Rurouni Kenshin

A wandering swordsman named Kenshin arrives at the Kamiya Kasshin Dojo, a martial arts school operated by the young and determined Kaoru.

Kaoru intervenes to free Yahiko, a young pickpocket, from a local gang, putting her own liberty at risk in the process.

Kenshin is acknowledged for his role in curbing lawless officers and is honored as a samurai who contributed to the founding of the Meiji Era, prompting an offer for him to return to military service.

Gohei recruits the tough street-fighter Sanosuke to take revenge on Kenshin. Despite Kenshin revealing Gohei's scheme, Sanosuke remains determined to confront him in a future battle.

Kenshin accepts Sanosuke's challenge and urges him to channel his anger at the corrupt Royalist forces into his fight.

A former samurai is killing prominent politicians, prompting the Chief of Police to enlist Kenshin's help in capturing him. As Kenshin faces the deadly Jin-nai Udo, Kaoru attempts to prevent the violence but ends up being kidnapped.

Jin-nai Udo, a ruthless antagonist, kidnaps Kaoru to lure Kenshin into a long-awaited battle. Despite Kenshin's attempts to avoid conflict, Jin-nai's strong influence over Kaoru forces him into the confrontation.

Kenshin and Sanosuke intervene when a group of local gangsters put a woman's life in danger, leading to a confrontation to protect her.

Sansosuke begins to suspect Megumi of being involved in the production of opium after it is linked to the death of a close friend, despite her medical skills having previously saved Yahiko's life.

The Peace Force vows to rescue Megumi and faces off against a violent drug trafficking gang. As internal conflict within the gang results in a new leader, Kenshin is forced to battle an opponent whose abilities he had not fully recognized.

Kenshin defeats a formidable fighter from a local gang, but his victory is short-lived as he must now confront the gang leader, who seeks to introduce advanced firearms to Japan.

Yahiko turns to Kenshin for guidance on protecting a young girl from a criminal gang when he finds himself outmatched in a fight.

An aspiring sumo wrestler is driven out of his training school due to jealousy and harassment, prompting Kaoru to assume responsibility for his coaching.

Megumi loses her patients after a fraudulent faith healer undermines her medical expertise. When a family, desperate to save their ill daughter, turns to the charlatan, Megumi steps in to provide the proper care the child needs.

When a group of radicals tries to recruit a schoolteacher for their plot to kill political figures, Kenshin intervenes after discovering that the teacher, Heihachiro, is a former adversary who has since devoted his life to educating children.

Kenshin, having saved Heihachiro's life, takes it upon himself to prevent the teacher's former student from becoming a victim in a scheme involving political corruption.

Kenshin is called upon to defend a circus ringmaster and his skilled daughter, who performs as a human cannonball, from the dangers posed by a rival who is consumed by envy.

Yahiko's bragging after thwarting a restaurant robbery draws the attention of Gohei Hiruma, a former enemy of Kenshin. When Yahiko challenges Gohei to a duel, the latter seizes the chance to steal Kenshin's Reverse Edged Sword.

During a vacation at the home of Dr. Gensai's niece, Kenshin and his companions draw the interest of a wealthy and arrogant young man who is eager to learn swordsmanship.

Yutaro remains loyal to Raijuta despite Kenshin's warnings about his dangerous intentions. Believing Raijuta is being targeted by the government, Yutaro secretly leaves to alert him.

Yutaro is injured after discovering the betrayal behind Raijuta's scheme, forcing Kenshin to confront the rogue samurai on his own.

Kenshin and his companions encounter trouble on a train journey to Yokohama when they confront thieves attempting to rob an English passenger.

An artist's creation draws Sanosuke to a meeting with his former military companion, Tsukioka. Tsukioka seeks Sanosuke's help in taking revenge for their late commander, but Sanosuke must find a way to prevent him.

After a party at the dojo stirs up old tensions, Sanosuke is drawn into a military plot against the government, prompting Kenshin to confront him in an attempt to prevent the conflict.

The Peace Force takes a job guarding a merchant ship to fund their dojo, but when Kaoru is captured by the pirates, Kenshin volunteers to take her place to ensure her safety.

Following Kenshin's abduction, a complex relationship forms between him and Shura. Though Shura trusts her crew, their growing involvement in the opium trade leads to internal conflict and a potential betrayal.

Shura faces betrayal from her own team, forcing Kenshin to intervene and protect her while uncovering a pirate-led opium smuggling operation.

Kenshin faces a long-time adversary when the former head of a clandestine anti-Royalist group is hired to kill him, bringing a recurring nightmare to life.

Saito devises a plan to challenge Kenshin by hiring an additional assassin to assist in his scheme. After Kenshin defeats the hired assassin, he faces off against Saito directly.

Kenshin is asked by a high-ranking government official to stop a mysterious assassin who poses a serious threat to the stability of the new regime, following his intervention in a deadly confrontation involving Hajime Saito.

