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Rurouni Kenshin: Season 1

47 episodes Premiered Jul 7, 2023 Updated Jul 18, 2026
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Episodes

S1·E1

Kenshin - Himura Battosai

Jul 7, 2023 · 23 min

11th year of the Meiji Era in downtown Tokyo. Kaoru Kamiya, the acting master of the “Kamiya Kasshin-ryu” style, was chasing after the “Hitokiri Battosai,” who was claiming to be a

S1·E2

Tokyo Samurai - Yahiko Myojin

Jul 14, 2023 · 23 min

It's been a week since the resolution of the crossroad killing case, in which the name of the Kamiya Kasshin-ryu was deceptively used. Although the name of Kamiya Dojo has been cle

S1·E3

Kasshin-ryu - Reborn

Jul 21, 2023 · 23 min

Yahiko's heart is moved by Kenshin and he decides to quit pickpocketing. Yahiko refuses to pay Kanto Shueigumi and resists their demands, but he is beaten up. Kenshin comes to his

S1·E4

The Fighter for Hire - Sanosuke Sagara

Jul 28, 2023 · 23 min

Kenshin, Kaoru, and Yahiko visit Akabeko, a beef hot-pot restaurant, where a group of democratic rights activists gets into a heated argument. One of them throws a bottle of sake,

S1·E5

And Then, Another

Aug 4, 2023 · 23 min

Kenshin confronts Sanosuke, who wields the giant Zanbato with ease. However, Sanosuke shows his incredible durability after withstanding a strike from Kenshin with ease. This leads

S1·E6

Kurogasa

Aug 11, 2023 · 23 min

Kenshin receives a request from the police chief, asking for his help to take down "Kurogasa," a serial killer who has been repeatedly targeting former Revolutionary warriors. Kens

S1·E7

The Two Hitokiri

Aug 18, 2023 · 23 min

Knowing how strong Kenshin was when he was the Hitokiri Battosai, Jine takes Kaoru hostage in order to fuel Kenshin's anger. The two engage in a fierce battle. However, Jine, belie

S1·E8

Beauty on the Run

Aug 25, 2023 · 23 min

Sanosuke's friend has died from an opium overdose. However, Kenshin and Sanosuke are perplexed at how he even got his hands on the drug, since opium is banned and too expensive for

S1·E9

The Oniwabanshu Strike

Sep 1, 2023 · 23 min

Hyottoko, a member of the Oniwaban group, raids Kamiya Dojo, where Megumi is hiding. He unleashes his special attack "Fire Breath," in which he breathes fire from his mouth, onto K

S1·E10

A Reason to Act

Sep 8, 2023 · 23 min

The pursuers from the Oniwaban Group haven't made an appearance for over a week, and during this time Megumi familiarized herself with the Kamiya Dojo group. Sanosuke, however, was

S1·E11

Savage Han'nya - Honorable Shikijo

Sep 15, 2023 · 23 min

Kenshin, Sanosuke, and Yahiko scramble to take back Megumi from the Kanryu residence. They are confronted by Han'nya, a spy of the Oniwaban Group. He trifles Kenshin with his marti

S1·E12

Okashira - Aoshi Shinomori

Sep 22, 2023 · 23 min

At last, Kenshin faces off against Aoshi Shinomori, the head of the Oniwaban Group. In the Bakumatsu Era, the battle-obsessed "Oniwaban group" lost their meaning of existence after

S1·E13

Battle's End

Sep 29, 2023 · 23 min

In order to kill Kenshin, Kanryu uses his Gatling gun and rains a flurry of bullets at him, uncaring that the Oniwaban Group that was under his command would also be hit by this at

S1·E14

Yahiko's Battle

Oct 6, 2023 · 23 min

Yahiko, the sole student of the Kamiya Dojo, has started to step away from his training from time to time. He says he's merely going on a walk, but it is clear that he takes his sw

S1·E15

That Man - Raijuta

Oct 13, 2023 · 23 min

Kaoru, Kenshin, and Yahiko visit Maekawa Dojo for a training session. The dojo is very lively, and Kaoru's training is well-received by the students of other sword styles. Then a s

