Rurouni Kenshin

Rurouni Kenshin

1996 - 1998Action & Adventure, Animation, ComedyTV-143 Seasons94 Episodes

The Meiji Era was one of great renewal for Japan, where swords and killing were outlawed. However, many survivors from the time of Revolution still live, lurking in the shadows and waiting for a chance to use their killing blades again. Only Kenshin Himura, formerly one of the most brutal of killers, hopes to keep his swordsman's honor and still live in the new era.

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Seasons

Wandering Samurai

Wandering Samurai

27 Episodes • 1996

Legend of Kyoto

Legend of Kyoto

35 Episodes • 1996

Tales of the Meiji

Tales of the Meiji

32 Episodes • 1997

Episodes - Season 1

The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for Love

1. The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for Love

25m

A mysterious wanderer known as Kenshin is taken at the Kamiya Kasshin Dojo, a martial arts school run by a young woman named Kaoru.

Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student

2. Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student

25m

Following an encounter with a young pickpocket named Yahiko, Kaoru risks her own freedom to gain his from some local gangsters.

Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past

3. Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past

25m

After reining in some renegade police officers, Kenshin is recognized as the Samurai whose bravery helped establish the Meiji Era and is asked to rejoin the army.

Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hire

4. Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hire

25m

Gohei enlists a vicious street-fighter known as Sanosuke to seek revenge against Kenshin. And even though Kenshin exposes Gohei's plan, Sanosuke makes it clear that the two of them will fight each other one day.

The Reverse-blade Sword vs. the Zanbatou: Beyond the Battle

5. The Reverse-blade Sword vs. the Zanbatou: Beyond the Battle

25m

After accepting Sanosuke's challenge, Kenshin encourages him to release his anger towards the corrupt Royalist forces.

The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows

6. The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows

25m

With a ruthless ex-Samurai killing high ranking politicians, the Chief of Police asks Kenshin to catch him. But as Kenshin confronts the deadly Jin-nai Udo, Kaoru's efforts to stop the battle end with her kidnapping.

Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You Love

7. Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You Love

25m

After kidnapping Kaoru, the ruthless Jin-nai Udo draws Kenshin into the fight he's been seeking for years. Though Kenshin tries to resist, Jin-nai's powerful spell over Kaoru leaves him no other choice.

A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From Nowhere

8. A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From Nowhere

25m

When local gangsters threaten the life of a beautiful woman, Kenshin and Sanosuke step in to save her.

The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban Group

9. The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban Group

25m

Though her medical knowledge has saved Yahiko's life, Sansosuke suspects Megumi of producing the opium responsible for a close friend's death.

Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's Frightening

10. Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's Frightening

25m

Having pledged to save Megumi, the Peace Force must first take on a band of ruthless drug dealing mobsters. But when a rift inside the gang leads to a change in leadership, Kenshin must confront a fighter whose powers he's underestimated.

Top Cast

Mayo Suzukaze

Mayo Suzukaze

Kenshin Himura (voice)

Miki Fujitani

Miki Fujitani

Kaoru Kamiya (voice)

Mina Tominaga

Mina Tominaga

Yahiko Myoujin (voice)

Yuji Ueda

Yuji Ueda

Sanosuke Sagara (voice)

Mika Doi

Mika Doi

Megumi Takani (voice)

Hirotaka Suzuoki

Hirotaka Suzuoki

Hajime Saitô (voice)

Available on: Fuji TV

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