Rurouni Kenshin episode 16 is set to drop in a few hours, and here’s what you need to know before the premiere.
The anime adaptation based on the manga series having the same name is created by Nobuhiro Watsuki. Produced by Liden Films, the anime is a re-adaptation of the main manga and directed by Hideyo Yamamoto. It has emerged as a popular anime in a short span of time, and the fans following its lead can’t calm their nerves as the new episode hints at a combat between Raijuta Isurugi and Kenshin. Some fans claim that they are “destined to fight”.
Rurouni Kenshin episode 16: What to expect?
Episode 15 witnessed Raijuta challenging Maekawa to a duel with bamboo swords. What’s interesting is that Maekawa is a the master of the Maekawa Dojo, but Raijuta managed to almost kill Maekawa. The fans seem conflicted on Raijuta’s character as they await an action scene between Kenshin and Raijuta.
It will be quite interesting to see how the story escalates, but the much-awaited fight scene is almost certain. It is speculated that Kenshin’s team might also get dragged into the fight, or at least be Yutaro’s father’s target. In any case, the historical Samurai action sequence is certain to give the fans a lot to rave about.
Watch the episode 16 preview here:
Rurouni Kenshin episode 16 release date and time
From Yahiko’s etiquette issues and Kenshin’s swordsmanship to Raijuta’s true belief in his ideals, everything about this show has kept the fans waiting for a new episode. No wonder the discussions online are all about analyzing these characters and what they are about to bring to the table.
Well, the wait for episode 16 is finally almost over as it is all set to be aired on October 20, at 12:55 a.m. JST, in Japan. For the international fans, the episode will be made available to stream on Crunchyroll roughly an hour later.
