New Rurouni Kenshin Anime to Air From July!

Rurouni Kenshin's new anime is set to air this July on Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block!

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A new teaser visual was released along with the news.

Originally a fantasy manga series by Nobuhiro Watsuki, which ran from 1994 to 1999, Rurouni Kenshin follows a former assassin as he travels the country atoning for his past deeds.

The series was first adapted into a TV anime in 1996 with an anime film following in 1997 and three OVAs from 1999 to 2012. A sequel manga, Rurouni Kenshin: The Hokkaido Arc, is currently running in Jump Square.

Rurouni Kenshin's new anime will air in Japan in 2023.

©Nobuhiro Watsuki/Shueisha, "Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story"
Adapted with permission from Anime!Anime!