Summary
- The Jump Festa ’24 event announced the second season of the ‘Rurouni Kenshin’ remake.
- Two pivotal characters for the season have been revealed.
- Season 2 will adapt the Kyoto arc, where we see Kenshin Himura’s journey to stop Shishio’s ambitions of toppling the government.
Despite the controversies surrounding the series’ author, Rurouni Kenshin remains one of the most epic series ever. Rurouni Kenshin’s Season 1 remake has just finished airing its last episode, and the classic’s dedicated fandom was still alive, and the popularity of this remake made it evident.
Right after the second season ended, the series is back with an announcement of the new installment.
The Jump Festa ’24 event announced the second season of the ‘Rurouni Kenshin’ remake as it will continue into the “Kyoto Arc” starting in 2024.
The brief promotional video focuses on the Kyoto Riot arc. It is renowned as one of the three significant arcs in Rurouni Kenshin and will be the focal point of Season 2.
The video portrays Kenshin Himura’s journey to stop Shishio’s ambitions of toppling the Meiji government to establish a new Japan, where survival hinges solely on strength.
The event has primarily focused on the magnificence of its initial seasons and then unveiled new visuals and designs for crucial characters, Shishio Makoto and Seta Soujiro.
| Cast | Character | Other Works |
| Makoto Furukawa | Shishio Makoto | In ‘Kaguya Sama Love is War’ as Miyuki Shirogane |
| Daiki Yamashita | Seta Soujiro | In ‘Kimetsu no Yaiba’ as Yushirō |
While there is a lot of controversy around the manga’s author, Nobuhiro Watsuki, fans are trying to separate the art from the artist.
They are still excited about the Kyoto arc as it has one of the most brilliant storylines. It would be exciting to watch season 2 with excellent animation quality.
About Rurouni Kenshin
It is a Japanese manga series penned and illustrated by Nobuhiro Watsuki. It was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 1994 to 1999. A TV anime adaptation was also broadcast to 1996 to 1998, and it even has an anime film along with numerous video projects.
The English manga version was published by Viz Media, and the English anime version was released by Media Blasters.
The story revolves around a former assassin who, after going against the feudal government, changed his name to Himura Kenshin and changed into a wandering swordsman who protects the people of Japan. He made a vow to never take another life.
Source: Jump Fiesta
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