Rurouni Kenshin (1996)

Action · Adventure · Animation

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.

IMDb rating: 8.5 (22,059 votes)
Seasons: 3
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Seasons

Season 1 (1996)

7.47 avg 27 episodes 7.7 → 7.6 23 min avg

Rollercoaster

Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Densetsu no Bikenshi... Ai Yue ni Tatakau Otoko	7.7	331
2	Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student	7.3	278
3	Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past	7.4	263
4	Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, the Fighter-for-Hire	7.6	253
5	The Reversed-Blade Sword vs. The Zanbatou: Beyond the Battle	7.8	246
6	The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows	7.6	235
7	Deathmatch Under the Moon: Protect the One You Love	8.1	228
8	A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty from Nowhere	7.6	214
9	The Strongest Group of Ninjas	7.7	211
10	Aoshi: Someone So Beautiful It's Frightening	7.9	207
11	Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and Shadow	8.3	218
12	The Birth of a Boy Swordsman: The Battle of First Apprentice Yahiko	7.3	203
13	Going for the Grand Championship You Can Do It! Toramaru's Dosukoi Journey	6.4	184
14	To Save a Small Life! Challenge! Doctor Megumi!	7.2	181
15	Assassination Group of Fire the Operation Starts! The Terrorist Group Jinpu Tai	7.3	171
16	A Promise from the Heart Take a Pledge! The Hidden Sword Technique, Shiden No Tachi!	7.5	168
17	Blast to Your Dream. The Adventure of Marimo the Flying Bullet	6.5	168
18	Get Back the Reverse-Blade Sword Run! Yahiko, Bring the Sakabatou Back!	7.2	169
19	Raijuuta's Desire. Vision of a Forbidden Empire	7.3	175
20	Shinko Ryu's Revived! Show of Evil, Ultimate Killing Technique!	7.3	173
21	Dissolution of a Nightmare Destruction of a Nightmare	7.6	167
22	Danger on a Runaway Locomotive Surprise Incident on a Runaway Locomotive	7.0	162
23	Sanosukes Betrayal the Fateful Reunion	7.4	171
24	Midnight Battle: Kenshin Versus Sanosuke Revisited	8.2	180
25	The Crimson Pirate the Red Pirate: Kenshin and Kaoru Separated	7.4	157
26	Lightning Incarnate Shura, the Mysterious Female Pirate	7.5	158
27	Burn, Island of Terror! The Red Pirate: Conclusion	7.6	162

Season 2 (1996)

8.25 avg 35 episodes 8.4 → 8.2 24 min avg

Season 2 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Prelude to the Impending Fight: The Shadow of the Wolf Draws Near	8.4	199
2	Strongest Opponent from the Past: Merciless Fangs Strike!	8.8	217
3	A Devil of Vengeance: Makoto Shishio's Plot	9.1	277
4	A Wish Unrequited: Kenshin Departs	8.7	212
5	Change Tears to Courage: Kaoru Kamiya's Choice	8.0	164
6	For the Title of Strongest: Aoshi's New Conflict	7.8	160
7	The Girl Bandit: Misao Makimachi's Hidden Side	7.7	166
8	Conquered Village: The Grasp of Shishio's Hands	8.0	165
9	Across the Boundary Between Edo and Meiji: Kenshin and Shishio Face to Face!	8.3	171
10	Shock! The Reverse-Blade Is Broken: Sojiro's Tenken Verses Kenshin	8.3	165
11	Sanosuke's Secret Training: The Challenge of Anji the Destroyer	8.1	162
12	The Creator of the Reverse-Blade Sword: Shakku Arai's Final Swing	7.8	159
13	A Killer Without Mercy: Fight to the Death Against the Cho of the Juppongatana	8.3	177
14	The Ultimate Technique of the Hiten-Mitsurugi Style: Reunion with a Mentor, Seijuro Hiko	8.1	163
15	The Formation of an Alliance: The Day When Aoshi Joins with Shishio	8.1	160
16	Between Life and Death: Master the Ultimate Technique, Amakakeru Ryu No Hikameki!	9.0	242
17	A Decisive Battle Like Violent Waters: The Strongest Troop Juppongatana	8.0	159
18	As If to Fly: Stop the Launch of the Battleship Purgatory!	7.7	156
19	Purgatory Bursts Into Flames: The Destiny of Makoto Shishio	8.0	155
20	Crash! The Lethal Punch, Futae No Kiwami: The Fist of Sonosuke Screams!	8.2	160
21	Reborn to Salvation: The Beginning of Anji's New Life	8.6	186
22	The Wolf Destroys the Eye of the Heart: The Fierce Attack of the Zero Stance Gatotsu	8.4	163
23	The Promised Time Has Come: Aoshi and Kenshin Fight Again	8.2	158
24	Wake Up Now! Ignore Your Wounds and Fight to the Finish	8.2	157
25	To Make a Miracle: The Battle at the Aoiya	7.7	153
26	The Giant Versus Superman: Like an Arrow Shot at a Time of Despair	8.1	161
27	Hiten Versus Shukuchi	8.3	159
28	The Tragedy of a Stormy Night	8.5	182
29	A Duel with an Extreme Moment	8.3	164
30	Two Men at the End of an Era	8.0	159
31	The Age Chooses Shishio?	8.7	181
32	Not Out of Luck!	8.4	170
33	The Man Who Is Chosen for Victory	8.8	205
34	The Juppongatana Who Remain Aka the Choice for Life	7.8	157
35	Kyoto, the Engraved Memory	8.2	161

Season 3 (1997)

7.22 avg 33 episodes 7.6 → 7.2 25 min avg

Season 3 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Legend of the Fireflies	7.6	143
2	The Birth of Prince Yahiko	6.6	130
3	Find the Lost Treasure!	7.0	128
4	Kaoru, Ecstatic	7.3	129
5	The Gleaming Blade of Legends	7.4	128
6	The Medallion of Destiny	7.3	127
7	To the Battlefield of Shimabara	7.2	126
8	Shock of the Rairyu Sen	7.4	126
9	Kaiou's Conspiracy	7.3	125
10	The Days of Remorse	7.4	125
11	The Sneering Demon	7.4	125
12	Sanosuke's Tears	7.8	132
13	The Last Crusade	7.6	124
14	Bon Voyage	7.3	124
15	Himura Dojo in Shimonoseki?	7.1	124
16	Crush!	7.1	122
17	Kaishu-Katsu and Kenshin	7.0	121
18	The Unending Revolution	7.1	121
19	Conspiracy of the Beniaoi	7.1	122
20	Kaishu-Katsu's Determination	7.2	122
21	Yutaro Returns	7.2	122
22	The Sanada Ninja Squad	7.2	121
23	A Straying Journey	7.3	122
24	A Heatwave from Beneath the Earth	7.3	121
25	Schneider's Bet	7.2	120
26	The Two Guides	7.3	123
27	To My Angel Misao	7.1	120
28	Feng Shui Surprise Attack!	7.2	120
29	The Magic of Feng Shui	7.0	117
30	Tokyo Under Martial Law	7.1	119
31	The Enemy Awaits in Senjogahara	7.0	119
32	The Elegy of Wind and Water	7.1	119
33	End of Wanderings	7.2	129