Overview
Rurouni Kenshin (2023) is a fresh anime retelling of Nobuhiro Watsuki’s classic manga, set in the early Meiji era, eleven years after the end of the Bakumatsu wars. It follows Kenshin Himura, once feared as the assassin Hitokiri Battousai, who has sworn never to kill again and now wanders Japan carrying a reverse-blade sword.
In Tokyo, Kenshin crosses paths with Kaoru Kamiya, a young swordswoman defending her family’s dojo, and soon gathers a circle of companions, including Sanosuke Sagara, Yahiko Myojin and Megumi Takani. Together they face old enemies, corrupt officials and rival swordsmen, while Kenshin tries to protect the peaceful life he has chosen.
Quick facts
- Year: 2023
- Type: Series
- Seasons: 2 (47 episodes)
- Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama
- Original language: Japanese
- Network: Fuji TV
- Status: Returning Series
Watch the Trailer
Watch the official trailer from Aniplex USA’s YouTube channel below.
Where to Watch
Stream Rurouni Kenshin on Crunchyroll in India (JustWatch India also lists it on SonyLIV):
Frequently asked questions
What is Rurouni Kenshin (2023) about? It is a new anime adaptation of the classic manga about a former assassin in Meiji-era Japan who has vowed never to kill again, and the people he protects as he starts a new life in Tokyo.
How many episodes does Rurouni Kenshin (2023) have? There are 47 episodes across two seasons: 24 episodes in Season 1 and 23 episodes in Season 2, titled Kyoto Disturbance.
Who voices Kenshin Himura? Soma Saito voices Kenshin Himura, with Rie Takahashi as Kaoru Kamiya and Taku Yashiro as Sanosuke Sagara.
Where can I watch Rurouni Kenshin in India? It streams on Crunchyroll in India, and JustWatch India also lists it on SonyLIV.
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