Rurouni Kenshin
Rurouni Kenshin: Season 1
Season 2

Air Date

January 10, 1996

Episodes

27 episodes

Rurouni Kenshin

Season 1

Episodes

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

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

8.5
January 10, 1996
25 min

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

Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student

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

8.5
January 17, 1996
25 min

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

Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past

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

8.5
January 24, 1996
25 min

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.

Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hire

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

8.5
January 31, 1996
25 min

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.

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

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

8.5
February 7, 1996
25 min

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

The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows

6. The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows

8.5
February 14, 1996
25 min

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.

Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You Love

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

8.5
February 21, 1996
25 min

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.

A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From Nowhere

8. A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From Nowhere

8.5
February 28, 1996
25 min

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

The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban Group

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

8.5
March 6, 1996
25 min

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

Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's Frightening

10. Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's Frightening

8.5
March 13, 1996
25 min

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.

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

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

8.5
April 24, 1996
25 min

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.

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

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

8.5
May 1, 1996
25 min

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

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

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

10.0
May 8, 1996
25 min

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

To Save a Small Life Lady Doctor Megumi to the Rescue

14. To Save a Small Life Lady Doctor Megumi to the Rescue

10.0
May 15, 1996
25 min

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.

Two Legendary Manslayers Two Legendary Slashers

15. Two Legendary Manslayers Two Legendary Slashers

10.0
May 22, 1996
25 min

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.

A Promise From the Heart The Secret Sword Technique of Shiden

16. A Promise From the Heart The Secret Sword Technique of Shiden

10.0
June 5, 1996
25 min

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.

Fly to Your Dreams Marimo, The Human Cannon

17. Fly to Your Dreams Marimo, The Human Cannon

10.0
June 12, 1996
25 min

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

Run, Yahiko! Get the Reverse-Edged Sword Back

18. Run, Yahiko! Get the Reverse-Edged Sword Back

10.0
June 19, 1996
25 min

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.

Raijuta's Ambition The Fantasy of the Forbidden Kingdom

19. Raijuta's Ambition The Fantasy of the Forbidden Kingdom

10.0
June 26, 1996
25 min

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.

Revival of the Shinko Style Revival of the Killer Sword – Shinko Style

20. Revival of the Shinko Style Revival of the Killer Sword – Shinko Style

10.0
July 10, 1996
25 min

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.

Dissolution of a Nightmare Destruction of a Nightmare

21. Dissolution of a Nightmare Destruction of a Nightmare

10.0
July 21, 1996
25 min

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

Danger on a Runaway Locomotive Surprise Incident on a Runaway Locomotive

22. Danger on a Runaway Locomotive Surprise Incident on a Runaway Locomotive

10.0
July 31, 1996
25 min

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

Sanosuke's Betrayal The Fateful Reunion

23. Sanosuke's Betrayal The Fateful Reunion

10.0
August 14, 1996
25 min

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.

Midnight Battle: Kenshin versus Sanosuke Revisited

24. Midnight Battle: Kenshin versus Sanosuke Revisited

10.0
August 21, 1996
25 min

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.

The Crimson Pirate The Red Pirate – Kenshin and Kaoru Separated

25. The Crimson Pirate The Red Pirate – Kenshin and Kaoru Separated

10.0
August 28, 1996
25 min

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.

Lightning Incarnate Shura, The Mysterious Female Pirate

26. Lightning Incarnate Shura, The Mysterious Female Pirate

10.0
September 4, 1996
25 min

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.

Burn, Island of Terror! The Red Pirate - Conclusion

27. Burn, Island of Terror! The Red Pirate - Conclusion

10.0
October 16, 1996
25 min

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