- Anime: Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal
- Role: Supporting character
- Japanese name: 比古 清十郎
Profile
The thirteenth successor to the sword art of Hiten Mitsurugi-Ryuu, Hiko Seijuurou saved young Shinta from marauding bandits who killed his companions. Hiko then took care of Shinta, and renamed him Kenshin ("Heart of Sword") after claiming that Shinta was not a good name for a swordsman. He became angry and disappointed with Kenshin, because he ran away to join the rebellion against the Tokugawa regime. He shut himself away from the rest of the world; he lives as a potter close to the forest near Kyoto. In Seisouhen/Reflection, he also realizes that the Hiten Mitsurugi-Ryuu no longer seems relevant in the changing world, as he remarks to Yahiko: "The only thing that doesn't seem to change is the moon." Hiko is perhaps the strongest swordsman around; he is far superior even to Kenshin. Although the two are comparable in speed, Hiko possesses a superior sense of judgement in combat and the superhuman strength (hidden, and even suppressed, underneath his heavy cloak) to wield Hiten Mitsur
Seijuurou Hiko merch
- Seijuurou Hiko figures on Amazon
- Seijuurou Hiko manga on Amazon
- Seijuurou Hiko clothing on Amazon
- Seijuurou Hiko posters on Amazon
- Seijuurou Hiko plush on Amazon
As an Amazon Associate AnimeVerse earns from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability are shown on Amazon and can change. Affiliate disclosure