1996

S1.E1 ∙ Densetsu no Bikenshi... Ai Yue ni Tatakau Otoko

Tue, Jan 09, 1996

Young Kaoru, heiress of a respectful Döjö in Meji-Era Japan, meet a wandering ("rurouni"), master-less samurai. She confronts him, as she thought he is the infamous killer "Battousai", but he saves her life from the one who's calling himself "Battousai" and it's making a bad reputation of Kaoru's deceased father's Döjö.

7.7 /10

S1.E2 ∙ Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student

Tue, Jan 16, 1996

"Rurouni" Kenshin and Kaoru meet young orphan Yahiko, who is forced to steal to pay a debt to the Yakuzas.

7.2 /10

S1.E3 ∙ Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past

Tue, Jan 23, 1996

The Imperial Police are looking for Himura Kenshin at Kaoru's dojo. Kenshin is out, so Kaoru sent Yahiko to town to warn him. Soon they will be faced with violent policemen and Kenshin will meet again with someone from his past.

7.4 /10

S1.E4 ∙ Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, the Fighter-for-Hire

Tue, Jan 30, 1996

During lunch at a restaurant, Kenshin and the group faces three drunken bandits, calling themselves "pro-democracy". They soon prove their double-standard, threatening innocent people. A young man appears and defeat the men. Later he is introduced as a "fighter-for-hire", known as "Zanza", and he will be offered to fight against Kenshin under contract.

7.5 /10

S1.E5 ∙ The Reversed-Blade Sword vs. The Zanbatou: Beyond the Battle

Tue, Feb 06, 1996

The young man known as "Zanza" will finally have his match against Kenshin. "Zanza" is no ordinary fighter, he's the only one who mastered the use of the giant sword "Zanbatou". He's also an orphan, who was under Captain Sagara teachings, a leader of the "Sekihötai". He holds a huge resent against the "Imperialists", which he sees represented in the figure of "hitokiri battousai", Kenshin Himura.

7.7 /10

S1.E6 ∙ The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows

Tue, Feb 13, 1996

A rogue killer from the Revolution is on the loose, systematically killing officials of the new Meiji government. The police come to Kenshin and ask for his help as all efforts to apprehend this criminal have ended in failure.

7.5 /10

S1.E7 ∙ Deathmatch Under the Moon: Protect the One You Love

Tue, Feb 20, 1996

Jin-e and Kenshin fight to the death with Kaoru's life on the line.

8.1 /10

S1.E8 ∙ A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty from Nowhere

Tue, Feb 27, 1996

A mysterious woman shows up and requests Kenshin's help. She is being pursued by the Oniwabanshuu, an elite group of ninja that used to protect the Edo castle.

7.6 /10

S1.E9 ∙ The Strongest Group of Ninjas

Tue, Mar 05, 1996

Takeda takes Megumi away by threatening the people at the dojo. Sanosuke convinces her to come back, but she is captured.

7.7 /10

S1.E10 ∙ Aoshi: Someone So Beautiful It's Frightening

Tue, Mar 12, 1996

The group goes to retrieve Megumi, but the ninjas stand in their way. Kenshin and Sanosuke confront commander Aoshi.

7.8 /10

S1.E11 ∙ Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and Shadow

Tue, Apr 23, 1996

After the fight between Kenshin and Aoshi, Megumi tries to kill herself for her past mistakes.

8.2 /10

S1.E12 ∙ The Birth of a Boy Swordsman: The Battle of First Apprentice Yahiko

Tue, Apr 30, 1996

Yahiko meets a cute girl who works at the Akabeko restaurant. She is being forced into helping a group of thugs to steal from the restaurant, and Yahiko decides to help her by himself.

7.3 /10

S1.E13 ∙ Going for the Grand Championship You Can Do It! Toramaru's Dosukoi Journey

Tue, May 07, 1996

Kaoru takes in Toramaru, a sumo wrestler.

6.4 /10

S1.E14 ∙ To Save a Small Life! Challenge! Doctor Megumi!

Tue, May 14, 1996

A sick girl is put in a life threatening situation because of her parents who pay money to a shaman to heal her instead of requesting the help of doctor Megumi.

7.2 /10