Rurouni Kenshin (1996)

7.3/10 Action Anime Fantasy
Rurouni Kenshin

Quick Facts

Premiered
Jan 1996
Runtime
25 mins
Language
Japanese
Status
Ended

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Networks

Fuji TV

Storyline

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.

Episodes

Episode 1: Handsome Swordsman of Legend Aired: Jan 10, 1996
Episode 2: The Bratty Samurai...Why Don't You Become My Student? Aired: Jan 17, 1996
Episode 3: The Swordsman in Sorrow. The Man That Cuts The Past Aired: Jan 24, 1996
Episode 4: One Word: Evil. The Fighter Sanosuke Appears Aired: Jan 31, 1996
Episode 5: Sakaba Sword vs. Zanba Sword. At the Battle's End! Aired: Feb 07, 1996
Episode 6: Visitor From The Darkness... The Kurogasa Appears Aired: Feb 14, 1996
Episode 7: Fight To The Death Under The Moon... Protect The Ones You Love! Aired: Feb 21, 1996
Episode 8: A New Battle! The Mysterious And Beautiful Woman Who Jumped In Suddenly Aired: Feb 28, 1996
Episode 9: The Ultimate Stealth Army... The Dreaded Oniwa Banshu! Aired: Mar 06, 1996
Episode 10: Aoshi... The Man So Scary As To Seem Almost Beautiful Aired: Mar 13, 1996
Episode 11: Farewell, The Ultimate Men! The Clash Of Light And Darkness Aired: Apr 24, 1996
Episode 12: The Birth Of A Junior Samurai! First Disciple, Yahiko's Battle Aired: May 01, 1996
Episode 13: You Can Do It! Toramaru's Dosukoi Journey Aired: May 08, 1996
Episode 14: To Save A Small Life! Challenge! Doctor Megumi! Aired: May 15, 1996
Episode 15: The Operation Starts! The Terrorist Group Jinpu Tai Aired: May 22, 1996
Episode 16: Take a Pledge! The Hidden Sword Technique, Shiden No Tachi! Aired: Jun 05, 1996
Episode 17: Blast To Your Dream. The Adventure Of Marimo The Flying Bullet Aired: Jun 12, 1996
Episode 18: Run! Yahiko, Bring The Sakabatou Back! Aired: Jun 19, 1996
Episode 19: Raijuuta's Desire. Vision Of A Forbidden Empire Aired: Jun 26, 1996
Episode 20: Shinko Ryu's Revived! Show Of Evil, Ultimate Killing Technique! Aired: Jul 10, 1996
Episode 21: The Nightmare Falls Apart! Raijuuta's Dream Aired: Jul 21, 1996
Episode 22: First Time! Crazy, Insane Steam Engine Train Trip Aired: Jul 31, 1996
Episode 23: Betrayed By Sanosuke?! Greetings Of Fate Aired: Aug 14, 1996
Episode 24: Midnight Fight! Sansuke VS Kenshin Again! Aired: Aug 21, 1996
Episode 25: Scarlet Pirate! Tear Up Kenshin And Kaoru Aired: Aug 28, 1996
Episode 26: An Incarnation Of Thunder Storm! The Mysterious Nobility Of The Female Pirate Shura Aired: Sep 04, 1996
Episode 27: Ferocious Fighting Island! Scarlet Pirate Aired: Oct 16, 1996
Episode 28: Prelude To A New Threat. The Shadow Of The Wolf Is Drawing Near Aired: Oct 30, 1996

