After almost three decades of serialization, the long-awaited reboot of Rurouni Kenshin is back. But how many episodes will Rurouni Kenshin (2023) have?
The historical anime series is based on the Rurouni Kenshin manga written and illustrated by Nobuhiro Watsuki.
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Rurouni Kenshin: A Classic Historical Anime
In the turbulent times of the Bakumatsu Era, a fearsome imperialist warrior known as the Hitokiri Battosai instilled dread in the hearts of many.
Yet, as the new era dawned, the Battosai vanished from public view, leaving behind only the legend of a powerful revolutionary warrior.
During the 11th year of the Meiji era, in the bustling streets of downtown Tokyo, a swordsman named Kenshin Himura appears.
This wandering swordsman carrying a sakabato has sworn to never kill anyone.
He then crosses paths with Kaoru Kamiya, the famous head instructor of the Kamiya Kasshin-ryu sword style.
Kenshin finds himself embroiled in a mindboggling case involving a serial killer who falsely claims to be the infamous Hitokiri Battosai.
The killer’s presence is tarnishing the image of the Kasshin-ryu. This leads Kaoru to ask Kenshin to take refuge at her dojo.
Throughout these events, Kenshin forges precious bonds of friendship with Yahiko Myojin, a descendant of a samurai lineage in Tokyo, and Sanosuke Saga, a hired fighter.
Together, they face off against various adversaries who harbor unsettled scores from the swordsman’s past.
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How Many Episodes Will Rurouni Kenshin (2023) Have?
Rurouni Kenshin (2023) is confirmed to have 24 episodes. The official website has unveiled the Blu-ray and DVD information, confirming the anime's episode count.
All 24 episodes of Rurouni Kenshin will be available on eight Blu-ray and DVDs.
Here are the episode details and release dates of Rurouni Kenshin (2023)'s Blu-ray and DVDs:
- Rurouni Kenshin – Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story - Volume 1: The first volume will come with Episodes 1 through 3 and is slated to release on October 25, 2023.
- Rurouni Kenshin – Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story - Volume 2: This volume will hit the stores with Episodes 4 through 6 on November 22, 2023.
- Rurouni Kenshin – Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story - Volume 3: Episodes 7 through 9 will appear in the third volume and release on December 27, 2023.
- Rurouni Kenshin – Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story - Volume 4: This volume has Episodes 10 through 12 and will release on January 31, 2024.
- Rurouni Kenshin – Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story - Volume 5: Episodes 13 through 15 will release in the fifth volume on February 28, 2024.
- Rurouni Kenshin – Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story - Volume 6: Episodes 16 through 18 will come in the sixth volume and release on March 27, 2024.
- Rurouni Kenshin – Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story - Volume 7: Episodes 19 through 21 will release in the seventh volume on April 24, 2024.
- Rurouni Kenshin – Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story - Volume 8: The last volume will have Episodes 22 through 24 and will hit the shelves on May 29, 2024.
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Where to Watch Rurouni Kenshin (2023)
Rurouni Kenshin (2023) is part of the Summer 2023 anime roster and started streaming on Crunchyroll on July 7, 2023.
Fans in Japan can watch the anime on the Noitamina programming block of Fuji TV.
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