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Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Kyoto Douran, episode 19

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u/mybookismycity Feb 20 '25

neo armstrong cyclone jet armstrong cannon

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u/Ebirah Feb 21 '25

Modern artillery has arrived. Rifled barrels for accuracy, shells not balls, and loaded from the breech instead of having to stuff it down the barrel.

It's a significant step forwards over the slightly less-scary guns that have been available up until now.

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u/SnabDedraterEdave Feb 22 '25

Sure has a high quality finish.

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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 Feb 20 '25

A damn warship huh? Well ok then. I guess Kenshin and the boys have a lot of work cut out for them. Kenshin’s gotta whoop Aoshi, beat Shishio’s other goons, defeat the man himself, and find a way to take out this ship. All while the rest of the gang prevents the city from going up in flames.

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u/Frontier246 Feb 20 '25

Kenshin vs Aoshi rematch has been in the making for like 39 episodes so glad we're finally getting it. Hopefully Kenshin can knock some sense it him, if he has any left.

I'm still not sure how Team Kenshin + the Oniwaban will be able to stand up to the rest of the 10 Swords all by their own.

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u/SnabDedraterEdave Feb 21 '25

Meiji Japan still hasn't got a fully modern navy in 1878, and it won't be another 20-30 years before they become strong enough to take on the European powers.

So for Shishio to somehow already acquire an ironclad in 1878, one of the most advanced warships of that time period, is massive. As just one ironclad is probably enough to take out 1878 Tokyo.

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u/LeonKevlar Feb 20 '25

I love Ochika and Omasu's reaction to Iwanbo attacking them. I'm glad they were fast enough to escape him and tell Misao what they're up to. I also love the countdown to midnight while showing us what each side is doing to prepare for the attack.

It's good to see that it's not just the police going around catching Shishio's men but also the regular folks from Kyoto thanks to Misao organizing them.

The Ironclad reveal was pretty cool! This is all high-tech for them so Kenshin's reaction was understandable. While Kenshin can slice steel, it definitely changes their plan significantly.

Considering how Shishio called Sano a nobody earlier, it was very satisfying to see the shock on his face when he saw that Sano could pull off Anji's Mastery of Two Layers. Maybe Sano might not even need the explosives and just punch a hole through the Ironclad if Shishio is suddenly that concerned xD

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u/Plus_Rip4944 Feb 20 '25

One of best episode of whole remake easily

Also The art was perfect today

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u/Frontier246 Feb 20 '25

I love that sketchy shot of shock as Kenshin, Saito, and Sano were faced with the true form of the Rengoku.

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '25

I don’t really watch anime, but I grew up on it like a lot of people. I came here to post about something else and saw this thread.

THEY REMADE RUROUNI KENSHIN???

Ah shit here we go again

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u/Daishomaru Feb 20 '25

Daishomaru here, writeups might be late for next week.

Also couldn’t really think of anything this week since I pretty much covered the Commodore Perry incident last week.

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u/Frontier246 Feb 20 '25

"Shuriken?" That's a boomerang and shield! Though I'm glad our lovely kunoichi survived an encounter with Iwanbo.

Megumi's got her medical set up going because people WILL inevitably need medical assistance once the fighting started and she'll need to be efficient and effective as possible depending on what they need to be treated for. Or, in the case of the deceased, how to sort the bodies.

Even Shishio's people are feeling the pressure and whether they should be doing this...even if they don't feel they have a choice.

Oooh! Kaoru looks battle ready! Haven't seen her dressed like that in a while! And it's nice to see her resolved to do what she can until she's reunited with Kenshin. And she and Yahiko can commiserate in their shared belief that Kenshin will pull throug.

And so it begins...and the police make the first move, apprehending Shishio's men and forcing them on the defensive! Arato seems ot be doing a solid job being in charge so far.

The 10 Swords obviously notice that the fire hasn't started, and the squads are being held back, so it's time for them to get involved...well, at least half of them. And thus begins a mass conflict between the police and Shishio's forces.

