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Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story - Kyoto Douran Arc Episode 28 (Season 2, EP4) Synopsis & Preview Cut Released

The 28th episode of the new TV anime Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story's second season, titled "Portrait of an Ambitious Man," will air on October 24 as part of Fuji TV's late-night anime programming block "Noitamina" and other channels.


Kenshin Himura via Rurouni Kenshin EP28

Kenshin Himura via Rurouni Kenshin EP28 (C) Nobuhiro Watsuki/Shueisha, "Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story- Kyoto Arc" Production Committee


Synopsis: Episode 28 "Portrait of an Ambitious Man"

Kenshin and the others enter "Shingetsu Village," where the Mishima brothers have fled. The village, under the control of Shishio's subordinate Senkaku, is in ruins, shrouded in an eerie atmosphere due to the oppressed villagers who live in constant fear of violence. Kenshin heads to the mansion where Shishio is rumored to be staying, alongside Ichi, who came to see the village's condition. Meanwhile, Eiji is consumed with thoughts of revenge against Senkaku.


Hajime Saito via Rurouni Kenshin EP28 (S2 EP4)

Hajime Saito via Rurouni Kenshin EP28 (S2 EP4) (C) Nobuhiro Watsuki/Shueisha, "Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story- Kyoto Arc" Production Committee


About Rurouni Kenshin

'Rurouni Kenshin' is based on the manga of the same name by Nobuhiro Watsuki, which has sold over 72 million copies.


Eiji Mishima via Rurouni Kenshin EP28

Eiji Mishima via Rurouni Kenshin EP28 (C) Nobuhiro Watsuki/Shueisha, "Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story- Kyoto Arc" Production Committee


The new TV anime of Rurouni Kenshin, which started broadcasting in July 2023, reconstructs the original story from the first episode with the latest animation technology. The original author, Nobuhiro Watsuki, is completely supervising the entire work, including character design and scenario. With an entirely new cast, the new TV anime Rurouni Kenshin is being released to the world about 30 years after the serialization began.


In the second season, the protagonist Kenshin Himura's peaceful days at the Kamiya Dojo take a sudden turn, depicting his arduous journey confronting Makoto Shishio.


Senkaku via Rurouni Kenshin EP28

Senkaku via Rurouni Kenshin EP28 (C) Nobuhiro Watsuki/Shueisha, "Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story- Kyoto Arc" Production Committee


Source : Rurouni Kenshin Official