S01E01 The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for Love
A mysterious wanderer known as Kenshin is taken at the Kamiya Kasshin Dojo, a martial arts school run by a young woman named Kaoru.
Rurouni Kenshin
S01E06: The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows
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.
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student
Following an encounter with a young pickpocket named Yahiko, Kaoru risks her own freedom to gain his from some local gangsters.
S01E03 Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past
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.
S01E04 Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hire
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.
S01E05 The Reverse-blade Sword vs. the Zanbatou: Beyond the Battle
After accepting Sanosuke's challenge, Kenshin encourages him to release his anger towards the corrupt Royalist forces.
S01E06 The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows
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.
S01E07 Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You Love
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.
S01E08 A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From Nowhere
When local gangsters threaten the life of a beautiful woman, Kenshin and Sanosuke step in to save her.
S01E09 The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban Group
Though her medical knowledge has saved Yahiko's life, Sansosuke suspects Megumi of producing the opium responsible for a close friend's death.
S01E10 Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's Frightening
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...
S01E11 Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and Shadow
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.
S01E12 Birth of a Boy Swordsman: The Battle of First Apprentice Yahiko
When a criminal gang threatens a young girl he loves, Yahiko seeks Kenshin's advice on how to defend her in a lopsided fight.
S01E13 Strive for the Grand Championship: Toramaru's Sumo Battle Log!
After jealous harassment forces an aspiring young man out of a sumo wrestling school, Kaoru steps in to take over his training.
S01E14 To Save a Small Life Lady Doctor Megumi to the Rescue
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...
S01E15 Two Legendary Manslayers Two Legendary Slashers
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...
S01E16 A Promise From the Heart The Secret Sword Technique of Shiden
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.
S01E17 Fly to Your Dreams Marimo, The Human Cannon
Kenshin protects a circus ringmaster and his talented human cannonball daughter from the threats of a jealous competitor.
S01E18 Run, Yahiko! Get the Reverse-Edged Sword Back
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.
S01E19 Raijuta's Ambition The Fantasy of the Forbidden Kingdom
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.
S01E20 Revival of the Shinko Style Revival of the Killer Sword – Shinko Style
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...
S01E21 Dissolution of a Nightmare Destruction of a Nightmare
After learning the truth behind Raijuta's duplicitous plan, an injury sidelines Yutaro, leaving Kenshin to fight the renegade Samurai alone.
S01E22 Danger on a Runaway Locomotive Surprise Incident on a Runaway Locomotive
During a train trip to Yokohama, Kenshin and his friends must save a wealthy English passenger from being robbed by thieves.
S01E23 Sanosuke's Betrayal The Fateful Reunion
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.
S01E24 Midnight Battle: Kenshin versus Sanosuke Revisited
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...
S01E25 The Crimson Pirate The Red Pirate – Kenshin and Kaoru Separated
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,...
S01E26 Lightning Incarnate Shura, The Mysterious Female Pirate
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...
S01E27 Burn, Island of Terror! The Red Pirate - Conclusion
After her trusted colleagues betray Shura, it's left up to Kenshin to save her life and stop the pirate's opium smuggling scheme.
Cast
Mayo Suzukaze
Kenshin Himura (voice)
Miki Fujitani
Kaoru Kamiya (voice)
Mina Tominaga
Yahiko Myoujin (voice)
Yuji Ueda
Sanosuke Sagara (voice)
Mika Doi
Megumi Takani (voice)
Hirotaka Suzuoki
Hajime Saitô (voice)
Tomo Sakurai
Makimachi Misao (voice)
Yoshito Yasuhara
Aoshi Shinomori (voice)
Yoku Shioya
Gensai (voice)
