It is scheduled to resume in the March 2026 issue of the monthly magazine Jump Square .
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 .
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. It is scheduled to resume in the March
New chapters are serialized monthly in the Jump Square magazine.
Fan favorites like Saitō Hajime , Sagara Sanosuke , and former Juppongatana members like Seta Sōjirō and Anji return to the fray. Where to Read Current Publication Status (as of April 2026) Latest
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.
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. Fan favorites like Saitō Hajime , Sagara Sanosuke
Volume 10 was released on January 5, 2026, featuring Aoshi Shinomori on the cover. Story & Character Highlights