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Rurouni Kenshin

Legend of Kyoto

1996 · 35 episodes

Episodes

  1. 1Prelude to the Impending Fight: The Shadow of the Wolf Draws Near30 Oct 1996 · 25mA persistent nightmare comes true when Kenshin's old enemy, the former leader of a shadowy anti-Royalist organization, is hired to assassinate him.
  2. 2Strongest Opponent From the Past: Merciless Fangs Strike!6 Nov 1996 · 25mSaito 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.
  3. 3A Devil of Vengeance: Makoto Shishio's Plot13 Nov 1996 · 25mAfter 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.
  4. 4A Wish Unrequited: Kenshin Departs27 Nov 1996 · 25mWhile preparing to give his decision on helping to kill Shishio, Kenshin learns of the Home Minister's murder.
  5. 5Change Tears to Courage: Kaoru Kamiya's Choice4 Dec 1996 · 25mFollowing Kenshin's departure from the dojo, everyone, and especially Kaoru, are sad at being left behind. And while Saito tries to dissuade Sanosuke from following him, Megumi sends Kaoru to deliver some medicine that will aid in Kenshin's fight .
  6. 6For the Title of Strongest: Aoshi's New Conflict11 Dec 1996 · 25mIn the wake of Kenshin's departure, everyone at the dojo is anxious to join the battle against Shishio. With Sanosuke, Kaoru and Yahiko in pursuit, Kenshin encounters Misao, a young girl who also happens to be a clever thief.
  7. 7The Girl Bandit: Misao Makimachi's Hidden Side8 Jan 1997 · 25mAfter befriending Misao, Kenshin insists that she return the money she's stolen before letting her accompany him on his quest to stop Shishio.
  8. 8Conquered Village: The Grasp of Shishio's Hands15 Jan 1997 · 25mWhen he and Misao come across a village terrorized by forces loyal to Shishio, Kenshin enlists Saito to help liberate it from the evil gang.
  9. 9Across the Boundary Between Edo and Meiji: Kenshin and Shishio Face to Face!22 Jan 1997 · 25mLeaving Misao behind, Kenshin and Saito make their way inside Shishio's fortress. Following a confrontation with one of his most powerful henchmen, Kenshin is ready to take on Shishio himself.
  10. 10Shock! Reverse Blade Sword Broken: Sojiro's Tenken verses Kenshin29 Jan 1997 · 25mFollowing Kenshin's defeat of the giant Senkaku, Shishio pits him against the young, emotionless assassin responsible for the Home Minister's murder.
  11. 11Sanosuke's Secret Training: The Challenge of Anji, the Destroyer5 Feb 1997 · 25mAs Kaoru and Yahiko continue tracking Kenshin, Sanosuke encounters a fallen Buddhist monk who offers to teach him some powerful fighting techniques.
  12. 12The Creator of the Reverse Blade: Shakku Arai's Final Swing12 Feb 1997 · 25mAs the showdown with Shishio approaches, Misao finds someone who could produce the sword Kenshin needs, only to be is disappointed when Shakkuu Arai refuses.
  13. 13A Killer Without Mercy: Fight to the Death Against the Cho of the Juppongatana19 Feb 1997 · 25mAfter watching an unarmed Kenshin bravely defend himself, Shakkuu Arai's only chance at saving his own son is to deliver his father's final reverse edge sword.
  14. 14The Ultimate Technique of the Hiten-Mitsurugi Style: Reunion with a Mentor, Seijuro Hiko26 Feb 1997 · 25mTo prepare for Shishio, Kenshin asks a former teacher to help him master the last of his fighting techniques. However, Kenshin is distracted when Kaoru and Yahiko finally catch up with him after their long journey.
  15. 15The Formation of an Alliance: The Day When Aoshi Joins with Shishio5 Mar 1997 · 25mAlthough Misao is excited by the return of her mentor and hero, she's stunned to discover that Aoshi has betrayed one of their closest friends.
  16. 16Between Life and Death: Master the Ultimate Technique, Amakakeru Ryu no Hikameki!12 Mar 1997 · 25mAs Kenshin struggles to learn, Sijuro teaches him the most secret of his fighting techniques. And though Kenshin doesn't want to kill, it's inevitable if he is to beat Shishio. Meanwhile, Sanosuke is arrested during his search for Kenshin.
  17. 17A Decisive Battle Like Violent Waters: The Strongest Troop, Juppongatana19 Mar 1997 · 25mWhile waiting in jail, Sanosuke learns of Shishio's plan to overthrow the government by recruiting a deadly band of Samurai, including the blind warrior Usui, to defeat Kenshin and Saito.
  18. 18As if to Fly: Stop the Launch of the Battleship Purgatory!16 Apr 1997 · 25mReunited with Sanosuke, Kenshin lays plans to stop Shishio from burning Tokyo to create the confusion he needs to overthrow the government. But Shishio harbors a surprise with his newest weapon, an ironclad battleship hidden inside another.
