Rurouni Kenshin (1996)

94 episodes 51 canon 37 filler 6 mixed

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37 filler episodes — about 15 hours you never have to watch.

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Season 1

16 eps · 16 canon · 0 filler · 0 mixed
  1. #2Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New StudentCanon Jan 17, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 2 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  2. #3Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His PastCanon Jan 24, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 3 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  3. #4Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hireCanon Jan 31, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 4 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  4. #5The Reverse-blade Sword vs. the Zanbatou: Beyond the BattleCanon Feb 7, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 5 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  5. #6The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the ShadowsCanon Feb 14, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 6 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  6. #7Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You LoveCanon Feb 21, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 7 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  7. #8A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From NowhereCanon Feb 28, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 8 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  8. #9The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban GroupCanon Mar 6, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 9 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  9. #10Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's FrighteningCanon Mar 13, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 10 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  10. #11Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and ShadowCanon Apr 24, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 11 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  11. #12Birth of a Boy Swordsman: The Battle of First Apprentice YahikoCanon May 1, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 12 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  12. #19Raijuta's Ambition: Dream of a Forbidden KingdomCanon Jun 26, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 19 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  13. #20Revival of the Shinko Style: The Technique Which Heralds a StormCanon Jul 10, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 20 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  14. #21The Dissolution of a Nightmare: Raijuta's Ambition ConcludesCanon Jul 21, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 21 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  15. #23Sanosuke's Betrayal: The Fateful ReunionCanon Aug 14, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 23 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  16. #24Midnight Battle: Sanosuke Verses Kenshin RevisitedCanon Aug 21, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 24 is canon — it adapts the original story.

Season 2

35 eps · 35 canon · 0 filler · 0 mixed
  1. #28Prelude to the Impending Fight: The Shadow of the Wolf Draws NearCanon Oct 30, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 28 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  2. #29Strongest Opponent From the Past: Merciless Fangs Strike!Canon Nov 6, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 29 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  3. #30A Devil of Vengeance: Makoto Shishio's PlotCanon Nov 13, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 30 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  4. #31A Wish Unrequited: Kenshin DepartsCanon Nov 27, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 31 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  5. #32Change Tears to Courage: Kaoru Kamiya's ChoiceCanon Dec 4, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 32 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  6. #33For the Title of Strongest: Aoshi's New ConflictCanon Dec 11, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 33 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  7. #34The Girl Bandit: Misao Makimachi's Hidden SideCanon Jan 8, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 34 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  8. #35Conquered Village: The Grasp of Shishio's HandsCanon Jan 15, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 35 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  9. #36Across the Boundary Between Edo and Meiji: Kenshin and Shishio Face to Face!Canon Jan 22, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 36 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  10. #37Shock! Reverse Blade Sword Broken: Sojiro's Tenken verses KenshinCanon Jan 29, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 37 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  11. #38Sanosuke's Secret Training: The Challenge of Anji, the DestroyerCanon Feb 5, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 38 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  12. #39The Creator of the Reverse Blade: Shakku Arai's Final SwingCanon Feb 12, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 39 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  13. #40A Killer Without Mercy: Fight to the Death Against the Cho of the JuppongatanaCanon Feb 19, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 40 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  14. #41The Ultimate Technique of the Hiten-Mitsurugi Style: Reunion with a Mentor, Seijuro HikoCanon Feb 26, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 41 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  15. #42The Formation of an Alliance: The Day When Aoshi Joins with ShishioCanon Mar 5, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 42 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  16. #43Between Life and Death: Master the Ultimate Technique, Amakakeru Ryu no Hikameki!Canon Mar 12, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 43 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  17. #44A Decisive Battle Like Violent Waters: The Strongest Troop, JuppongatanaCanon Mar 19, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 44 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  18. #45As if to Fly: Stop the Launch of the Battleship Purgatory!Canon Apr 16, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 45 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  19. #46Purgatory Bursts into Flames: The Destiny of Makoto ShishioCanon Apr 23, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 46 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  20. #47Crash! The Lethal Punch, Futae no Kiwami: The Fist of Sonosuke Screams!Canon Apr 30, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 47 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  21. #48Reborn to Salvation: The Beginning of Anji’s New LifeCanon May 14, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 48 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  22. #49The Wolf Destroys the Eye of the Heart: The Fierce Attack of the Zero Stance GatotsuCanon May 28, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 49 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  23. #50The Promised Time Has Come: Aoshi and Kenshin Fight AgainCanon Jun 4, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 50 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  24. #51Wake Up Now! Ignore Your Wounds and Fight to the FinishCanon Jun 11, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 51 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  25. #52To Make a Miracle: The Battle at the AoiyaCanon Jun 18, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 52 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  26. #53The Giant Versus Superman: Like an Arrow Shot at a Time of DespairCanon Jun 25, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 53 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  27. #54Hiten Versus Shukuchi: Sojiro's Inborn TalentCanon Jul 2, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 54 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  28. #55The Tragedy of a Stormy Night: Sojiro's PastCanon Jul 9, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 55 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  29. #56A Duel With an Extreme Moment: Shuntensatsu Versus Amakakeru Ryu no HikamekiCanon Jul 16, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 56 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  30. #57Two Men at the End of an Era: Shishio Versus Kenshin, Final BattleCanon Aug 6, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 57 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  31. #58The Age Chooses Shishio? Kenshin's Greatest CrisisCanon Aug 13, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 58 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  32. #59Not Out of Luck! The Revival of a Fighting SpiritCanon Aug 20, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 59 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  33. #60The Man Who is Chosen for Victory: Shishio Versus Kenshin, FinaleCanon Sep 3, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 60 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  34. #61The Juppongatana Who Remain: A Choice for LifeCanon Sep 10, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 61 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  35. #62Kyoto, the Engraved Memory: Begin with a WishCanon Sep 17, 1997Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 62 is canon — it adapts the original story.