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Ended · 1996–1998

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan

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Welcome to the Meiji Era. Japan is a land experiencing times of troubled peace and renewal after a long and bloody civil war. Swords and killing are outlawed, but all is not as well as it would seem. Lurking in the shadows are many survivors of the revolution awaiting their chance for vengeance. Only the former government assassin, Kenshin Himura can keep the peace. Kenshin gives up the life of "Battousai The Man Slayer" and sets off as a lone wanderer. His travels lead to the Kamiya Dojo where he discovers the chance to start life over.

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Season 1 · 28 episodes
  1. S01 E01 · Handsome Swordsman of Legend
  2. S01 E02 · The Bratty Samurai...Why Don't You Become My Student?
  3. S01 E03 · The Swordsman in Sorrow. The Man That Cuts The Past
  4. S01 E04 · One Word: Evil. The Fighter Sanosuke Appears
  5. S01 E05 · Sakaba Sword vs. Zanba Sword. At the Battle's End!
  6. S01 E06 · Visitor From The Darkness... The Kurogasa Appears
  7. S01 E07 · Fight To The Death Under The Moon... Protect The Ones You Love!
  8. S01 E08 · A New Battle! The Mysterious And Beautiful Woman Who Jumped In Suddenly
  9. S01 E09 · The Ultimate Stealth Army... The Dreaded Oniwa Banshu!
  10. S01 E10 · Aoshi... The Man So Scary As To Seem Almost Beautiful
  11. S01 E11 · Farewell, The Ultimate Men! The Clash Of Light And Darkness
  12. S01 E12 · The Birth Of A Junior Samurai! First Disciple, Yahiko's Battle
  13. S01 E13 · You Can Do It! Toramaru's Dosukoi Journey
  14. S01 E14 · To Save A Small Life! Challenge! Doctor Megumi!
  15. S01 E15 · The Operation Starts! The Terrorist Group Jinpu Tai
  16. S01 E16 · Take a Pledge! The Hidden Sword Technique, Shiden No Tachi!
  17. S01 E17 · Blast To Your Dream. The Adventure Of Marimo The Flying Bullet
  18. S01 E18 · Run! Yahiko, Bring The Sakabatou Back!
  19. S01 E19 · Raijuuta's Desire. Vision Of A Forbidden Empire
  20. S01 E20 · Shinko Ryu's Revived! Show Of Evil, Ultimate Killing Technique!
  21. S01 E21 · The Nightmare Falls Apart! Raijuuta's Dream
  22. S01 E22 · First Time! Crazy, Insane Steam Engine Train Trip
  23. S01 E23 · Betrayed By Sanosuke?! Greetings Of Fate
  24. S01 E24 · Midnight Fight! Sansuke VS Kenshin Again!
  25. S01 E25 · Scarlet Pirate! Tear Up Kenshin And Kaoru
  26. S01 E26 · An Incarnation Of Thunder Storm! The Mysterious Nobility Of The Female Pirate Shura
  27. S01 E27 · Ferocious Fighting Island! Scarlet Pirate
  28. S01 E28 · Prelude To A New Threat. The Shadow Of The Wolf Is Drawing Near
Season 2 · 34 episodes
  1. S02 E01 · The Ultimate Fatal Rival! The Waylay Of The Desperate Fangs
  2. S02 E02 · Evil Monster Of Revenge... Shishio Makoto's Plot!
  3. S02 E03 · Newer Reaching Feelings... Kenshin's Departure
  4. S02 E04 · Changing Tears To Courage! The Path Chosen By Kamiya Kaoru
  5. S02 E05 · Time To Be The Strongest Warrior! Aoshi's New Battle!
  6. S02 E06 · The Little Thief... Makimachi Misao's Deceptive Looks!
  7. S02 E07 · Occupied Village! Shishio's Evil Shadow, Ever Closer!
  8. S02 E08 · After The End Of The Dynasty. First Meeting Of Kenshin And Shishio
  9. S02 E09 · Shock! Sakabatou Broken... Soujirou "The Heavenly Sword" vs. Kenshin
  10. S02 E10 · Sanosuke, The Secret Of Patience... Challenge The Hakai Priest, Anji
  11. S02 E11 · The Man Who Makes Sakabatou... Arai Shatku's Masterpiece!
  12. S02 E12 · Cold Blooded Samurai! Battle With Juppon Gatana Chou!
  13. S02 E13 · A Hidden Technique Of Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu! Reunion With Master Hiko Seijuro!
  14. S02 E14 · Alliance Agreed! The Day When Shishio And Aoshi Unite!
  15. S02 E15 · Between Life And Death! Succession Technique, Mastered. Ama Kakeru Ryuu no Hirameki
