"Rurouni Kenshin" will be reborn as a new anime series in 2023, but how much information have you researched about this new series? The new series features new production staff, from voice actors to the animation production company and director, and it looks like we'll be able to enjoy a new "Rurouni Kenshin" unlike any previous "Rurouni Kenshin" series. Even fans who say, "I love the original production team!" may find their impression of the new series slightly different once they see the impressive production team we'll introduce below, so today we'll be introducing the production staff and cast of the new "Rurouni Kenshin" anime series. Be sure to check out the people behind this new "Rurouni Kenshin" series, which is completely different from anything before.
Introducing the voice actors!
First, I'd like to introduce the voice actors involved in this work. Voice actors are the very faces of anime, so you'll definitely want to check them out in detail. In particular, all of the voice actors have been changed for this work, so even fans familiar with the original work should be sure to check them out.
Souma Saito: Himura Kenshin
Voice actor Souma Saito voices the protagonist of this work, Himura Kenshin. Not only is Saito known for his captivating voice quality, but he also has a sweet look that rivals that of an actor, making him popular with women. He's also active in a variety of genres, not just voice acting. He's the perfect voice actor for Kenshin, a character especially popular with women.
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Saito is currently planning to start her own YouTube channel, so if you're a fan who became interested in her through this series, be sure to check it out!
Takahashi Rie: Kamiya Kaoru
Voice actress Takahashi Rie voices the heroine of this series, Kamiya Kaoru. Speaking of Takahashi Rie, she's the voice actress known for voicing Emilia in "Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-" and Megumin, the main heroine in "KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!" Kamiya Kaoru, who also plays this work, is also an important heroine in Jump history, so she's the perfect fit!
Super Popular Voice Actor!!
As you can see from Takahashi's career mentioned above, she is currently a top-tier voice actress representing the anime voice acting industry. She's so popular that many fans are interested in watching an anime just because she's the voice actress. We're thrilled to have such an experienced voice actor play our heroine, Kamiya Kaoru!
Makoto Koichi: Myojin Yahiko
Voice actor Makoto Koichi voices Myojin Yahiko, who adventures alongside Kenshin and Kaoru. Koichi is well-known for her roles as Haru Yuki in "The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls." She's been active as a voice actress since around 2016, and was selected for the role of Myojin Yahiko at the height of her popularity!
He has a distinctive husky, mature voice
Koichi is a voice actor known for his husky, mature voice, and due to this vocal quality, he has often voiced male roles. He is truly the perfect voice actor for the energetic young boy Yahiko.
Taku Yashiro: Role of Sagara Sanosuke
Voice actor Taku Yashiro is the voice of Sagara Sanosuke, Kenshin's partner. Yashiro is best known for his roles as Jude in "The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent" and Jean in "The Princess and the Beast." He is also often seen voicing handsome characters in anime aimed at young girls, making him extremely popular with women.
Saori Onishi: Takani Megumi
Voice actress Saori Onishi voices Takani Megumi, a female doctor with knowledge of Western medicine who assists Kenshin and his friends. Along with Rie Takahashi, who plays Kaoru Kamiya, Onishi is currently a highly popular female voice actress, and this casting highlights Takani Megumi's importance in this work.
She voices characters like Mejiro McQueen and Sawamura Spencer Eriri
Onishi is a voice actress who has voiced numerous cult-favorite female characters, including Mejiro McQueen from "Uma Musume: Pretty Derby" and Sawamura Spencer Eriri from "How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend." Takani Megumi in this series is also an incredibly popular female character, rivaling Kamiya Kaoru in popularity, so we're definitely looking forward to seeing her portrayal.
Yuma Uchida: Sojiro Shinomori
Voice actor Yuuma Uchida plays Sojiro Shinomori, a former member of the Oniwabanshu who serves as a worthy rival to Kenshin at the beginning of the series and becomes a reliable ally in the middle of the series. Uchida is also a voice actor who is active as a singer, and has gained many fans in a wide range of fields. There's no doubt that he's one of the most popular voice actors right now, so be sure to check him out.
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Uchimura currently runs his own YouTube channel, where you can see not only his work as a voice actor, but also his work as a singer. Fans who became interested in Uchimura through this series should definitely check it out.
Introducing the Production Company!
Now, I'd like to introduce the production company that will actually be producing this series. I believe this company is in the most important position to determine the quality of an animation work, so it's important to check this out before any new work is broadcast.
Liden Films
This series is produced by a production company called Liden Films. In addition to its studio in Suginami, Tokyo, LIDEN FILMS also has studios in Kyoto, Osaka, and Saitama, making it a truly large-scale anime production company. This production company has a proven track record of producing numerous anime titles, so we can expect high quality from this film.
Tokyo Revengers is also in production!
In addition to this film, LIDEN FILMS is currently producing other anime titles, including "Tokyo Revengers." There are many other LIDEN FILMS titles to enjoy, so if you're impressed with the quality of this film, we recommend checking out their other anime!
Introducing the Director and More!
From here, I'd like to introduce the people at the core of this production, including the director and series composer. They are active in many fields outside of this work, so be sure to check them out!
Director: Hideyo Yamamoto
The director of this film is Hideyo Yamamoto. Prior to this project, Yamamoto has directed and storyboarded a variety of works, including "Cells at Work! BLACK" and "Magical Girl Spec-Ops: Tomorrow or Tomorrow." He's undoubtedly a highly experienced director, so we can expect high quality from this project.
Series Composition: Hideyuki Kurata
Hideyuki Kurata is in charge of the series composition for this project. He's a prolific anime screenwriter, having recently worked on the series composition for numerous popular titles, including "My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute" and "Made in Abyss." Like director Yamamoto, he's highly experienced, so we can expect great things from him.
Character Design: Terumi Nishii
The character designer for this work is Terumi Nishii. Nishii has a history of working on key animation for series such as "Ojamajo Doremi#" and "Gintama." He is truly a talented designer who has continued to work at the forefront of the Japanese anime industry. I can't wait to see how Kenshin and the other characters will be portrayed under Nishii's guidance in this work!
Music by Yu Takami
The music for this film is by Yu Takami. Takami is a composer who has worked on numerous TV dramas, including "Antarctica" and "JIN-JIN." While he hasn't worked on many anime productions yet, he has been active in many TV drama series, so we can expect great things from him!
Summary
Did you enjoy this article? This time, we've introduced the production team involved in the planning of the latest installment in the "Rurouni Kenshin" series, which will be released this year. This is a series with a long history as an anime, so it would seem extremely difficult to remake it, but as we've introduced today, the voice actors and other production staff are all made up of highly experienced, veteran animators, so it's true that this is a work that we can look forward to! There's no doubt that it will be of such high quality that it will be enjoyable not only for those who have never seen it before, but also for fans of the old anime series, so be sure to check out the new anime series!
