Rurouni Kenshin (2023)

Rurouni Kenshin (2023) is Liden Films' faithful new anime adaptation of Nobuhiro Watsuki's beloved samurai manga — a series that has long been considered one of the finest historical action manga ever written and now finally receives the faithful, high-quality anime treatment it always deserved. Set in the Meiji Era following Japan's civil war, the series follows Kenshin Himura — formerly the legendary assassin Battosai who killed hundreds in service of the revolution — as he wanders Japan carrying a reversed-blade sword, having sworn never to kill again. The new adaptation covers the Kyoto Arc with full fidelity, bringing Makoto Shishio — one of manga's greatest antagonists — to life with the visual quality he always deserved. Liden Films' production brings fluid swordplay, strong character animation, and meticulous period design to this long-overdue remake. A genuine gift for longtime fans and an excellent entry point for new ones.