Rurouni Kenshin

8.5(805)|1996-01-10|3 seasons, 94 episodes

Action & AdventureAnimationComedy

Overview

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.

Episodes

Wandering Samurai(27)Legend of Kyoto(35)Tales of the Meiji(32)

S1E1 · 1996-01-10 · 25m

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

8.7

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

S1E2 · 1996-01-17 · 25m

Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student

8.7

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

S1E3 · 1996-01-24 · 25m

Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past

8.7

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.

S1E4 · 1996-01-31 · 25m

Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hire

8.7

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.

S1E5 · 1996-02-07 · 25m

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

8.7

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

S1E6 · 1996-02-14 · 25m

The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows

8.5

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.

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