Rurouni Kenshin (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 1: Includes vols. 1, 2 & 3

The beloved landmark tale of a Meiji-era swordsmans quest for redemption. Action, romance and historical intrigue help make Nobuhiro Watsukis Rurouni Kenshin, the tale of a wandering swordsman set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, one of the most popular manga titles of all time! Himura BattA?sai was once an assassin of ferocious power during the violent upheaval of the Bakumatsu era. But as the Meiji Restoration heals the wounds of civil war, BattA?sai takes up a new name and a new calling. As Himura Kenshin, he fights only to protect the honor of those in need. Editorial Reviews About the Author Rurouni Kenshin, which has found fans not only in Japan but around the world, first made its appearance in 1992 as an original short story in Weekly Shonen Jump Special. Later rewritten and published as a regular, continuing Jump series in 1994, Rurouni Kenshin ended serialization in 1999 but continued in popularity, as evidenced by the 2000 publication of Yahiko no Sakabato (Yahikos Reversed-Edge Sword) and the 2015 publication of Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration in Weekly Shonen Jump. The series has also inspired novels, anime and films. Watsuki is also the author of the popular series BusoRenkin, published by VIZ Media.