The release date for the reboot of one of the most popular anime that aired in the 90s has just been
announced. In Dec 2021, the series was greenlit and looks like it’s finally ready for the big comeback.
Rurouni Kenshin is one of the most popular manga, selling 55 million copies in Japan alone, making it one of the most successful Shueisha’s monster catalogues. The manga also has a very successful live-action adaptation, earning $37 million and having positive reviews from the industry’s critics.
Rurouni Kenshin Anime Release Date Announced
The reboot of Rurouni Kenshin anime will be released on July 6 2023. Details like the streaming platform have not yet been revealed, but we can expect it in the coming weeks.
Also, starting on June 18, the anime will have worldwide screening events with countries listed: US, France, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea and Indonesia.
Rurouni Kenshin follows a deadly assassin Hitokiri Battousai whose name puts fear in the hearts of his enemies. He mysteriously disappears for ten years and now goes under the name Kenshin Himura. Filled with regret from his past, he vows never to kill again and dedicates his life to protecting and becoming a wandering swordsman.
Which Studio Is Animating Rurouni Kenshin?
The reboot is being animated by LidenFilms, a studio which rose to success following the airing of the successful Tokyo Revengers. They were also behind the production of Goblin Slayer.
However, the studio does have some failures, like Berserk, which was not raked positively by anime fans. Despite its previous flops, LidenFilms is a promising studio, and we can expect to see some good animation.
This seems to be true when you see the quality of the PV released by the anime’s official Twitter account.
Rurouni Kenshin Anime Trailer
The 2nd official promotional video (trailer) for Rurouni Kenshin was released on the AniPlex YouTube channel and you can watch it below:
The beloved manga series Rurouni Kenshin captivated readers during its serialization in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 1994 to 1999.
Exciting news followed as the same publisher embarked on a new adventure with a sequel manga titled Rurouni Kenshin: The Hokkaido Arc, which has already amassed an impressive collection of 7 volumes. This time, the creative process involves a collaborative effort between the talented artist, Nobuhiro Watsuki, and his wife, Kaworu Kurosaki, who takes charge of the writing duties.
However, the journey of the sequel faced an unexpected setback when Watsuki’s arrest shook the industry. As a result, the publication of Rurouni Kenshin: The Hokkaido Arc was put on hold from December 2017 until June 2018, leaving fans eagerly awaiting its continuation.
In 1996, studios Gallop and Deen picked up the manga for an anime adaptation. The success of anime paved the way for a memorable movie release in 1997, captivating audiences even further. Additionally, three original video animations (OVAs) were unveiled in 1999, providing fans with more immersive storytelling.
The series also received film series, comprising five movie instalments. Are you excited about this anime reboot? Let us know your opinion in the comment section down below.
