The Fuji TV Anime Lineup Press Conference 2024, held on Monday, March 11, 2024, brought exciting news for fans of Rurouni Kenshin as it confirmed the highly anticipated premiere of season 2 of the television anime series. Set to air in the Fall of 2024 on the channel’s esteemed Noitamina programming block, this announcement sparked anticipation among fans.
Similar to the format of its predecessor, the second season of Rurouni Kenshin will span two continuous cours, translating to a half-year run of consecutive episodes.
While attendees eagerly awaited a glimpse of what was to come through a trailer or promotional material, none were revealed during the event.
However, anticipation mounts as the release window draws nearer, with fans eagerly awaiting any sneak peeks or teasers that may be shared in the coming weeks and months.
As the premiere date approaches, fans also anticipate any potential changes or additions to the series’ staff and cast. While no such announcements were made at the event, it’s expected that such details will emerge in the coming months, adding further excitement to the anticipation surrounding the upcoming season.
Rurouni Kenshin season 2 represents a continuation of LIDEN FILMS’ re-adaptation of Nobuhiro Watsuki’s beloved manga series.
Building upon the foundation laid by the previous television anime adaptation, which aired from January 1996 to September 1998 under the production of Studio Gallop for the first 66 episodes and Studio Deen for the remaining 28, this new season promises to amaze both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
What Fans Can Expect From Rurouni Kenshin Season 2
As previously announced, Rurouni Kenshin season 2 has been officially slated for airing in Japan starting in October 2024.
Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, the second season will maintain a continuous half-year format, echoing the successful structure of the first season.
While Crunchyroll is anticipated to stream the original Japanese version weekly as it airs in Japan, along with potentially producing an English dub as it did for the first season, no confirmations have been made at the time of this writing.
The series boasts an impressive main cast, with Soma Saito taking on the role of the titular character Kenshin Himura, alongside Rie Takahashi as Kaoru Kamiya, Taku Yashiro as Sanosuke Sagara, and Makoto Koichi voicing Yahiko Myojin. Joining them are Yuma Uchida as Shinomori Aoshi, Saori Onishi as Megumi Takani, and Satoshi Hino as Hajime Saito.
Expectations are high for additional cast announcements in the coming weeks and months, adding further depth to the ensemble.
Under the direction of Hideyo Yamamoto at LIDEN FILMS studios, with character designs by Terumi Nishii and series scripts penned by Hideyuki Kurata, the anime series promises to deliver a attractive continuation of the beloved saga.
While Yu Takami is credited with composing the music for the first season, it is anticipated—though not confirmed at the time of writing—that core staff members from the first season will return for the second, ensuring continuity and consistency in the production quality.
Nobuhiro Watsuki’s original manga, which debuted in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in April 1994 and concluded in September 1999, laid the foundation for the enduring legacy of Rurouni Kenshin.
Spanning 255 chapters and two extra issues, the manga series has been compiled into 28 volumes, amassing a staggering circulation of over 72 million copies worldwide.
With such rich source material and a dedicated fanbase, anticipation for the second season of Rurouni Kenshin is palpable as it gears up to continue its legacy of attracting storytelling.