Aniplex released their latest promotional video for the forthcoming Rurouni Kenshi series. In the trailer, we are introduced to Aoshi Shinamora, one of Kenshin’s early foes. Previously Aniplex released an earlier PV as well as teaser art.
“Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story-“‘s new series is produced by LIDENFILMS, which will stream on Fuji TV “Noitamina” and other platforms starting this July.
Rurouni Kenshin’s original manga sold 72 million copies worldwide, ,with adaptations in an OVA, anime, and several live-action films. The first anime adaptation was released in 1996.
The anime will be lead by director Hideyo Yamamoto (“Strike the Blood”) with series composition by Hideyuki Kurata (“Made in Abyss”). Soma Saito will voice of Kenshin Himura, Rie Takahashi will voice Kaoru Kamiya, Makoto Koichi will voice Yahiko Myojin, and Taku Yashiro will voice Sanosuke Sagara. In addition, the original author, Nobuhiro Watsuki, will personally supervise the entire story, including character design and scenario.
Creator Nobuhiro Watsuki was arrested as part of an investigation into possession of child pornography. At the time, the serialization of Rurouni Kenshin: The Hokkaido Arc was put on hiatus until it resumed serialization in June 2018. Watsuki was fined ¥200,000 or about US$1,500.
