Manga/anime with a realistic historical background like `Rurouni Kenshin` (Samurai X) has brought to the audience many strong and talented swordsmen who are loved by many people.
5. Yukishiro Enishi
Yukishiro Tomoe’s crazy brother, Enishi was able to overcome Kenshin’s Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki with his techniques in his first battle.
Despite this, when Kenshin faced Enishi in a rematch, Enishi was eventually subdued by Kenshin.
4. Saito Hajime
Hajime Saito is the former leader of the 3rd division of the Shinsengumi – a special police team in Kyoto during the Bakumatsu period fighting against Ishin Shishi.
Saito’s swordsmanship is excellent, Gatotsu only has a few blind spots.
3. Himura Kenshin
Himura used to be an assassin of Ishin Shishi, Choshu sect, specializing in assassinating key members of the Mac Dynasty, but later he gave up fame and became a wandering wanderer for 10 years helping the weak.
In particular, he wields a reverse-bladed sword (sakabato) given to him by a master blacksmith, which is designed to take the life out of his opponents.
2. Shishio Makoto
Makoto Shishio is introduced as the `Crazyest Enemy` of main character Himura Kenshin.
Makoto Shishio is a strong man, he leads a group of extremely elite mercenaries.
During the duel at the end of Juppongatana, Shishio was able to defeat Kenshin, Sanosuke, and Saito.
1. Hiko Seijuro XIII
Hiko Seijuro XIII is Himura Kenshin’s master, his real name is Niitsu Kakunoshiin.
Hiko is very sarcastic and a strict teacher, often referring to Kenshin as `My stupid student` and bringing up Kenshin’s past to anger him, helping him practice better.
