
Rurouni Kenshin
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...
Rurouni Kenshin
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.
Rurouni Kenshin
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...

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Episode 1: End of Wanderings
Kenshin and Kaoru leave on a boat to visit a graveyard. In exchange for dinner, Sanosuke assists Meg...

Episode 2: Trust & Betrayal: Act 1 - The Man of the Slashing Sword
This is the story of how Kenshin came under the wing of Soujiro Hiko the 13th, and how Kenshin becam...

Episode 3: Trust & Betrayal: Act 2 - The Lost Cat
Act two details Kenshin's role in the revolution, how he met Tomo, and how the rebellion was almost...

Episode 4: Trust & Betrayal: Act 3 - The Previous Night at the Mountain Home
Act 3 details how Kenshin lived with Tomoe and married her as a cover until his side replenished its...

Episode 5: Trust & Betrayal: Act 4 - The Cross-Shaped Wound
Act 4 is about the betrayal against Kenshin, how he lived for the next few years as a manslayer, and...

Episode 6: Reflection: After So Many Years Have Lapsed (1)
Kaoru goes to the harbor every day to see if Kenshin has returned. After a while, she starts looking...

Episode 7: Reflection: After So Many Years Have Lapsed (2)
Sano finds Kenshin and nurses him back to health just enough for him to get back home into Karou's a...

Episode 8: New Kyoto Arc: Act 1 - Cage of Flames
The first of 2 OAVs. A remake of the Kyoto story arc from the original manga and the previous anime...

Episode 9: New Kyoto Arc: Act 2 - The Chirps of Light
Shishio's plan is enacted while Kenshin and Misao help defend the city.

Episode 1: The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for Love
A mysterious wanderer known as Kenshin is taken at the Kamiya Kasshin Dojo, a martial arts school ru...

Episode 2: Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student
Following an encounter with a young pickpocket named Yahiko, Kaoru risks her own freedom to gain his...

Episode 3: Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past
After reining in some renegade police officers, Kenshin is recognized as the Samurai whose bravery h...

Episode 4: Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hire
Gohei enlists a vicious street-fighter known as Sanosuke to seek revenge against Kenshin. And even t...

Episode 5: The Reverse-blade Sword vs. the Zanbatou: Beyond the Battle
After accepting Sanosuke's challenge, Kenshin encourages him to release his anger towards the corrup...

Episode 6: The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows
With a ruthless ex-Samurai killing high ranking politicians, the Chief of Police asks Kenshin to cat...

Episode 7: Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You Love
After kidnapping Kaoru, the ruthless Jin-nai Udo draws Kenshin into the fight he's been seeking for...

Episode 8: A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From Nowhere
When local gangsters threaten the life of a beautiful woman, Kenshin and Sanosuke step in to save he...

Episode 9: The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban Group
Though her medical knowledge has saved Yahiko's life, Sansosuke suspects Megumi of producing the opi...

Episode 10: Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's Frightening
Having pledged to save Megumi, the Peace Force must first take on a band of ruthless drug dealing mo...

Episode 11: Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and Shadow
Kenshin defeats a local mob's most powerful fighter, only to then face a gang leader who's determine...

Episode 12: Birth of a Boy Swordsman: The Battle of First Apprentice Yahiko
When a criminal gang threatens a young girl he loves, Yahiko seeks Kenshin's advice on how to defend...

Episode 13: Strive 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...

Episode 14: To Save a Small Life Lady Doctor Megumi to the Rescue
After a shady faith healer discredits her medical skills, Megumi's patients abandon her. And once a...

Episode 15: Two Legendary Manslayers Two Legendary Slashers
A group radicals intent on assassinating political leaders attempt to recruit a local teacher into t...

Episode 16: A Promise From the Heart The Secret Sword Technique of Shiden
After saving Heihachiro's life, Kenshin sets out to stop the teacher's misguided former student from...

Episode 17: Fly to Your Dreams Marimo, The Human Cannon
Kenshin protects a circus ringmaster and his talented human cannonball daughter from the threats of...

Episode 18: Run, Yahiko! Get the Reverse-Edged Sword Back
After stopping a restaurant robbery, Yahiko's boastfulness lands him in trouble with Kenshin's old f...

