Rurouni Kenshin

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#1The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for LoveKaoru makes Kenshin stay in the separate room because he saw her naked when she was taking a bath. He was trying to ask if she was OK but thought she was quiet because she was trying to kill herself.(reason= her last…1996-01-10 · 25m

#2Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New StudentAfter nearly being pick-pocketed by the young street urchin Myojin Yahiko, Kenshin takes sympathy on the boy who declares himself to be from a samurai family. After his mother's death, Yahiko has been forced into working…1996-01-17 · 25m

#3Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His PastYahiko is discontent with the teachings of Kamiya-Kasshin-ryū, wanting to defeat his enemies over protecting the innocent. An old acquaintance of Kenshin invites him to join the military.1996-01-24 · 25m

#4Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hireHiruma Gohei, a man who Kenshin had previously defeated in episode 1 hires Sanosuke Sagara (aka Zanza after his signature weapon, a zanbato) to take Kenshin down. He accepts, but not for the money.1996-01-31 · 25m

#5The Reverse-blade Sword vs. the Zanbatou: Beyond the BattleZanza returns to fight Kenshin, and reveals his reason for fighting and his past with the Sekihoutai, where his captain and teammates were used as scapegoats by the government. Kenshin defeats him and breaks the…1996-02-07 · 25m

#6The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the ShadowsGovernment officials are being murdered. Jinei, a former hitokiri known for his ruthless attitude, is doing it and the government asks Kenshin for help. When Jinei sees Kenshin, he realizes he has a worthy opponent and…1996-02-14 · 25m

#7Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You LoveJinei has kidnapped Kaoru in order to force Kenshin back into his murderous ways. Kenshin almost kills Jinei, but Kaoru calls out, and he spares him. Jinei then takes his own life.1996-02-21 · 25m

#8A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From NowhereOne of Sano's friends has died from opium when a mysterious woman (Takani Megumi) shows up and needs his and Kenshin's help. She is being pursued by the Oniwabanshuu onmitsu, an elite group of ninja that used to protect…1996-02-28 · 25m

#9The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban GroupTakeda Kanryū forces Megumi to return by threatening the people at the dojo. Sano convinces her to return, but Megumi is captured by one of Kanryū's underlings.1996-03-06 · 25m

#10Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's FrighteningThe group goes to retrieve Megumi, but the Oniwaban group stands in their way. Kenshin narrowly defeats Hannya and then he and Sano confront commander Shinomori Aoshi. Aoshi takes out Sano with one blow, and then he and…1996-03-13 · 25m

#11Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and ShadowKenshin narrowly defeats Aoshi. Aoshi asks Kenshin to finish him off, and when Kenshin refuses, Aoshi vows revenge. Kanryū shows up with a gatling gun and kills the four members of the Oniwaban group, who die defending…1996-04-24 · 25m

#12Birth of a Boy Swordsman: The Battle of First Apprentice YahikoYahiko meets a cute girl named Tsubame, who works at the Akabeko. She's being forced into making a copy of the key to the Akabeko by a group of thugs, and Yahiko decides to help her by himself. He defeats the thugs…1996-05-01 · 25m

#13Strive for the Grand Championship: Toramaru's Sumo Battle Log!Kaoru takes in Toramaru, a sumo wrestler who has been kicked out of his sumo stable. The leading wrestler fears being overtaken, and uses his status to keep Toramaru down. Kaoru teaches Toramaru to be self confident, and…1996-05-08 · 25m

#14To Save a Small Life: Lady Doctor Megumi to the RescueMegumi treats a girl with a life threatening heart condition, but a faith healer enters town and begins to seeminly perform miracles to cure the sick at exhorbitant sums, while spreading rumors that Megumi is a quack.…1996-05-15 · 25m

#15Two Legendary Manslayers, Two Legendary Slashers!The Jinpuu squad is performing vigilante assassinations. They try and force Sasaki, a local schoolteacher, to pick up his sword again, but Sano and Kenshin fight them off. Toma, the Jinpuu leader, vows to kill Kenshin.1996-05-22 · 25m

#16A Promise From the Heart! The Secret Sword Technique of Shiden.Toma was a former student under Sasaki. Ultimately, the Jinpuu squad is taken down and Toma repents to his former master.1996-06-05 · 25m

#17Fly to Your Dreams! Marimo, The Human Cannon.The group goes to the circus and Yahiko takes a liking to the "Human Cannonball" girl Marimo. A circus boss tries to sabotage the show and make Marimo work for him, but the Kenshin-gumi entertain the crowd until Marimo…1996-06-12 · 25m

