Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nobuhiro Watsuki, serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump from April 1994 to September 1999. Set in 1878, it follows a former assassin of the Bakumatsu known as Hitokiri Battōsai who becomes Kenshin Himura, a wandering swordsman who protects the people of Japan with a vow never to take another life. An anime television series aired from 1996 to 1998, and a second anime series by Liden Films began in July 2023. This page collects Rurouni Kenshin figures, from Kenshin figures and Rurouni Kenshin figurines to plushies.
Main characters
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Kenshin Himura: the former Hitokiri Battōsai, who now wields a reverse-bladed katana.
- Kaoru Kamiya: a young woman who teaches at a swordsmanship school and offers Kenshin a place to stay at her dojo.
- Sanosuke Sagara: a former member of the Sekihō Army who becomes one of Kenshin's lifelong friends.
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Hajime Saito: Kenshin's rival from the Bakumatsu, now a police officer.
- Makoto Shishio: Kenshin's successor, who plans to conquer Japan by destroying the Meiji Government, starting with Kyoto.
- Aoshi Shinomori: the former leader of the Oniwabanshū.
Rurouni Kenshin figures and model kits
How to choose
Luminasta, QyuruMe, Ichibansho and Q posket are pre-painted, fixed-pose figures and the most affordable way in. S.H.Figuarts is the articulated line for posing, while ARTFX J and the 1/7 scale Kenshin figures from PROOF and BellFine are display pieces. Bushiroad Creative Puchish! and FuRyu Trio-Try-iT figures add more options. Availability changes as makers reissue and retire items, so check each product page for the current status.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rurouni Kenshin about?
In 1878, former assassin Kenshin Himura wanders Japan protecting people with a reverse-bladed sword and a vow never to kill again. The manga by Nobuhiro Watsuki ran in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1994 to 1999.
Who are the Rurouni Kenshin characters?
Kenshin Himura is the hero, with Kaoru Kamiya and Sanosuke Sagara among his friends. Hajime Saito, Makoto Shishio and Aoshi Shinomori are his rivals and enemies, and all three have figures on this page.
Is there a Kenshin action figure?
Yes. S.H.Figuarts by Tamashii Nations makes an articulated Kenshin Himura, and Nendoroid Kenshin Himura from Good Smile Company has a 2023 Ver.; see the Kenshin page.
Who makes Rurouni Kenshin figures?
Good Smile Company, Tamashii Nations, SEGA, Kotobukiya and Bandai make most of the Rurouni Kenshin figures here, with PROOF, BellFine, FuRyu and Bushiroad Creative adding more.
How long does US shipping take?
US orders arrive in 2–8 business days after dispatch, with duties prepaid.
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