Rurouni Kenshin episode 34 titled "Sakabatō’s First Strike," will air on December 4 as part of Fuji TV's late-night anime programming block "Noitamina" and other channels.

Story: Episode 34

“Sakabatō: First Strike” is based on a storyboard created by original author Nobuhiro Watsuki for the Rurouni Kenshin 25th Anniversary Exhibition. The episode portrays a pivotal chapter where Kenshin Himura, once the infamous Hitokiri Battosai during the Bakumatsu era, takes his first step toward becoming the wanderer who vows never to kill again, embracing his path of redemption.

Set during Keio 4 (1868), the episode opens with Kenshin suffering from a high fever in a dilapidated shrine. He overhears ominous discussions from rogue hunters targeting defeated government soldiers, gripping his sword tightly in reflex. As the hunters leave, Kenshin drifts into a feverish dream, wrestling with the words of Akazora. When he awakens, he finds himself being cared for by Giichi, a former policeman, and his wife Satsuki. This episode tells the story of how Kenshin, burdened by his bloody past, wields the sakabatō for the first time.

About Rurouni Kenshin

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

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.

Source : ORICON NEWS