Rurouni Kenshin makes an epic return with one of the most iconic enemies of the series. The hitokiri bathed in hellfire rose to burn all of Japan in his wake. The wandering swordsman wields his weapon alongside his allies to face Makoto Shishio and his Juppongatana. We’ll see who stands tall in the conclusion when this anime series returns sometime in October 2024. We reviewed the first season for those who need to catch up.
Nobuhiro Watsuki released the original Rurouni Kenshin manga series from April 12th, 1994, to September 21st, 1999. Shueisha published all 28 volumes in Weekly Shonen Jump. The newest arc began on September 4th, 2017. Shueisha has published seven volumes so far.
The legends hidden in plain sight are as follows:
- Himura Kenshin — Soma Saito (Aizetsu from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Swordsmith Village Arc). The titular rurouni Kenshin. A former manslayer who became a legend during wartime.
- Shinomori Aoshi — Yuma Uchida (Megumi Fushiguro in Jujutsu Kaisen). The leader of the Oniwabanshu and one of Kenshin’s rivals.
- Makimachi Misao — Aya Yamane (Daitaku Helios from Uma Musume Pretty Derby). A young kunoichi who serves Aoshi and the Oniwabanshu.
Liden Films has maintained a home page, an Instagram page, a TikTok page, and a Twitter (X) page to promote Rurouni Kenshin. You can find more information about the series and the key visuals there. Kenshin and his allies stand up against Shishio’s forces.
Rurouni Kenshin vs. the Juppongatana
Himura Kenshin is a wandering swordsman known as a rurouni. He travels from place to place with a humble smile. Kenshin’s plans change when he hears about the famed Hitokiri Battosai murdering innocent people. He uncovers the truth after a fateful meeting with Kaoru Kamiya. Kenshin settles down at her dojo and encounters further troubles, from corrupt officers to a corrupt businessman. He and his new friends defeat them all, but further danger encroaches, and Kenshin must set out again.
Makoto Shishio forged his own legend in battle and became Kenshin’s successor. However, he knew nothing of honor, and his plans for conquest became apparent. His superiors failed to kill him in the past, and he has since returned to burn Japan to the ground. The famed Hitokiri Battosai must return to save everyone.
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Even a chibi Kenshin is dangerous. The Kenshin Himura Nendoroid Figure 2023 Ver. from Rurouni Kenshin is available for purchase right now.
