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Rurouni Kenshin Episode 41 (Season 2, EP17) Story & Preview Cut Released, Shishio’s Forces March for the Kyoto Inferno

Rurouni Kenshin Episode41 titled "Another Objective," will air on February 7 as part of Fuji TV's late-night anime programming block "Noitamina" and other channels.


Makoto Shishio

Makoto Shishio via Rurouni Kenshin EP41 (S2 EP17) (C) Nobuhiro Watsuki/Shueisha, "Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story- Kyoto Arc" Production Committee


Story: Episode 41

Shishio’s subordinates—Goichi, Tokuji, Shuzo, and Toshiro—secretly prepare for their mission before dawn. However, when patrols arrive, they are forced to retreat before completing their preparations. Usui, determined to make an example of them, attempts to execute the retreating men… Meanwhile, Shishio’s words inspire his subordinates, and they begin their advance to set Kyoto ablaze.


Makoto Shishio

Makoto Shishio via Rurouni Kenshin EP41 (S2 EP17) (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 EP41 (S2 EP17) (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.


Hajime Saito

Hajime Saito via Rurouni Kenshin EP41 (S2 EP17) (C) Nobuhiro Watsuki/Shueisha, "Rurouni Kenshin -Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story- Kyoto Arc" Production Committee


Source : Anime Rurouni Kenshin Official