If you have been eagerly waiting to revisit the world of Rurouni Kenshin, I have exciting news for you. The beloved anime has made a remarkable comeback with Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Riot, much to the delight of its fans. The highly anticipated return has been preceded by the release of a special teaser and poster, giving us a sneak peek into season two.
The second season of Rurouni Kenshin is more than just a debut, it’s a significant occasion. A new promotional video has been released on the official website, announcing the rare chance to attend preview screenings before the show’s scheduled premiere in October 2024.
◤ #RurouniKenshin : Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story – Kyoto Uprising New Information ④ ◢ From “Tokyo” to “Kyoto” Advance screening & talk event to be held on Sunday, September 22, 2024! It will be held in Nihonbashi and Kyoto. Advance lottery sales start from 22:00 on August 10th ▼ Details https://t.co/P42E5CwkO1 #RurouniKenshinpic.twitter.com/ K8LaR962Av
— TV anime “Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story” official (@ruroken_anime) August 10, 2024
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Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story- Kyoto Uprising New Information
From Tokyo to Kyoto Sunday, September 22, 2024 Advance screening and talk event to be held! The event will be held in Nihonbashi and Kyoto. Advance lottery sales start on August 10th at 10pm
Despite there being two preview screenings of the series on Sunday, September 22, 2024, which will provide select fans with the opportunity to watch Season 2 before its official release, the majority of viewers will have to wait until October to see it.
The exciting update is that there will be two cours, meaning that as 2024 comes to an end and 2025 begins, fans can expect even more Rurouni Kenshin action. Season 2 of Rurouni Kenshin will follow the same format as the first season of the 1996 television anime remake, with a back-to-back two-cour run.
A recently released poster showcases our beloved swordsman along with the rest of the cast.
As previously stated, the most recent Rurouni Kenshin season 2 trailer has officially announced advanced screenings of the anime before its expected October 2024 release.
The PV also announced that the upcoming anime, The Kyoto Uprising, will have a two cour run. It also gave a sneak peek of the show’s ending theme, Suiko Senten, which will be performed by NOMELON NOMELON as stated on the official website.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3SkeKC7OQA
The promotional video, which lasts approximately 45 seconds, primarily highlights the central characters Kaoru Kamiya and Kenshin Himura, along with other characters that will also make an appearance in the season.
The upcoming second season of Rurouni Kenshin is a continuation of the 2023 readaptation of the beloved manga series of the same name by author and illustrator Nobuhiro Watsuki. Originally serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from April 1994 to September 1999, the second season will not only continue the story, but also bring fans back to the original roots of the manga. While the exact release date has not yet been announced, we will be sure to keep you informed.
About Rurouni Kenshin
The Japanese manga series, written and illustrated by Nobuhiro Watsuki, was published in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 1994 to 1999. It was later adapted into a TV anime that aired from 1996 to 1998, and also spawned an anime film and several video projects.
The English manga version was distributed by Viz Media, while the English anime version was made available by Media Blasters.
The plot centers on a past assassin who, after rebelling against the feudal government, adopted the name Himura Kenshin and transformed into a traveling swordsman devoted to safeguarding the citizens of Japan. He pledged to never again end a life.
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