(CR) Rurouni Kenshin (new TV series)

[Guardian Enzo]

Originally Posted by Engels

What is the "consensus" among RK fans regarding the best arc? At least in the manga, which is considered better -- the Kyoto/Shishio arc or the Enishi arc?

I'm not aware of any polls on the subject (some no doubt exist) but I would be stunned if the overall consensus wasn't Kyoto #1 and Jinshuu #2.

Edit: The RK reddit ran a poll with the expected results.

Closed • 325 total votes

22 Tokyo
243 Kyoto
49 Jinchuu
11 Hokkaido

[Mad Pierrot]

Considering the handling of retelling movies, Kyoto seems to be the most retold story. Still, with the liveaction and the reboot Restoration, it seems Jinei became a fanfavorite too consider how many times his duel against Kenshin was retold.

Jinchu seems to be popular when primarily focusing on Kenshin's backstory and teenage Kenshin does act very different in the flashbacks. What I don't like about Hokkaido is it forces Kenshin to be the main character again even though Jinchuu ends with Kenshin finding a successor. The controversial OVAs Seisohen went harsh with Kenshin's future but his successor remained intact so I have mixed feelings in regards to what is the better sequel.

I do remember the author once said he had plans for a sequel series which involved

Spoiler for big spoiler of the manga:

Kenshin and Kaoru's son becoming coldblooded and often rivaling Yahiko's son as the two swordsman would appear to emulate different techniques with opposite values.

I don't remember it well but it caught my attention when reading the notes from volume 28 when I was younger.

[Stark700]

New PV came out today for the next arc

[Guardian Enzo]

Judiciously not teasing any of the really big stuff.

[Frontier]

Originally Posted by Stark700

New PV came out today for the next arc

Kaoru and Misao look good .

[Mad Pierrot]

Tatsuya Kitani sings the new opening theme! His voice is amazing.

[Engels]

Originally Posted by Stark700

New PV came out today for the next arc

IMO, the animation looks even better than the first season!

[Guardian Enzo]

Originally Posted by Engels

IMO, the animation looks even better than the first season!

Lidenfilms is certainly capable of pretty high-end product. If you're adapting RK I imagine you're going to spend more on Kyoto than Tokyo, as it has most of the headline fights the fans are obsessed with. And it builds momentum for Jinchuu, which is presumably the reason this reboot exists in the first place.