#18Run Yahiko: Get the Reverse-Edged Sword Back!Hiruma Gohei returns and hires the Onizaki brothers to kill Kenshin. Gohei tricks Yahiko into bringing him the reverse blade sword, and then he ties Yahiko up. Kenshin is outmatched by the Onizaki brothers, but Yahiko…1996-06-19 · 25m

#19Raijuta's Ambition: The Fantasy of the Forbidden Kingdom.The Kenshin-gumi go on vacation in Izu. There, a wealthy boy Yutaro falls under the influence of Raijuta, who intends to create a kingdom with his warriors. Kenshin battles Raijuta's men for the sake of Yutaro, but they…1996-06-26 · 25m

#20Revival of the Killer Sword: Shinko Style!Kenshin leaves Raijuta's warriors to save Yutaro from drowning. Kaoru teaches Yutaro the Kamiya Kasshin style of swordsmanship, although he doesn't understand its moral aspects. The military attacks Raijuto and his gang.1996-07-10 · 25m

#21Destruction of a NightmareKenshin stops the battle by challenging Raijuta to a one on one battle. He figures out the trick to Raijuta's vacuum cut, and defeats him. Yutaro is injured in the battle, and decides to move to Germany for better…1996-07-17 · 25m

#22Surprise Incident on a Runaway LocomotiveThe Kenshin-gumi take a train trip to Yokohama for fun. A train robbery ensues, and they defeat the robbers. All the while, Sanosuke complains technology is the work of the devil.1996-07-31 · 25m

#23Sanosuke's Betrayal!? The Fateful ReunionSanosuke goes to a picture shop to buy a picture for Miss Tae at the Akabeko. While at the picture shop, he stumbles across a portrait of Captain Sagara, drawn by Tsunan Tsukioka, another surviving member of the…1996-08-14 · 25m

#24Midnight Battle: Kenshin vs Sanosuke Revisited!Sanosuke throws a party at the Kamiya Dojo for everyone. Little does everyone except Kenshin know, Sanosuke is really planning to leave the Kenshin group for good to revive the long lost Sekihoutai with his friend…1996-08-21 · 25m

#25The Red Pirate: Kenshin and Kaoru SeparatedThe Crimson Pirate: Kenshin and Kaoru, Seperated! In this episode, Kaoru finally gets fed up with Kenshin, Yahiko, and Sanosuke hanging around the Kamiya Dojo, without working or paying any money to help her feed…1996-08-28 · 25m

#26Lightning Incarnate: Shura, The Mysterious Female Pirate!Shura and the Kairyu land at Kairyu Island with Kenshin. Shura doesn't have the heart to kill Kenshin, and so Ginjo, one of the Kairyu who wants to be the new leader instead of Shura, makes up a plan to kill Shura and…1996-09-04 · 25m

#27Burn, Island of Terror! The Red Pirate: ConclusionKenshin helps to nurse Shura back to health, then Shura finds out that Ginjo gave Old Iwa opium. Shura goes off to fight and defeat Ginjo. She is defeated by him, since he played a dirty trick on her. Kenshin then comes…1996-10-16 · 25m

#28Prelude To a New Threat, The Shadow of the Wolf is drawing nearThe Kenshin-gumi's brief period of peace is interrupted by the presence of former Shinsengumi captain Saito Hajime - now using the name of Fujita Goro and working for the Tokyo police - stirs up some of Kenshin's…1996-10-30 · 25m

#29The Ultimate Fatal Rival! The Waylay of the Desperate FangSaito sets a trap for Samurai X by enlisting another assassin in his plan. And once Kenshin repels the accomplice, he's left to take on his old rival.1996-11-06 · 25m

#30Evil Monster of Revenge,... Shishio Makoto's Plot!After stopping a fatal battle with Hajime Saito, a top government official asks Kenshin's help in killing a shadowy assassin who's threatening the future of the regime.1996-11-13 · 25m

#31Never Reaching Feelings... Kenshin's DepartureWhile preparing to give his decision on helping to kill Shishio, Kenshin learns of the Home Minister's murder.1996-11-27 · 25m

#32Changing Tears to Courage! The Path Choosen by Kamiya KaoruFollowing Kenshin's departure from the dojo, everyone, and especially Kaoru, are sad at being left behind. And while Saito tries to dissuade Sanosuke from following him, Megumi sends Kaoru to deliver some medicine that…1996-12-04 · 25m

