Rurouni Kenshin

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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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9 Episodes

Trust & Betrayal: Act 1 - The Man of the Slashing Sword
E1
Trust & Betrayal: Act 1 - The Man of the Slashing SwordThis is the story of how Kenshin came under the wing of Soujiro Hiko the 13th, and how Kenshin became a manslayer.
Trust & Betrayal: Act 2 - The Lost Cat
E2
Trust & Betrayal: Act 2 - The Lost CatAct two details Kenshin's role in the revolution, how he met Tomo, and how the rebellion was almost quelled.
Trust & Betrayal: Act 3 - The Previous Night at the Mountain Home
E3
Trust & Betrayal: Act 3 - The Previous Night at the Mountain HomeAct 3 details how Kenshin lived with Tomoe and married her as a cover until his side replenished its forces to continue the rebellion.
Trust & Betrayal: Act 4 - The Cross-Shaped Wound
E4
Trust & Betrayal: Act 4 - The Cross-Shaped WoundAct 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.
Reflection: After So Many Years Have Lapsed, Part 1
E5
Reflection: After So Many Years Have Lapsed, Part 1Kaoru 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.
Reflection: After So Many Years Have Lapsed, Part 2
E6
Reflection: After So Many Years Have Lapsed, Part 2Sano 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.
New Kyoto Arc: Act 1 - Cage of Flames
E7
New Kyoto Arc: Act 1 - Cage of FlamesThe first of 2 OAVs. A remake of the Kyoto story arc from the original manga and the previous anime adaptation.
New Kyoto Arc: Act 2 - The Chirps of Light
E8
New Kyoto Arc: Act 2 - The Chirps of LightShishio's plan is enacted while Kenshin and Misao help defend the city.
End of Wanderings
E9
End of WanderingsKenshin 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.