Rurouni Kenshin OVA

[shinta|hikari]

I want to see how badass he was when he was training Kenshin, so that we get a little bit of both.

[Kite]

I really hope its a reboot, or a more complete version of the final arc. This is one of my favorite scenes in the whole series and I've never found a nice wallpaper for it.

[Marik]

The official Twitter account of the Rurouni Kenshin anime franchise confirmed on Monday that the upcoming Blu-ray Disc releases of the two original video anime projects and film will have both Japanese and English subtitles.

News: Rurouni Kenshin BDs to Have English Subtitles in Japan

[Marik]

1st part in theaters in December with director Kazuhiro Furuhashi, Studio DEEN, most of original cast

The production company Aniplex confirmed on Saturday that the previously announced new Rurouni Kenshin anime series will be a two-part Shin Kyoto-Hen (New Kyoto Arc) original video anime series. The first part will play in Japanese theaters in December.

The new anime series will remake the Kyoto story arc of Nobuhiro Watsuki's original manga and the previous anime adaptation. Director Kazuhiro Furuhashi and Studio DEEN are returning to animate the new series along with musical composer Noriyuki Asakura. Mari Okada (AnoHana, Wandering Son) is writing the scripts this time. Hiromitsu Hagiwara (Saint Beast ~Ikusen no Hiru to Yoru Hen~) is the new character designer, and Hiro Kaburaki (Kimi ni Todoke) will take over as the episode director. The cast will remain the same except for the role of Hajime Saitō, who will be played by Ken Narita.

Cast:
Mayo Suzukaze as Kenshin Himura
Miki Fujitani as Kaoru Kamiya
Miina Tominaga as Yahiko Myoujin
Yuji Ueda as Sanosuke Sagara
Tomo Sakurai as Misao Makimachi
Yoshito Yasuhara as Aoshi Shinomori
Masanori Ikeda as Makoto Shishio
Ken Narita as Hajime Saitō

Sources: ANN & Kenshin TV

[Kraco]

The cast will remain the same except for the role of Hajime Saitō, who will be played by Ken Narita.

Considering his success with Sesshoumaru's voice, I'd say he can pull off the role decently.

[Marik]

The official website for the Rurouni Kenshin anime franchise began streaming the latest promotional video for the first half of the new Rurouni Kenshin: Shin Kyoto-Hen anime project on Monday. The video was actually announced on Sunday, but the site had experienced trouble and had to begin streaming again on Monday. The site also posted selected cuts from the project.

Starting on December 17, the first part will have a week of advance screenings in two Japanese theaters.

The new anime series will remake the Kyoto story arc of Nobuhiro Watsuki's original manga and the previous anime adaptation. In particular, it will depict the battle of Kenshin Himura and Makoto Shishio and will be told from the point of view of the Oniwabanshū ninja Misao Makimachi.

[bagandscalpel]

In particular, it will depict the battle of Kenshin Himura and Makoto Shishio and will be told from the point of view of the Oniwabanshū ninja Misao Makimachi.

What.

This makes me wary, seeing as how Misao was never present in the infernal arena in either the manga or original TV anime.

Shishio battle was a pretty messy affair already, considering all the characters involved; no need to drag more in.

[Alhuin]

I'm hoping that just means she will be recounting the events in a story to her (grand)children or something.

"Back in my younger days, I traveled with a man that had an X scar on his face. He fought many great battles. I shall tell of these great battles to you now..."

Then the rest of the series is just "normal".

[Archangel]

When are these fuckers animating the revenge arc? :/

[bagandscalpel]

When are these fuckers animating the revenge arc? :/

There's a question I've been asking for nigh ten years, now.

If, and that's a big *IF*, this feature draws mass appeal, they'll probably consider animating the Jinchu arc. The train of thought, now, might be that jumping straight into the Jinchu arc would be pointless with so many fans already gone their own ways. So, this Kyoto-arc revamp is a way for them to test the waters and to call back all the fans of yesteryear.

[Archangel]

A movie would hardly do it justice though, there's just too much going on for them to be able to present it decently to the public in a 2 or even 3 hour format.

Not to mention that Trust & Betrayal is supposed to take place ( kinda ) in between that same arc.

[bagandscalpel]

Oh heavens, no. I would NOT want a Jinchu arc animation if it were limited to a movie. This Kyoto one is acceptable because we already got a pretty faithful TV anime adaptation.

Now, speaking of Trust and Betrayal, I wanna see them adapt it closer to the source material in that Kenshin has a streak of dark humor and burns with passionate rage, while Tomoe lays on the sarcasm where she can.

[Archangel]

I couldn't agree with you more, i hate it how they took all the humorous elements off of both the OVAs ( T&B and Death by aids ). It hardly felt like Kenshin anymore.

[shinta|hikari]

I actually liked the somber tone of the OAVs. I would not have minded a more faithful adaptation though.

[Carnage]

I actually liked the somber tone of the OAVs. I would not have minded a more faithful adaptation though.

I agree, I really enjoyed it more so than the manga actually.

[Marik]

[Taka-THORA] Rurouni Kenshin New Kyoto Arc - 01 - BD 10bit 1080p FLAC | BD 10bit 720p FLAC

[bagandscalpel]

Just some comments from watching the raw:

-Misao POV isn't as bad as I thought it would be, considering it fits in the timeline where she actually has a role to fit
-Poor Cho. Poor, poor Cho. Not only loses the weapons he would've originally used, but gets his eye put out, too. AND gets thrown around like a ragdoll on that last hit.
-Usui got mad jobbed, too.

-Fight animations are better- way, way better. I like how they took the original still-scenes and meshed them together into a more fluid sequence.
-Original songs are back; this is amazing.
-Ken Narita does a damn good Saito.

All in all, aside from the neutering of the Ten Swords, think this is a pretty good summary of the Kyoto arc, thus far.

[Kraco]

Felt like UBW all over again... So compressed. This would be poor for anybody who hasn't seen (or read) the original, but I suppose it was pretty good knowing everything beforehand, thus allowing to patch the holes mentally. I enjoyed the scenery and especially the music. The animation was good as well, yes.

[David75]

Felt like UBW all over again... So compressed. This would be poor for anybody who hasn't seen (or read) the original, but I suppose it was pretty good knowing everything beforehand, thus allowing to patch the holes mentally. I enjoyed the scenery and especially the music. The animation was good as well, yes.

Just had a projection of both eps with Kazuhiro FURUHASHI and Ai ABE answering questions at the end.

I did only know about the name of the anime, so it felt poor as Kraco said.
I guess it is only good for the hardcore fanbase getting upgraded image and CG quality... and hoping they'll animate the missing chapters. Yup, some fan asked, but the answer was like "maybe, depends on the sales"

I wonder if I'll dig into that show. I might, come fall/winter season.