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The Resume

    (1834-January 13, 1871)
    Birth name is Komori Genjiro
    One of four great hitokiri in 19th Century Japan
    Played a key role in overthrowing the last Tokugawa Shogun

Why he might be annoying:

    He looked like a woman at first glance.
    He was an isolationist.
    By overthrowing the last Shogun, he brought an end to the Samurai.
    He was brought up on false charges and executed by the Meiji government.
    His other assassinations are still a mystery.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Despite looking like a woman, he was a cold, ruthless killer.
    His image worked towards his advantage in fooling his opponents.
    He was the most dangerous of the four hitokiri (or person slayers in english).
    In broad daylight, he killed Kuma Shozan with a lightning-fast cut.
    His style of swordsmanship is very aggressive as he would run over and cut down his foe.
    He always remained calm in difficult situations.
    The main character of the anime and manga series 'Rurouni Kenshin/Samurai X,' Himura Kenshin, was based on his persona.

Credit: Jeff


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 81.82% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 15 Votes: 86.67% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 26 Votes: 57.69% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 32 Votes: 40.62% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 77 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 115 Votes: 62.61% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 177 Votes: 49.72% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 55 Votes: 43.64% Annoying