Rurouni Kenshin: A Duel With an Extreme Moment

Air Date

Saturday September 6, 2003

Production Code

Unknown

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  9.5 Superb

  Soujiro is defeated. hide show

  This episode actually didn't have too much content it, compared to other episodes, but the content that did happen was really good. The part where Soujiro lost his mind was really an into character thing to do, awkward to watch, but not out of character which is good. In the end Kenshin won and broke Soujiro's sword. Soujiro realizes he must find his own path(I am glad Kenshin corrected Soujiro so he didn't become a 100 percent peace lover). But Soujiro also found out Kenshin's weakness, his left leg when he takes an extra step for momentum during his final attack... I bet Shishio will be on that. Saito and Aoshi talk for a little, and Saito is free to do whatever he wants now... nice planning for him. Kenshin goes to the final room, and Shishio is there waiting for him. Before I forget, the part where Shishio just breaks Soujiro's sword like that with his hand, that was truly cruel... but, who can blame him. Spectecular episode:)

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  9.4 Superb

  Kenshin vs. Soujiro and Soujiro's tragic backstory. hide show

  It was destined that Kenshin and Soujiro would fight again ever since Kenshin's old sword broke. Soujiro is kind of creepy because he is a kid that smiles all the time yet he could kill you in a second. Kenshin had a hard time trying to hit Soujiro since Soujiro has beyond god-like speed. Seeing how tragic Soujiro's backstory is very sad. His guardians are nothing but jerks and they enjoy beating him up. I had a hard time trying to read the translations of the kanji as they were going in a fast speed. Soujiro screaming and banging his head on the ground is a little scary. Lucky, Kenshin was able to defeat the smiley kid. It was interesting to see who Yumi was worried about Soujiro.

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  blackmagechris1 Added Jun 12, 2007 All my reviews

• Guest Cast

  • Lynn Fischer Sojiro Seta

• Stars

  • Philece Sampler Misao Makimachi
  • Mari Devon Megumi Takane
  • J. Shannon Weaver Himura Kenshin / Battousai (OVAs)
  • Rebecca Davis Tomoe Yukishiro (OVAs)
  • Yuji Ueda Sanosuke Sagara
  • Noriko Namiki Suzume
  • Sammy Harte Additional Characters
  • Hidenobu Kiuchi Shiro
  • Richard Cansino Kenshin Himura/Battousai
  • Dan Lorge Shiro
  • Kirk Thornton Hajime Saito
  • Wendee Lee Yumi Komagata
  • Derek Stephen Prince Beshimi, Gekki, Cho Sawahimojo
  • Lex Lang Sanosuke Sagara
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• The full title of this episode is A Duel With an Extreme Moment: Shuntensatsu Versus Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki! [edit]
• Soujiro leaves Shishio's service to find is own way in the world and to see for himself if Kenshin's philosophy is the right one, or if Shishio is right. [edit]
• Kenshin's attack is a success, and Soujiro is defeated. However, Soujiro has uncovered a weakness in the attack, which Yumi relays to Shishio. [edit]

• Soujiro: A building is only as strong as its foundation. [edit]
• Kenshin:(to Soujiro): The toughest warriors are not those who have the greatest strength or even those with the fastest reflexes. The toughest warriors are those who are willing to lay down their swords and find more constructive ways to answer life's challenges. [edit]
• Soujiro: I must be free. [edit]

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