Rurouni Kenshin

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 1996-01-10

Last Air Date: 1998-09-08

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 94

Networks: Fuji TV

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Top Cast

Mayo Suzukaze as Kenshin Himura (voice)
Miki Fujitani as Kaoru Kamiya (voice)
Mina Tominaga as Yahiko Myoujin (voice)
Yuji Ueda as Sanosuke Sagara (voice)
Mika Doi as Megumi Takani (voice)
Hirotaka Suzuoki as Hajime Saitô (voice)
Tomo Sakurai as Makimachi Misao (voice)
Yoshito Yasuhara as Aoshi Shinomori (voice)
Yoku Shioya as Gensai (voice)
Noriko Hidaka as Sojiro Seta (voice)

Seasons

Specials (1998) - (9 Episodes)

Wandering Samurai (1996) - (27 Episodes)

Legend of Kyoto (1996) - (35 Episodes)

Tales of the Meiji (1997) - (32 Episodes)

Specials (1998)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: End of Wanderings (1998-12-02)

Kenshin and Kaoru leave on a boat to visit a graveyard. In exchange for dinner, Sanosuke assists Megumi with the chopping of firewood. Yahiko is currently working at the Akabeko under Tae with Tsubame. Meanwhile, Kenshin and Kaoru spend the night at a local couple's house because of the rain.
Ep. 2: Trust & Betrayal: Act 1 - The Man of the Slashing Sword (1999-02-20)

This is the story of how Kenshin came under the wing of Soujiro Hiko the 13th, and how Kenshin became a manslayer.
Ep. 3: Trust & Betrayal: Act 2 - The Lost Cat (1999-04-21)

Act two details Kenshin's role in the revolution, how he met Tomo, and how the rebellion was almost quelled.
Ep. 4: Trust & Betrayal: Act 3 - The Previous Night at the Mountain Home (1999-06-19)

Act 3 details how Kenshin lived with Tomoe and married her as a cover until his side replenished its forces to continue the rebellion.
Ep. 5: Trust & Betrayal: Act 4 - The Cross-Shaped Wound (1999-09-22)

Act 4 is about the betrayal against Kenshin, how he lived for the next few years as a manslayer, and the origin of his cross-shaped scar.
Ep. 6: Reflection: After So Many Years Have Lapsed (1) (2001-12-03)

Kaoru goes to the harbor every day to see if Kenshin has returned. After a while, she starts looking back at her life with Kenshin and all the things that have happened.
Ep. 7: Reflection: After So Many Years Have Lapsed (2) (2001-12-03)

Sano finds Kenshin and nurses him back to health just enough for him to get back home into Karou's arms. Meanwhile Yahiko teaches, Kenji, Kenshin's son, the value of being the son of a legendary samurai.
Ep. 8: New Kyoto Arc: Act 1 - Cage of Flames (2011-12-17)

The first of 2 OAVs. A remake of the Kyoto story arc from the original manga and the previous anime adaptation.
Ep. 9: New Kyoto Arc: Act 2 - The Chirps of Light (2012-06-23)

Shishio's plan is enacted while Kenshin and Misao help defend the city.