Episode 1: The Ultimate Fatal Rival! The Waylay Of The Desperate Fangs Aired: Nov 06, 1996
Episode 2: Evil Monster Of Revenge... Shishio Makoto's Plot! Aired: Nov 13, 1996
Episode 3: Newer Reaching Feelings... Kenshin's Departure Aired: Nov 27, 1996
Episode 4: Changing Tears To Courage! The Path Chosen By Kamiya Kaoru Aired: Dec 04, 1996
Episode 5: Time To Be The Strongest Warrior! Aoshi's New Battle! Aired: Dec 11, 1996
Episode 6: The Little Thief... Makimachi Misao's Deceptive Looks! Aired: Jan 08, 1997
Episode 7: Occupied Village! Shishio's Evil Shadow, Ever Closer! Aired: Jan 15, 1997
Episode 8: After The End Of The Dynasty. First Meeting Of Kenshin And Shishio Aired: Jan 22, 1997
Episode 9: Shock! Sakabatou Broken... Soujirou "The Heavenly Sword" vs. Kenshin Aired: Jan 29, 1997
Episode 10: Sanosuke, The Secret Of Patience... Challenge The Hakai Priest, Anji Aired: Feb 05, 1997
Episode 11: The Man Who Makes Sakabatou... Arai Shatku's Masterpiece! Aired: Feb 12, 1997
Episode 12: Cold Blooded Samurai! Battle With Juppon Gatana Chou! Aired: Feb 19, 1997
Episode 13: A Hidden Technique Of Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu! Reunion With Master Hiko Seijuro! Aired: Feb 26, 1997
Episode 14: Alliance Agreed! The Day When Shishio And Aoshi Unite! Aired: Mar 05, 1997
Episode 15: Between Life And Death! Succession Technique, Mastered. Ama Kakeru Ryuu no Hirameki Aired: Mar 12, 1997
Episode 16: Battle Of Indignation, Gathering His Strongest, Juppon Gatana! Aired: Mar 19, 1997
Episode 17: Blown Away! The Battleship Rengoku, Stop Its Sails! Aired: Apr 16, 1997
Episode 18: Burning Rengoku! Shishio Makoto's Fortune Aired: Apr 23, 1997
Episode 19: Crush! Futae No Kiwami. Pain Of Sanosuke's Fist! Aired: Apr 30, 1997
Episode 20: The Focus Of His Gaze, Anji's New Reflection Aired: May 14, 1997
Episode 21: A Wolf Sees The Shin Gan. Explosive Zero Gatotsu! Aired: May 28, 1997
Episode 22: Time To Keep A Promise. Kenshin And Aoshi Battle Once Again! Aired: Jun 04, 1997
Episode 23: Now Is The Time To Awaken... True And Perfect Solution Aired: Jun 11, 1997
Episode 24: Miracle In The Making! The Battle At Aoiya Continues Aired: Jun 18, 1997
Episode 25: A Giant Versus Superman! Saving Grace At The Edge Of Despair Aired: Jun 25, 1997
Episode 26: Hiten Versus Shukuchi. Soujiro, God'd Gift To Nature Aired: Jul 02, 1997
Episode 27: Tragedy In The Storm. Soujiro's Past Aired: Jul 09, 1997
Episode 28: Fight To The Limit! Shun Ten Satsu Versus Ama Kakeru Ryuu No Hirameki Aired: Jul 16, 1997
Episode 29: Two Men Betting Their Lives On The End Of The Dynasty. Shishio Versus Kenshin, Final Battle! Aired: Aug 06, 1997
Episode 30: Will The Era Inherit Shishio? Kenshin's Most Critical Moment! Aired: Aug 13, 1997
Episode 31: Luck Hasn't Run Out Yet! Warrior Spirit Revived Again Aired: Aug 20, 1997
Episode 32: The One Who Permits Victory. Shishio versus Kenshin, Last Stage! Aired: Sep 03, 1997
Episode 33: Remaining Juppon Gatana. Choice Of Life! Aired: Sep 10, 1997
Episode 34: Kyoto... Engraved Memory. Starting With Fulfilled Feelings Aired: Sep 17, 1997

