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Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚-) is a new anime adaptation based on the manga series of the same name created by Nobuhiro Watsuki. The anime will re-adapt the main manga and will be directed by Yamamoto Hideyo at studio Liden Films. It is currently being streamed and dubbed on Crunchyroll.
- The first season adapting the Tokyo Arc premiered from July 6 to December 15, 2023, on Fuji TV's NoitaminA programming block at 24:55 (effectively July 7 at 12:55) and ran for two consecutive cours.
- The second season subtitled Kyoto Disturbance (京都動乱) adapting the first half of the Kyōto Arc was announced at Jump Festa '24 and premiered from October 3, 2024, to March 20, 2025, on Fuji TV's NoitaminA programming block at 24:55 (effectively October 8 at 12:55) and ran for two consecutive cours.
- A third season that would adapt the second half of the Kyōto Arc was announced at AnimeJapan 2025. Its airdate is currently unknown.
Staff[]
- Direction: Yamamoto Hideyo
- Series Composition: Kurata Hideyuki
- Character Design: Nishii Terumi
- Music: Takami Yuu
- Work: Liden Films
Cast[]
Japanese Cast
- Saitou Souma as Himura Kenshin
- Takahashi Rie as Kamiya Kaoru
- Yashiro Taku as Sagara Sanosuke
- Koichi Makoto as Myōjin Yahiko
- Oonishi Saori as Takani Megumi
- Uchida Yuuma as Shinomori Aoshi
- Hino Satoshi as Saitō Hajime
- Aya Yamane as Makimachi Misao
- Makoto Furukawa as Shishio Makoto
- Daiki Yamashita as Seta Sōjirō
- Yuichi Nakamura as Hiko Seijūrō XIII
English Cast
The English Dub cast is uncredited due to the controversy with manga author Nobuhiro Watsuki.
Episodes[]
Season 1[]
Season 2[]
| # | Episode Title | Original Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | To Kyōto | October 4, 2024 |
| 26 | On the East Sea Road | October 11, 2024 |
| 27 | The Abandoned Village | October 18, 2024 |
| 28 | Portrait of the Ambitious | October 25, 2024 |
| 29 | To Kyōto, Once More | November 1, 2024 |
| 30 | Encounter in the Forest | November 8, 2024 |
| 31 | Arrival in Kyōto | November 15, 2024 |
| 32 | Chō of the Ten Swords | November 22, 2024 |
| 33 | Drawing of the Forbidden | November 29, 2024 |
| 34 | Sakabatō First Attack | December 6, 2024 |
| 35 | Hiko Seijūrō | December 13, 2024 |
| 36 | Meeting of the Warlords | December 20, 2024 |
| 37 | Aoshi vs. Okina | January 10, 2025 |
| 38 | Misao's Decision | January 17, 2025 |
| 39 | Between Life and Death | January 24, 2025 |
| 40 | The Ten Swords Summoned | January 31, 2025 |
| 41 | The Other Objective | February 7, 2025 |
| 42 | As If in Flight | February 14, 2025 |
| 43 | The Great Kyōto Fire (Part One) | February 21, 2025 |
| 44 | The Great Kyōto Fire (Part Two) | February 28, 2025 |
| 45 | The Great Kyōto Fire (Part Three) | March 7, 2025 |
| 46 | Tears | March 14, 2025 |
| 47 | A Beautiful Night | March 21, 2025 |
Music[]
Season 1[]
- Opening 1: "Hiten" by Ayase✕R-Shitei
- Opening 2: "Rurō no Katashiro" by Masaki Suda ✕ TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA
- Ending 1 : "Kissaki" by Reol
- Ending 2: "Sonzai Shōmei" by KID PHENOMENON from EXILE TRIBE
Season 2[]
- Opening 3: "Iranai Mono" by Tatsuya Kitani×Natori
- Opening 4: "Burn" by Yama×WurtS
- Ending 3: "Suikōsetten" by Nomelon Nolemon
- Ending 4: "Tada Hitotsu" by Zarame
Promotional Material[]
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| Season 1 | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 • 26 • 27 |
|---|---|
| Season 2 | 28 • 29 • 30 • 31 • 32 • 33 • 34 • 35 • 36 • 37 • 38 • 39 • 40 • 41 • 42 • 43 • 44 • 45 • 46 • 47 • 48 • 49 • 50 • 51 • 52 • 53 • 54 • 55 • 56 • 57 • 58 • 59 • 60 • 61 • 62 |
| Season 3 | 63 • 64 • 65 • 66 • 67 • 68 • 69 • 70 • 71 • 72 • 73 • 74 • 75 • 76 • 77 • 78 • 79 • 80 • 81 • 82 • 83 • 84 • 85 • 86 • 87 • 88 • 89 • 90 • 91 • 92 • 93 • 94 • 95 |
| Movies | Requiem for the Ishin Patriots |
| Trust & Betrayal | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 |
| Reflection | 1 • 2 |
| Shin Kyoto Hen | 1 • 2 |
| Season 1 | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 |
| Season 2 | 25 • 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30 • 31 • 32 • 33 • 34 • 35 • 36 • 37 • 38 • 39 • 40 • 41 • 42 • 43 • 44 • 45 • 46 • 47 |











