{"product_id":"rurouni-kenshin-restoration-vol-1-9781421552316","title":"Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration, Vol. 1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRurouni Kenshin: Restoration, Vol. 1 - A Legendary Samurai Tale Returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis condensed retelling of one of the best-selling manga series of all time brings the epic story of Hitokiri Battosai back to life. Released in conjunction with a new live-action movie, \u003ci\u003eRurouni Kenshin: Restoration, Vol. 1\u003c\/i\u003e reintroduces readers to the violent Bakumatsu era and the transformation of a ruthless assassin into a protector of the innocent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Assassin to Wanderer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the violent upheaval of the Bakumatsu era, Hitokiri Battosai was a feared and ruthless assassin. But now that the Meiji Restoration has begun to heal the wounds of civil war, Battosai has taken up a new name...and a new calling! He is now Himura Kenshin, a rurouni wanderer who has vowed to only draw his sword to protect those in need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut not everyone is pleased with Kenshin's new direction, and enemies from his dark past have vowed to bring him down!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRurouni Kenshin\u003c\/i\u003e, which has found fans not only in Japan but around the world, first made its appearance in 1992 as an original short story in \u003ci\u003eWeekly Shonen Jump Special\u003c\/i\u003e. Later rewritten and published as a regular, continuing \u003ci\u003eJump\u003c\/i\u003e series in 1994, \u003ci\u003eRurouni Kenshin\u003c\/i\u003e ended serialization in 1999 but continued in popularity, as evidenced by the 2000 publication of \u003ci\u003eYahiko no Sakabatô\u003c\/i\u003e (Yahiko's Reversed-Edge Sword) and the 2015 publication of \u003ci\u003eRurouni Kenshin: Restoration\u003c\/i\u003e in \u003ci\u003eWeekly Shonen Jump\u003c\/i\u003e. The series has also inspired novels, anime and films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author: Nobuhiro Watsuki\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWatsuki is also the author of the popular series \u003ci\u003eBuso Renkin\u003c\/i\u003e, published by VIZ Media. His masterful storytelling and dynamic artwork have earned him a dedicated following across multiple generations of manga readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition from Viz Media offers an accessible entry point for new readers while providing longtime fans with a fresh take on the classic story. Published in June 2013, this volume serves as the perfect introduction to the world of Rurouni Kenshin, combining historical fiction with intense action sequences set against the backdrop of Meiji-era Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viz Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680886690066,"sku":"9781421552316","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1740abbc-21b4-4fa1-b6df-fa754147b662.jpg?v=1733945093","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/rurouni-kenshin-restoration-vol-1-9781421552316","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}