Bio
This is his bio from the 1st disc of the Rurouni Kenshin box set #1.
A child prodigy in the arts of espionage and combat, Aoshi Shinomori became the leader of the Oniwaban group at the age of 15, just before the Meiji Revolution. The Oniwaban, stationed in Kyoto, were excellent spies and assassins, but primarily practiced the arts of defense. When the Revolution began however, Aoshi concentrated only on proving the martial skills of himself and his followers. Even after the Revolution, his thoughts remained only on combat, and the coveted title of Strongest Man.
While most of the Oniwaban were able to blend into normal society and get conventional jobs after the Meji era began, Beshimi, Hyottoko, Hannya, and Shikijou were not so lucky Having sacrificed physical appearances and peacetime skills during the Revolution in order to become better fighters, theses four could never fit into normal society. Feeling responsible, Aoshi took them out into the world as a mercenary group, the only role which suited them, and began a quest to win for them the only prize they could strive for: the title of Strongest.
Aoshi is cold and extremely competitive, a man of honor but not of forgiveness. Those close to him consider him kind, just, and an excellent Commander who never fails to lead by example. However, even his closest friends cannot reach Aoshi when he sets out to accomplish something when he is possessed by a driving goal.
Voice Actors
Japanese - Yoshito Yasuhara
English - Terry Roberts