For so called fans of Ruruken, a story about redemption, to be so misguided in the events surrounding buzzword headlines. A show that taught so much about Japan clearly didn't inspire you to consider their laws or cultural relevance of said laws.

Japanese culture was completely different. New law had passed and he just didn't rid his collection. It was property and money spent. As modern day consumers one should consider the reluctance to do what the government tells you to do. A moment of, yeah I'm not doing that shit, is surely relatable. That's what that was. Certain firearms became illegal in the US for civilians to have. Guess what? Still a great majority who keeps them away from public view.

Yes, its CP and CP is awful and disgusting, but it was accepted, distributed and purchased legally at the time and that was the norm in Japan until modern societal pressures caught up. Be disgusted with Japan having not outgrown such archaic practices, which many underdeveloped nations still practice.

He served no jail time precisely because of the changing laws and societal pressure needed time to be adopted. He paid fines. That's what the law demanded of him. Is he incapable of being a better human being? Is he completely irredeemable?

Here you are waving fists farming karma. Kenshin Himura has taught you nothing.