Rurouni Kenshin
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Rurouni Kenshin Episode 20 Will Focus on Shishio’s Background

Rurouni Kenshin episode 20 is anticipated to delve into Kenshin’s memories to offer a background to the newly introduced threat in Tokyo, Shishio. 

Fans are anticipating that the upcoming episode will adopt a storytelling approach and will offer a new milestone of action, adventure, and drama. 

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Rurouni Kenshin episode 20 release date & time

The wait to see what will unfold is almost over as the next episode of the anime TV adaptation is right around the corner. Episode 20 will air in Japan on November 17, 2023, at 12:55 a.m. JST. The country’s original network, Fuji TV, will broadcast the episode. 

As for international audiences, the precise moment of release varies on their geographical location and time zone differences. As such, note the release schedule of the episode:

  • November 16, 2023, 8:55 a.m. PST
  • November 16, 2023, 9:55 a.m. EST
  • November 16, 2023, 2:55 p.m. GMT
  • November 16, 2023, 9:35 p.m. IST

International fans can stream episode 20, as with the previous episodes, on Crunchyroll

Rurouni Kenshin episode 19 recap

In the latest installment of the anime series, fans witness Sanosuke and Tsukioka initiating their assault on the Home Ministry building. They strategically navigate through the back amid explosions. However, their covert mission takes an unexpected turn as Kenshin awaits them, instigating Tsukioka to engage in a useless confrontation. But, Sanosuke intervenes, disabling Tsukioka.  

Tsukioka later awakens in his place and discovers the absence of his bombs, the credit of which goes to Sanosuke and Kenshin. Despite Sanosuke’s advice to abandon the plan, Tsukioka opts for Seppuku and aims to ignite the revolution that he desires. Finally, in the end, Tsukioka abandons his violent intentions and returns home. A major twist appears as the episode concludes with the emergence of a potential threat named Shishio.

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