Rurouni Kenshin

E1. The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for Love

Jan 10, 1996 · 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.

E2. Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student

Jan 17, 1996 · 25m

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

E3. Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past

Jan 24, 1996 · 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.

E4. Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hire

Jan 31, 1996 · 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.

E5. The Reverse-blade Sword vs. the Zanbatou: Beyond the Battle

Feb 7, 1996 · 25m

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

E6. The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows

Feb 14, 1996 · 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.

E7. Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You Love

Feb 21, 1996 · 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.

E8. A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From Nowhere

Feb 28, 1996 · 25m

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

E9. The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban Group

Mar 6, 1996 · 25m

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

E10. Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's Frightening

Mar 13, 1996 · 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.

E11. Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and Shadow

Apr 24, 1996 · 25m

Kenshin 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.

E12. Birth of a Boy Swordsman: The Battle of First Apprentice Yahiko

May 1, 1996 · 25m

When a criminal gang threatens a young girl he loves, Yahiko seeks Kenshin's advice on how to defend her in a lopsided fight.

E13. Strive for the Grand Championship: Toramaru's Sumo Battle Log!

May 8, 1996 · 25m

After jealous harassment forces an aspiring young man out of a sumo wrestling school, Kaoru steps in to take over his training.

E14. Save a Small Life: The Challenge of the Beautiful Doctor, Megumi

May 15, 1996 · 25m

After a shady faith healer discredits her medical skills, Megumi's patients abandon her. And once a worried family panics and pays the phony shaman to heal their sick daughter, Megumi must intervene in order to save the young girl's life.

E15. Assassination Group of Fire: Jinpuu Squad on the Run

May 22, 1996 · 25m

A group radicals intent on assassinating political leaders attempt to recruit a local teacher into their cause. After finding that Heihachiro is a former foe who's now dedicated his life to helping children, Kenshin steps in to repel the assassins.

E16. A Promise from the Heart: The Secret Technique of the Shiden Renga Blade

Jun 5, 1996 · 25m

After 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 corruption.

E17. Fly to Your Dreams: The Adventures of Marimo, the Human Bullet

Jun 12, 1996 · 25m

Kenshin protects a circus ringmaster and his talented human cannonball daughter from the threats of a jealous competitor.

E18. Run, Yahiko: Get the Reverse-blade Sword Back!

Jun 19, 1996 · 25m

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 fight, Gohei uses the opportunity to steal Kenshin's Reverse Edged Sword.

E19. Raijuta's Ambition: Dream of a Forbidden Kingdom

Jun 26, 1996 · 25m

While 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 art of swordfighting.

E20. Revival of the Shinko Style: The Technique Which Heralds a Storm

Jul 10, 1996 · 25m

Though Kenshin tries to warn him of the bad influence, Yutaro continues to believe in Raijuta, unaware that the renegade is using him plot his revolution. So, when he's told that the government is out to stop him, Yutaro sneaks away to warn Raijuta.

E21. The Dissolution of a Nightmare: Raijuta's Ambition Concludes

Jul 21, 1996 · 25m

After learning the truth behind Raijuta's duplicitous plan, an injury sidelines Yutaro, leaving Kenshin to fight the renegade Samurai alone.

E22. First Train Ride: Danger on a Runaway Locomotive!

Jul 31, 1996 · 25m

During a train trip to Yokohama, Kenshin and his friends must save a wealthy English passenger from being robbed by thieves.

E23. Sanosuke's Betrayal: The Fateful Reunion

Aug 14, 1996 · 25m

An 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 their former leader, Sanosuke must stop him.

E24. Midnight Battle: Sanosuke Verses Kenshin Revisited

Aug 21, 1996 · 25m

Following 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 to stop them, Kenshin is forced to take on Sanosuke.

E25. The Crimson Pirate: Kenshin and Kaoru Separated!

Aug 28, 1996 · 25m

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 into the hands of the pirate's female leader, Shura, Kenshin offers himself in exchange.

E26. Lightning Incarnate: The Noble and Mysterious Female Pirate, Shura

Sep 4, 1996 · 25m

After 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 to be made from dealing opium draws them into a mutinous plan.

E27. Burn, Island of Terror: The Crimson Pirate Chapter Concludes

Oct 16, 1996 · 25m

After her trusted colleagues betray Shura, it's left up to Kenshin to save her life and stop the pirate's opium smuggling scheme.

E28. Prelude to the Impending Fight: The Shadow of the Wolf Draws Near

Oct 30, 1996 · 25m

A persistent nightmare comes true when Kenshin's old enemy, the former leader of a shadowy anti-Royalist organization, is hired to assassinate him.

E29. Strongest Opponent From the Past: Merciless Fangs Strike!

Nov 6, 1996 · 25m

Saito sets a trap for Kenshin by enlisting another assassin in his plan. And once Kenshin repels the accomplice, he's left to take on his old rival.

E30. A Devil of Vengeance: Makoto Shishio's Plot

Nov 13, 1996 · 25m

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.