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Rurouni Kenshin: Reflection

Rurouni Kenshin: Reflection poster
Genre
drama anime and manga
Country
Japan
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This OVA follows Kenshin and Kaoru years after the main series. It shows Kenshin seeking to atone for his past killings while Kaoru waits for him to return. Their son Kenji grows distant because of Kenshin's actions.

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What happens

Rurouni Kenshin: Reflection, known in Japan as Rurōni Kenshin -Meiji Kenkaku Roman Tan- Seisōhen (Japanese: るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚- 星霜編; "Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story – Time"), is a Japanese original video animation (OVA) which serves as a sequel to the 1996–1998 anime television series Rurouni Kenshin, an adaptation of Nobuhiro Watsuki's 1994–1999 manga series. It was animated by Studio Deen, directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi and written by Reiko Yoshida. It was released from December 2001 to March 2002. The OVA series is set both during and after the timeline of the television series and tells of Kenshin and Kaoru's later days, much of which is not derived from the Rurouni Kenshin manga. It is mostly told from the point of view of Kamiya Kaoru. The story follows Himura Kenshin as he attempts searching for ways to atone for those who died at his hands, while Kaoru waits for Kenshin to return home. Kenshin's actions, however, alienate him from his estranged son, Kenji. Rurouni Kenshin: Reflection was originally released in North America as Samurai X: Reflection while it was being licensed by ADV Films. Rurouni Kenshin: Reflection is currently licensed by Aniplex of America for English-language releases. Reflection was released in the United States by ADV Films on DVD in March 2003, while a Director's Cut edition was later released. Rurouni Kenshin: Reflection was released on Blu-ray Disc by Aniplex of America in September 2011. Rurouni Kenshin: Reflection received mixed reviews upon its release; critics praised the art, animation and music of the series but criticized its story and character development. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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