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"Juppongatana" Finally Assemble! Rurouni Kenshin Episode 40 (Season 2, EP16) Story & Preview Cut Released

Rurouni Kenshin Episode39 titled "Juppongatana Assemble," will air on January 31 as part of Fuji TV's late-night anime programming block "Noitamina" and other channels.


Kenshi Himura

Kenshi Himura via Rurouni Kenshin EP40 (S2 EP16) (C) Nobuhiro Watsuki/Shueisha, "Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story- Kyoto Arc" Production Committee


Story: Episode 40

After receiving the ultimate technique, Kenshin gives medicine to save the fatally injured Seijuro. Meanwhile, Shishio's stronghold sees the arrival of more of the "Juppongatana." Following Usui the Blind Sword, Kamatari the scythe-wielding crossdresser, Saizuchi the diminutive elder, and his towering partner Fuji all gather. With Aoshi Shinomori also present, the Ten Swords are now fully assembled. Before them, Shishio declares that the Kyoto Inferno will commence the following night.


Makoto Shishio

Makoto Shishio via Rurouni Kenshin EP40 (S2 EP16) (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.


Usui

Usui via Rurouni Kenshin EP40 (S2 EP16) (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.


Kamatari Honjo

Kamatari Honjo via Rurouni Kenshin EP40 (S2 EP16) (C) Nobuhiro Watsuki/Shueisha, "Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story- Kyoto Arc" Production Committee


Source : Anime Rurouni Kenshin Official