According to Anime News Network, the new Rurouni Kenshin anime (better known to certain western and southeast asian audiences as “Samurai X”) will have a limited theatrical release in Japan on November 17. Read More →
New Rurouni Kenshin anime to be two-part OVA
According to the latest news from AnimeNewsNetwork, the upcoming Rurouni Kenshin anime will be a two-part OVA (Original Video Animation) showing the “Shin-Kyoto Arc” (New Kyoto Arc). The first part of the OVA will be shown in Japanese theatres this coming November. Read More →
Rurouni Kenshin live-action movie rumour
Several unnamed sources report that a live-action Rurouni Kenshin movie is “in production” with Takeru Sato (Mei-chan no Shitsuji, Kamen Rider Den-O) playing the lead role of Kenshin Himura.
(Source: Sankaku Complex)
Thoughts: Rurouni Kenshin was one of the first few animes I watched and still remains one of my favourites. If the rumour is true, its going to be pretty cool watching a live-action version of it. Great to see Takeru Sato’s career on the rise as well, with the Kenshin role coming straight after playing Koyuki in Beck.