The impact of a reverse-blade sword

[foxinthestars]

I'm not doing the Snowflake challenge, but I've seen this prompt from it come up in my circle:

In your own space, share a book/song/movie/tv show/fanwork/etc that changed your life. Something that impacted on your consciousness in a way that left its mark on your soul.For me, the obvious answer is Rurouni Kenshin (TV anime, through the end of the

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[egelantier]

kenshin works pretty well in reverse of the shounen formula, i always thought - it's not about a person striving to ascend the ladder of strength/ability/power, but a person who starts out at the top and with great determination makes his way down, back to his soul and peace. it's a much rarer sight.

(i love it so much; i discovered it in my first university year, and almost blew a first exam sessions over the kyoto ark, i was so mesmerized).

[foxinthestars]

Good point! I was thinking of the "fighting tournament" aspect, which the Kyoto Arc especially does in all but name --- but damn it does it so well!

I went to university back when anime clubs were a thing and my club showed it in maybe my 3rd year or so. It's been way too long since I watched it...