Episode 19: Raijuta's Ambition The Fantasy of the Forbidden Kingdom
While on vacation at the home of Dr. Gensai's niece, Kenshin and company attracts the attention of a...

Episode 20: Revival of the Shinko Style Revival of the Killer Sword – Shinko Style
Though Kenshin tries to warn him of the bad influence, Yutaro continues to believe in Raijuta, unawa...

Episode 21: Dissolution of a Nightmare Destruction of a Nightmare
After learning the truth behind Raijuta's duplicitous plan, an injury sidelines Yutaro, leaving Kens...

Episode 22: Danger on a Runaway Locomotive Surprise Incident on a Runaway Locomotive
During a train trip to Yokohama, Kenshin and his friends must save a wealthy English passenger from...

Episode 23: Sanosuke's Betrayal The Fateful Reunion
An artist's work leads Sanosuke to a reunion with an old army comrade, Tsukioka. But when his old fr...

Episode 24: Midnight Battle: Kenshin versus Sanosuke Revisited
Following a lavish party at the dojo, Sanosuke can no longer resist joining his old army troop's plo...

Episode 25: The Crimson Pirate The Red 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...

Episode 26: Lightning Incarnate Shura, The Mysterious Female Pirate
After Kenshin's kidnapping, a bond begins to develop between him and Shura. However, while Shura is...

Episode 27: Burn, Island of Terror! The Red Pirate - Conclusion
After her trusted colleagues betray Shura, it's left up to Kenshin to save her life and stop the pir...

Episode 1: Prelude to the Impending Fight: The Shadow of the Wolf Draws Near
A persistent nightmare comes true when Kenshin's old enemy, the former leader of a shadowy anti-Roya...

Episode 2: Strongest Opponent From the Past: Merciless Fangs Strike!
Saito sets a trap for Kenshin by enlisting another assassin in his plan. And once Kenshin repels the...

Episode 3: A Devil of Vengeance: Makoto Shishio's Plot
After stopping a fatal battle with Hajime Saito, a top government official asks Kenshin's help in ki...

Episode 4: A Wish Unrequited: Kenshin Departs
While preparing to give his decision on helping to kill Shishio, Kenshin learns of the Home Minister...

Episode 5: Change Tears to Courage: Kaoru Kamiya's Choice
Following Kenshin's departure from the dojo, everyone, and especially Kaoru, are sad at being left b...

Episode 6: For the Title of Strongest: Aoshi's New Conflict
In the wake of Kenshin's departure, everyone at the dojo is anxious to join the battle against Shish...

Episode 7: The Girl Bandit: Misao Makimachi's Hidden Side
After befriending Misao, Kenshin insists that she return the money she's stolen before letting her a...

Episode 8: Conquered Village: The Grasp of Shishio's Hands
When he and Misao come across a village terrorized by forces loyal to Shishio, Kenshin enlists Saito...

Episode 9: Across the Boundary Between Edo and Meiji: Kenshin and Shishio Face to Face!
Leaving Misao behind, Kenshin and Saito make their way inside Shishio's fortress. Following a confro...

Episode 10: Shock! The Reverse-Blade is Broken: Sojiro's Tenken verses Kenshin
Following Kenshin's defeat of the giant Senkaku, Shishio pits him against the young, emotionless ass...

Episode 11: Sanosuke's Secret Training: The Challenge of Anji the Destroyer
As Kaoru and Yahiko continue tracking Kenshin, Sanosuke encounters a fallen Buddhist monk who offers...

Episode 12: The Creator of the Reverse-Blade Sword: Shakku Arai's Final Swing
As the showdown with Shishio approaches, Misao finds someone who could produce the sword Kenshin nee...

Episode 13: A Killer Without Mercy: Fight to the Death Against the Cho of the Juppongatana
After watching an unarmed Kenshin bravely defend himself, Shakkuu Arai's only chance at saving his o...

Episode 14: The Ultimate Technique of the Hiten-Mitsurugi Style: Reunion with a Mentor, Seijuro Hiko
To prepare for Shishio, Kenshin asks a former teacher to help him master the last of his fighting te...

