the back end. Watching it again, it seems he blocked the attack with the side face of the sword; you can see how he holds the handle with the forward end facing upwards. Even still, it is a risky move if an attack coming downwards could also risk the palm getting cut by the reverse bladed edge. Indeed though, the ideal of such a sword speaks volumes, not wanting to hurt others at the risk of harming yourself instead.
There’s techniques in sword fighting that actually require you grab the blade. In HEMA there’s a technique that calls for you the bond the award by the blade and attack with the handle/pommel, effectively using your sword like a mace when fighting against armor. If you punch down on the sides of the bald beard enough you don’t need to worry about it cutting your hands. Even if it did cut your hands, it’s better to have a slice hand and block the attack than it is to not block the attack at all
星霜編で唯一音楽が暗くなかったシーン。弥彦成長したな。人生経験で人は変われる事を証明した。😂
Yahiko lost to Kenshin in the one hit match they had. But because Yahiko put his soul which had watched and heard and fought battles so far into that one hit Kenshin awarded the Sakabatou as his Genpuku gift.
Yahiko has come a long way.
Yahiko was always passionate and had more courage than anyone. He just needed to mature
Seïjiro Hiko and Yahiko Myôjin value each gober very much for appreciation and the will to live.
Kenji was the proof that the Samurai's sword was not necessary at all, like Hiko said: "That ideal has changed with times"
このシーン星屑編で一番好き
As much as I don't like reflection, it sure did have some great scenes.
Great! But please, don´t forget that Myōjin Yahiko is strong thanks to Himura Kenshin (following the manga, you will find that is true). For Myōjin, Himura was/is/will be his physical and spiritual Master forever (and a true friend, too). That´s the reason (in this OVA universe) that `this´ Yahiko can show to `this´ Kenji that he is following a wrong way of life. Thank you Alex B for sharing!
+solo-bayonetas yahiko also has to thank miss karou and the kamiya kasshin style
+razkable You´re right! I forgot that detail. Master Kaoru is one of the important links in Yahiko´s life (filling several times the empty space left by the absence of a mother/old sister for him). But remember that at first of the story Yahiko wanted to be strong and learn the Hiten Mitsurugi secrets. If Kenshin would been a bad-selfish-macho guy, Yahiko would left the dojo Kamiya, only to learn sword fencing with him or with other master. And again, thanks to Kenshin, Yahiko became into a strong and honest warrior (representing the "sword that protects life" Kamiya Kasshin motto) and above all, a great friend for Kenshin.
I watched RK back when I was a kid, around the age of Yahiko, and have rewatched it several times. At the time, a Kenshin who doesn't kill was boring, and I felt bad for Yahiko for not beeing able to learn a "real" style, he was stuck with Kamiya Kassin instead. As I grew up I understood Kenshin, and why he stopped killing. What Seijuro Hiko said at the end makes sense, he doesn't want to transmit Hitten Mitsurugi Ryu, neither does Kenshin. I guess he makes an exception for Kenji, but he will not teach him all of it, as he said.
In Kenji's position, I would have done the same, so I understand his reasons. The fact that Yahiko beats him (he used Kenshin's favorite attack against the juppongatana in his first fight, so its not 100% Kamiya Kassin Ryu but has some changes he made) is quite lame but I get it's so he changes his mind, and adapts to a modern era, where killing is no longer necessary, neither is the ultimate power of Hitten Mitsurugy Ryu.
Truly a serie for adults, as when you are a child, you hate those kind of reserved, passive and overall "pussy" decisions. As you grow up, it makes a bit more sense. Still not my style, but at least I understand his POV.
Personally, I'm with Saito and his philosophy all the way ;)
@@solo-bayonetas Kaoru was the training and Kenshin the mindset
@@lewisaino
That's right! Thanks for your clarification!
Now Thanks to Kenshin one of the best swordsmanskill techniques die forever!
U mean Hiko. He’s a grown man and that was his desicion
@@jaysjourney7351 Like Obiwan said: "Depends on your point of view"
Kenshin. Strong japenese sword fight lesson with you about this movie
Kenji just look alike shinta (small kenshin)...
Of course they are father and son ┌(┌＾o＾)┐
Wow! Yahiko looks good as a grown-up! But he's way funnier in his younger version. I did remember him from the TV series as an orphan whose family is of a proud samurai lineage.
弥彦が剣心と道場で向き合ったときのシーン
そして剣(竹刀)と剣(逆刃刀)がぶつかる時。
観てるこちらもいろいろと込み上げて来るものがあった(T_T)
けんじの剣は強いかも知れない。
だがそばで剣心の殺さずの誓い見てきて、人斬り時代を知ってる弥彦に数々の思いが詰まってる逆刃刀。到底、突破出来るものではない。奥が深いアニメである‥(-_-)
剣先が高い
構えがなってない
逆刃刀は
剣心からやひこ
やひこからけんじへ
This OVA... Kenji is supposed to be an adorable mini Kenshin dammit!
