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Rurouni Kenshin Episode 31 (Season 2, EP7) Story & Preview Cut Released: Kaoru and Yahiko Spot Aoshi in Kyoto

The 31th episode of the new TV anime Rurouni Kenshin, titled "Arrival in Kyoto," will air on November 14 as part of Fuji TV's late-night anime programming block "Noitamina" and other channels.


Kenshin Himura via Rurouni Kenshin EP31 (S2 EP7)

Kenshin Himura via Rurouni Kenshin EP31 (S2 EP7) (C) Nobuhiro Watsuki/Shueisha, "Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story- Kyoto Arc" Production Committee


Story: Episode 31

Kenshin and Misao arrive in Kyoto and are greeted outside the inn "Aoi-ya" by Kashiwazaki Nenji, also known as "Okina," who raised Misao. Okina quickly recognizes Kenshin as the legendary Battousai, leaving Kenshin astonished. Okina is revealed to be a former member of the Oniwabanshu, the secret intelligence group. When Okina offers to help, Kenshin asks him to locate someone. Meanwhile, Kaoru and Yahiko, who have also arrived in Kyoto, catch sight of Aoshi amidst the streets of Kyoto.


Okina, Misao, Kenshin via Rurouni Kenshin EP31 (S2 EP7)

Okina, Misao, Kenshin via Rurouni Kenshin EP31 (S2 EP7)(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.


Yahiko, Kaoru via Rurouni Kenshin EP31 (S2 EP7)

Yahiko, Kaoru via Rurouni Kenshin EP31 (S2 EP7) (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.


Oashi Shinomori via Rurouni Kenshin EP31 (S2 EP7)

Oashi Shinomori via Rurouni Kenshin EP31 (S2 EP7) (C) Nobuhiro Watsuki/Shueisha, "Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story- Kyoto Arc" Production Committee


Source : Rurouni Kenshin Official