Is there a manga/anime before Rurouni Kenshin?

Question

I was wondering if there was, because I thought I remembered reading about an a anime before the regular Rurouni Kenshin where it tells about his father and about his manslayer days or something like that. Does anyone know what I'm talking about, or was this made up or something? Please reply!

Answer 1

It's an four-part OVA that takes place about 10 years before the anime series. It focuses on Kenshin's past as the Hitokiri Battousai and his relationship with Tomoe. You should watch it after you finish watching the anime series. If you would like more info, check this site out- http://www.hachi-roku.net/shinta/ver7main.html

Answer 2

If possible, read the manga as well since Enishi [Tomoe's brother] won't appear in the anime.

Samurai X: The Motion Picture aka Rurouni Kenshin: Ishin Shishi no Requiem [movie]

Plot Summary: The war against the Tokugawa Shogunate ended years ago. But there are some who are not happy with the outcome. Shigure Takimi watched his friends and family get slashed down in the name of freedom and prosperity. Now he and a band of desperate rebels have sworn to settle one final score. Only one man stands in their way: Kenshin Himura. But when Shigure discovers Kenshin's true identity as the Hitokiri Battousai, his fight becomes a personal vendetta.
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Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal (OAV) [ova 2 parts]

Plot Summary: Taken by slavers when he was a child, Himura Kenshin is rescued only when an encounter with bandits kills off everyone but him. He is found by a master of the Divine Justice School of Swordmanship, a school so deadly that to train in it, means death for either the master or student, there can only be one master. Taken by the master, Kenshin is trained in this school, only to leave before finishing so that he may join the Meiji restoration and help prevent further tragedies like his own. Thus is born the Battousai, the greatest strength of the Ishin Patriots, a boy of 15 who kills for the sake of building a new, better world. One night, he comes across a mysterious woman, Tomoe. He must hide with her when the revolution stumbles. They marry for appearances, but soon fall in love. Tomoe has another reason to be with Kenshin, one she regrets but cannot stop. Revenge must be satisfied, and only blood can do that.
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Samurai X: Reflection aka Ruroni Kenshin - Meiji Kenkaku Romantan Seisohen [ova] - umm... kinda sad...

Plot Summary: Kaoru goes to the harbor every day to see if Kenshin has returned. After a while, she starts looking back at her life with Kenshin and all the things that have happened.
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Answer 3

Yep. If you're referring to Rurouni Kenshin the anime, then there's a BIG story behind it. There's the OVA aka Movie called Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal, it talks about how Kenshin got his cross-shaped scar and a lot about how he became a Hitokiri aka Assassin. You can check out a lot of more info. at www.the-oro.com! I've been a BIG fan of Ruroken for a long time, so if you have any other questions, feel free to e-mail me and ask! ^__^

Answer 4

Yeah, Samurai X i heard it was really good..ive watched alot of the eps on Rurouni Kenshin so i bet its really good ^.^

Answer 5

Dont watch Samaurai X first, or it will ruin everything for Rouroni Kenshin, its all about Kenshins background and past with Tomoe.

Answer 6

Yes. It's called Samurai X. It has the story about how the main character got the scar blah blah blah. You should rly watch Samurai X before to get the whole background story.