#33Time to Be the Strongest Warrior! Aoshi's New BattleIn the wake of Samurai X's departure, everyone at the dojo is anxious to join the battle against Shishio. With Sanosuke, Kaoru and Yahiko in pursuit, Kenshin encounters Misao, a young girl who also happens to be a clever…1996-12-11 · 25m

#34The Little Thief,... Makimachi Misao's Deceptive LooksAfter befriending Misao, Kenshin insists that she return the money she's stolen before letting her accompany him on his quest to stop Shishio.1997-01-08 · 25m

#35Occupied Village! Shishio's Evil Shadow, Ever Closer!When he and Misao come across a village terrorized by forces loyal to Shishio, Kenshin enlists Saito to help liberate it from the evil gang1997-01-15 · 25m

#36After The End of The Dynasty, First Meeting of Kenshin and ShishioLeaving Misao behind, Kenshin and Saito make their way inside Shishio's fortress. Following a confrontation with one of his most powerful henchmen, Kenshin is ready to take on Shishio himself.1997-01-22 · 25m

#37Shock! Sakabatou Broken,.. Soujiro "The Heavenly Sword" vs KenshinFollowing Kenshin's defeat of the giant Senkaku, Shishio pits him against the young, emotionless assassin responsible for the Home Minister's murder.1997-01-29 · 25m

#38Sanosuke, The Secret of Patience,... Challenge the Hakai-Priest, AnjiAs Kaoru and Yahiko continue tracking Kenshin, Sanosuke encounters a fallen Buddhist monk who offers to teach him some powerful fighting techniques.1997-02-05 · 25m

#39The man who makes Sakaba,... Shat-ku Arai's masterpieceAs the showdown with Shishio approaches, Misao finds someone who could produce the sword Kenshin needs, only to be is disappointed when Shakkuu Arai refuses1997-02-12 · 25m

#40Cold-blooded, Samurai battle with Ju-Pon Gatana, ChoSanosuke is beginning to recover from the wounds inflicted by Saito, but Kenshin's mind is greatly disturbed. Akamatsu, another assassin hired by the same man who is paying Saito fights Kenshin by drawing him out but…1996-11-06 · 25m

#41Hidden Technique of Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu! Reunion with Master Seijuro HikoThe battle between Kenshin and Saito continues after Kenshin is stabbed by Saito's Gatotsu Sanshiki. Kaoru is frightened to see Kenshin's Battousai persona begin to emerge and begins to lose hope that she will ever see…1996-11-13 · 25m

#42The Formation of an AllianceAs the deadline for Kenshin's decision on whether to go to Kyoto nears Kaoru becomes anxious at the possibility of his leaving. After Okubo's assassination by Seta Sojiro, Kenshin decides to go to Kyoto and bids an…1996-11-27 · 25m

#43Between Life and Death, Succession Technique Mastered.Kaoru is deeply depressed and distressed since Kenshin left Tokyo. With the help of Tae, Yahiko, Tsubame, and especially Megumi, Kaoru regains her courage and decides to leave Tokyo to go to Kyoto and see Kenshin. Saito…1996-12-04 · 25m

#44A Decisive Battle Like Violent WatersAoshi Shinomori has now chosen the path of chaos. He will do anything to defeat Kenshin, as he feels it will prove to the world that the Oniwaban Group were the strongest fighters of the Revolution. Aoshi defeats four…1996-12-11 · 25m

#45As if to FlyMakimachi Misao, the girl bandit, whom Kenshin meets in the forest, is a member of the Oniwaban Group. She wants very badly to see Aoshi and the other four Oniwaban Group members, though she is unaware of the fate of the…1997-01-08 · 25m

#46Purgatory Bursts into FlamesAlong the way to Kyoto, Kenshin and Misao come across a nearly dead man with his little brother in his arms, Eiji Mishima. The man dies, and Eiji wants to avenge his brother's death by killing Senkaku, the man who slayed…1997-01-15 · 25m

#47Crash! The Lethal Punch, Futae no KiwamiKenshin and Senkaku fight, and Kenshin wins with ease. Misao and Eiji make their way up to the same mansion in an attempt to defeat Senkaku for themselves.1997-01-22 · 25m

