Mod Note: This review was initially posted for the one-shot, Meteor Strike, and was subsequently merged into Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan.

This is the oneshot that was at the end of the final volume of Rurouni Kenshin. After reading the satisfying ending of Rurouni Kenshin, the reader is treated to the light and happy story that is Meteor Strike.

After reading a story filled with people dressed in traditional Japanese wear, it was kind of a shock to see people dressed in school uniforms. That was the first thought that came to mind when I first read this.
And the main characters? Boy, Watsuki loves, loves writing about silly yet lovable protagonists (just look at Kazuki! Kenshin!) and strong, loud, female characters ready to rein in their idiocy.

Like Rurouni Kenshin, and most other shonen stories, the protagonist, Shinya gains a power (in this case a meteorite which gives him supernatural strength) which he uses to protect the people around him instead of using it for personal gain. In this way Shinya matures a bit and his energetic friend, Chiho begins to see him not as the nincompoop she once had to take charge of, but as a protector.
All in all an enjoyable quick read filled with all expected elements of a fun and happy shonen story.