One of the nostalgic classic anime for kids from the 90s, this year’s highly anticipated Rurouni Kenshin (2023), also known as “The Wandering Samurai” or “Samurai X,” is scheduled to premiere this summer. Both fans of the old series and new fans of Rurouni Kenshin are eagerly waiting for the release of Rurouni Kenshin 2023 Episode 1. In this article, we provide all the essential details about the upcoming season, including the release date, trailer, where to watch, and more.
World Screening Event of Rurouni Kenshin
A world screening event for the TV anime “Rurouni Kenshin – Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story” has been scheduled. It will be screened in eight countries and regions around the world, alongside Japan. According to the official website, the event will take place on Sunday, June 18th.
Four cast members (Soma Saito, Rie Takahashi, Makoto Koichi, Taku Yashiro) are confirmed to attend the stage on the day of the screening at Tokyo’s United Cinema Aqua City Odaiba.
Rurouni Kenshin (2023) Episode 1 Release Date
According to the official website, the highly anticipated first episode of Rurouni Kenshin (2023) is scheduled to air in Japan on Thursday, July 6th at 11:55 am EDT. However, the release time for the episode may vary depending on the specific platform being used and the viewer’s geographical location. The anime will premiere on Fuji TV’s Noitamina programming block.
On May 13th, the fourth promotional video of the anime was released, which has sparked hype among fans. The PV features the ending theme song “Kissaki” (Sword tip) by Reol and showcases key characters of the series.
Where to Watch Rurouni Kenshin (2023) Episode 1
Rurouni Kenshin 2023 will premiere on Fuji TV’s Noitamina programming block. However, as of the time of writing this article, there have been no announcements regarding streaming platforms for its international distribution. For fans who want to reminisce about the old days, the original Rurouni Kenshin from 1996 is available on Crunchyroll.
Staff Members and Production Details
The anime will be a re-adaptation of Nobuhiro Watsuki’s original manga, “Rurouni Kenshin.” Liden Films, known for animating Tokyo Revengers, Cells at Work! Code Black, and Call of the Night, will handle the animation for the series. It will be directed by Hideo Yamamoto, famous for his work on Strike the Blood and Cells at Work! Code Black.
Hideyuki Kurata, known for his contributions to Made in Abyss and Goblin Slayer, will be writing the scripts. The character designs are created by Terumi Nishii, and the music is composed by Yu Takami. Additionally, the author of the “Rurouni Kenshin” manga, Nobuhiro Watsuki, will supervise the character designs and scenario.
The cast of Ruroni Kenshin 2023 is as follows:
| Character | Japanese Voice Actor |
| Himura Kenshin | Soma Saito |
| Kamiya Kaoru | Rie Takahashi |
| Sagara Sanosuke | Taku Yashiro |
| Myōjin Yahiko | Makoto Koichi |
| Shinomori Aoshi | Yuma Uchida |
| Takani Megumi | Saori Ōnishi |
With a talented team at the helm, fans can be guaranteed to enjoy the thrilling actions of Ruruoni Kenshin and immerse themselves at the era of Meiji Restoration with deadly swordsmen seeking for revenge while the wandering samurai Kenshin Himura tries his best to follow his vow of no killing. We will share further information about the series as soon as it becomes available!
