Rurouni Kenshin season 2 has confirmed its release date, unveiled a new trailer, introduced additional cast members, and shared fresh character visuals during the Aniplex Online Fest 2024. The panel featured voice actors Makoto Furukawa (Makoto Shishio) and Soma Saito (Kenshin Himura).
The highly anticipated Rurouni Kenshin season 2 is set to premiere on October 4, 2024, at 12:55 am JST (stylized as October 3 at 24:55 JST). The discussion panel revealed various aspects of the show, with voice actors providing insights into the production process. Additionally, they announced the opening theme song for the new season.
Rurouni Kenshin Season 2: Details So Far
Release Date, Broadcast/Streaming Details, and Opening Theme Song
As mentioned, Rurouni Kenshin season 2 will debut on October 4, 2024, at 12:55 am JST. Fans in Japan can catch the episode broadcast on Fuji TV’s Noitamina block, with Amazon Prime Video streaming it at 12 noon JST. Other streaming platforms in Japan will start airing episodes from October 6, 2024, onward. Moreover, global viewers can enjoy the English-subtitled version of the episodes on Crunchyroll. The opening theme song, titled “Chained,”will be performed by Tatsuya Kitani and natori.
Trailer, Key Visual, and Additional Cast Members
The latest trailer of the anime emphasized Makoto Shishio as the primary antagonist, along with Kenshin’s dilemmas, highlighting that he could find the answers he seeks in Kyoto. The trailer also introduced new characters, some of whom serve as minor antagonists, while others provide support.
The key visual for Rurouni Kenshin season 2 showcases Kenshin in the foreground, with characters like Yumi Komagata, Anji Yukyuzan, and Cho Sawagejo in the background. Prominently featured at the top is Makoto Shishio, the main antagonist of the Kyoto Disturbance arc.
The panel further revealed additional cast members: Kenshin will be voiced by Soma Saito, while Makoto Shishio will be voiced by Makoto Furukawa. Haruka Tomatsu will voice Yumi Komagata, Wataru Hatano will voice Anji Yukyuzan, and Nobuhiko Okamoto will voice Cho Sawagejo. Additionally, Seijuro Hiko will be portrayed by Yuichi Nakamura.
Stay tuned for more updates on anime and manga as 2024 unfolds.
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