Episode 1: Legend Of The Wishing Fireflies. The Girl Who Waits For Her Sword Master Aired: Oct 14, 1997
Episode 2: Prince Yahiko's Born? Debut On High Society Aired: Oct 28, 1997
Episode 3: Find Out Missing Treasure! Great Treasure Hunting Dog, Notaro Aired: Nov 04, 1997
Episode 4: Happy Kaoru! Kenshin's Proposal! Aired: Nov 11, 1997
Episode 5: Shining Legendary Sword! Mysterious Swordmaster, Amakusa Shougo Aired: Nov 18, 1997
Episode 6: A Medallion Of Destiny. Sanosuke And Sayo Meet Aired: Nov 25, 1997
Episode 7: The Place Of Battle. Shimabara! Judgement Day of Who Is The Chosen Aired: Dec 02, 1997
Episode 8: The Impact Of The Rai Ryu Sen. Kenshin Is Sentenced To The Dark! Aired: Dec 09, 1997
Episode 9: Kaioh's Conspiracy. Shougo's Trapped! Aired: Dec 16, 1997
Episode 10: The Reminiscent Days... Shougo And Sayo's Painful Past Aired: Jan 06, 1998
Episode 11: Evil With A Sneer! Shouzo, Karyu's Damaged In The Explosion Aired: Jan 13, 1998
Episode 12: Sanosuke's Tears... Eternal Separation Between Them Aired: Jan 20, 1998
Episode 13: Final Holy Battle... Crash Together Two Ama Kakeru Ryuu No Hirameki! Aired: Jan 27, 1998
Episode 14: The Sea of Departure... Hope Will Surf Over the Sadness Aired: Feb 03, 1998
Episode 15: Himura Dojo in Shimonoseki? Another Battousai Appears Aired: Feb 10, 1998
Episode 16: The Girl Who Longs For Her Art Student... Love Shock In Hakone Hot Springs Aired: Feb 17, 1998
Episode 17: Katsu Kaishu And Kenshin... Fated Survivors From the End Of The Edo Dynasty Aired: Feb 24, 1998
Episode 18: The Never Ending Of Edo Dynasty... Kaishu's Mission Of Fate Aired: Mar 03, 1998
Episode 19: Ben Aoi's Trap... Ghosts Of The Edo Dynasty Haunt Kaishu! Aired: Mar 10, 1998
Episode 20: The Decision Of Katsu Kaishu. The Truth Beyond The Era Aired: Apr 14, 1998
Episode 21: Yutaro Returns. The Ambitions Of The Black Knights Hide In The Shadows Aired: Apr 21, 1998
Episode 22: Sanada Ninja And The Divine Medicine. Their Leader, Misanagi's Goal Aired: May 05, 1998
Episode 23: A Puzzling Journey. The Trap Of Holy Crossing Has Been Laid! Aired: May 19, 1998
Episode 24: Dancing Underground. Red Day Fly Cutthroat! Sanada Sasshin Aired: May 26, 1998
Episode 25: Schneider's Bet. The Collapse Of The Black Knights Aired: Jun 02, 1998
Episode 26: Two Other Directions. Yahiko And Yutaro's Eternal Promise Aired: Jun 09, 1998
Episode 27: To My Angel Misao... Special Delivery From Kyoto Aired: Jun 16, 1998
Episode 28: Fusui's Surprise Attack! The Mystery Of The Satanic Pentagram Aired: Jun 23, 1998
Episode 29: Resist The Fusui's Magical Power. Next Target: The Kamiya Dojo! Aired: Jul 21, 1998
Episode 30: Tokyo's Under Martial Law! Strike Of The Spiral Weapon, Ryu Myaku Aired: Aug 04, 1998
Episode 31: The Enemy Awaits In Senjo Gahara! Searching For The Hisui Crest Aired: Aug 18, 1998
Episode 32: The Elegy Of The Wind And The Water. Now They Make Desperate Efforts Here! Aired: Sep 08, 1998
Episode 33: End of Wanderings Aired: Sep 15, 1998

Cast

Mayo Suzukaze
Mayo Suzukaze
Kenshin Himura
Miki Fujitani
Miki Fujitani
Kaoru Kamiya
Yuji Ueda
Yuji Ueda
Sanosuke Sagara
Miina Tominaga
Miina Tominaga
Yahiko Myoujin
Tomo Sakurai
Tomo Sakurai
Misao Makimachi
Hirotaka Suzuoki
Hirotaka Suzuoki
Hajime Saito
Masanori Ikeda
Masanori Ikeda
Makoto Shishio
Shûichi Ikeda
Shûichi Ikeda
Seijuro Hiko
Yoshito Yasuhara
Yoshito Yasuhara
Aoshi Shinomori
Noriko Hidaka
Noriko Hidaka
Soujiro Seta
Junichi Inoue
Junichi Inoue
Shougo Amakusa
Yoku Shioya
Yoku Shioya
Dr. Gensai
Mika Doi
Mika Doi
Megumi Takani