Kodoani.com – Anime series Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Disturbance (Japanese title: Rurouni Kenshin Meiji Kenkaku Romantan: Kyoto Dōran), the second season of the remake project of the legendary manga Rurouni Kenshin by Nobuhiro Watsuki, continues to depict Kenshin Himura's challenging journey during the chaotic period of Kyoto. . With an engaging story and familiar characters, the anime has been keeping audiences engaged with each episode.
The appearance of Shakku Arai
On episode 33, which aired on November 28, Shakku Araithe talented swordsmith – who created Kenshin's reverse blade sword (Sakabatō) – officially appeared. This character is voiced by Kazuya Nakaia famous voice actor with a strong and attractive voice, promises to bring depth to the character.
Season two plot summary
After the assassination of Toshimichi Okubo – one of the leaders of the Renaissance, Makoto Shishio, who succeeded the title “Hitokiri Battosai,” plotted to overthrow the Meiji government. Kenshin Himura, with an oath not to kill, is forced to leave his friends and travel to Kyoto to stop Shishio.
Here, he faces new allies and enemies, and must fight with his own fate and oath. The second season is an emotional journey as Kenshin seeks to uphold his ideals of peace while still protecting his loved ones.
Production team
Director: Yuki Komada (BUILD-DIVIDE, CODE BLACK)
Screenwriter: Hideyuki Kurata (Noragami, Made in Abyss)
Character design: Terumi Nishii (returning from the first season)
Background music: Yu Takami
Anime made by studio LIDEN FILMSdelivering beautiful visuals and vivid sounds, faithful to the spirit of the original manga.
Broadcast process
Season two will air from October 3, 2023 on Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block, lasting two consecutive quarters (cours).
Crunchyroll available for streaming, including an English dub from October 24.
The Legacy of Rurouni Kenshin
First launched in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in 1994, the Rurouni Kenshin manga has sold more than 72 million copies worldwide. The story of assassin Himura Kenshin, who seeks to atone for his past mistakes and live a life without violence, has become a symbol of samurai manga.
This manga has been adapted into:
The animated series is 95 episodes long. An animated movie in theaters. Three original video anime (OVA) projects. Five famous live-action films, among them Takeru Satoh takes on the role of Kenshin. A stage musical performed by the Takarazuka Revue troupe.
Manga Rurouni Kenshin: Hokkaido Arc
Author Nobuhiro Watsuki and his wife, novelist Kaoru Kurosaki, launched Rurouni Kenshin: Hokkaido Arc in 2017. However, the manga went on hiatus due to Watsuki's legal issues. It then continued to release in 2018 but is now paused again due to his health situation.
Why is Kyoto Disturbance worth seeing?
By recreating the entire story from the original manga with modern drawings and technical improvements, Kyoto Disturbance is not only a journey back to childhood for old fans but also an opportunity for the new generation to Explore one of the most classic samurai stories.
Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Disturbance is a testament to the enduring vitality of a legendary work that continues to inspire generations of fans.
