Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuio... File

(known in the West as Trust & Betrayal ) is a four-part prequel OVA (Original Video Animation) released in 1999. It is widely considered one of the greatest OVAs ever made due to its high-quality animation, tragic storytelling, and historical depth. Plot Overview

: During a mission, Kenshin kills a bodyguard named Kiyosato, who manages to cut Kenshin's cheek, leaving the first half of his cross-shaped scar. He later meets Tomoe Yukishiro , leading to a tragic relationship that reveals the origin of the second half of the scar and his vow never to kill again. Viewing Guide Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuio...

: This OVA adapts the "Remembrance Arc" (Chapters 165–179) of the original manga. Key Differences from the Series (known in the West as Trust & Betrayal

: It can be watched as a standalone masterpiece, though it may spoil certain character reveals if you plan to read the manga later. He later meets Tomoe Yukishiro , leading to

: Seeking to protect the weak by creating a new era, Kenshin joins the Ishin Shishi as an assassin under Katsura Kogorō.

While it is a prequel, how you watch it depends on your familiarity with the series: