Episode 21 of Rurouni Kenshin is about to premiere, and it will probably delve deeper into Kenshin’s past and introduce a new enemy. The episode is titled “Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story Act Zero Part 2.” It will most certainly be a treat for fans because of the unprecedented adventures in store for them.
The narrative featuring Kenshin’s flashbacks is progressing swiftly, thereby hinting at a resolution in the upcoming episodes. With the introduction of a mysterious stranger in the previous episode, fans can expect Kenshin to grapple with this Western opponent. Moreover, he will also have to navigate the obstacles and challenges posed by Ishizu’s schemes.
Rurouni Kenshin episode 21 release date, time on Crunchyroll
Episode 21 of the anime will air on Fuji TV on November 24, 2023, at 12:55 a.m. JST. While a minority of international enthusiasts can anticipate the episode to be released on Thursday night or day, audiences worldwide can stream the episode about an hour after its original debut. The episode will premiere on Crunchyroll at varying times, depending on region to region:
- November 23, 2023, at 7:55 a.m. PST
- November 23, 2023, at 10:55 a.m. EST
- November 23, 2023, at 3:55 p.m. GMT
- November 23, 2023, at 9:25 p.m. IST
Rurouni Kenshin episode 20: What happened previously?
Episode 20, titled “Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story,” unfolded with a revisit of Kenshin Himura’s encounter with Kaoru. Moving to Team Kenshin and Megumi at Kaoru’s dojo, the protagonist shared a tale of his time in Yokohama’s foreign settlement. He narrated how a chance encounter with a traveling merchant, Dankichi, set the stage for further developments in the story.
The trio explored Yokohama peacefully, but a brewing conflict emerged when a mysterious individual with a Western sword noticed Kenshin’s samurai blade. In the end, fans witnessed the revelation that this mysterious stranger knew Kenshin’s true identity and eagerly awaited a confrontation between them.