+Super Bo mini kenshin? KENSHIN is a mini kenshin.... the dude is small as aisaka taiga. just look at him compaired to sanouske, and that hes of a height with kamia kaoru. Dudes small. just sayin.
Everything in this OVA is wrong :(
Priscila Navarro disagree.
Let me rephrase, the OVA is a great work of its own but it's not true RK story. It's just not the same Kenshin of the anime or manga.
Priscila Navarro as for that, its written by the anime's author to be the cannon ending of the tv version of the anime. However the original writer of the Manga said that he was not satisfied with the ending as Kenshin went through allot and deserved a better ending than that though he did not write the end of Kenshin's life into the manga and regrets that its impractical to do so now.
Kenji in his adventure needs to become a legend helping people like his father Kenshin did.
16年前なのに画質すげえな
I remembered this part while rewatching Ep 3 of Rurouni Kenshin, and thought of looking for it. DAMN has Yahiko changed!
Kenshin's Master was a absolute beast in the beginning of Trust and Betrayel.
IKEEMBLEM Hiko is the strongest character according to the Manga’s author so makes sense he would be a Beast!
he was so overpowered power in the entire series
(Last paragraph has spoilers)
Hiko was active during some of the most dangerous days of Japan's history. The revolution was due to the government overpowering the people and killing whoever they pleased. The Shinsingumi are a small example.
So Hiko had to be on constant guard. His final technique would have finished his master; something Kenshin couldn't do. Almost a poetic ending to the style. The last leaves his master alive.
Hiko was also a lot bigger and would've trained longer than Kenshin. Kenshin didn't finish his training until his late 20s. Hiko would have finished in his teens.
Tl:Dr
Yes, I agree. Hiko's slice and dice of that bandit at the beginning of Trust and Betrayal is one of the greatest moments of the series lol.
2:01 the sound of kenshin's broken boombox?
Yahiko looking like kyo from samurai deeper
デカくなったヤヒコとか剣心と薫の子供とか初めて見ました👀❗
You really have become a fine man, huh, Yahiko? :)
Kenji basically has the same hacks or genes as his father lol. Insane speed, also hella strong for such small body, also considerably younger and less training than yahiko.
Hay una diferencia muy grande entre el nivel de Yahiko y Kenji, Yahiko tambien es Joven es como su hermano mayor, solo se llevan 10 años, ya con aprender algo de Hiten Mitsuruji ya tiene mucha ventaja sobre otros estilos.
i've never seen this anime. It looks amazing :>
Dawson Breek Brooooo, this is hands down one of the best animes ever created.
Watch it in this order: Trust and Betrayal; Rurouni Kenshin series and finally Reflection.
Just a thought. What if with his near superhuman natural genius, speed, agility, and strength, Kenshin mastered the Kamiya Kasshin-ryu Style instead of Hitten Mitsurugi-ryu? Then paired it his philosophical rejection of taking lives, and equipped the reversed edged katana. Would've been the ultimate pacifist swordsman.
We might see that what if with Kenji though xD.
Huh, Hiko's backstory's never mentioned before but he hints that he also had a rough time like Kenshin. It would be interesting to see an OVA of his backstory himself and see what he went through.
It'd be based in Hiko one shot'ing every enemy.
aged like a fine wine
弥彦の成長に泣いた
Superb
I hated how this OVA ended, I wasn't surprised when I found out today the actual creator didn't like it either. Kenshin deserves alot of things but death sure ain't one of them
Seijuro Hiko. Kenshin during his Hitokiri days was only strong due to his ruthlessness. Remember that Hiko is also a "hitokiri" so to speak. Also, unlike Kenshin, Hiko has a balanced mind. His sword has more convinction as well as greater restraint than Kenshin did prior to learning the Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki.
sickness324 indeed. I respect Kenshin being the main character that he is. But his master is the most powerful of them all.
Hitokiri is a title given to assassins. Hiko was never a hitokiri
Hiko was always stronger than Kenshin not just for his mind but physically as well.
That's why his Kujurisosan would always beat kenshins weight and strength.
This battle never happend, but man... Love the scene and see a adult yahiko ❤
The older animes are much better in story and design than the new.