Kenshin considers whether to participate in Shishio's assassination, while news of the Home Minister's death adds urgency to the situation.

After Kenshin leaves the dojo, those close to him, particularly Kaoru, feel the emotional weight of his absence. Saito attempts to prevent Sanosuke from pursuing Kenshin, while Megumi arranges for Kaoru to deliver medicine intended to help in his upcoming battle.

After Kenshin leaves, the others at the dojo prepare to join the fight against Shishio. As Sano, Kaoru, and Yahiko set out to find him, Kenshin meets Misao, a young and resourceful thief.

Kenshin asks Misao to return the stolen money before allowing her to join him in his mission to stop Shishio.

Kenshin and Misao encounter a village under attack by a gang loyal to Shishio, and they seek help from Saito to free the villagers from the gang's control.

Kenshin and Saito enter Shishio's stronghold, leaving Misao behind, and after battling one of Shishio's top lieutenants, Kenshin prepares to face Shishio in a final showdown.

After defeating the giant Senkaku, Kenshin is forced by Shishio to face a young, emotionless assassin who is suspected of killing the Home Minister.

Kaoru and Yahiko continue their search for Kenshin while Sanosuke meets a fallen Buddhist monk who offers to teach him advanced combat skills.

With the impending battle against Shishio, Misao locates a potential craftsman who can forge the sword Kenshin requires, but her hopes are dashed when Shakkuu Arai declines to help.

Shakkuu Arai, determined to save his son, seeks to obtain the final reverse edge sword made by his late father, hoping it will help in the fight against Kenshin, who has demonstrated remarkable skill even without a weapon.

Kenshin seeks guidance from a former teacher to refine his final combat technique in preparation for a battle against Shishio, but his focus is disrupted when Kaoru and Yahiko arrive after traveling to find him.

Misao is thrilled when her mentor and hero, Aoshi, returns, but her excitement turns to shock as she learns of his betrayal of a close friend.

Kenshin begins training with Sijuro to master a powerful and secretive combat technique, despite his reluctance to take lives. As tensions rise with Shishio, Sanosuke is captured while searching for Kenshin.

While in custody, Sanosuke discovers Shishio's scheme to dismantle the government by assembling a formidable group of samurai, among them the feared blind warrior Usui, to challenge Kenshin and Saito.

Kenshin reunites with Sanosuke and devises a strategy to prevent Shishio from destroying Tokyo in an attempt to destabilize the government. However, Shishio's plans include a hidden, heavily armored battleship, giving him an unexpected advantage.

Kenshin, Saito, and Sanosuke destroy Shishio's battleship, leading to a final showdown. Meanwhile, after Misao defeats Usui, Kenshin promises to spare the life of Aoshi, her mentor.

Shishio readies himself for battle as a henchman proposes a strategy to cripple Kenshin and his allies, aiming to eliminate all resistance. With the battle approaching, Sanosuke faces off against Anji in a crucial confrontation.

A fallen monk, while fighting Sanosuke, reflects on the origins of his hatred, tracing it back to a time of persecution during an anti-Buddhist movement.

Saito defeats Usui and reveals his plan to kill Shishio, while Kaoru, Yahiko, and Misao prepare for an ambush and Kenshin gets ready to face Aoshi.

Kenshin prepares to fulfill his promise by engaging Aoshi in battle while ensuring he remains alive to be returned to Misao.

After losing to Kenshin, Aoshi decides to leave Shishio's side, while Shishio searches for information to prepare for his upcoming battle with Kenshin. Meanwhile, Kaoru, Yahiko, and Misao struggle to survive.

Yahiko's intense battle with one of Shishio's warriors pushes him to his physical and emotional limits, leaving Kaoru with no choice but to step into the fray and face her own personal and physical challenges.

Kaoru, Yahiko, and Misao struggle against a series of deadly opponents determined to see them eliminated. Their situation improves when Kenshin's mentor arrives, shifting the balance in their favor.

Kenshin faces off against Souijuro, the cold-hearted assassin who shattered his sword, while Sanosuke watches. Though Shishio believes in Kenshin's strength, the challenge lies in overcoming Souijuro without taking his life.

Kenshin reflects on Soujiro's emotionally detached demeanor by recounting his past as a slave who was later saved and trained in combat by Shishio.

Souijuro struggles to maintain focus under Kenshin's intense questioning, leading to his defeat. He returns his sword to Shishio and cautions him about the looming threats they will soon face.

Kenshin, injured but resolute, returns to face Shishio in a climactic battle, despite Shishio's ruthless determination to seize control of Japan's future. Kaoru and Yahiko wait anxiously as tensions rise ahead of the confrontation.

Kenshin and Shishio engage in a highly anticipated duel that tests both their combat skills and philosophical beliefs. When Shishio employs gunpowder to turn the tide of battle, Kenshin finds himself in a desperate situation.

Aoshi works to prevent a national takeover while Kenshin confronts Shishio in a major battle. Meanwhile, Saito defeats Usui and uncovers a plot to assassinate Shishio.

