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23 years after the end of its first anime, Rurouni Kenshin is getting a new TV anime!

The new series will be animated by Liden Films, which is known for works like Tokyo Revengers.

A teaser video has also been released, showcasing the iconic swordsman Kenshin Himura. Further details are yet to be announced.

Based on Nobuhiro Watsuki's manga series, 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.

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