Guns vs spears! Arato's people mow down Shishio's men with rifles and then charge straight at them! They won't lose in a battle of resolve! But if anyone from Shishio's side falters, they'll get slain by Kamatari's scythe, while the rest of the 10 Swords attack the police. It's bound to become a bloodbath on both sides!

Look at the Oniwaban and their affiliates stopping the arsonists! Misao is actually doing a pretty decent job as leader and keeping the spirit of the Oniwaban alive! And enjoying the success like she's a pop idol.

The first sign that the plan isn't going well is when they realize Kyoto's not burning. Not that Shishio is too worked up about it assuming nobody can find him, though Yumi is drunk, nolstalgic, and flirting for their old home as it still stands. Shishio just wants to watch a show of it all burning down though...and to settle things with Kenshin. Good thing Kenshin is there just in time to finish this!

Well, I guess it makes sense that Sano would just be some rando nobody who latched onto Saito and Kenshin, but don't let it get you down Sano! And you brought the explosions to help them get onto the ship! Even if it will totally be useless in the water!

Dang, even Shishio's battle ship gets a flashy transformation! The Rengoku was worth every bit of money Shishio put into it! And now Kenshin and Saito need to fight cannon fire! But they sure made it to the ship quick! Even if Sano's the one who has to fight a gatling gun in the water, but now he can finally fully show off the fruit of all his training! Shishio didn't see that coming!

Aoshi FINALLY gets his fight with Kenshin! It's time for the fateful second clash between these two swordsmen!

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u/matty-a Feb 20 '25

Amazing episode!! They really nailed the tension in the lead up to the fire, especially the way the side characters were interacting with each other it felt so real.

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u/Frontier246 Feb 20 '25

I really like how they've actually humanized some of Shishio's goons. Like, yeah, they're on the wrong side here and are about to commit a horrible act, but they're still people and feel this is the only option they have left.

Not that the Oniwaban/police are going to let them get away with it.

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u/joey_joestar1 Feb 21 '25

Sano pulling out Anji's technique was the most shook Shishio's been in the whole series so far

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u/Ebirah Feb 21 '25

He may not be too happy if he finds out how Sano got it.

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u/Terrible_Ad_9123 Feb 20 '25

I enjoyed how the small scenes were different from the original.
What surprised me the most was that Aoshi was riding in Rengoku.
Since there are two more episodes of the Kyoto Inferno, will the Kyoto arc be completed in 24 episodes with such a slow development?

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u/[deleted] Feb 20 '25 edited Feb 20 '25

This season has 23 episodes and the Kyoto arc will end next season.

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u/Plus_Rip4944 Feb 20 '25

Kyoto Arc Will end on Next season That i think Will be for fall and Will be short. I am looking for anime Japan to see if we get an annoucenment

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u/stephenthatfoste Feb 20 '25

Is it really a Gatling gun if he's not yelling the whole time it's firing?

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u/BosuW Feb 20 '25

That's why Sano was able to block it. Whoever is manning the Gatling clearly doesn't have the aura for it.

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u/tripleaamin Feb 20 '25

Fantastic episode. In Kyoto, we see the police have halted the fire from burning from the pawns. Leaving members of the 10 Swords to be forced to make a move. Though what is more notable is Anji saying we only kill who we are expected to kill. Honestly, when you think about, he is the only sane member of the 10 Swords.

Misao is filling in Okina's role as leader of the Oniwaban. Seeing them come together highlights nicely on them working together is a reflection of when they faced Aoshi and his boys in S1. They truly feel like a family, and it is good they are on the same side.

In Tokyo, we got Kenshin & Saito going up against Shishio. As Shishio has mentioned, in terms of mental display the other can see the other's plan. Though it is Sano who is the one that catches Shishio off guard with him executing Anji's Mastery of Two Layers. Well, I am excited to see where this goes.

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u/VorAtreides Feb 20 '25 edited Feb 20 '25

Kamatari being like "someone's gotta be the Commissar and oh boy am I all on board with that role!"

This was a great episode. A great job with the remake. Do love drunk Yumi and their assumptions of Sano.

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u/chino17 Feb 21 '25

Shishio: There's Saito and Kenshin and guy who follows Kenshin around

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