Kenshin makes his last stand in a climactic battle, which ultimately leads to Shishio's self-destruction. Following Kenshin's triumph, one of Shishio's most loyal followers swears vengeance.

After Shishio is defeated, his surviving allies turn to the government for protection, while Kenshin rejoins his Peace Force. Shishio, though vanquished, declares his intent to conquer Hell.

Kenshin recovers from his battle with Shishio while Kaoru organizes the Peace Force for their journey back home.

Kaoru begins the task of repairing the rundown dojo, while Kenshin meets an elderly fisherman who imparts a meaningful lesson on the nature of love.

Kenshin and Kaoru intervene in what seems to be a robbery and encounter a young prince who bears a striking resemblance to Yahiko.

Sanosuke takes in a stray dog, not knowing it is central to a criminal gang's scheme to blackmail local officials and seize political power. When the gang confronts him, Kenshin and Yahiko join forces with Sanosuke to stop their plans.

Kenshin discovers a ring inside a catfish and is encouraged to give it to Kaoru, who mistakenly believes it is a proposal of marriage.

Misao alerts Kenshin and the Peace Force to assist Aoshi in tracking down a mysterious killer. Kenshin's investigation reveals a connection to a Christian samurai and a prophecy of vengeance.

Kenshin attempts to stop the vengeful Shogo Amakusa, a Christian warrior known as God's Child, to prevent further bloodshed and revenge killings.

Kenshin and Sanosuke discover a hidden church constructed during a time when Christians were persecuted, as Kenshin moves closer to fulfilling his promise to confront Shogo Amakusa.

Kaoru and Kenshin attempt to dissuade Shogo Amakusa from using violence to promote Christianity, but when their efforts fail, conflict becomes inevitable.

Blinded after his duel with Shogo Amakusa, Kenshin hopes to regain his sight by engaging in another battle.

Misao investigates the events surrounding her parents' deaths and uncovers the origins of the miracles attributed to Shogo Amarikusa, revealing the forces that elevated him to near-divine status.

Sir Kaioh reveals his strategy to harness the loyalty of Shogo Amarusa's followers in order to stage a coup and seize control of Japan.

Kenshin attempts to prevent the persecution of Christians being led to execution, while Sanosuke struggles to save the life of Shogo's dying sister.

Misao and a Dutch consul attempt to persuade the Army to postpone its attack, while Kenshin, despite his blindness, urges Shogo to stop the impending sacrifice of his disciples.

After Shogo surrenders, Kenshin pleads with the government to spare his life, leading to Shogo and his allies being exiled to Holland instead of facing execution.

The Peace Force encounters a man who closely resembles Kenshin, and while others seek to unmask him as an impostor, Kenshin observes that the man has been using his earnings to support a group of orphans.

After Kenshin unintentionally loses all their money, the Peace Force is forced to take jobs at a local inn to cover their expenses.

Kaoru takes in a bright but troubled student who has been expelled for refusing to learn combat, offering him a chance to prove himself through training.

Kaoru trains Daigoro in swordsmanship, drawing concern from Kenshin, who is advised to avoid Kaishu Katsu, Daigoro's mentor.

Kaishu resolves to rescue his daughter without help, but Kenshin, along with the Peace Force and Daigoro, intervenes to assist in the mission.

Kenshin and his allies rescue Itsuko after a fierce battle in which Daigoro is injured.

Yutaro, whose arm is nearly healed, accompanies his doctor to visit the dojo.

Yutaro becomes interested in a mysterious miracle drug after reading a letter from Dr. Hans and decides to join the Peace Force to search for it.

Kenshin and his allies follow Dr. Hans's clues to a concealed shrine that may hold the secret to a miracle cure.

The Peace Force encounters a wounded Sanada Ninja after a volcano-related accident, and he proposes to assist them in fighting against his former comrades.

The leader of the Black Knights reveals he has no intention of keeping his promise to hand over control of Japan to the Sanada Ninjas, despite their successful search for a hidden cure.

Kenshin confronts the leader of the Black Knight and must use strategy and intelligence rather than combat skills to achieve victory.

Misao spends her final hours in town shopping with Kaoru and friends before Aoshi comes to take her home, while Sanosuke and Yahiko, trying to keep an eye on them, are wrongly accused of being thieves.

A master of feng shui investigates a string of unexplained accidents in town, believing they are caused by a disruption in the Ki, the natural energy that maintains harmony in the world.

Kenshin becomes aware of a conflict between the Wind and Water families over control of the Ki, while uncovering a Water clan scheme to manipulate Japan through railroad development.

The Water family's attempts to seize control of the Ki result in a serious injury to Kaoru.

Kenshin, with assistance from the leader of the Wind family, manages to save Kaoru's life. Meanwhile, the Water family continues its efforts to harness and redirect the Ki in order to achieve control over Japan.

The Wind family, with assistance from Kenshin, thwarts their rival's scheme to manipulate the Ki's flow and prevent their attempt to seize control of Japan.