Nineteenth century Japan:a land torn by warfare and rebellion, where small bands of soldiers seek to overthrow the tyrannical Tokugawa Shogunate. Enter Kensin, a young orphan whose fighting skills were honed by the great swordsman Hiko, but Kensin's soul is embattled much like the killing fields of Japan, his hopes for a new world peace at odds with his life of blood and killing. Special Features --- interviews with the original Japanese voice cast.- Character introductions-Historical notes- Clean closing animation- Production sketches-ADV previews