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S01E01

S01E01 : The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man Who Fights for Love 7.73/10 (aired on 01/10/1996)

Kaoru makes Kenshin stay in the separate room because he saw her naked when she was taking a bath.…
S01E02

S01E02 : Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student 7/10 (aired on 01/17/1996)

After nearly being pick-pocketed by the young street urchin Myojin Yahiko, Kenshin takes sympathy…
S01E03

S01E03 : Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past 6.9/10 (aired on 01/24/1996)

Yahiko is discontent with the teachings of Kamiya-Kasshin-ryū, wanting to defeat his enemies over…
S01E04

S01E04 : Bad! Introducing Sanosuke Fighter-for-Hire 7.15/10 (aired on 01/31/1996)

Hiruma Gohei, a man who Kenshin had previously defeated in episode 1 hires Sanosuke Sagara (aka…
S01E05

S01E05 : The Reverse-Blade Sword vs. The Zanbatou: Beyond the Battle 7.79/10 (aired on 02/07/1996)

Zanza returns to fight Kenshin, and reveals his reason for fighting and his past with the…
S01E06

S01E06 : The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows 7.28/10 (aired on 02/14/1996)

Government officials are being murdered. Jinei, a former hitokiri known for his ruthless attitude,…
S01E07

S01E07 : Deathmatch Under the Moon! Protect the One You Love 8.2/10 (aired on 02/21/1996)

Jinei has kidnapped Kaoru in order to force Kenshin back into his murderous ways. Kenshin almost…
S01E08

S01E08 : A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From Nowhere 7.32/10 (aired on 02/28/1996)

One of Sano's friends has died from opium when a mysterious woman (Takani Megumi) shows up and…
S01E09

S01E09 : The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban Group 7.66/10 (aired on 03/06/1996)

Takeda Kanryū forces Megumi to return by threatening the people at the dojo. Sano convinces her to…
S01E10

S01E10 : Aoshi: Someone So Beautiful it's Frightening 7.2/10 (aired on 03/13/1996)

The group goes to retrieve Megumi, but the Oniwaban group stands in their way. Kenshin narrowly…
S01E11

S01E11 : Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash Between Light and Shadow 8.38/10 (aired on 04/24/1996)

Kenshin narrowly defeats Aoshi. Aoshi asks Kenshin to finish him off, and when Kenshin refuses,…
S01E12

S01E12 : The Birth of a Boy Swordsman: The Battle of First Apprentice Yahiko 7.3/10 (aired on 05/01/1996)

Yahiko meets a cute girl named Tsubame, who works at the Akabeko. She's being forced into making a…
S01E13

S01E13 : Going for the Grand Championship! Toramaru's Sumo Battle 6.12/10 (aired on 05/08/1996)

Kaoru takes in Toramaru, a sumo wrestler who has been kicked out of his sumo stable. The leading…
S01E14

S01E14 : Save a Small Life: The Challenge of the Beautiful Doctor, Megumi 7.08/10 (aired on 05/15/1996)

Megumi treats a girl with a life threatening heart condition, but a faith healer enters town and…
S01E15

S01E15 : Assassination Group of Fire: Jinpuu Squad on the Run 7.04/10 (aired on 05/22/1996)

The Jinpuu squad is performing vigilante assassinations. They try and force Sasaki, a local…
S01E16

S01E16 : A Promise from the Heart: The Secret Technique of the Shiden Renga Blade 7.82/10 (aired on 06/05/1996)

Toma was a former student under Sasaki. Ultimately, the Jinpuu squad is taken down and Toma repents…
S01E17

S01E17 : Fly to Your Dreams: The Adventures of Marimo, the Human Bullet 6.78/10 (aired on 06/12/1996)

The group goes to the circus and Yahiko takes a liking to the "Human Cannonball" girl Marimo. A…
S01E18

S01E18 : Run, Yahiko: Get the Reverse-Blade Sword Back! 7.02/10 (aired on 06/19/1996)

Hiruma Gohei returns and hires the Onizaki brothers to kill Kenshin. Gohei tricks Yahiko into…
S01E19

S01E19 : Raijuta's Ambition: Dream of a Forbidden Kingdom 7.22/10 (aired on 06/26/1996)

The Kenshin-gumi go on vacation in Izu. There, a wealthy boy Yutaro falls under the influence of…
S01E20

S01E20 : Revival of the Shinko Style: The Technique Which Heralds a Storm 6.23/10 (aired on 07/10/1996)

Kenshin leaves Raijuta's warriors to save Yutaro from drowning. Kaoru teaches Yutaro the Kamiya…
S01E21

S01E21 : The Dissolution of a Nightmare: Raijuta's Ambition Concludes 6.41/10 (aired on 07/17/1996)

Kenshin stops the battle by challenging Raijuta to a one on one battle. He figures out the trick to…
S01E22

S01E22 : First Train Ride: Danger on a Runaway Locomotive! 6.41/10 (aired on 07/31/1996)

The Kenshin-gumi take a train trip to Yokohama for fun. A train robbery ensues, and they defeat the…
S01E23

S01E23 : Sanosuke's Betrayal: The Fateful Reunion 6.56/10 (aired on 08/14/1996)

Sanosuke goes to a picture shop to buy a picture for Miss Tae at the Akabeko. While at the picture…
S01E24

S01E24 : Midnight Battle: Sanosuke vs. Kenshin Revisited 8.2/10 (aired on 08/21/1996)

Sanosuke throws a party at the Kamiya Dojo for everyone. Little does everyone except Kenshin know,…
S01E25

S01E25 : The Crimson Pirate: Kenshin and Kaoru Separated! 6.86/10 (aired on 08/28/1996)

In this episode, Kaoru finally gets fed up with Kenshin, Yahiko, and Sanosuke hanging around the…
S01E26

S01E26 : Lightning Incarnate: The Noble and Mysterious Female Pirate, Shura 7.04/10 (aired on 09/04/1996)

Shura and the Kairyu land at Kairyu Island with Kenshin. Shura doesn't have the heart to kill…
S01E27

S01E27 : Burn, Island of Terror: The Crimson Pirate Chapter Concludes 7.12/10 (aired on 10/16/1996)

Kenshin helps to nurse Shura back to health, then Shura finds out that Ginjo gave Old Iwa opium.…
S01E28

S01E28 : Prelude to the Impending Fight 9.2/10 (aired on 10/30/1996)

The Kenshin-gumi's brief period of peace is interrupted by the presence of former Shinsengumi…
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  • Original title

    るろうに剣心 明治剣客浪漫譚

  • Type

    TV series

  • Episodes

    3 Seasons • 96 Episodes

  • Rating

    8.6/10 (16 541 voting)

  • Popularity : 100%

  • Country of origin

    JP

  • Original language(s)

    ja

  • Running time

    25 :

  • Website

    http://www.kenshin-tv.com…

  • Status

    Ended