Episode 15: The Formation of an Alliance: The Day When Aoshi Joins with Shishio
Although Misao is excited by the return of her mentor and hero, she's stunned to discover that Aoshi...

Episode 16: Between Life and Death: Master the Ultimate Technique, Amakakeru Ryu no Hikameki!
As Kenshin struggles to learn, Sijuro teaches him the most secret of his fighting techniques. And th...

Episode 17: A Decisive Battle Like Violent Waters: The Strongest Troop Juppongatana
While waiting in jail, Sanosuke learns of Shishio's plan to overthrow the government by recruiting a...

Episode 18: As if to Fly: Stop the Launch of the Battleship Purgatory!
Reunited with Sanosuke, Kenshin lays plans to stop Shishio from burning Tokyo to create the confusio...

Episode 19: Purgatory Bursts into Flames: The Destiny of Makoto Shishio
After Kenshin, Saito and Sanosuke destroy his battleship, Shishio issues his challenge for a final c...

Episode 20: Crash! The Lethal Punch, Futae no Kiwami: The Fist of Sonosuke Screams!
As Shishio prepares for battle, a henchmen suggests a plan to weaken Kenshin and his forces, ridding...

Episode 21: Reborn to Salvation: The Beginning of Anji’s New Life
During his battle with Sanosuke, the fallen monk recalls how his hatred was born during an anti-Budd...

Episode 22: The Wolf Destroys the Eye of the Heart: The Fierce Attack of the Zero Stance Gatotsu
In his defeat of Usui, Saito exposes the blind warrior's plot to kill Shishio. And while Kaoru, Yahi...

Episode 23: The Promised Time Has Come: Aoshi and Kenshin Fight Again
Kenshin sets out to honor his promises to both fight Aoshi and bring him back alive to Misao.

Episode 24: Wake Up Now! Ignore Your Wounds and Fight to the Finish
Following his defeat by Kenshin, Aoshi vows to renounce Shishio. And while Shishio looks for clues t...

Episode 25: To Make a Miracle: The Battle at the Aoiya
After Yahiko's fighting skills are stretched to the limit during his defeat of Shishio's warrior, it...

Episode 26: The Giant Versus Superman: Like an Arrow Shot at a Time of Despair
Despite the overwhelming odds, Kaoru, Yahiko and Misao continue to face warriors sent to eliminate t...

Episode 27: Hiten versus Shukuchi
As Sanosuke looks on, Kenshin goes to battle with Souijuro, the emotionless assassin responsible for...

Episode 28: The Tragedy of a Stormy Night
In an effort to explain Souijuro's emotionless posture, Kenshin recalls how the young assassin was r...

Episode 29: A Duel With an Extreme Moment
In the face of Kenshin's probing questions, Souijuro's concentration is broken. In defeat, the young...

Episode 30: Two Men at the End of an Era
As Kaoru and Yahiko anxiously await his return, a wounded but determined Kenshin arrives for his fin...

Episode 31: The Age Chooses Shishio?
In their long awaited battle, Kenshin and Shishio compare ideologies as well as fighting techniques....

Episode 32: Not Out of Luck!
As Aoshi tries to stop a takeover of the country, Kenshin poses Shishio with his greatest challenge....

Episode 33: The Man Who is Chosen for Victory
Kenshin's final effort to win the ultimate battle ends with Shishio destroying himself. But in the w...

Episode 34: The Juppongatana Who Remain (aka The Choice for Life)
Following Shishio's defeat, his remaining allies put their fate in the hands of the government. Whil...

Episode 35: Kyoto, the Engraved Memory
As Kenshin is nursing the wounds sustained in his fight with Shishio, Kaoru prepares the Peace Force...

Episode 1: The Legend of the Fireflies
Back at home, Kaoru works to restore the dilapidated dojo, while Kenshin encounters a wise old fishe...

Episode 2: The Birth of Prince Yahiko
After stepping in to stop what appears to be a robbery, Kenshin and Kaoru meet a young prince who lo...

Episode 3: Find the Lost Treasure!
Sanosuke adopts a stray dog, unaware that it holds the key to a criminal gang's plot to blackmail so...

