RUROUNI KENSHIN, Volume 16, 17 & 18, 3-in-1 Edition

The beloved landmark tale of a Meiji-era swordsman's quest for redemption. Action, romance and historical intrigue help make Nobuhiro Watsuki's Rurouni Kenshin, the tale of a wandering swordsman set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration, one of the most popular manga titles of all time! After a series of hard-won battles, Kenshin finally confronts Shishio, the twisted mastermind behind the plot to overthrow the government. The fate of Japan hangs in the balance as the two greatest swordsmen of the age face off. To survive, Kenshin must fight at full strength, which means breaking his vow never to kill again. If he wins Japan, he loses his soul... Triple the samurai action of the beloved classic series for a significantly slashed price! -Releases 4 times a year for 9 volumes. Series ends at volume 9. -Volumes 1-28 have sold through over 1,410,000 copies in the U.S. to date (BookScan 6/17). -The VIZBIG editions have continued on to sell another 140,000 copies across 9 volumes (BookScan 6/17). -A BookScan Top 10 Graphic Novel (6/06). -On ICv2's Top Ten Manga Properties list (7/06). -Anime available on DVD from Media Blasters. -Animated films available on Blu-ray from Aniplex of America. -Adapted into several live-action films and stage play.