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Rurouni Kenshin: Wandering Samurai

27 episodes Premiered Jan 10, 1996 Updated Jul 18, 2026
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Episodes

S1·E3

Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past

Jan 24, 1996 · 25 min

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.

S1·E4

Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hire

Jan 31, 1996 · 25 min

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

S1·E6

The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows

Feb 14, 1996 · 25 min

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

S1·E7

Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You Love

Feb 21, 1996 · 25 min

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 leave

S1·E10

Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's Frightening

Mar 13, 1996 · 25 min

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

S1·E15

Assassination Group of Fire: Jinpuu Squad on the Run

May 22, 1996 · 25 min

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 hi

S1·E18

Run, Yahiko: Get the Reverse-blade Sword Back!

Jun 19, 1996 · 25 min

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

S1·E19

Raijuta's Ambition: Dream of a Forbidden Kingdom

Jun 26, 1996 · 25 min

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.

S1·E23

Sanosuke's Betrayal: The Fateful Reunion

Aug 14, 1996 · 25 min

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 mu

S1·E24

Midnight Battle: Sanosuke Verses Kenshin Revisited

Aug 21, 1996 · 25 min

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 force

S1·E25

The Crimson Pirate: Kenshin and Kaoru Separated!

Aug 28, 1996 · 25 min

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 fem