Rurouni Kenshin is one of the series that introduced Japanese manga and anime along with traditional motifs to the world, and it has been reborn in an entirely new form this time. Kenshin Himura, a gentle yet strongest swordsman, is a ronin who regrets his brutal past and wishes to live in peace. However, he faces enemies harboring grudges from the past and issues of the new era, overcoming them with his friends. While the reborn new version of this classic action adventure has received mixed reactions, there’s no doubt about the intriguing story and character creation. The new Rurouni Kenshin has just begun.
Rurouni Kenshin is one of the most famous works themed around Japanese samurai in manga and anime. It is based on the manga Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story by Nobuhiro Watsuki, with the first anime series airing from 1996 to 1998 for a total of 95 episodes, animated by Studio Gallop and Studio Deen. The new remake series is being produced by Liden Films, starting from July 2023. As the first season, 24 episodes have been broadcasted, with plans to animate until the final conclusion.
Many people might start watching from this new anime series. Those who have seen it in the past might feel nostalgic watching the new anime. Let me guide you on where to start reading the manga to enjoy the continuation of the story of this new Rurouni Kenshin anime. Let’s check where the Rurouni Kenshin anime ends in terms of manga volumes and chapters.
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How many volumes does Rurouni Kenshin have?
Rurouni Kenshin is an action adventure manga that was serialized by Kazuhiro Furuhashi on Weekly Shonen Jump. It started in 1994 and concluded in 1999, which consists of 28 volumes (9 volumes in 3-in-1 Edition).
Its sequel series Rurouni Kenshin: The Hokkaido Arc has been serialized on Jump Square since 2016. It has 9 volumes published so far (the latest 9th volume released in November 2023).
What chapter does the Rurouni Kenshin anime end on?
The new series of the Rurouni Kenshin anime airing from 2023 ends its first season with the Episode 24 “Meiji 11, May 14th,” which corresponds to the end of Volume 7, Chapter 57.
To enjoy the continuation of the anime in the manga, it would be good to start reading from Volume 8 Chapter 58.
However, if you want to read the story beyond this point in the manga, I highly recommend purchasing the 3-in-1 Edition for its overwhelming cost-effectiveness. This way, you can read three volumes at once at a low price. Please start by buying the 3-in-1 Edition Volume 3, which includes Volumes 7 to 9, starting with Volume 8.
Season 1 fully covers the Tokyo Arc and stops at the beginning of the Kyoto Arc. The manga is complete, so you can binge-read to the end right now. In this new anime adaptation of Rurouni Kenshin, it will be interesting to see whether it follows closely to the original manga or adds some new developments.
Season 1: From Volume 1 Act 1 to Volume 7 Act 57
Season 2 (Upcoming): From Volume 8 Act 58
When will Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 air?
The 2023 version of the new Rurouni Kenshin is expected to continue being animated until its conclusion. It has already been decided that Season 2 will air from October 2024, spanning two consecutive cours. Like Season 1, it will probably consist of 24 episodes due to its two-cour structure. Season 2 is expected to cover up to around the end of the Kyoto arc, although it might not conclude the Kyoto Arc entirely.
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