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Rurouni Kenshin: Debut in Weekly Shōnen Jump

Author Nobuhiro Watsuki
Volumes 28
Chapters 255
Published 1994–1999
Genres Action, Historical, Samurai, Drama

Rurouni Kenshin debuted in Weekly Shōnen Jump issue #1300 on April 25, 1994. Created by Nobuhiro Watsuki, it is set during the Meiji Restoration in Japan and follows Himura Kenshin, a legendary assassin who has vowed never to kill again. With 28 volumes and 255 chapters, Rurouni Kenshin is one of the defining manga of the 1990s.

Frequently Asked Questions

In which issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump did Rurouni Kenshin debut?
Rurouni Kenshin debuted in issue #1300 of Weekly Shōnen Jump, published on April 25, 1994.
Who created Rurouni Kenshin?
Rurouni Kenshin was created by Nobuhiro Watsuki and ran in Shōnen Jump between 1994 and 1999.
How many volumes does Rurouni Kenshin have?
Rurouni Kenshin has 28 volumes with 255 chapters, published between 1994 and 1999.
What historical period is Rurouni Kenshin set in?
Rurouni Kenshin is set during the Meiji period of Japan (approximately 1868-1912), a time of great social and political change in the country.