We come to the end of the main Rurouni Kenshin series, the yet-to-be-properly-animated: Jinchu. Is this a case of the best arc saved for last? Does it serve as a fitting conclusion for the series? Will Enzo throw in another Kaijuu wall? Stay tuned to find out.

Timecodes:

0:00 Introduction - the final arc of the main series that never got its anime adaptation

3:05 Jinchu being an opposite arc to Kyoto by comparison

8:03 Watsuki’s self-depricating author comments

11:49 Rurouni Kenshin as a archetypical battle shonen and the WSJ family tree

22:02 The series feeling off the time it’s set

25:29 Enishi as a villain and the remembrances flashback

31:31 Historical context for the era of the end of the swordsman + Yahiko’s arc

39:18 Characters returning and side stories - disappointment in Sannosuke’s

42:47 Enishi as a villain and the reflection on Watsuki

51:21 Kaoru’s “death” - does the fakeout ruin this emotional moment?

57:30 Final battle with Kenshin vs Enishi - does this live up to the fight with Shishio?

1:04:47 The epilogue - the true ending, is it satisfying?

1:07:32 Enzo’s Recommendation: Peace Maker Kurogane by Nanae Chrono

1:10:03 Samu’s Recommendation: Firefly Wedding by Oreco Tachibana

1:11:29 Overview and final scores

1:15:12 Bonus: The Kaijuu Wall