Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 1: Release Date, Time, Where to Watch, and Additional Details

The highly anticipated Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 1 is set to premiere on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 12:55 AM JST, as confirmed by the series’ official site. With the beloved series making a comeback and kicking off its adaptation of the intense Kyoto Arc, fans are excited to witness the darker, more violent side of Kenshin as he navigates through this arc without the support of his allies.

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the current release details for Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 1 and offers speculation on what viewers can expect from this episode.

Disclaimer: This article includes spoilers from Season 1.

Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 1 Release Date and Time

Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 1 is expected to highlight a more brutal aspect of the titular character (Image via LIDEN FILMS)

Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 1 will air on Japanese television at 12:55 AM JST on Friday, October 4, 2024. For some international audiences, this translates to a Saturday night local release.

Most international viewers will have access to the episode on Sunday morning, with the release time varying based on location and timezone.

Here’s the airing schedule for Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 1 across various time zones:

Time Zones	Local Date and Time
Pacific Daylight Time	8:55 AM, Thursday, October 3, 2024
Eastern Daylight Time	11:55 AM, Thursday, October 3, 2024
British Summer Time	4:55 PM, Thursday, October 3, 2024
Central European Summer Time	5:55 PM, Thursday, October 3, 2024
Indian Standard Time	9:25 PM, Thursday, October 3, 2024
Philippine Standard Time	11:55 PM, Thursday, October 3, 2024
Japanese Standard Time	12:55 AM, Friday, October 4, 2024
Australia Central Standard Time	1:25 AM, Friday, October 4, 2024

Where to Watch Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 1

Kaoru Kamiya is expected to enlist the help of Yahiko and Sanosuke in her search for Kenshin (Image via LIDEN FILMS)

International viewers can stream Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 1 on Crunchyroll shortly after its Japanese release. The streaming platform has confirmed the show as part of its Fall 2024 lineup. Fans can expect to enjoy the episode in its original Japanese language, along with dubbed versions available in English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and German.

Rurouni Kenshin Season 1 Recap

Rurouni Kenshin Season 1 introduced viewers to Kenshin, along with Kaoru Kamiya, Yahiko Myojin, and Sanosuke Sagara. This ensemble became the focus of the first season, facing their first antagonist, Udo Jin-e, a former Shinsengumi Hitokiri who sought to challenge Kenshin due to his own infamous status.

Along their journey, they encountered Megumi Takani, initially an enemy under Kanryu Takeda and his band of Oniwabanshu led by Aoshi Shinomori. After the betrayal by Takeda, Aoshi survived, hinting at potential future alliances with Team Kenshin. The first season progressed through standalone arcs focusing on individual characters, including Yahiko and Sanosuke.

These narratives were interspersed with a subplot featuring Team Kenshin rescuing a young boy and his father from a formidable swordsman. The season concluded with a prequel glimpse into Kenshin’s past in Yokohama and a confrontation with Makoto Shishio, culminating in Kenshin’s decision to leave Kaoru and the others behind to protect them and face Shishio alone.

What to Expect from Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 1 (Speculative)

As Kenshin splits from his allies in Tokyo, it is unlikely that Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 1 will open with the original team reunited. Instead, viewers may witness the reactions of those he left behind and their determination to pursue him. The focus will likely then shift to Kenshin as he arrives in Kyoto and faces the threats posed by Shishio’s forces.

Fans might also witness a return of Kenshin’s Hitokiri Battousai persona, especially since Kaoru is absent to temper his fierce inclinations as seen during his previous encounters. There may be an early confrontation with one of Shishio’s subordinates, albeit one that might not have significant implications later in the season.

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