Rurouni Kenshin
8.5
Action & AdventureAnimationComedy
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.
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1Episode 1The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for Love
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.
2Episode 2Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student
25 min
Following an encounter with a young pickpocket named Yahiko, Kaoru risks her own freedom to gain his from some local gangsters.
3Episode 3Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past
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.
4Episode 4Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hire
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.
5Episode 5The Reverse-blade Sword vs. the Zanbatou: Beyond the Battle
25 min
After accepting Sanosuke's challenge, Kenshin encourages him to release his anger towards the corrupt Royalist forces.
6Episode 6The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows
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.
7Episode 7Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You Love
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.
8Episode 8A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From Nowhere
25 min
When local gangsters threaten the life of a beautiful woman, Kenshin and Sanosuke step in to save her.
9Episode 9The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban Group
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.
10Episode 10Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's Frightening
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.
11Episode 11Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and Shadow
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.
12Episode 12Birth of a Boy Swordsman: The Battle of First Apprentice Yahiko
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.
13Episode 13Strive for the Grand Championship: Toramaru's Sumo Battle Log!
25 min
After jealous harassment forces an aspiring young man out of a sumo wrestling school, Kaoru steps in to take over his training.
14Episode 14Save a Small Life: The Challenge of the Beautiful Doctor, Megumi
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.
15Episode 15Assassination Group of Fire: Jinpuu Squad on the Run
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.
16Episode 16A Promise from the Heart: The Secret Technique of the Shiden Renga Blade
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.
17Episode 17Fly to Your Dreams: The Adventures of Marimo, the Human Bullet
25 min
Kenshin protects a circus ringmaster and his talented human cannonball daughter from the threats of a jealous competitor.
18Episode 18Run, Yahiko: Get the Reverse-blade Sword Back!
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.
19Episode 19Raijuta's Ambition: Dream of a Forbidden Kingdom
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.
20Episode 20Revival of the Shinko Style: The Technique Which Heralds a Storm
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.
21Episode 21The Dissolution of a Nightmare: Raijuta's Ambition Concludes
25 min
After learning the truth behind Raijuta's duplicitous plan, an injury sidelines Yutaro, leaving Kenshin to fight the renegade Samurai alone.
22Episode 22First Train Ride: Danger on a Runaway Locomotive!
25 min
During a train trip to Yokohama, Kenshin and his friends must save a wealthy English passenger from being robbed by thieves.
23Episode 23Sanosuke's Betrayal: The Fateful Reunion
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.
24Episode 24Midnight Battle: Sanosuke Verses Kenshin Revisited
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.
25Episode 25The Crimson Pirate: Kenshin and Kaoru Separated!
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.
26Episode 26Lightning Incarnate: The Noble and Mysterious Female Pirate, Shura
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.
27Episode 27Burn, Island of Terror: The Crimson Pirate Chapter Concludes
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.
