TV anime "Rurouni Kenshin - Meiji Swordsman Romantic Tan" to air in 2023, 2nd PV released! Makoto Koichi will play the role of Yahiko and Taku Yashiro will play the role of Sanosuke!

The second PV and additional cast information were revealed at the Jump Studio NEO "Rurouni Kenshin - Meiji Swordsman Romantic Tan" stage at Jump Festa 2023 held today, December 18, 2022.

The original story by Nobuhiro Watsuki was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" in 1994 and became the first TV anime in 1996. The series has since been developed into numerous OVAs and theater movies, and "Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story - Hokkaido Arc" is currently being serialized in "JUMP SQ.

The legendary masterpiece "Rurouni Kenshin - Meiji Kenshaku Roman Tan", which has sold a total of 72 million copies of comics and earned 19.3 billion yen at the box office, will be revived as a new TV anime series in 2023.

The new series will be the first to use the latest animation technology to reconstruct the original story from the first episode, aiming to create an anime "Rurouni Kenshin" that will appeal to current anime fans as well.

The production team includes director Hideyo Yamamoto ("Strike the Blood"), series composition by Hideyuki Kurata ("Made in Abyss"), and other talented staff. The cast has been completely renewed, including Souma Saito as Kenshin Himura.

In addition, the original author, Nobuhiro Watsuki, will supervise the character design, scenario, and all other aspects of the series.

⇒The new TV anime series "Rurouni Kenshin" will be broadcast on Noitamina in 2023! Himura Kenshin is played by Saito Souma and Kamiya Kaoru by Takahashi Riyo! PV release!

The second PV and additional cast information were revealed at the Jump Studio NEO "Rurouni Kenshin - Meiji Swordsman Romantic Tan" stage at "Jump Festa 2023" held on December 18, 2022. Comments from the original author, Nobuhiro Watsuki, and two of the cast members have also arrived, so be sure to check them out.

Second PV

Broadcasting in 2023 on Fuji Television Network's "Noitamina" and other channels!

Comments from the original author, Nobuhiro Watsuki, and cast members have arrived!

Nobuhiro Watsuki, the author of the original manga
Starting from manga, CD books, anime, games, novels, live-action movies, Takarazuka Revue, and plays, Kenshin has been created in various media.
Watsuki believes that all of them exist in the so-called multiverse world and are unmistakably "the real thing.
And as a result of the love and affection for each and every one of them, a new "real thing" will be born in a new world next year.
We are now working hard on the 2025 version of Rurouni Kenshin so that it will be loved as much as the Heisei version of Rurouni Kenshin, which has been loved strongly, deeply, and for a long time, and so that it will grow into a "real thing" that is wonderful enough to enjoy the differences between each of them.
Thank you for your support.

Makoto Koichi as Yahiko Myojin

Q1: How did you feel when you were chosen to play the role?

I really thought it was a dream!
It is a work that has been loved by people of all ages and is etched in the hearts of many.
I feel a lot of pressure, but I am also very happy to be a part of it.

Q2: What is your enthusiasm for playing the character?

I have seen and listened to the original work as well as various "Rurouni Kenshin" works before playing the role.
I felt Yahiko's passionate spirit in all of his works.
I respect all the actors who have played Yahiko so far, and I myself am determined to face him with sincerity and carry on his spirit.
I look forward to working with you in the future!

Taku Yashiro as Sanosuke Sagara

Q1: How did you feel when you were chosen to play the role?

Everyone knows "Rurouni Kenshin" and I was really happy to be involved in such a work.
At the same time, I felt as if my back was straightened. I want to put all of my feelings into it.

Q2: Please tell us about your enthusiasm for playing the character.

I would like to play Sanosuke Sagara carefully and honestly from various aspects, such as his straightness, youthfulness, roughness, strength, and warmth.

(*Honorifics omitted.)

Film Information

＜Broadcast information＞
Scheduled to air in 2023 on "Noitamina" and other programs!

<Staff> Original story: Nobuhiro Watsuki
Original story: Nobuhiro Watsuki "Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Tan-" (Shueisha Jump Comics)
Director: Hideyo Yamamoto
Series Composition : Hideyuki Kurata
Character Design: Terumi Nishii
Music: Yu Takami (*)
Production: Raiden Film
*Takami's Takako is "Hashigodaka".

<Cast
Kenshin Himura：Soma Saito
Kaoru Kamiya：Riyo Takahashi
Yahiko Myojin：Makoto Koichi
Sanosuke Sagara: Taku Yatsushiro

Original story information
Rurouni Kenshin - Meiji Swordsman Romantic Tan" was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha) from 1994 to 1999, and was adapted into the first TV anime in 1996, a movie version in 1997, and three OVAs since 1999. The series has been animated five times. The sequel, "Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Tan - Hokkaido Arc" is currently serialized in "Jump Square" (Shueisha), and is a milestone in the action period drama genre.

(C) Nobuhiro Watsuki/Shueisha, "Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story" Production Committee