S1·E16

The Ideal Man

Oct 20, 2023 · 23 min

Raijuta, who wants to revive the murderous sword, considers Kenshin, who denies his idea, as an enemy. Raijuta initiates a fight using his actual sword, but Kenshin lands a blow th

S1·E17

Settling the Score

Oct 27, 2023 · 23 min

Yutaro sustains a heavy injury from Raijuta's sword, and it is so severe that he will never be able to swing a sword with that arm ever again. Although Yahiko was constantly disagr

S1·E18

Sanosuke & Nishiki Paintings

Nov 3, 2023 · 23 min

Sanosuke is visiting the sukiyaki restaurant Akabeko, where he always leaves his bill on a tab. One of Akabeko's workers, Tae, asks him to go buy a Nishiki painting from the painti

S1·E19

Tsunan & Nishiki Paintings

Nov 10, 2023 · 23 min

Tsunan is seeking to clear his decade-old unresolved regrets surrounding the Sekiho Army. Empathizing with him, Sanosuke joins Tsunan in conspiring an attack on the Home Ministry.

S1·E20

Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story, Act Zero (1)

Nov 17, 2023 · 23 min

Kenshin and the group are enjoying some tea time together. The group probes Kenshin to entertain them with an interesting story from his travels, specifically requesting "a story t

S1·E21

Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story, Act Zero (2)

Nov 24, 2023 · 23 min

The current Kenshin has left his past as a manslayer and wished for a peaceful world. Though Elder looked at him with eyes of confusion, Kenshin knew that Elder also shared this sa

S1·E22

Resurrection of the Wolf

Dec 1, 2023 · 23 min

Kenshin sees a dream recalling the Shinsengumi, who he faced off against back when he was a Revolutionary warrior. The Shinsengumi was a group of highly skilled swordsmen who he fo

S1·E23

The Wolf's Fangs

Dec 8, 2023 · 23 min

After defeating Arundo Akamatsu, Kenshin returns to the Kamiya Dojo and sees Hajime Saito. Hajime had introduced himself to Kaoru and Yahiko as Goro Fujita, the police officer, and

S1·E24

Meiji 11, May 14th

Dec 15, 2023 · 23 min

The person who had sent Hajime to face Kenshin was none other than the Head of the Home Ministry, former Satsuma Domain Revolutionary warrior, Toshimichi Okubo. He asks Kenshin to

S1·E25

To Kyoto

Oct 4, 2024 · 23 min

Making the decision to fight against Shishio, Kenshin leaves Kamiya Dojo and sets off for Kyoto via the Tokaido by himself. Meanwhile, Sanosuke and Yahiko attempt to go to Kyoto to

S1·E26

On the East Sea Road

Oct 11, 2024 · 23 min

Megumi is alone in Tokyo and coincidentally encounters Aoshi at Kamiya Dojo, who’s come back for another fight with Kenshin. Aoshi asks Megumi where Kenshin is, but she feigns igno

S1·E27

The Abandoned Village

Oct 18, 2024 · 23 min

The name of the girl that Kenshin encounters in the forests is Misao Makimachi, and she came from Kyoto to find Aoshi’s Oniwaban Group. Kenshin is surprised to hear his name. Upon

S1·E28

Portrait of the Ambitious

Oct 25, 2024 · 23 min

Kenshin steps into Shingetsu Village, a place where the Mishima brothers escaped from. The village is currently under the control of Senkaku, Shishio’s subordinate, who rules with

S1·E29

To Kyoto, Once More

Nov 1, 2024 · 23 min

Kenshin defeats Senkaku and finally faces off against Shishio. However, Shishio expresses his disappointment at Kenshin's policy of refusing to kill and lets his close associate, S

S1·E30

Encounter in the Forest

Nov 8, 2024 · 23 min

Sanosuke makes his way to Kyoto while trudging through the forest and getting lost at the same time. On the road there, he meets Anji Yukyuzan, a fallen monk currently in training.

