Series

Rurouni Kenshin

1996★ 8.53 seasons

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.

Cast

Featured cast

Mayo SuzukazeKenshin Himura (voice)

Miki FujitaniKaoru Kamiya (voice)

Mina TominagaYahiko Myoujin (voice)

Yuji UedaSanosuke Sagara (voice)

Mika DoiMegumi Takani (voice)

Hirotaka SuzuokiHajime Saitô (voice)

Episodes

1The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for LoveA mysterious wanderer known as Kenshin is taken at the Kamiya Kasshin Dojo, a martial arts school run by a young woman named Kaoru.25 min

2Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New StudentFollowing an encounter with a young pickpocket named Yahiko, Kaoru risks her own freedom to gain his from some local gangsters.25 min

3Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His PastAfter reining in some renegade police officers, Kenshin is recognized as the Samurai whose bravery helped establish the Meiji Era and is asked to rej…25 min

4Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hireGohei enlists a vicious street-fighter known as Sanosuke to seek revenge against Kenshin. And even though Kenshin exposes Gohei's plan, Sanosuke make…25 min

5The Reverse-blade Sword vs. the Zanbatou: Beyond the BattleAfter accepting Sanosuke's challenge, Kenshin encourages him to release his anger towards the corrupt Royalist forces.25 min

6The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the ShadowsWith a ruthless ex-Samurai killing high ranking politicians, the Chief of Police asks Kenshin to catch him. But as Kenshin confronts the deadly Jin-n…25 min

7Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You LoveAfter 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 …25 min

8A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From NowhereWhen local gangsters threaten the life of a beautiful woman, Kenshin and Sanosuke step in to save her.25 min

9The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban GroupThough her medical knowledge has saved Yahiko's life, Sansosuke suspects Megumi of producing the opium responsible for a close friend's death.25 min

10Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's FrighteningHaving 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 …25 min

11Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and ShadowKenshin defeats a local mob's most powerful fighter, only to then face a gang leader who's determined to spread powerful new guns across Japan.25 min

12Birth of a Boy Swordsman: The Battle of First Apprentice YahikoWhen a criminal gang threatens a young girl he loves, Yahiko seeks Kenshin's advice on how to defend her in a lopsided fight.25 min

13Strive for the Grand Championship: Toramaru's Sumo Battle Log!After jealous harassment forces an aspiring young man out of a sumo wrestling school, Kaoru steps in to take over his training.25 min

14Save a Small Life: The Challenge of the Beautiful Doctor, MegumiAfter a shady faith healer discredits her medical skills, Megumi's patients abandon her. And once a worried family panics and pays the phony shaman t…25 min

15Assassination Group of Fire: Jinpuu Squad on the RunA group radicals intent on assassinating political leaders attempt to recruit a local teacher into their cause. After finding that Heihachiro is a fo…25 min

16A Promise from the Heart: The Secret Technique of the Shiden Renga BladeAfter saving Heihachiro's life, Kenshin sets out to stop the teacher's misguided former student from being used as a pawn in a game of political corr…25 min

17Fly to Your Dreams: The Adventures of Marimo, the Human BulletKenshin protects a circus ringmaster and his talented human cannonball daughter from the threats of a jealous competitor.25 min

18Run, Yahiko: Get the Reverse-blade Sword Back!After stopping a restaurant robbery, Yahiko's boastfulness lands him in trouble with Kenshin's old foe, Gohei Hiruma. And once Yahiko agrees to a fig…25 min

19Raijuta's Ambition: Dream of a Forbidden KingdomWhile on vacation at the home of Dr. Gensai's niece, Kenshin and company attracts the attention of a wealthy but arrogant boy who wants to learn the …25 min

20Revival of the Shinko Style: The Technique Which Heralds a StormThough Kenshin tries to warn him of the bad influence, Yutaro continues to believe in Raijuta, unaware that the renegade is using him plot his revolu…25 min

21The Dissolution of a Nightmare: Raijuta's Ambition ConcludesAfter learning the truth behind Raijuta's duplicitous plan, an injury sidelines Yutaro, leaving Kenshin to fight the renegade Samurai alone.25 min

22First Train Ride: Danger on a Runaway Locomotive!During a train trip to Yokohama, Kenshin and his friends must save a wealthy English passenger from being robbed by thieves.25 min

23Sanosuke's Betrayal: The Fateful ReunionAn artist's work leads Sanosuke to a reunion with an old army comrade, Tsukioka. But when his old friend wants him to join in avenging the death of t…25 min

24Midnight Battle: Sanosuke Verses Kenshin RevisitedFollowing a lavish party at the dojo, Sanosuke can no longer resist joining his old army troop's plot to punish the government. However, in an effort…25 min

25The Crimson Pirate: Kenshin and Kaoru Separated!In order to earn money for their dojo, the Peace Force signs on to help protect a merchant ship from pirates. However, to keep Kaoru from falling int…25 min

26Lightning Incarnate: The Noble and Mysterious Female Pirate, ShuraAfter Kenshin's kidnapping, a bond begins to develop between him and Shura. However, while Shura is confident in the loyalty of her crew, the profits…25 min

27Burn, Island of Terror: The Crimson Pirate Chapter ConcludesAfter her trusted colleagues betray Shura, it's left up to Kenshin to save her life and stop the pirate's opium smuggling scheme.25 min

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