  16. S02 E16 · Battle Of Indignation, Gathering His Strongest, Juppon Gatana!
  17. S02 E17 · Blown Away! The Battleship Rengoku, Stop Its Sails!
  18. S02 E18 · Burning Rengoku! Shishio Makoto's Fortune
  19. S02 E19 · Crush! Futae No Kiwami. Pain Of Sanosuke's Fist!
  20. S02 E20 · The Focus Of His Gaze, Anji's New Reflection
  21. S02 E21 · A Wolf Sees The Shin Gan. Explosive Zero Gatotsu!
  22. S02 E22 · Time To Keep A Promise. Kenshin And Aoshi Battle Once Again!
  23. S02 E23 · Now Is The Time To Awaken... True And Perfect Solution
  24. S02 E24 · Miracle In The Making! The Battle At Aoiya Continues
  25. S02 E25 · A Giant Versus Superman! Saving Grace At The Edge Of Despair
  26. S02 E26 · Hiten Versus Shukuchi. Soujiro, God'd Gift To Nature
  27. S02 E27 · Tragedy In The Storm. Soujiro's Past
  28. S02 E28 · Fight To The Limit! Shun Ten Satsu Versus Ama Kakeru Ryuu No Hirameki
  29. S02 E29 · Two Men Betting Their Lives On The End Of The Dynasty. Shishio Versus Kenshin, Final Battle!
  30. S02 E30 · Will The Era Inherit Shishio? Kenshin's Most Critical Moment!
  31. S02 E31 · Luck Hasn't Run Out Yet! Warrior Spirit Revived Again
  32. S02 E32 · The One Who Permits Victory. Shishio versus Kenshin, Last Stage!
  33. S02 E33 · Remaining Juppon Gatana. Choice Of Life!
  34. S02 E34 · Kyoto... Engraved Memory. Starting With Fulfilled Feelings
Season 3 · 33 episodes
  1. S03 E01 · Legend Of The Wishing Fireflies. The Girl Who Waits For Her Sword Master
  2. S03 E02 · Prince Yahiko's Born? Debut On High Society
  3. S03 E03 · Find Out Missing Treasure! Great Treasure Hunting Dog, Notaro
  4. S03 E04 · Happy Kaoru! Kenshin's Proposal!
  5. S03 E05 · Shining Legendary Sword! Mysterious Swordmaster, Amakusa Shougo
  6. S03 E06 · A Medallion Of Destiny. Sanosuke And Sayo Meet
  7. S03 E07 · The Place Of Battle. Shimabara! Judgement Day of Who Is The Chosen
  8. S03 E08 · The Impact Of The Rai Ryu Sen. Kenshin Is Sentenced To The Dark!
  9. S03 E09 · Kaioh's Conspiracy. Shougo's Trapped!
  10. S03 E10 · The Reminiscent Days... Shougo And Sayo's Painful Past
  11. S03 E11 · Evil With A Sneer! Shouzo, Karyu's Damaged In The Explosion
  12. S03 E12 · Sanosuke's Tears... Eternal Separation Between Them
  13. S03 E13 · Final Holy Battle... Crash Together Two Ama Kakeru Ryuu No Hirameki!
  14. S03 E14 · The Sea of Departure... Hope Will Surf Over the Sadness
  15. S03 E15 · Himura Dojo in Shimonoseki? Another Battousai Appears
  16. S03 E16 · The Girl Who Longs For Her Art Student... Love Shock In Hakone Hot Springs
  17. S03 E17 · Katsu Kaishu And Kenshin... Fated Survivors From the End Of The Edo Dynasty
  18. S03 E18 · The Never Ending Of Edo Dynasty... Kaishu's Mission Of Fate
  19. S03 E19 · Ben Aoi's Trap... Ghosts Of The Edo Dynasty Haunt Kaishu!
  20. S03 E20 · The Decision Of Katsu Kaishu. The Truth Beyond The Era
  21. S03 E21 · Yutaro Returns. The Ambitions Of The Black Knights Hide In The Shadows
  22. S03 E22 · Sanada Ninja And The Divine Medicine. Their Leader, Misanagi's Goal
  23. S03 E23 · A Puzzling Journey. The Trap Of Holy Crossing Has Been Laid!
  24. S03 E24 · Dancing Underground. Red Day Fly Cutthroat! Sanada Sasshin
  25. S03 E25 · Schneider's Bet. The Collapse Of The Black Knights
  26. S03 E26 · Two Other Directions. Yahiko And Yutaro's Eternal Promise
  27. S03 E27 · To My Angel Misao... Special Delivery From Kyoto
  28. S03 E28 · Fusui's Surprise Attack! The Mystery Of The Satanic Pentagram
  29. S03 E29 · Resist The Fusui's Magical Power. Next Target: The Kamiya Dojo!
  30. S03 E30 · Tokyo's Under Martial Law! Strike Of The Spiral Weapon, Ryu Myaku
  31. S03 E31 · The Enemy Awaits In Senjo Gahara! Searching For The Hisui Crest
  32. S03 E32 · The Elegy Of The Wind And The Water. Now They Make Desperate Efforts Here!
  33. S03 E33 · End of Wanderings

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