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Rurouni Kenshin - Wandering Samurai

Rurouni Kenshin

Run Time: 25 mins

Air Date: Wed, 10 Jan 1996

Average Rating: ⭐ 8.5 (748 votes)

Fuji TV

27 Episodes

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

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

Season 1 - Episode 1

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

Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student

Season 1 - Episode 2

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

Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past

Season 1 - Episode 3

After reining in some renegade police officers, Kenshin is recognized as the Samurai whose bravery helped establish the Meiji Era and is ask...

Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hire

Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hire

Season 1 - Episode 4

Gohei enlists a vicious street-fighter known as Sanosuke to seek revenge against Kenshin. And even though Kenshin exposes Gohei's plan, Sano...

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

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

Season 1 - Episode 5

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

The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows

Season 1 - Episode 6

With a ruthless ex-Samurai killing high ranking politicians, the Chief of Police asks Kenshin to catch him. But as Kenshin confronts the dea...

Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You Love

Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You Love

Season 1 - Episode 7

After kidnapping Kaoru, the ruthless Jin-nai Udo draws Kenshin into the fight he's been seeking for years. Though Kenshin tries to resist, J...

A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From Nowhere

A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From Nowhere

Season 1 - Episode 8

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

The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban Group

Season 1 - Episode 9

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

Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's Frightening

Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's Frightening

Season 1 - Episode 10

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 ...

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

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

Season 1 - Episode 11

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 Jap...

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

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

Season 1 - Episode 12

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!

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

Season 1 - Episode 13

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

To Save a Small Life Lady Doctor Megumi to the Rescue

Season 1 - Episode 14

After a shady faith healer discredits her medical skills, Megumi's patients abandon her. And once a worried family panics and pays the phony...

Two Legendary Manslayers Two Legendary Slashers

Two Legendary Manslayers Two Legendary Slashers

Season 1 - Episode 15

A group radicals intent on assassinating political leaders attempt to recruit a local teacher into their cause. After finding that Heihachir...

A Promise From the Heart The Secret Sword Technique of Shiden

A Promise From the Heart The Secret Sword Technique of Shiden

Season 1 - Episode 16

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 polit...

Fly to Your Dreams Marimo, The Human Cannon

Fly to Your Dreams Marimo, The Human Cannon

Season 1 - Episode 17

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

Run, Yahiko! Get the Reverse-Edged Sword Back

Season 1 - Episode 18

After stopping a restaurant robbery, Yahiko's boastfulness lands him in trouble with Kenshin's old foe, Gohei Hiruma. And once Yahiko agrees...

Raijuta's Ambition The Fantasy of the Forbidden Kingdom

Raijuta's Ambition The Fantasy of the Forbidden Kingdom

Season 1 - Episode 19

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 l...

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

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

Season 1 - Episode 20

Though Kenshin tries to warn him of the bad influence, Yutaro continues to believe in Raijuta, unaware that the renegade is using him plot h...

Dissolution of a Nightmare Destruction of a Nightmare

Dissolution of a Nightmare Destruction of a Nightmare

Season 1 - Episode 21

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

Danger on a Runaway Locomotive Surprise Incident on a Runaway Locomotive

Season 1 - Episode 22

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

Sanosuke's Betrayal The Fateful Reunion

Season 1 - Episode 23

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 d...

Midnight Battle: Kenshin versus Sanosuke Revisited

Midnight Battle: Kenshin versus Sanosuke Revisited

Season 1 - Episode 24

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 ...

The Crimson Pirate The Red Pirate – Kenshin and Kaoru Separated

The Crimson Pirate The Red Pirate – Kenshin and Kaoru Separated

Season 1 - Episode 25

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 fa...

Lightning Incarnate Shura, The Mysterious Female Pirate

Lightning Incarnate Shura, The Mysterious Female Pirate

Season 1 - Episode 26

After Kenshin's kidnapping, a bond begins to develop between him and Shura. However, while Shura is confident in the loyalty of her crew, th...

Burn, Island of Terror! The Red Pirate - Conclusion

Burn, Island of Terror! The Red Pirate - Conclusion

Season 1 - Episode 27

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

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