File this under “Childhood Memories”: Shueisha’s Jump Square magazine out this Thursday has an announcement on the production of a new Rurouni Kenshin (aka Samurai X) anime, in time for its 15th anniversary.
After the manga wrapped up several years ago, Rurouni Kenshin’s manga-ka Watsuki Nobuhiro went on to draw other successful series such as Buso Renkin. They did, however, fail to match up to the runaway success of RK.
Recently, the release of Rurouni Kenshin’s Kanzen-ban (Perfect Collection) featured Watsuki’s stylistic updates and even complete redesigns for many of the cast members. Notable changes include Kaoru’s more mature face and new hairstyle, Aoshi’s seme-tastic eyeglasses (hubba hubba hubba), Saitou’s new lone wolf look, and the startling change in outfit and hairstyle by Kenshin’s master Hiko.
Rurouni Kenshin is one of the most memorable series of the early 2000s for many Filipino anime fans, not only because it was one of the few shows aired on terrestial and cable channels, but also because it introduced Pinoys to Japanese pop acts such as L’Arc~en~Ciel, TM Revolution, Bonny Pink, The Yellow Monkey, and a whole slew of other bands, female vocalists, and male solo artists.
It’s good to have you back, guys — looking forward to your first ep very soon!
JPOP Manila 
I cant wait for this. My childhood kyaaa. I cant wait to see all of them again T^T
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i approve of AOSHI with glasses <3<3<3
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I LIKE!! Finally something to look forward to, after browsing so many anime season preview summaries. Yay! ❤ (And yes, me too. Aoshi with glasses is <3)
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btw, sorry for the double comment, but i love the redesigns. especially for the girls (although misao didn’t get much of an upgrade). yumi, kamatari (“girls” lol), kaoru, tomoe and especially megumi! they all look so much better! here’s to hoping the anime follows these designs religiously. ❤
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Haaay agree ako kay Aoshi! Love Soujirou’s new get up 😀 I hope they’re going to follow the manga
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I loved the music to the series! Here’s hoping the anime gets a proper ending!
Saitou’s re-imagined look was badass. I don’t know what to say about Aoshi and his glasses. Soujiro looks like a video game character that I know. 😛
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lol ditto on SOUJIRO, although i have to say, a lot of ladies approve so maybe it’s not such a bad thing.
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