After reading "Rurouni Kenshin," I felt like drawing!

Hello, this is Ara.
I read the manga "Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story." And now, better late than never, my heart has been completely pierced by it✨

My encounter with this manga happened when I was looking for something to read about cool samurai in action, and my uncle recommended it, asking, "How about this?"
"Rurouni Kenshin" has beautiful kimono-clad covers, the characters are cool, and when I read it, it was indeed interesting!! Starting with the various events of the Meiji era following the Restoration, and even the appearance of Hajime Saito of the Shinsengumi, my heart reached its boiling point.
This is intense! I couldn't help but draw pictures of it🔥

So, this time I would like to write down my thoughts on "Rurouni Kenshin."

A samurai is a title for an official serving the shogunate. But sometimes, they become patriots of their own volition!

Commonly known as "RuroKen"

"Rurouni Kenshin" is a massive hit manga by Nobuhiro Watsuki that began serialization in 1994.
The protagonist isKenshin Himura, feared at the end of the Edo period as the "Hitokiri Battosai". After the Meiji Restoration, he took avow of non-killingand carried a reverse-blade sword. In an era where the turbulent world was settling down, the story revolves around Kenshin's battles to protect the people he holds dear.

Seeing the characters struggle amidst the contradictions of the early Meiji era makes my blood boil. Kenshin, who understands the feelings of the characters and steps in to act at the perfect moment, is my favorite type of hero.

In addition to that,the action is incredibly cool!
I was swept away by the sense of speed and intensity, and I couldn't stop turning the pages. In particular, the scene in volume 7 where Kenshin and Hajime Saito fight is overflowing with tension. It was a serious duel, as if the two were fighting in Kyoto at the end of the Edo period. I was on the edge of my seat with the unpredictable developments.
When I read manga and feel like drawing, it's because I've been moved like this.

Favorite Characters

Former Shinsengumi Third Unit Captain, Hajime Saito

First is Hajime Saito. To describe him in one word: mature. I love the hard-boiled vibe that appears in every line of his dialogue and action so much that it gives me chills😍
He has mastered a thrusting technique called Gatotsu, which makes for a very cool highlight. Every time he readies his sword, I can't stop getting excited, and I made some fan art of his thrusting motion.
Watsuki-sensei has brilliantly depicted a certain image of Hajime Saito. I am deeply moved😭

Kenshin Himura, the swordsman of the end of the Edo period who lived through the Meiji era

Next is the protagonist, Kenshin Himura.
I have the impression that his sword has a heart. Instead of just resorting to force against his enemies, he tries to engage in dialogue using his sword. That stance made my heart race many times💖
Usually, his gentle side as a wanderer is depicted, but the beauty and dignity he shows when the time comes is a charm unique to Kenshin. Wow, he's so cool!!😍

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In conclusion

Sigh, why is it so much fun to draw the things I love?
Actually, a friend lent me "RuroKen" a while back. But looking back, I realize I was so clueless about history at the time that I couldn't really understand the story. What a waste that was...

Reading experiences can sometimes bring new emotions when you revisit them over time. Although "Rurouni Kenshin" is a manga, it was full of such rediscoveries. It felt so good to read it and draw, so I would like to post some fan art again when I have the chance.

Thank you for reading this far.
See you later!