Episode 4: Kaoru, Ecstatic
After Kenshin finds a ring inside a catfish, he's persuaded to give it to Kaoru. Thinking it's an en...

Episode 5: The Gleaming Blade of Legends
Alerted by Misao, Kenshin and the rest of the Peace Force arrive to help Aoshi find a mysterious kil...

Episode 6: The Medallion of Destiny
In an effort to prevent more revenge killings, Kenshin must take on Shogo Amakusa, the Christian war...

Episode 7: To the Battlefield of Shimabara
As Kenshin prepares to honor his promise to stop Shogo Amakusa, he and Sanosuke uncover a secret chu...

Episode 8: Shock of the Rai Ryu Sen
When neither Kaoru nor Kenshin can persuade Shogo Amakusa to abandon his plan to advance the Christi...

Episode 9: Kaoru's Conspiracy
Though blinded by his duel with Shogo Amakusa, Kenshin seeks another battle in hopes it will restore...

Episode 10: The Days of Remorse
Along with the story of his parent's martyrdom, Misao uncovers the truth behind the alleged miracles...

Episode 11: The Sneering Demon
Sir Kaioh unveils his plan to use Shogo Amarusa's loyal followers to overthrow the government and co...

Episode 12: Sanosuke's Tears
As Kenshin tries to stop the slaughter of the Christians as they march towards martyrdom, Sanosuke i...

Episode 13: The Last Crusade
As Misao and the Dutch consul ask the Army delay to their attack, the sightless Kenshin pressures Sh...

Episode 14: Bon Voyage
Following Shogo's surrender, Kenshin asks the government not to execute him. As a result, he and his...

Episode 15: Himura Dojo in Shimonoseki?
When the Peace Force comes across a man posing as Kenshin, everyone else wants the impostor exposed....

Episode 16: Crush!
When Kenshin accidentally loses all their money, the Peace Force must go to work at an inn in order...

Episode 17: Kaishu-Katsu and Kenshin
Kaoru offers to take on a scholarly young student who's been expelled by his teacher until he learns...

Episode 18: The Unending Revolution
As Kaoru continues her training of Daigoro, Kenshin is warned to steer clear of the young man's teac...

Episode 19: Conspiracy of the Beniaoi
Despite Kaishu's determination to free his daughter on his own, Kenshin joins the Peace Force and Da...

Episode 20: Kaishu-Katsu's Determination
Though Daigoro is wounded in the battle, Kenshin and company free Itsuko.

Episode 21: Yutaro Returns
With his arm nearly healed, Yutaro and his doctor arrive for a visit at the dojo.

Episode 22: The Sanada Ninja Squad
When a letter from Dr. Hans reveals the story of the miraculous medicine, Yutaro joins the Peace For...

Episode 23: A Straying Journey
Using the clues left behind by Dr. Hans, Kenshin and company are led to the hidden shrine that holds...

Episode 24: A Heatwave from Beneath the Earth
After surviving a fall into a volcano, the Peace Force comes across an injured Sanada Ninja who offe...

Episode 25: Schneider's Bet
After their search leads them to the hidden cure, the leader of the Black Knights makes it clear tha...

Episode 26: The Two Guides
As he faces off against the Black Knight's leader, Kenshin must rely on his brains and not his sword...

Episode 27: To My Angel Misao
As Aoshi arrives to bring her home, Misao joins Kaoru and some friends for a final shopping spree. H...

Episode 28: Feng Shui Surprise Attack!
Following a series of accidents in town, a master of feng shui blames an imbalance in the Ki, a forc...

Episode 29: The Magic of Feng Shui
As Kenshin learns of a battle between the Wind and Water families for control of the Ki, efforts to...

Episode 30: Tokyo Under Martial Law
The Water family's efforts to gain control of the Ki have left Kaoru seriously wounded.

Episode 31: The Enemy Awaits in Senjogahara
With help from the Wind family's leader, Kenshin saves Kaoru's life. But the Water family's quest to...

Episode 32: The Elegy of Wind and Water
With Kenshin's help, the Wind family derails their rival's plan to redirect the flow of the Ki and e...
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