Rurouni Kenshin: Reflection
Rurouni Kenshin: Reflection Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 8.0 |
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"A beloved hero's story ends in quiet grief"
This two-part OVA jumps ahead to the later years of a legendary swordsman trying to live peacefully with the woman he loves, only for old wounds and mortality to catch up with them both. Gone are the flashy sword duels of the original series; instead it's slow, muted, and mournful, told through hazy flashbacks and quiet domestic moments. It trades adventure for elegy, focusing on aging, regret, and love under the shadow of death. Fans expecting the show's usual energy are often caught off guard by how somber and deliberately paced this coda actually is.
the haunting, adult reflection on love and mortality rarely attempted in a shonen adaptation.
you want the swordfighting energy and adventure of the original series.
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All Seasons
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Episode #1.1 | 7.7 | 55 | 40 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Episode #1.2 | 8.0 | 55 | 45 min |