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First Aired: January 10th, 1996
Status: Ended
Network: Fuji TV
Summary: 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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Season 1
Episode 1: The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for Love
Air Date: January 10th, 1996
Summary: A mysterious wanderer known as Kenshin is taken at the Kamiya Kasshin Dojo, a martial arts school run by a young woman named Kaoru.
Episode 2: Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student
Air Date: January 17th, 1996
Summary: Following an encounter with a young pickpocket named Yahiko, Kaoru risks her own freedom to gain his from some local gangsters.
Episode 3: Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past
Air Date: January 24th, 1996
Summary: 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.
Episode 4: Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hire
Air Date: January 31st, 1996
Summary: 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 will fight each other one day.
Episode 5: The Reverse-blade Sword vs. the Zanbatou: Beyond the Battle
Air Date: February 7th, 1996
Summary: After accepting Sanosuke's challenge, Kenshin encourages him to release his anger towards the corrupt Royalist forces.
Episode 6: The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows
Air Date: February 14th, 1996
Summary: 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 the battle end with her kidnapping.
Episode 7: Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You Love
Air Date: February 21st, 1996
Summary: 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 leaves him no other choice.
Episode 8: A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From Nowhere
Air Date: February 28th, 1996
Summary: When local gangsters threaten the life of a beautiful woman, Kenshin and Sanosuke step in to save her.
Episode 9: The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban Group
Air Date: March 6th, 1996
Summary: Though her medical knowledge has saved Yahiko's life, Sansosuke suspects Megumi of producing the opium responsible for a close friend's death.
Episode 10: Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's Frightening
Air Date: March 13rd, 1996
Summary: 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 must confront a fighter whose powers he's underestimated.
Episode 11: Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and Shadow
Air Date: April 24th, 1996
Summary: Kenshin defeats a local mob's most powerful fighter, only to then face a gang leader who's determined to spread powerful new guns across Japan.
Episode 12: Birth of a Boy Swordsman: The Battle of First Apprentice Yahiko
Air Date: May 1st, 1996
Summary: When a criminal gang threatens a young girl he loves, Yahiko seeks Kenshin's advice on how to defend her in a lopsided fight.
Episode 13: Strive for the Grand Championship: Toramaru's Sumo Battle Log!
Air Date: May 8th, 1996
Summary: After jealous harassment forces an aspiring young man out of a sumo wrestling school, Kaoru steps in to take over his training.
Episode 14: To Save a Small Life Lady Doctor Megumi to the Rescue
Air Date: May 15th, 1996
Summary: After a shady faith healer discredits her medical skills, Megumi's patients abandon her. And once a worried family panics and pays the phony shaman to heal their sick daughter, Megumi must intervene in order to save the young girl's life.
Episode 15: Two Legendary Manslayers Two Legendary Slashers
Air Date: May 22nd, 1996
Summary: 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 his life to helping children, Kenshin steps in to repel the assassins.
Episode 16: A Promise From the Heart The Secret Sword Technique of Shiden
Air Date: June 5th, 1996
Summary: After saving Heihachiro's life, Kenshin sets out to stop the teacher's misguided former student from being used as a pawn in a game of political corruption.
Episode 17: Fly to Your Dreams Marimo, The Human Cannon
Air Date: June 12nd, 1996
Summary: Kenshin protects a circus ringmaster and his talented human cannonball daughter from the threats of a jealous competitor.
Episode 18: Run, Yahiko! Get the Reverse-Edged Sword Back
Air Date: June 19th, 1996
Summary: 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 to steal Kenshin's Reverse Edged Sword.
Episode 19: Raijuta's Ambition The Fantasy of the Forbidden Kingdom
Air Date: June 26th, 1996
Summary: 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.
Episode 20: Revival of the Shinko Style Revival of the Killer Sword – Shinko Style
Air Date: July 10th, 1996
Summary: Though Kenshin tries to warn him of the bad influence, Yutaro continues to believe in Raijuta, unaware that the renegade is using him plot his revolution. So, when he's told that the government is out to stop him, Yutaro sneaks away to warn Raijuta.
Episode 21: Dissolution of a Nightmare Destruction of a Nightmare
Air Date: July 21st, 1996
Summary: After learning the truth behind Raijuta's duplicitous plan, an injury sidelines Yutaro, leaving Kenshin to fight the renegade Samurai alone.
Episode 22: Danger on a Runaway Locomotive Surprise Incident on a Runaway Locomotive
Air Date: July 31st, 1996
Summary: During a train trip to Yokohama, Kenshin and his friends must save a wealthy English passenger from being robbed by thieves.
Episode 23: Sanosuke's Betrayal The Fateful Reunion
Air Date: August 14th, 1996
Summary: 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 must stop him.
Episode 24: Midnight Battle: Kenshin versus Sanosuke Revisited
Air Date: August 21st, 1996
Summary: 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 forced to take on Sanosuke.
Episode 25: The Crimson Pirate The Red Pirate – Kenshin and Kaoru Separated
Air Date: August 28th, 1996
Summary: 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 female leader, Shura, Kenshin offers himself in exchange.
Episode 26: Lightning Incarnate Shura, The Mysterious Female Pirate
Air Date: September 4th, 1996
Summary: After Kenshin's kidnapping, a bond begins to develop between him and Shura. However, while Shura is confident in the loyalty of her crew, the profits to be made from dealing opium draws them into a mutinous plan.
Episode 27: Burn, Island of Terror! The Red Pirate - Conclusion
Air Date: October 16th, 1996
Summary: After her trusted colleagues betray Shura, it's left up to Kenshin to save her life and stop the pirate's opium smuggling scheme.
Episode 28: Prelude to the Impending Fight
Air Date: October 30th, 1996
Summary: The Kenshin-gumi's brief period of peace is interrupted by the presence of former Shinsengumi captain Saito Hajime - now using the name of Fujita Goro and working for the Tokyo police - stirs up some of Kenshin's bloodiest memories of the Bakumatsu. Saito arrives at the Kamiya dojo disguised as a medicine seller and fights Sanosuke, injuring him severely in the process.
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