Makoto Sokuza
Director
Rurouni Kenshin (1996)
Specials
The 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.
Released Jan. 10, 1996
Episode 25 min
14+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Anime, Anime: Historical, Anime: Samurai, Anime: Shounen, Comedy
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Production Companies: Studio Deen, Fuji Television Network, SPE Visual Works, SME Visual Works, Studio Gallop
Network: Fuji TV
7.6
S0E2 - Trust & Betrayal: Act 1 - The Man of the Slashing Sword
This is the story of how Kenshin came under the wing of Soujiro Hiko the 13th, and how Kenshin became a manslayer.
Feb. 20, 1999, midnight
8.2
S0E3 - Trust & Betrayal: Act 2 - The Lost Cat
Act two details Kenshin's role in the revolution, how he met Tomo, and how the rebellion was almost quelled.
April 21, 1999, midnight
8.2
S0E4 - Trust & Betrayal: Act 3 - The Previous Night at the Mountain Home
Act 3 details how Kenshin lived with Tomoe and married her as a cover until his side replenished its forces to continue the rebellion.
June 19, 1999, midnight
7.5
S0E5 - Trust & Betrayal: Act 4 - The Cross-Shaped Wound
Act 4 is about the betrayal against Kenshin, how he lived for the next few years as a manslayer, and the origin of his cross-shaped scar.
Sept. 22, 1999, midnight
8.0
S0E6 - Reflection: After So Many Years Have Lapsed (1)
Kaoru goes to the harbor every day to see if Kenshin has returned. After a while, she starts looking back at her life with Kenshin and all the things that have happened.
Dec. 3, 2001, midnight
8.0
S0E7 - Reflection: After So Many Years Have Lapsed (2)
Sano finds Kenshin and nurses him back to health just enough for him to get back home into Karou's arms. Meanwhile Yahiko teaches, Kenji, Kenshin's son, the value of being the son of a legendary samurai.
Dec. 3, 2001, midnight
6.5
S0E8 - New Kyoto Arc: Act 1 - Cage of Flames
The first of 2 OAVs. A remake of the Kyoto story arc from the original manga and the previous anime adaptation.
Dec. 17, 2011, midnight
3.0
S0E9 - New Kyoto Arc: Act 2 - The Chirps of Light
Shishio's plan is enacted while Kenshin and Misao help defend the city.
June 23, 2012, midnight
10.0
S0E1 - End of Wanderings
Kenshin and Kaoru leave on a boat to visit a graveyard. In exchange for dinner, Sanosuke assists Megumi with the chopping of firewood. Yahiko is currently working at the Akabeko under Tae with Tsubame. Meanwhile, Kenshin and Kaoru spend the night at a local couple's house because of the rain.
Dec. 2, 1998, midnight
Network: Fuji TV
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 2350 min.
Released: Jan. 10, 1996
Last Air Date: Sept. 8, 1998, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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