Rurouni Kenshin - Season 1

Rurouni Kenshin - Season 1

Season 1

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DatesJan 10, 1996 - Oct 30, 1996
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Episodes

Handsome Swordsman of Legend
Season 1Episode 125 min

Handsome Swordsman of Legend

A mysterious wanderer known as Kenshin is taken at the Kamiya Kasshin Dojo, a martial arts school run by a young woman named Kaoru.
Jan 10, 1996
The Bratty Samurai...Why Don't You Become My Student?
Season 1Episode 225 min

The Bratty Samurai...Why Don't You Become My Student?

Following an encounter with a young pickpocket named Yahiko, Kaoru risks her own freedom to gain his from some local gangsters.
Jan 17, 1996
The Swordsman in Sorrow. The Man That Cuts The Past
Season 1Episode 325 min

The Swordsman in Sorrow. The Man That Cuts The 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.
Jan 24, 1996
One Word: Evil. The Fighter Sanosuke Appears
Season 1Episode 425 min

One Word: Evil. The Fighter Sanosuke Appears

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.
Jan 31, 1996
Sakaba Sword vs. Zanba Sword. At the Battle's End!
Season 1Episode 525 min

Sakaba Sword vs. Zanba Sword. At the Battle's End!

After accepting Sanosuke's challenge, Kenshin encourages him to release his anger towards the corrupt Royalist forces.
Feb 7, 1996
Visitor From The Darkness... The Kurogasa Appears
Season 1Episode 625 min

Visitor From The Darkness... The Kurogasa Appears

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.
Feb 14, 1996
Fight To The Death Under The Moon... Protect The Ones You Love!
Season 1Episode 725 min

Fight To The Death Under The Moon... Protect The Ones 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.
Feb 21, 1996
A New Battle! The Mysterious And Beautiful Woman Who Jumped In Suddenly
Season 1Episode 825 min

A New Battle! The Mysterious And Beautiful Woman Who Jumped In Suddenly

When local gangsters threaten the life of a beautiful woman, Kenshin and Sanosuke step in to save her.
Feb 28, 1996
The Ultimate Stealth Army... The Dreaded Oniwa Banshu!
Season 1Episode 925 min

The Ultimate Stealth Army... The Dreaded Oniwa Banshu!

Though her medical knowledge has saved Yahiko's life, Sansosuke suspects Megumi of producing the opium responsible for a close friend's death.
Mar 6, 1996
Aoshi... The Man So Scary As To Seem Almost Beautiful
Season 1Episode 1025 min

Aoshi... The Man So Scary As To Seem Almost Beautiful

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 a fighter whose powers he's underestimated.
Mar 13, 1996
Farewell, The Ultimate Men! The Clash Of Light And Darkness
Season 1Episode 1125 min

Farewell, The Ultimate Men! The Clash Of Light And Darkness

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.
Apr 24, 1996
The Birth Of A Junior Samurai! First Disciple, Yahiko's Battle
Season 1Episode 1225 min

The Birth Of A Junior Samurai! First Disciple, Yahiko's Battle

When a criminal gang threatens a young girl he loves, Yahiko seeks Kenshin's advice on how to defend her in a lopsided fight.
May 1, 1996
You Can Do It! Toramaru's Dosukoi Journey
Season 1Episode 1325 min

You Can Do It! Toramaru's Dosukoi Journey

After jealous harassment forces an aspiring young man out of a sumo wrestling school, Kaoru steps in to take over his training.
May 8, 1996
To Save A Small Life! Challenge! Doctor Megumi!
Season 1Episode 1425 min

To Save A Small Life! Challenge! Doctor Megumi!

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 save the young girl's life.
May 15, 1996
The Operation Starts! The Terrorist Group Jinpu Tai
Season 1Episode 1525 min

The Operation Starts! The Terrorist Group Jinpu Tai

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 in to repel the assassins.
May 22, 1996
Take a Pledge! The Hidden Sword Technique, Shiden No Tachi!
Season 1Episode 1625 min

Take a Pledge! The Hidden Sword Technique, Shiden No Tachi!

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.
Jun 5, 1996
Blast To Your Dream. The Adventure Of Marimo The Flying Bullet
Season 1Episode 1725 min

Blast To Your Dream. The Adventure Of Marimo The Flying Bullet

Kenshin protects a circus ringmaster and his talented human cannonball daughter from the threats of a jealous competitor.
Jun 12, 1996
Run! Yahiko, Bring The Sakabatou Back!
Season 1Episode 1825 min

Run! Yahiko, Bring The Sakabatou 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.
Jun 19, 1996
Raijuuta's Desire. Vision Of A Forbidden Empire
Season 1Episode 1925 min

Raijuuta's Desire. Vision Of A Forbidden Empire

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.
Jun 26, 1996
Shinko Ryu's Revived! Show Of Evil, Ultimate Killing Technique!
Season 1Episode 2025 min

Shinko Ryu's Revived! Show Of Evil, Ultimate Killing Technique!

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 to stop him, Yutaro sneaks away to warn Raijuta.
Jul 10, 1996
The Nightmare Falls Apart! Raijuuta's Dream
Season 1Episode 2125 min

The Nightmare Falls Apart! Raijuuta's Dream

After learning the truth behind Raijuta's duplicitous plan, an injury sidelines Yutaro, leaving Kenshin to fight the renegade Samurai alone.
Jul 21, 1996
First Time! Crazy, Insane Steam Engine Train Trip
Season 1Episode 2225 min

First Time! Crazy, Insane Steam Engine Train Trip

During a train trip to Yokohama, Kenshin and his friends must save a wealthy English passenger from being robbed by thieves.
Jul 31, 1996
Betrayed By Sanosuke?! Greetings Of Fate
Season 1Episode 2325 min

Betrayed By Sanosuke?! Greetings Of Fate

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.
Aug 14, 1996
Midnight Fight! Sansuke VS Kenshin Again!
Season 1Episode 2425 min

Midnight Fight! Sansuke VS Kenshin Again!

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 Sanosuke.
Aug 21, 1996
Scarlet Pirate! Tear Up Kenshin And Kaoru
Season 1Episode 2525 min

Scarlet Pirate! Tear Up Kenshin And Kaoru

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, Shura, Kenshin offers himself in exchange.
Aug 28, 1996
An Incarnation Of Thunder Storm! The Mysterious Nobility Of The Female Pirate Shura
Season 1Episode 2625 min

An Incarnation Of Thunder Storm! The Mysterious Nobility Of The Female Pirate Shura

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 mutinous plan.
Sep 4, 1996
Ferocious Fighting Island! Scarlet Pirate
Season 1Episode 2725 min

Ferocious Fighting Island! Scarlet Pirate

After her trusted colleagues betray Shura, it's left up to Kenshin to save her life and stop the pirate's opium smuggling scheme.
Oct 16, 1996
Prelude To A New Threat. The Shadow Of The Wolf Is Drawing Near
Season 1Episode 2825 min

Prelude To A New Threat. The Shadow Of The Wolf Is Drawing Near

Oct 30, 1996

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