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 .
Volume 10 was released on January 5, 2026, featuring Aoshi Shinomori on the cover. Story & Character Highlights The ( Meiji Kenkaku Romantan: Hokkaidō-hen ) is
As of November 2025, the series is on a planned hiatus . Volume 10 was released on January 5, 2026,
Fan favorites like Saitō Hajime , Sagara Sanosuke , and former Juppongatana members like Seta Sōjirō and Anji return to the fray. Where to Read Where to Read Because official English translations have
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.
It is scheduled to resume in the March 2026 issue of the monthly magazine Jump Square .