Rurouni Kenshin: “Kyoto Inferno” Arc Gets Trailer

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For fans who were waiting for news about the 2nd season of Rurouni Kenshin, specifically the 'Kyoto Inferno' arc, the anime revealed a new trailer.

Therefore, the series will feature two consecutive arcs, scheduled to premiere on Fuji TV 'Noitamina' in 2024.

Synopsis:

The story follows the swordsman Slasher Kenshin Himura , then known as one of the best swordsmen in the country, who is tired of killing so much. However, his past comes back to haunt him, and Kenshin will be forced to wield his sword again against enemies old and new that surround him.

Production of Rurouni Kenshin:

  • Original work: Nobuhiro Watsuki “Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan” (published by Shueisha Jump Comics)
  • Director: Yūki Komada
  • Series composition and script: Hideyuki Kurata
  • Character Design: Terumi Nishii, Kazuo Watanabe
  • Music: Yū Takami
  • Animation studio: LIDENFILMS

The new anime TV series premiered in July with a 24-episode first season. Now, the second season, titled "Kyoto Inferno," will begin airing in October 2024.

Finally, Nobuhiro Watsuki's original work began publication in 1994 in "Weekly Shonen Jump," and in 1996, it was adapted into its first anime television series. Since then, it has been adapted into several OVAs and films. Currently, "Rurouni Kenshin: Hokkaido Arc" is being serialized in "Jump SQ."

Source: Official Website

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