Shiranui-ryū

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Shiranui-ryū (不知火流, Shiranui-ryū^?) is a traditional school of Japanese martial arts. It was created by Kawakami Gensai in the 1860s, following his study of swordsmanship under the samurai Todoroki Buhei (轟武兵衛, Todoroki Buhei^?). Shiranui-ryū was characterized by high speed.

[edit] Fictional Portrayal

In the manga and anime Rurouni Kenshin, the sword style of Himura Kenshin (himself loosely based on Kawakami Gensai), the Hiten Mitsurugi-Ryū (飛天御剣流, lit. "Flying Heaven's Honorable Sword Style") is very loosely based on Shiranui-ryū.

[edit] External links

• Listing of Japanese martial traditions, including Shiranui-ryū