#48Reborn to SalvationShishio is then challenged by Kenshin, but Shishio refuses to accept, saying that Kenshin is weak as a wanderer, and that even if there were 100 of him, Kenshin could not defeat Shishio as Kenshin is now. Shishio tells…1997-01-29 · 25m

#49The Wolf Destroys the ShinganSanosuke gets lost in a forest. He finds a monk there that goes by the name of Anji. Anji gives Sanosuke some food. Sanosuke ends up convincing Anji to teach him how to use the Futae no Kiwami, a very destructive punch…1997-02-05 · 25m

#50The Promised Time has ComeKenshin and Misao make it to Kyoto. There, they meet Okina and four other members of the Oniwaban Group. Okina knows Kenshin is the legendary Battousai the Manslayer the moment he lays eyes on him. Kenshin goes to see…1997-02-12 · 25m

Episodes 51 to 94

51. Wake up Now! · 1997-02-19
52. To make a Miracle · 1997-02-26
53. The Giant vs Superman · 1997-03-05
54. Hiten vs Shukuchi · 1997-03-12
55. The Tragedy of a Stormy Night · 1997-03-19
56. A Duel With an Extreme Moment · 1997-04-16
57. Two Men at the End of an Era · 1997-04-23
58. The Age Chooses Shishio? · 1997-04-30
59. Not Out of Luck! · 1997-05-14
60. The Man who is Chosen for Victory · 1997-05-28
61. The Juppongatana who Remain · 1997-06-04
62. Kyoto, the Engraved Memory · 1997-06-11
63. The Legend of the Fireflies · 1997-06-18
64. The Birth of Prince Yahiko? · 1997-06-25
65. Find the Lost Treasure! · 1997-07-02
66. Kaoru Ecstatic! · 1997-07-09
67. The Gleaming Blade of Legends · 1997-07-16
68. The Medallion of Destiny · 1997-08-06
69. To the Battlefield of Shimabara · 1997-08-13
70. Shock of the Rairyu Sen · 1997-08-20
71. Kaiou's Conspiracy · 1997-09-03
72. Days of Remorse · 1997-09-10
73. The Sneering Demon! · 1997-09-17
74. Sanosuke's tears! · 1997-10-14
75. The Last Crusade · 1997-10-28
76. Bon Voyage · 1997-11-04
77. Himura Dojo in Shimonoseki? · 1997-11-11
78. Crush! · 1997-11-18
79. Kaishu Katsu and Kenshin · 1997-11-25
80. The Unending Revolution · 1997-12-02
81. Conspiracy of the Beniaoi · 1997-12-09
82. Kaishu Katsu's Determination · 1997-12-16
83. Yutaro Returns · 1998-01-06
84. The Sanada Ninja Squad and the Elixir · 1998-01-13
85. A Straying Journey · 1998-01-20
86. A Heat Wave From Beneath the Earth · 1998-01-27
87. Scheneider's Bet · 1998-02-03
88. The Two Guides · 1998-02-10
89. To My Angel Misao · 1998-02-17
90. Feng Shui, Surprise Attack! · 1998-02-24
91. The Magic of Feng Shui · 1998-03-03
92. Tokyo's Under Martial Law! · 1998-03-10
93. The Enemy Awaits in Senjogahara · 1998-04-14
94. The Elegy of Wind and Water · 1998-04-21

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Quick facts

Episodes94

Seasons3

StatusFinished

Aired1996

Japanese title: るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚-
Also known as: Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan, Samurai X

Synopsis

In the final years of the Bakumatsu era lived a legendary assassin known as Hitokiri Battousai. Feared as a merciless killer, he was unmatched throughout the country, but mysteriously disappeared at the peak of the Japanese Revolution. It has been ten peaceful years since then, but the very mention of Battousai still strikes terror into the hearts of war veterans.Unbeknownst to them, Battousai has abandoned his bloodstained lifestyle in an effort to repent for his sins, now living as Kenshin Himura, a wandering swordsman with a cheerful attitude and a strong will. Vowing never to kill again, Kenshin dedicates himself to protecting the weak. One day, he stumbles across Kaoru Kamiya at her kendo dojo, which is being threatened by an impostor claiming to be Battousai. After receiving help from Kenshin, Kaoru allows him to stay at the dojo, and so the former assassin temporarily ceases his travels.Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan tells the story of Kenshin as he strives to save those in need of saving. However, as enemies from both past and present begin to emerge, will the reformed killer be able to uphold his new ideals?\[Written by MAL Rewrite\]