Rurouni Kenshin (1996) — Season 1 filler list

27 episodes 16 canon 9 filler 2 mixed

Skip episode 13–18, 25–27.

Season 1 of 94 episodes total · full Rurouni Kenshin (1996) filler list

  1. #1The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for LoveMixedJan 10, 1996Under reviewRurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 1 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  2. #2Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New StudentCanon Jan 17, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 2 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  3. #3Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His PastCanon Jan 24, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 3 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  4. #4Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hireCanon Jan 31, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 4 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  5. #5The Reverse-blade Sword vs. the Zanbatou: Beyond the BattleCanon Feb 7, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 5 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  6. #6The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the ShadowsCanon Feb 14, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 6 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  7. #7Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You LoveCanon Feb 21, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 7 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  8. #8A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From NowhereCanon Feb 28, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 8 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  9. #9The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban GroupCanon Mar 6, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 9 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  10. #10Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's FrighteningCanon Mar 13, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 10 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  11. #11Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and ShadowCanon Apr 24, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 11 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  12. #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.
  13. #13Strive for the Grand Championship: Toramaru's Sumo Battle Log!Filler May 8, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 13 is filler — safe to skip.
  14. #14Save a Small Life: The Challenge of the Beautiful Doctor, MegumiFiller May 15, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 14 is filler — safe to skip.
  15. #15Assassination Group of Fire: Jinpuu Squad on the RunFiller May 22, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 15 is filler — safe to skip.
  16. #16A Promise from the Heart: The Secret Technique of the Shiden Renga BladeFiller Jun 5, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 16 is filler — safe to skip.
  17. #17Fly to Your Dreams: The Adventures of Marimo, the Human BulletFiller Jun 12, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 17 is filler — safe to skip.
  18. #18Run, Yahiko: Get the Reverse-blade Sword Back!Filler Jun 19, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 18 is filler — safe to skip.
  19. #19Raijuta's Ambition: Dream of a Forbidden KingdomCanon Jun 26, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 19 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  20. #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.
  21. #21The Dissolution of a Nightmare: Raijuta's Ambition ConcludesCanon Jul 21, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 21 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  22. #22First Train Ride: Danger on a Runaway Locomotive!MixedJul 31, 1996Under reviewRurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 22 is under review — sources disagree, so we show it as mixed rather than guess.
  23. #23Sanosuke's Betrayal: The Fateful ReunionCanon Aug 14, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 23 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  24. #24Midnight Battle: Sanosuke Verses Kenshin RevisitedCanon Aug 21, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 24 is canon — it adapts the original story.
  25. #25The Crimson Pirate: Kenshin and Kaoru Separated!Filler Aug 28, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 25 is filler — safe to skip.
  26. #26Lightning Incarnate: The Noble and Mysterious Female Pirate, ShuraFiller Sep 4, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 26 is filler — safe to skip.
  27. #27Burn, Island of Terror: The Crimson Pirate Chapter ConcludesFiller Oct 16, 1996Rurouni Kenshin (1996) episode 27 is filler — safe to skip.