  19. 19Purgatory Bursts into Flames: The Destiny of Makoto Shishio23 Apr 1997 · 25mAfter Kenshin, Saito and Sanosuke destroy his battleship, Shishio issues his challenge for a final confrontation. And following Misao's defeat of the blind Samurai, Usui, Kenshin vows to spare the life of her mentor, Aoshi.
  20. 20Crash! The Lethal Punch, Futae no Kiwami: The Fist of Sonosuke Screams!30 Apr 1997 · 25mAs Shishio prepares for battle, a henchmen suggests a plan to weaken Kenshin and his forces, ridding them of any opposition once and for all. As the moment of truth draws near, Sanosuke is pitted against Anji.
  21. 21Reborn to Salvation: The Beginning of Anji’s New Life14 May 1997 · 25mDuring his battle with Sanosuke, the fallen monk recalls how his hatred was born during an anti-Buddhist movement.
  22. 22The Wolf Destroys the Eye of the Heart: The Fierce Attack of the Zero Stance Gatotsu28 May 1997 · 25mIn his defeat of Usui, Saito exposes the blind warrior's plot to kill Shishio. And while Kaoru, Yahiko and Misao are preparing to defend themselves from an ambush, Kenshin readies for his fight against Aoshi.
  23. 23The Promised Time Has Come: Aoshi and Kenshin Fight Again4 Jun 1997 · 25mKenshin sets out to honor his promises to both fight Aoshi and bring him back alive to Misao.
  24. 24Wake Up Now! Ignore Your Wounds and Fight to the Finish11 Jun 1997 · 25mFollowing his defeat by Kenshin, Aoshi vows to renounce Shishio. And while Shishio looks for clues to help in his impending fight with Kenshin, Kaoru, Yahiko and Misao fight to stay alive.
  25. 25To Make a Miracle: The Battle at the Aoiya18 Jun 1997 · 25mAfter Yahiko's fighting skills are stretched to the limit during his defeat of Shishio's warrior, it's now up to Kaoru to enter a battle of her own.
  26. 26The Giant Versus Superman: Like an Arrow Shot at a Time of Despair25 Jun 1997 · 25mDespite the overwhelming odds, Kaoru, Yahiko and Misao continue to face warriors sent to eliminate them. But it's the arrival of Kenshin's teacher that turns the tide in their favor.
  27. 27Hiten Versus Shukuchi: Sojiro's Inborn Talent2 Jul 1997 · 25mAs Sanosuke looks on, Kenshin goes to battle with Souijuro, the emotionless assassin responsible for breaking his sword. Though Shishio is confident of the young warrior's ability, Kenshin may be able to win without having to resort to killing.
  28. 28The Tragedy of a Stormy Night: Sojiro's Past9 Jul 1997 · 25mIn an effort to explain Souijuro's emotionless posture, Kenshin recalls how the young assassin was rescued from a life of slavery and then taught to fight by Shishio.
  29. 29A Duel With an Extreme Moment: Shuntensatsu Versus Amakakeru Ryu no Hikameki16 Jul 1997 · 25mIn the face of Kenshin's probing questions, Souijuro's concentration is broken. In defeat, the young assassin returns his prized sword to Shishio, warning him of the danger that lays ahead.
  30. 30Two Men at the End of an Era: Shishio Versus Kenshin, Final Battle6 Aug 1997 · 25mAs Kaoru and Yahiko anxiously await his return, a wounded but determined Kenshin arrives for his final showdown with Shishio, who is unwilling to have anyone stand in his way of controlling Japan's future.
  31. 31The Age Chooses Shishio? Kenshin's Greatest Crisis13 Aug 1997 · 25mIn their long awaited battle, Kenshin and Shishio compare ideologies as well as fighting techniques. But once Shishio uses gunpowder to gain the upper hand, it looks like Kenshin is doomed.
  32. 32Not Out of Luck! The Revival of a Fighting Spirit20 Aug 1997 · 25mAs Aoshi tries to stop a takeover of the country, Kenshin poses Shishio with his greatest challenge. In his defeat of Usui, Saito exposes the blind warrior's plot to kill Shishio.
  33. 33The Man Who is Chosen for Victory: Shishio Versus Kenshin, Finale3 Sept 1997 · 25mKenshin's final effort to win the ultimate battle ends with Shishio destroying himself. But in the wake of Kenshin's victory, Shishio's closest aide vows revenge.
  34. 34The Juppongatana Who Remain: A Choice for Life10 Sept 1997 · 25mFollowing Shishio's defeat, his remaining allies put their fate in the hands of the government. While Kenshin is reunited with his Peace Force, the vanquished Shishio vows to take over Hell.
  35. 35Kyoto, the Engraved Memory: Begin with a Wish17 Sept 1997 · 25mAs Kenshin is nursing the wounds sustained in his fight with Shishio, Kaoru prepares the Peace Force for their return home.