Kamiya Kasshin-ryu
A blade forged to shield lives instead of ending them.
The Kamiya Kasshin-ryu is the swordsmanship style taught at the Kamiya Dojo in Tokyo, where Kamiya Kaoru is the instructor. The series does not provide details about the style's philosophy, techniques, or history beyond its association with Kaoru and her dojo.
Quick Facts
- Primary practitioner
- Kamiya Kaoru
- Location
- Tokyo Kamiya Dojo
Lore & Background
It only states that Kaoru teaches at the dojo and that Kenshin accepts her offer to stay there after defeating a fake Battōsai who was tarnishing the school's name. No further details about the style's development or philosophy are given.
Reader's Guide
It notes that Kaoru teaches at the dojo and that Kenshin lives there, but no information about the style's defensive focus, weaponry, or community role is included.
Did You Know?
- Kamiya Kaoru offers Kenshin a place to stay at her dojo after discovering he is the true Hitokiri Battōsai, noting he is peace-loving.
- The dojo's name is tarnished by a murderer claiming to be the Hitokiri Battōsai before Kenshin defeats him.
- Kenshin lives at the Kamiya Dojo with Kaoru, along with Myōjin Yahiko, who becomes her student.
- The series does not describe the Kamiya Kasshin-ryu's techniques, philosophy, or history beyond its association with Kaoru's dojo.
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