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In Meiji-era Japan, a former government assassin known as Rurouni Kenshin wanders the country with a vow to never kill again. However, his violent past catches up with him as he becomes entangled in a battle with a ruthless villain who threatens the peace. With the help of his friends, Kenshin must confront his own demons and use his skills as a swordsman to protect the innocent and uphold justice.

In the era known as Bakumatsu, there was an ishin assassin known as Hitokiri Battousai; eleven years later he returned as a wandering swordsman, Himura Kenshin.

Ryōmaden is the 49th NHK Taiga drama. It was shown on NHK from January 3 to November 28, 2010 spanning 48 episodes. The story centers on the life of 19th-century Japanese historical figures Iwasaki Yatarō and Sakamoto Ryōma. It has been announced that the series will be aired in several other countries, for example Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.

In the Meiji period, a former assassin named Kenshin Himura becomes a wanderer and tries to find redemption for his past sins. However, he is drawn back into the world of violence when his former mentor, Shishio Makoto, plans to overthrow the government and bring chaos to Japan.

In the turbulent times of 1860s Japan, a former assassin named Kenshin Himura seeks redemption for his past by vowing to protect the innocent. But when his past catches up with him, he must once again wield his sword to face his demons and protect the ones he loves.

The chronicles of Sakamoto Ryoma, a pre-revolutionary who helped shape the face of modern Japan. In order to study swordsmanship, Ryoma heads for Edo where he meets many people who influence his thinking. He becomes close friends with men like Katsu Kaishu and Saigo Takamori and later establishes a naval training school in Kobe. Ryoma's controversial political views make him a target for shogunate assassins but his fervent belief in a classless society helps forge the Choshu-Satsuma alliance which ultimately brings about the Meiji Restoration.

In the final installment of the Rurouni Kenshin trilogy, Kenshin Himura must confront his past while a new enemy threatens the peace. Set in Meiji-era Japan, Kenshin must face political conspiracies, martial arts battles, and his own inner demons.

In Meiji-era Japan, a former assassin becomes a wanderer and finds himself caught up in a battle against corrupt officials. With his sword skills, he fights for justice and embarks on a journey of redemption.

Saigo Takamori, the hero of the Meiji Restoration, was born to a poor, low-ranking samurai family in the Satsuma domain (present day Kagoshima Prefecture). His simple honesty caught the attention of its charismatic feudal lord of Satsuma, Shimazu Nariakira. Nariakira’s assertion that the love of people is what will enrich and strengthen the nation captivated Saigo who took on Nariakira’s secret mission and eventually became a key person for Satsuma. Not a portrait of him survives today and much of his life is a mystery. He is a man who was twice exiled and thrice married. He overthrew the Tokugawa Shogunate with exceptional bravery and action. Although he accomplished the restoration, he lost his life in a fight with the new Meiji government.

In Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno, a former assassin turned wanderer, Kenshin Himura, is forced to confront his past when a political conspiracy threatens to destroy Kyoto. With the help of his friends, Kenshin must navigate through the dangerous world of samurais and swordplay to protect the city he loves.

In ancient Japan, a former assassin turned wanderer, Himura Kenshin, finds himself caught in a conflict between two factions vying for power. As he confronts his bloody past, Kenshin must decide whether to embrace violence once again or seek a peaceful resolution.

Ryoma ga Yuku is a five-hour epic which chronicles the life of Sakamoto Ryoma, a pre-revolutionary who helped shape the face of modern Japan. In order to study swordsmanship, Ryoma heads for Edo where he meets many people who influence his thinking. He becomes close friends with men like Katsu Kaishu and Saigo Takamori and later establishes a naval training school in Kobe. Ryoma's controversial political views make him a target for shogunate assassins but his fervent belief in a classless society helps forge the Choshu-Satsuma alliance which ultimately brings about the Meiji Restoration.

In this action-packed movie set in historical Japan, the legendary samurai, Himura Kenshin, must confront his past and protect those he cares about from a vengeful enemy.

In Rurouni Kenshin: New Kyoto Arc: The Chirps of Light, the legendary samurai Kenshin Himura finds himself caught in a deadly conflict from his past. As he faces old enemies and battles with his inner demons, Kenshin must summon his skills and bravery to protect those he holds dear. With intense sword-fighting action and a gripping storyline, this film will captivate fans of samurai films and anime alike.

Story of the last three days in the life of Sakamoto Ryoma (1836-1867), the imperial loyalist who tried to unite the Choshu and Satsuma clans and prepared the way for the Meiji Restoration (1868).