I love this manga/anime, because unlike many stories like this, the main character is a total enigma when the story starts and we have to wait for the layers of the mystery to be pealed back before we can fully know him.

What I also love is that Rurouni Kenshin has a bit of everything in it: action, comedy, drama, romance and tragedy. All of these things fit seamlessly together to create a deep and very satisfying story.

The characters themselves are all well developed, even those who don't play a large part. Nobody feels one dimensional in this. These all seem like people that you might be able to run into in real life.

The artwork is gorgeous with beautiful and fluid action scenes and gorgeous guys to titillate the senses.

Also, the historical setting is a treat for history buffs and nipponophiles.