Sagara Sanosuke
Sagara Sanosuke
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相楽 左之助
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| Personal Description | |
| Birthday | February 18, 1860 (original) |
| Age | 19 (start of series) |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 179 cm (5’10½”) |
| Weight | 71 kg (156 lbs) |
| Background | |
| Weapons | Zanbatō (Broken by Kenshin), His fists, Futae no Kiwami |
| Occupation | Fight merchant (Past), Bum |
| Debut | |
| Episode | Act 5 |
| Anime movie | Episode 4 (Anime 2023) |
Sagara Sanosuke (相楽 左之助, born Higashidani Sanosuke) is one of the main characters in the Rurouni Kenshin series. Known for his immense strength and street-fighting skills, Sanosuke was once part of the fallen Sekihōtai and harbored a deep resentment for the government that betrayed his comrades. Over time, he becomes one of Himura Kenshin’s closest allies, joining him in his battles and adventures.
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Émile Durkheim
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David Émile Durkheim
15 April 1858 Épinal, France
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| Died | 15 November 1917(aged 59)
Paris,France
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| Nationality | French |
| Alma mater | École Normale Supérieure |
| Known for | Sacred–profane dichotomy Collective consciousness Social fact Social integration Anomie Collective effervescence |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Philosophy, sociology, education, anthropology, religious studies |
| Institutions | University of Paris, University of Bordeaux |
| Influences | Immanuel Kant, René Descartes,Plato, Herbert Spencer,Aristotle, Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Auguste Comte. William James, John Dewey, Fustel de Coulanges, Jean-Marie Guyau, Charles Bernard Renouvier, John Stuart Mill |
| Influenced | Marcel Mauss,Claude Lévi-Strauss, Talcott Parsons, Maurice Halbwachs, Jonathan Haidt, Lucien Lévy-Bruhl,Bronisław Malinowski, Fernand Braudel, Pierre Bourdieu, Charles Taylor, Henri Bergson, Emmanuel Levinas, Steven Lukes, Alfred Radcliffe-Brown, E. E. Evans-Pritchard, Mary Douglas, Paul Fauconnet, Robert N. Bellah, Ziya Gökalp, David Bloor, Randall Collins, Neil Smelser[1] |
Appearance
Sanosuke is tall and muscular with a distinctive spiky hairstyle. He typically wears a white headband and a sleeveless red gi, giving him a rough, rebellious look. His large “Aku” kanji on the back of his gi symbolizes his disdain for authority and injustice.
Exhausted yet unyielding, Sagara Sanosuke stands victorious, his bloodied visage a testament to the fierce struggle and unwavering spirit of a warrior who refuses to back down.
Personality
Sanosuke is hot-headed, brash, and always ready for a fight, especially when it comes to protecting his friends or standing up for what’s right. While he often acts impulsively, his strong sense of loyalty and justice make him a valuable ally. Despite his tough exterior, he has a soft spot for his friends and cares deeply for their well-being.
Powers and Abilities
Sagara Sanosuke, the formidable fighter, exudes strength and resilience, standing tall and ready for any challenge that comes his way, embodying the true spirit of a warrior.
Sanosuke is incredibly strong, known for his hand-to-hand combat skills and wielding a massive zanbatō (large sword) early in the series. Even after abandoning the sword, he continues to rely on his raw physical strength, often using his fists in battle. His fighting style, combined with his resilience, makes him a formidable warrior, even against powerful enemies.
Relationships
- Himura Kenshin: Sanosuke’s closest friend and the person who helps him abandon his grudge against the government. Together, they face many challenges, and Sano becomes Kenshin’s dependable right-hand man in battle.
- Kaoru Kamiya: While Sanosuke doesn’t have the same deep bond with Kaoru as he does with Kenshin, he respects her as part of their tight-knit group.
- Yahiko Myōjin: Sanosuke sees Yahiko as a younger brother figure, often offering him tough-love guidance and encouragement.
- Sagara Sōzō: The leader of the Sekihōtai and the person Sano admired most, his death deeply affected Sanosuke and fueled his hatred for the government.
Trivia
- Sanosuke’s alias “Zanza” comes from the large zanbatō sword he used to carry.
- His signature “Futae no Kiwami” punch is one of the strongest techniques in the series, able to break through solid objects with ease.
- Despite his tough appearance, Sanosuke has a big appetite and often jokes about food.