This is how the entire anime should have been imo. This style is what drew me in to watching the series in the first place after watching Trust and Betrayal. I love the more realistic way the fights are portrayed and how the atmosphere is more gritty and less lighthearted. The main series is very over the top with the way they get "power ups" and such which just doesn't work with this kind of show. The way Trust and Betrayal and this one are shown are a complete 180 to the series. Some people will like the series moreand others will like this more, just depends on what you want from this particular story. I would recommend watching all things related to Rurouni Kenshin and decide for yourself which you like more :)