漫畫主要分為東京篇、京都篇及人誅篇。除了在第七卷劍心與齋藤一重遇時提及了新選組的歷史，在動畫版追憶編中更有新選組的片段，憶述幕末時兩派鬥爭的情境，令劍心這角色帶有人物背景而刻劃更趨立體。
Excerpt from the manga of Rurouni Kenshin
Undoubtedly, the Kyoto Arc is the most beloved chapter. Besides the intense plot development, another attraction is the adaptation of many historical situations, sparking interest and resonance. For instance, the assassination of Ōkubo Toshimichi while riding a carriage to work in the 11th year of Meiji is portrayed in the series with Seta Sōjirō as the assassin; the Chōshū-han’s initial plan to burn down Kyoto and abduct the Emperor of the time, thwarted by the Shinsengumi in the Ikedaya Incident, is depicted in the series with Shishio Makoto drawing inspiration and reigniting the plan to burn down Kyoto.
Excerpt from the manga of Rurouni Kenshin
The appearance of Sagara Sanosuke, the captain of the Sekihōtai, is also a highlight in the series, given that he is rarely mentioned in other works. Sagara Sanosuke once regarded Sagara Sōzō as his mentor when he was young. Since he was just a commoner, he was not given a surname in the Bakumatsu, so he followed his master's surname and changed his name to Sagara Sanosuke. Historically, the Sekihōtai, as the vanguard of the Restoration, was accused by the teammates of the Restoration and ultimately dismantled on charges of forgery of government orders. Sagara Sanosuke's resentment towards the Meiji government reflects the mentality of ordinary civilians and warriors at the time, believing that the Restoration partners did not act with justice when promoting reform. Taking an example of Shishio Makoto, who had the role of a shadow assassin of the Restoration faction, he was burnt alive by the Restoration group and met his tragic fate because they feared he would reveal too much incriminating evidence.
Nobuhiro Watsuki has always wanted to set another new chapter in Hokkaido. At the early Meiji years, Hokkaido was still in the process of development, primarily inhabited by the indigenous Ainu population, whose language and culture were vastly different from those of the mainland. This allows a much higher degree of creativity for new stories.
The Hokkaido Arc began serialization in Jump SQ in September 2017, but due to legal implication faced by Nobuhiro Watsuki at the end of the same year, the series' publication fell behind and its popularity dwindled. Apart from the return of Seta Sōjirō, who was active in the Kyoto Arc and later wandered north, the Hokkaido Arc also introduces Nagakura Shinpachi, the former second unit captain of the Shinsengumi. The Hokkaido Arc is set in the 18th year of Meiji period. In actual historical context, Nagakura Shinpachi served as a swordsmanship instructor at the Hakodate Prison from the 15th year of Meiji period, which is quite consistent with the timeline. It is believed that readers still look forward to the serialization and development of the Hokkaido Arc.
The Hekkei Monument as briefly mentioned in the manga is located in Hakodate, Hokkaido. On 15 May 1869, the former shogunate forces surrendered at the Goryokaku, marking the end of the Boshin War. At that time, the new government passed down order that the soldiers who sacrificed themselves for the former shogunate were not to be buried and their bodies were to be abandoned on the streets. The surrendered soldiers buried their fallen comrades with Ōtori Keisuke inscribing the words on Hekkei Monument. From the Meiji Restoration to the present day, it has been a place visited by many supporters of the Bakumatsu or former shogunate forces to pay their respects.
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地址：北海道函館市谷地頭町1
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交通：搭乘函館市電前往谷地頭站下車，步行約十五分鐘
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