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Rurouni Kenshin : Season 2
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Air date: 30 Oct '96 - 35 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 (35)
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Rurouni Kenshin (1996)
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1. Prelude to the Impending Fight: The Shadow of the Wolf Draws Near
30 Oct '96A persistent nightmare comes true when Kenshin's old enemy, the former leader of a shadowy anti-Royalist organization, is hired to assassinate him.
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2. Strongest Opponent From the Past: Merciless Fangs Strike!
06 Nov '96Saito sets a trap for Kenshin by enlisting another assassin in his plan. And once Kenshin repels the accomplice, he's left to take on his old rival.
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3. A Devil of Vengeance: Makoto Shishio's Plot
13 Nov '96After stopping a fatal battle with Hajime Saito, a top government official asks Kenshin's help in killing a shadowy assassin who's threatening the future of the regime.
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4. A Wish Unrequited: Kenshin Departs
27 Nov '96While preparing to give his decision on helping to kill Shishio, Kenshin learns of the Home Minister's murder.
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5. Change Tears to Courage: Kaoru Kamiya's Choice
04 Dec '96Following Kenshin's departure from the dojo, everyone, and especially Kaoru, are sad at being left behind. And while Saito tries to dissuade Sanosuke from following him, Megumi sends Kaoru to deliver some medicine that will aid in Kenshin's fight .
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6. For the Title of Strongest: Aoshi's New Conflict
11 Dec '96In the wake of Kenshin's departure, everyone at the dojo is anxious to join the battle against Shishio. With Sanosuke, Kaoru and Yahiko in pursuit, Kenshin encounters Misao, a young girl who also happens to be a clever thief.
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7. The Girl Bandit: Misao Makimachi's Hidden Side
08 Jan '97After befriending Misao, Kenshin insists that she return the money she's stolen before letting her accompany him on his quest to stop Shishio.
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8. Conquered Village: The Grasp of Shishio's Hands
15 Jan '97When he and Misao come across a village terrorized by forces loyal to Shishio, Kenshin enlists Saito to help liberate it from the evil gang.
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9. Across the Boundary Between Edo and Meiji: Kenshin and Shishio Face to Face!
22 Jan '97Leaving Misao behind, Kenshin and Saito make their way inside Shishio's fortress. Following a confrontation with one of his most powerful henchmen, Kenshin is ready to take on Shishio himself.
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10. Shock! The Reverse-Blade is Broken: Sojiro's Tenken verses Kenshin
29 Jan '97Following Kenshin's defeat of the giant Senkaku, Shishio pits him against the young, emotionless assassin responsible for the Home Minister's murder.
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11. Sanosuke's Secret Training: The Challenge of Anji the Destroyer
05 Feb '97As Kaoru and Yahiko continue tracking Kenshin, Sanosuke encounters a fallen Buddhist monk who offers to teach him some powerful fighting techniques.
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12. The Creator of the Reverse-Blade Sword: Shakku Arai's Final Swing
12 Feb '97As the showdown with Shishio approaches, Misao finds someone who could produce the sword Kenshin needs, only to be is disappointed when Shakkuu Arai refuses.
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13. A Killer Without Mercy: Fight to the Death Against the Cho of the Juppongatana
19 Feb '97After watching an unarmed Kenshin bravely defend himself, Shakkuu Arai's only chance at saving his own son is to deliver his father's final reverse edge sword.
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14. The Ultimate Technique of the Hiten-Mitsurugi Style: Reunion with a Mentor, Seijuro Hiko
26 Feb '97To prepare for Shishio, Kenshin asks a former teacher to help him master the last of his fighting techniques. However, Kenshin is distracted when Kaoru and Yahiko finally catch up with him after their long journey.
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15. The Formation of an Alliance: The Day When Aoshi Joins with Shishio
05 Mar '97Although Misao is excited by the return of her mentor and hero, she's stunned to discover that Aoshi has betrayed one of their closest friends.
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16. Between Life and Death: Master the Ultimate Technique, Amakakeru Ryu no Hikameki!
12 Mar '97As Kenshin struggles to learn, Sijuro teaches him the most secret of his fighting techniques. And though Kenshin doesn't want to kill, it's inevitable if he is to beat Shishio. Meanwhile, Sanosuke is arrested during his search for Kenshin.
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17. A Decisive Battle Like Violent Waters: The Strongest Troop Juppongatana
19 Mar '97While waiting in jail, Sanosuke learns of Shishio's plan to overthrow the government by recruiting a deadly band of Samurai, including the blind warrior Usui, to defeat Kenshin and Saito.
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18. As if to Fly: Stop the Launch of the Battleship Purgatory!
16 Apr '97Reunited with Sanosuke, Kenshin lays plans to stop Shishio from burning Tokyo to create the confusion he needs to overthrow the government. But Shishio harbors a surprise with his newest weapon, an ironclad battleship hidden inside another.
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19. Purgatory Bursts into Flames: The Destiny of Makoto Shishio
23 Apr '97After Kenshin, Saito and Sanosuke destroy his battleship, Shishio issues his challenge for a final confrontation. And following Misao's defeat of the blind Samurai, Usui, Kenshin vows to spare the life of her mentor, Aoshi.
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20. Crash! The Lethal Punch, Futae no Kiwami: The Fist of Sonosuke Screams!
30 Apr '97As Shishio prepares for battle, a henchmen suggests a plan to weaken Kenshin and his forces, ridding them of any opposition once and for all. As the moment of truth draws near, Sanosuke is pitted against Anji.
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21. Reborn to Salvation: The Beginning of Anji’s New Life
14 May '97During his battle with Sanosuke, the fallen monk recalls how his hatred was born during an anti-Buddhist movement.
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22. The Wolf Destroys the Eye of the Heart: The Fierce Attack of the Zero Stance Gatotsu
28 May '97In his defeat of Usui, Saito exposes the blind warrior's plot to kill Shishio. And while Kaoru, Yahiko and Misao are preparing to defend themselves from an ambush, Kenshin readies for his fight against Aoshi.
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23. The Promised Time Has Come: Aoshi and Kenshin Fight Again
04 Jun '97Kenshin sets out to honor his promises to both fight Aoshi and bring him back alive to Misao.
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24. Wake Up Now! Ignore Your Wounds and Fight to the Finish
11 Jun '97Following his defeat by Kenshin, Aoshi vows to renounce Shishio. And while Shishio looks for clues to help in his impending fight with Kenshin, Kaoru, Yahiko and Misao fight to stay alive.
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25. To Make a Miracle: The Battle at the Aoiya
18 Jun '97After Yahiko's fighting skills are stretched to the limit during his defeat of Shishio's warrior, it's now up to Kaoru to enter a battle of her own.
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