Recently, Aniplex revealed exciting news about the second season of the Rurouni Kenshin anime during the Aniplex Online Fest stream. The new season, titled Rurouni Kenshin Meiji Kenkaku Romantan: Kyoto Dōran, will premiere on October 3, and fans can look forward to a new opening theme song called “Iranai Mono” by Tatsuya Kitani and natori. The promotional video also introduced three new cast members who will play allies and accomplices of Shishio, including Haruka Tomatsu as Yumi Komagata, Wataru Hatano as Anji Yukyūzan, and Nobuhiko Okamoto as Chō Sawagejō.
The anime will air on various networks, including Fuji TV, Kansai TV, Tokai TV, and more, with an English dub available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The story follows Kenshin Himura, a former assassin seeking redemption in the Meiji era, and the adaptation aims to stay true to the original manga series by Nobuhiro Watsuki.
The first season of the new anime premiered in 2023 and received positive reviews from fans and critics alike. The second season promises to continue the captivating story arc with new characters and developments. The director for the new season is Yuki Komada, and the series composition is handled by Hideyuki Kurata. The character design is by Terumi Nishii and Kazuo Watanabe, with music by Yū Takami.
The Rurouni Kenshin manga, which started in 1994, has sold over 72 million copies worldwide and has been adapted into various forms of media, including TV anime, films, and stage plays. The series has a dedicated fan base who are eagerly anticipating the premiere of the second season to see how the story unfolds. Stay tuned for more updates on this beloved franchise as it continues to captivate audiences with its compelling narrative and engaging characters.
