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Due to past legal controversies involving the author, Viz Media only released the series digitally until November 2017 and does not currently publish new English chapters.
Because official English translations have ceased, many fans rely on community-led translations found on Reddit's Rurouni Kenshin community or dedicated fan-run archives like those from DTNinja.
For those revisiting the roots, the original 28-volume manga is still available through the Shonen Jump app and MANGA Plus . Due to past legal controversies involving the author,
Volume 10 was released on January 5, 2026, featuring Aoshi Shinomori on the cover. Story & Character Highlights
The narrative begins after Kaoru discovers a recent photo of her father in Hokkaido. The group eventually faces the "Kenkaku Heiki," a mysterious faction causing chaos to test Japan's strength against foreign powers. Volume 10 was released on January 5, 2026,
New chapters are serialized monthly in the Jump Square magazine.
The ( Meiji Kenkaku Romantan: Hokkaidō-hen ) is the official direct sequel to the original Rurouni Kenshin manga. It follows Himura Kenshin and his allies as they travel to Hokkaido in 1883 to search for Kaoru’s father, who was long believed to be dead. Current Publication Status (as of April 2026) Latest Chapters: The series has reached Chapter 64 . New chapters are serialized monthly in the Jump
Fan favorites like Saitō Hajime , Sagara Sanosuke , and former Juppongatana members like Seta Sōjirō and Anji return to the fray. Where to Read