The synopsis and preview cuts for episode 28 of the anime ” Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story – Kyoto Uprising” have been released.
The anime “Rurouni Kenshin” is based on the manga by Watsuki Nobuhiro, which has sold over 72 million copies. The previous anime series was broadcast in 1996, followed by OVAs and movies. In 2023, a new TV anime series with a completely new staff and cast was broadcast in July 2023, with the first season consisting of 24 episodes. The second season is currently airing from October 2024.
Episode 28 “Portrait of an Ambitious Man”
Kenshin and the others set foot in Shingetsu Village, where the Mishima brothers have fled. The village is run by Shishio’s subordinate, Tsurugi, and the villagers are afraid of his violence and can only obey, leaving it dilapidated and shrouded in a strange atmosphere. Kenshin heads to the mansion where Shishio is staying with Hajime, who had come to visit after hearing about the village’s current situation. Behind the scenes, Eiji is burning to take revenge on Tsurugi.