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Rurouni Kenshin

1996 ★ 8.5 3 seasons 94 eps TV-MA
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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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Rurouni Kenshin is available to stream on Nabby via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The action & adventure has 3 seasons and 94 total episodes, rated 8.5/10 by 832 viewers.

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Episodes 94 total across 3 seasons

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S1 · E1
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The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for Love✓
Jan 10, 1996★ 8.3
A mysterious wanderer known as Kenshin is taken at the Kamiya Kasshin Dojo, a martial arts school run by a young woman named Kaoru.
S1 · E2
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Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student✓
Jan 17, 1996★ 8.3
Following an encounter with a young pickpocket named Yahiko, Kaoru risks her own freedom to gain his from some local gangsters.
S1 · E3
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Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past✓
Jan 24, 1996★ 8.3
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.
S1 · E4
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Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hire✓
Jan 31, 1996★ 8.3
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.
S1 · E5
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The Reverse-blade Sword vs. the Zanbatou: Beyond the Battle✓
Feb 7, 1996★ 8.3
After accepting Sanosuke's challenge, Kenshin encourages him to release his anger towards the corrupt Royalist forces.
S1 · E6
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The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows✓
Feb 14, 1996★ 8.3
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.
S1 · E7
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Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You Love✓
Feb 21, 1996★ 8.2
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.
S1 · E8
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A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From Nowhere✓
Feb 28, 1996★ 8.3
When local gangsters threaten the life of a beautiful woman, Kenshin and Sanosuke step in to save her.
S1 · E9
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The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban Group✓
Mar 6, 1996★ 8.2
Though her medical knowledge has saved Yahiko's life, Sansosuke suspects Megumi of producing the opium responsible for a close friend's death.
S1 · E10
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Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's Frightening✓
Mar 13, 1996★ 8.3
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.
S1 · E11
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Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and Shadow✓
Apr 24, 1996★ 8.3
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.
S1 · E12
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Birth of a Boy Swordsman: The Battle of First Apprentice Yahiko✓
May 1, 1996★ 8.2
When a criminal gang threatens a young girl he loves, Yahiko seeks Kenshin's advice on how to defend her in a lopsided fight.
S1 · E13
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Strive for the Grand Championship: Toramaru's Sumo Battle Log!✓
May 8, 1996★ 8.7
After jealous harassment forces an aspiring young man out of a sumo wrestling school, Kaoru steps in to take over his training.
S1 · E14
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Save a Small Life: The Challenge of the Beautiful Doctor, Megumi✓
May 15, 1996★ 9.0
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.
S1 · E15
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Assassination Group of Fire: Jinpuu Squad on the Run✓
May 22, 1996★ 8.7
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.
S1 · E16
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A Promise from the Heart: The Secret Technique of the Shiden Renga Blade✓
Jun 5, 1996★ 8.7
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.
S1 · E17
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Fly to Your Dreams: The Adventures of Marimo, the Human Bullet✓
Jun 12, 1996★ 8.7
Kenshin protects a circus ringmaster and his talented human cannonball daughter from the threats of a jealous competitor.
S1 · E18
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Run, Yahiko: Get the Reverse-blade Sword Back!✓
Jun 19, 1996★ 8.7
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.
S1 · E19
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Raijuta's Ambition: Dream of a Forbidden Kingdom✓
Jun 26, 1996★ 8.7
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.
S1 · E20
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Revival of the Shinko Style: The Technique Which Heralds a Storm✓
Jul 10, 1996★ 8.7
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.
S1 · E21
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The Dissolution of a Nightmare: Raijuta's Ambition Concludes✓
Jul 21, 1996★ 8.7
After learning the truth behind Raijuta's duplicitous plan, an injury sidelines Yutaro, leaving Kenshin to fight the renegade Samurai alone.
S1 · E22
25m
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First Train Ride: Danger on a Runaway Locomotive!✓
Jul 31, 1996★ 8.7
During a train trip to Yokohama, Kenshin and his friends must save a wealthy English passenger from being robbed by thieves.
S1 · E23
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Sanosuke's Betrayal: The Fateful Reunion✓
Aug 14, 1996★ 8.7
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.
S1 · E24
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Midnight Battle: Sanosuke Verses Kenshin Revisited✓
Aug 21, 1996★ 8.7
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.
S1 · E25
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The Crimson Pirate: Kenshin and Kaoru Separated!✓
Aug 28, 1996★ 8.7
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.
S1 · E26
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Lightning Incarnate: The Noble and Mysterious Female Pirate, Shura✓
Sep 4, 1996★ 8.7
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.
S1 · E27
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Burn, Island of Terror: The Crimson Pirate Chapter Concludes✓
Oct 16, 1996★ 8.7
After her trusted colleagues betray Shura, it's left up to Kenshin to save her life and stop the pirate's opium smuggling scheme.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Rurouni Kenshin have?

Rurouni Kenshin has 3 seasons with 94 episodes in total.

Is Rurouni Kenshin still on the air?

Rurouni Kenshin has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Rurouni Kenshin?

Rurouni Kenshin airs on Fuji TV.

When did Rurouni Kenshin first air?

Rurouni Kenshin first aired on January 10, 1996.

Cast

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Mayo Suzukaze
Mayo Suzukaze
Kenshin Himura (voice)
Miki Fujitani
Miki Fujitani
Kaoru Kamiya (voice)
Mina Tominaga
Mina Tominaga
Yahiko Myoujin (voice)
Yuji Ueda
Yuji Ueda
Sanosuke Sagara (voice)
Mika Doi
Mika Doi
Megumi Takani (voice)
Hirotaka Suzuoki
Hirotaka Suzuoki
Hajime Saitô (voice)
Tomo Sakurai
Tomo Sakurai
Makimachi Misao (voice)
Yoshito Yasuhara
Yoshito Yasuhara
Aoshi Shinomori (voice)

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