Nobuhiro Watsuki

NOBUHIRO WATSUKI (Japan, 1970).
RUROUNI KENSHIN “Kenshun Himura”.
Anime cel + drawing.
Measurements: 23 x 26.5 cm.
The main character of the Japanese manga Rurouni Kenshin, created by Nobuhiro Watsuki and first published in 1994. The story is set in the early years of the Meiji era and follows the adventures of Kenshin Himura, a legendary former assassin known as Hitokiri Battōsai, who leaves his violent past behind to become a wandering swordsman dedicated to protecting the most vulnerable.
Nobuhiro Watsuki is a Japanese mangaka internationally recognized for creating *Rurouni Kenshin* (1994–1999), one of the most popular manga series of the 1990s. Set in the early years of the Meiji era, the work combines adventure, martial arts, and Japanese history through the character of Kenshin Himura, a former samurai seeking redemption. Its success led to anime television adaptations, movies, video games, and other publications. His other notable works include *Buso Renkin*, *Gun Blaze West*, and *Embalming: The Another Tale of Frankenstein*.