Rurouni Kenshin

tv show

poster for Rurouni Kenshin

94 total episodes

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3 seasons

First Aired January 10, 1996

Overview

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.

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As if to Fly: Stop the Launch of the Battleship Purgatory!

Season 2 - Episode 18 - 0h 25m

Air Date

April 16, 1997

Overview

Reunited 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.