Anime 44 Rurouni Kenshin Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuioku-hen Userrecs

Similar in depth and action, it's more emotional although not as realistic. 

Engaging historical stories of ninja and samurai with a very similar storyline and plenty of action, violence, and gore. In both the protagonist is an homicidal ronin sword master who develops a romantic relationship with a beautiful woman encountered during his journey. Both anime are extremely nice to watch and have the same tragic ending. 

Both have intense, brilliantly choreographed, and lavishly animated swordfights and stories that explore themes such as vengeance and the morality of killing. In stark contrast to RuroKen's quiet, contemplative and sentimental tone, however, Afro Samurai is rife with energy, black comedy (in more ways than one), and an overall pop-culture vibe. Where RuroKen's story and presentation can be described as "beautiful", Afro Samurai's would be more accurately described as "badass". 

Both shows take place in feudal Japan, a time during which samurai were prominent. Although the plot is widely different between Tsuiokuhen and Sword of the Stranger, each show gives amazing and graphic sword battles in conjunction with a beautiful soundtrack. In addition, the feeling that both shows give you can be deemed similar.  

Like Kenshin, it is a psychologically realistic exploration the motivations effects of the killing life on one's mind and state of being, albeit in a very different ways. Likewise the drive and effect of ideology are explored but instead of the deadening of the heart and soul as we find in Kenshin, in Beserk it is the corrupting effects of power and ambition. Both have compelling narratives, and while Beserk may not have the lavish animation we find in Kenshin, it is still an immersing and engrossing watch. And both have compelling narratives albeit in highly different settings. 

both tragic in its twisted, bloody way... 

Both feature an extensively researched historical setting (though they are set in different historical periods) and capture the mood of some of the more contemplative, subtle and philosophical chanbara films. Both also feature intense, thrilling swordplay with a touch of gritty (and oftentimes grisly) realism, and dark, violent storylines that deconstruct in some ways the romanticism surrounding historical Japan in the time of the samurai. Shigurui goes much further in this regard, however; the themes of redemption and love present in Kenshin are nowhere to be found here, as Shigurui instead adopts an exceptionally bleak and cynical tone as it lends a more distinct "horror" atmosphere to its bone-chilling depictions of violence and depravity.  

Both anime are dark, tragic tales revolving around warriors who find themselves struggling to abandon compassion in order to become more efficient fighters while at the same time clutching onto the few people they still love. The protagonists in both anime also end up having to face a dilemma in which they have to choose between duty and love. Finally, both anime serve as preludes to series that end up being much more lighthearted in tone than what you saw in said preludes. 

they both have the Shinsengumi group in the anime and of course the mad sword skills the guys have when they fight!!! :D both are a romantic and action anime but hakuouki has a ton of hot guys in it, ladies!!!!;p  

War is tragic. War is cruel. Both of these delve into the aspect of how war tears ones life apart. The fact they occur in different eras doesn't change the fact, nor does the fact one is more fictionalized than the other. 

Champloo and Kenshin are both samurai stories. Cruel and impressively realistic, these series show us fields of honour for every character. They meet their destiny with blade in their arms and love in their hearts. You'll also enjoy great love stories without verbiage and superfluous expressions. 

Both of these series have a lead character that holds their feelings back, even though so much is happening to them. Although there isn't any romance in claymore, you will really learn to feel for claire they way you do for Kenshin. It's the classic story of a lone warrior finding companionship. Plus, the fighting, storyline, and character development is amazing. These two anime have a lot in common, but intense action scenes are where they are most similar. This is a must watch for any fan of Rurouni Kenshin Tsuiokuhen.