criticized for lacking her tomboyish traits when interacting with the young Myojin Yahiko. The lack of the love triangle between Kaoru, Kenshin and Takani Megumi was criticized by Ko Ransom from Anime News Network, as the writer noted the first film covered too many subplots. David West from Neo lamented Kaoru had few appearances in the final film, citing her role in the previous ones appealing. References Comics characters introduced in 1994 Female characters in anime and manga Female soldier and warrior characters in anime and manga Fictional female martial artists Fictional Japanese people in anime and manga Fictional kendoka Fictional martial arts trainers Fictional swordfighters in anime and manga Martial artist characters in anime and manga Rurouni Kenshin characters Teenage characters in anime and manga