Samurai X (Rurouni Kenshin)

Title: Samurai X (Rurouni Kenshin) - Trust

Story: Nineteenth century Japan, a land torn by warfare and rebellion where small bands of soldiers seek to overthrow the tyrannical Tokugawa Shogunate. Enter Kenshin, a young orphan whose fighting skills where honed by the great swordsman Hiko. But Kenshin's soul is embattled much like the killing fields of Japan, his hopes for a new world peace at odds with his life of blood and killing. His world is torn into further confusion by the arrival of a mysterious woman named Tomoe. Her kindness and attention show him  a kind of life he didn't know existed. Can she help the assassin become a real man? Or does she hide a secret that could destroy everything that he has come to depend on? Join the battle and discover the enemy within.

Anime Direct Comments: This is the first part in a 2 part series that reveals the history of Kenshin. His life when he was still an assassin. It is the best swordsman anime since ninja scroll, absolutely beautifully animated with a dark story. This is a great character and a must see for everyone who enjoys period anime's.     Rating:      5 out of 5

Age Restriction:    18   (no under 18)

Formats Available:   Video CD (VCD)     &     Video Cassette (VHS)

Price:    R75-00 on VCD   ;   R80-00 on cassette

Title:  Samurai X (Rurouni Kenshin) - Betrayal

Story: After a series of disasterous events in Kyoto, Kenshin and Tomoe escape to a small farm in rural Japan. Living their lives as simple as farmers, the two begin to learn about who they really are inside. Meanwhile the political conflicts of the outside world inch closer day by day. A traitor is at work to bring down the rebellion, and destroy Kenshin in the process. Tomoe is torn by her familial allegiances and the ghosts of her troubled past. The fugitive couple soon find their lives inevitably being drawn to a terrible conclusion. The forces that surround them manipulate their lives with invisible hands, weaving the loose threads into a terrifying tapestry of for the stunning climax of Rurouni Kenshin!!

Anime Direct Comments:  This is the conclusion of the Samurai X plot, and what a conclusion it is!   Great actions scenes with breathtaking animation and and excellent story make this one of the top anime movies of the past decade.  Rating:     5 out of 5

Age Restriction:    18   (no under 18)

Formats Available:   Video CD (VCD)     &     Video Cassette (VHS)

Price:    R75-00 on VCD   ;   R80-00 on cassette

Title:  Rurouni Kenshin - TV Season 1 - Episodes (11 Discs)

Story: This series follows on from the trust and betrayal ova's. Kenshin has ended his killing ways and carries a reverse bladed sword as to not kill people. This is an excellent series, light-hearted at times but still the best samurai action around. the stories are well written and I personally watched the lot in two sessions because I enjoyed it so much. Fans of the series will lap this up , others will realise what all the Kenshin hype is about. 

Age Restriction:    13   (no under 13)

Formats Available:   Video CD (VCD) only     *Japanese Audio with English Subtitles*

Price:    R400-00 (Box Set)

Title:  Rurouni Kenshin - Sesouhen OVA

Story: These are the final OVA's in the Rurouni Kenshin Saga. It is more of a serious note than the tv series , greatly animated, brilliantly executed, Kenshin fans can start drooling now!!

Age Restriction:    13   (no under 13)

Formats Available:   Video CD (VCD) only     *Japanese Audio with English Subtitles*

Price:    R90-00