Jump Force Adds Rurouni Kenshin's Himura and Shishio Into The MIx

The next two fighters for Bandai Namco’s massive mash-up fighter Jump Force have been announced, and classic anime fans will be delighted to know that Rurouni Kenshin’s Himura Kenshin and Shishio Makoto.

The intro trailer for both characters shows off their unique styles, Kenshin’s adept swordsmanship and Makoto’s fiery arsenal of attacks. The two are the first characters to appear in Jump Force from the Rurouni Kenshin manga, which was created for Shonen Jump in 1994 and follows the life of Himura as he tries to atone for past sins.

These inclusions are not without controversy, however, as the creator of Rurouni Kenshin Nobuhiro Watsuki was convicted of possession of child pornography earlier this year. His only punishment was a fine equivalent of $2,000, which has not sat well with some of his former fans:

just a year ago the artist Nobuhiro Watsuki was convicted for possession of child pornography and was let off with only a fine of ¥200,000 in February and a half-assed "apology" as his work resumed serialisation in June. https://t.co/1RB0bgXgsm

— ???⚙️ @ secret santas (@shrapnelhorn) November 19, 2018

Will Bandai Namco’s decision to include these controversial characters change the trajectory of Jump Force as a whole? That remains to be seen, but it will be an interesting discussion as the game approaches its February 15, 2019 release date. Check with Twin Galaxies for more coverage as it continues, and until then take a look at some of our guides on Bandai Namco’s other big time fighter, Dragon Ball FighterZ.