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Rurouni Kenshin : Season 1
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Air date: 10 Jan '96 - 27 episodesThe 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.
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List of Episodes (27)
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Rurouni Kenshin (1996)
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1. The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for Love
10 Jan '96A mysterious wanderer known as Kenshin is taken at the Kamiya Kasshin Dojo, a martial arts school run by a young woman named Kaoru.
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2. Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student
17 Jan '96Following an encounter with a young pickpocket named Yahiko, Kaoru risks her own freedom to gain his from some local gangsters.
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3. Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past
24 Jan '96After 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.
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4. Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hire
31 Jan '96Gohei 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.
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5. The Reverse-blade Sword vs. the Zanbatou: Beyond the Battle
07 Feb '96After accepting Sanosuke's challenge, Kenshin encourages him to release his anger towards the corrupt Royalist forces.
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6. The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows
14 Feb '96With 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.
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7. Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You Love
21 Feb '96After 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.
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8. A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From Nowhere
28 Feb '96When local gangsters threaten the life of a beautiful woman, Kenshin and Sanosuke step in to save her.
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9. The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban Group
06 Mar '96Though her medical knowledge has saved Yahiko's life, Sansosuke suspects Megumi of producing the opium responsible for a close friend's death.
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10. Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's Frightening
13 Mar '96Having 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.
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11. "Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and Shadow
24 Apr '96Kenshin 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.
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12. Birth of a Boy Swordsman: The Battle of First Apprentice Yahiko
01 May '96When a criminal gang threatens a young girl he loves, Yahiko seeks Kenshin's advice on how to defend her in a lopsided fight.
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13. Strive for the Grand Championship: Toramaru's Sumo Battle Log!
08 May '96After jealous harassment forces an aspiring young man out of a sumo wrestling school, Kaoru steps in to take over his training.
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14. To Save a Small Life Lady Doctor Megumi to the Rescue
15 May '96After 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.
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15. Two Legendary Manslayers Two Legendary Slashers
22 May '96A 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.
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16. A Promise From the Heart The Secret Sword Technique of Shiden
05 Jun '96After 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.
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17. Fly to Your Dreams Marimo, The Human Cannon
12 Jun '96Kenshin protects a circus ringmaster and his talented human cannonball daughter from the threats of a jealous competitor.
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18. Run, Yahiko! Run Yahiko! Get the Reverse-Edged Sword Back
19 Jun '96After 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.
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19. Raijuta's Ambition The Fantasy of the Forbidden Kingdom
26 Jun '96While 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.
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20. Revival of the Shinko Style Revival of the Killer Sword – Shinko Style
10 Jul '96Though 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.
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21. Dissolution of a Nightmare Destruction of a Nightmare
21 Jul '96After learning the truth behind Raijuta's duplicitous plan, an injury sidelines Yutaro, leaving Kenshin to fight the renegade Samurai alone.
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22. Danger on a Runaway Locomotive Surprise Incident on a Runaway Locomotive
31 Jul '96During a train trip to Yokohama, Kenshin and his friends must save a wealthy English passenger from being robbed by thieves.
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23. Sanosuke's Betrayal The Fateful Reunion
14 Aug '96An 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.
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24. Midnight Battle: Kenshin versus Sanosuke Revisited
21 Aug '96Following 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.
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25. The Crimson Pirate The Red Pirate – Kenshin and Kaoru Separated
28 Aug '96In 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.
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