What hpnd to Kenshin and Kaoru? I didn't see animated version but am curious to knw
What is that from is that from the reflection? Or something different
Great words from Yahiko...He is a genius, but I have experience ajjajajaja
its more about understanding and the feelings weight behind every one of his sword swings...yahiko is a genius too..but not in the battle sense..of the heart sense ..he fights with belief and stands for something
Yahiko está buenisimo XD, y Kenji es un dulce ^^. Me gusta mucho la escena final donde finalmente la espada de su padre (Kenshin) va a parar a sus manos (aunque aun me parece que le falta un poco de la habilidad y sabiduria que Kenshin.
Y hablando de Kenshin, es una lastima que se haya perdido el crecimiento de su hijo T-T
Rurouni Kenshin: Reflection, known as Rurouni Kenshin: Seisōhen (星霜編 Time?) in Japan, is the second OVA series of the Rurouni Kenshin anime television series, acting as its sequel. It was directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi and written by Reiko Yoshida, and was released in Japan in 2001.
I've always thought that Kenji was a brat and arrogant. He never really understood the sacrifice that Kenshin made, just that he wasn't there.
+christina113704 Well, how is Kenji supposed to understand an absentee father?
Just in this OVA, the manga was never supposed to be like this!!
disregard this ova alltogether, is non canon thankfully
Ame Kaze except he was there this OVA was misleading as all hell. In the manga Kenshin was there the whole time only disappearing on occasion when people looking for the Legendary Manslayer appeared but he refused to teach his son the style he learned since he wanted him to not have to look over his shoulder his whole life. He also wanted his son to respect Life and if he were to pick up a sword it would be in defense of the weak and not for the vanity of increasing his own strength. That’s why he didn’t want him to learn the ultimate killing art: The Hiten Mitsuregen Style. Kenji couldn’t understand that in his view his father was a weak man who gave up his sword because he became afraid of it and his own power. Kenji basically fails to see the value in his parents ideals and seeks to become a bigger legend than his father but doesn’t care about the cost.
Umm What is Samurai X anew kenshin series or something ? And what about OVAs ? Anyway the fight was really Cool!!
Thats that hattori hanzo steel right there.
@catishka This is the OVA.... there are 3 Prequels and 3 Sequels.. the prequels detailed how Kenshin became Hitokiri Battousai and the 3 sequels talks about him after the TV series... this is the sequel...
I know Watsuki is in jail now, but it would be awesome to see a series about the first Hiko Seijuro and the birth of the Hiten Mitsurugi.
EDIT: he isn't in jail, he was just fined a meager $2000...
The guy still until now continued the Kenshin Kyoto arc again when the series almost got cancelled because of his crime.
ケンジの声クラピカ
Loved the whole movie. and not crying was hard to do. especially when kenshin died in kaoru's arms. why did he have to die??? and the movie had some music from trust and betrayal like "in memories kotowari" i love u kenshin😍😭😭😭
I hope there will be a series about kenji and yahiko and maybe even sanoske
Haha! Yahiko, Sure has mature a lot from the series. Lol! Playing all those jokes. I see a lot has happened. :)
Good to see Yahiko grown up.
I know this isn't canon. But honestly you gotta love Yahiko's marurity as a character. He started off as an arrogant son of samurai who was way too obsessed with proving himself, to someone who can hold his own, and teach others to be the same. Yahiko came from rock bottom. I love his character evolution
原作で師匠43歳だったから剣路が元服となる歳だと72歳か
そらほうれい線もできるわな
This pretty much didn't happen. OVA's are basically fan fiction. The Manga is canon.
2019 vιewerѕ нere?
what style was kenji using? I think it was Hiten Mitserugi but im not sure? If it is how did he learn it?
The OVA Kenji must be pretty disappointed to live in an era where swords are now obsolete.
Para eso tiene ahora una espada sin filo.
いやいや貴方も十分天才ですよ弥彦さん(笑)、剣心から逆刃刀譲られてから更に成長した大人弥彦って志々雄や縁クラスの強さだと思うんですよ
Huh? O_O
agent2155 いやぁ、さすがにあれからあのレベルの戦いを経験できない以上
強くても宗次郎クラスでは？ｗ
agent2155 Está muy clara tu apreciación.
+Channelフリーメイソン 宗次郎はシシオ剣心よりは実力は上ですよ。
agent2155 高野佐三郎とどちらが上かな？？
鎖骨絶対折れてる…
Donde se vio esto?
3:02これは鎖骨逝ったな
Heiko changed Shinta into Kenshin.... then through the battles of Kenshin Yahiko learned how to become stronger within himself I think. which is why Kenji could not beat Yahiko. though Kenji had the moves of his father Yahiko knew them better and knew to anticipate them and how to counter them. which makes Yahiko the better swordsmen in this fight.
the last moments of hiten mitsurugi, this brings back memories.
変わらないのはあの月くらいか、、って言ってみてー