‘Rurouni Kenshin’ Reboot Samurai Anime Streaming on Netflix This February
The manga series titled “Rurouni Kenshin” was penned by Nobuhiro Watsuki, who once faced criticism. This story takes place during Japan’s Meiji era (1868-1912) and chronicles the life of Hitokiri Battosai, a former assassin from the Bakumatsu period, who renounces his violent past to become a wandering samurai known as Kenshin Himura. To date, there have been two anime adaptations of this manga. The first was launched in 1996 to widespread praise among fans, while a reboot anime made its debut much later in 2023. It is the more recent adaptation that has now found a new platform for streaming.