S1·E31

Arrival in Kyoto

Nov 15, 2024 · 23 min

Kenshin and Misao arrive in Kyoto, where they’re welcomed by Okina, a grandfather figure to Misao. It turns out, Okina is a former member of the Oniwaban Group. Okina offers his he

S1·E32

Cho of the Ten of Swords

Nov 22, 2024 · 23 min

Seeking a replacement for his broken sakabato, Kenshin visits Seiku, the son of highly honored swordsmith Shakku Arai, only to learn that he has quit making swords. Respecting Seik

S1·E33

Drawing of the Forbidden

Nov 29, 2024 · 23 min

Known as “the Sword Hunter” in the Ten Swords organization, Cho is adept at maneuvering a variety of different and unique swords. As for Kenshin, he continues to risk his life and

S1·E34

Sakabato First Attack

Dec 6, 2024 · 23 min

Going back in time, the 4th year of Keio. Kenshin is suffering from a high fever in the main hall of a desolate shrine. Kenshin falls asleep and when he awakens, he finds himself b

S1·E35

Seijuro Hiko

Dec 13, 2024 · 23 min

Kenshin obtains a new sakabato. Having involved Seiku in this conflict, he decides to leave Aoiya before inviting any further danger. Meanwhile, Misao stops by Shirobeko, a beef ho

S1·E36

Meeting of the Warlords

Dec 20, 2024 · 23 min

Kenshin reunites with Kaoru and the rest at Seijuro Hiko's place, who is a master of Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu. Seijuro learns from Kaoru that Kenshin goes around the country acting as a

S1·E37

Aoshi vs. Okina

Jan 10, 2025 · 23 min

Hoji plans an attack of Aoiya at night using a secret unit, the Owl Clan, in order to capture Okina and catch a hint of Kenshin's whereabouts, but instead the Owl Clan were the one

S1·E38

Misao's Decision

Jan 17, 2025 · 23 min

Aoshi injures Okina, leaves Misao behind, and shows up at Aoiya. He asks the Oniwaban Group where Kenshin is. Aoshi's in a ghastly state, but accepts what Yahiko and Kaoru tell him

S1·E39

Between Life and Death

Jan 24, 2025 · 23 min

Kenshin undergoes training so that he can learn the ultimate technique. He barely manages to get in a hit against Seijuro in a bout, where he then learns "Kuzuryuusen,"a powerful t

S1·E40

The Ten Swords Summoned

Jan 31, 2025 · 23 min

As a result of passing down the ultimate technique, Seijuro endures a fatal wound.

S1·E41

The Other Objective

Feb 7, 2025 · 23 min

Shishio's underlings inconspicuously prepare for their battle plan when patrols arrive causing them to retreat.

S1·E42

As If in Flight

Feb 14, 2025 · 23 min

Kenshin and Hajime realize that Shishio has another objective in mind that lies in Osaka. They meet up with Sanosuke there. To stop the Great Kyoto Fire, Kenshin asks for help from

S1·E43

The Great Kyoto Fire (1)

Feb 21, 2025 · 23 min

It is now midnight. Goichi and the others start moving as it is time to put the Great Kyoto Fire plan into action, when they witness Shishio's other underlings being chased by the

S1·E44

The Great Kyoto Fire (2)

Feb 28, 2025 · 23 min

Kenshin and Aoshi engage in a battle on the deck of the ironclad Rengoku. Behind the scenes, Sanosuke manages to board the ship and tries to blow up the engine room with the explos

S1·E45

The Great Kyoto Fire (3)

Mar 7, 2025 · 23 min

The engine room of Rengoku. Hoji manages to catch the explosives and prevents the room from blowing up. However, Sanosuke delivers the Mastery of Two Layers to the ship's Kingston

S1·E46

Tears

Mar 14, 2025 · 23 min

In Kyoto, Kaoru quickly notices something strange with Misao, as Misao comes back to the location where a fire was put out. At Megumi's clinic, Omi awakens, bringing tears of relie

S1·E47

A Beautiful Night

Mar 21, 2025 · 23 min

Shishio sends a dueling challenge directed at Kenshin, Hajime, and Sanosuke. The duel is to be held the next day on Mt. Hiei, northeast half way up the mountain in a small shrine w