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Hello everyone! This time, I would like to give a thorough introduction to "Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story- Kyoto Inferno," including its synopsis, cast, staff, and broadcast & streaming information.
"Rurouni Kenshin" is a legendary masterpiece that has received support from all over the world and all generations, with the comic series totaling 72 million copies and the live-action movie series grossing 19.3 billion yen. In 2023, with a completely new staff and cast, a new TV anime series was broadcast in July with a total of twenty-four episodes for the first season, and the second season "Kyoto Inferno" will be broadcast starting in October 2024.
Synopsis
"Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story- Kyoto Inferno" is the long-awaited second season of the TV anime series, depicting the new adventures of Kenshin Himura. Once feared as the legendary assassin "Hitokiri Battosai" during the Bakumatsu era, Kenshin now embraces peace as a wandering swordsman, confronting justice in a new era. In this series, Kenshin faces off once again against his former enemy, Makoto Shishio, and unfolds a grand battle set in Kyoto.
Cast & Staff
Cast
- Kenshin Himura: Soma Saito
- Kaoru Kamiya: Rie Takahashi
- Yahiko Myojin: Makoto Koichi
- Sanosuke Sagara: Taku Yashiro
- Megumi Takani: Saori Onishi
- Aoshi Shinomori: Yuma Uchida
- Hajime Saito: Satoshi Hino
- Makoto Shishio: Makoto Furukawa
- Soujiro Seta: Daiki Yamashita
- Misao Makimachi: Kii Yamaguchi
- Hiko Seijuro: Yuichi Nakamura
Staff
- Original Work: Nobuhiro Watsuki "Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story-" (Published by Shueisha Jump Comics)
- Director: Yuki Komada
- Series Composition & Script: Hideyuki Kurata
- Character Design: Terumi Nishii, Kazuo Watanabe
- Music: Yu Takami
- Animation Production: Liden Films
Broadcast & Streaming Information
Broadcast Information
In 2024, it will start broadcasting continuously for two cours on Fuji TV's "Noitamina" and others. Please check the official website for detailed schedules and broadcast times.
Streaming Information
Streaming information has not been released yet, so let's check the official website and social media for new and detailed information!
Conclusion
"Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story- Kyoto Inferno" is a work produced for both new and old fans, reconstructing the charm of the original work with modern animation techniques. I hope this article will be a useful source of information for all anime fans. For more detailed information and the latest news, please check the official website and official social media.
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