The Best Episodes of Rurouni Kenshin

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   #1 - Save a Small Life: The Challenge of the Beautiful Doctor, Megumi

   S1:E145/15/1996

   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.

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   #2 - Revival of the Shinko Style: The Technique Which Heralds a Storm

   S1:E207/10/1996

   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.

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   #3 - Sanosuke's Betrayal: The Fateful Reunion

   S1:E238/14/1996

   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.

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   #4 - The Crimson Pirate: Kenshin and Kaoru Separated!

   S1:E258/28/1996

   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.

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   #5 - Lightning Incarnate: The Noble and Mysterious Female Pirate, Shura

   S1:E269/4/1996

   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.

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   #6 - Burn, Island of Terror: The Crimson Pirate Chapter Concludes

   S1:E2710/16/1996

   After her trusted colleagues betray Shura, it's left up to Kenshin to save her life and stop the pirate's opium smuggling scheme.

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   #7 - Feng Shui, Surprise Attack! The Mystery of the Pentagram Spread!

   S3:E286/23/1998

   Following a series of accidents in town, a master of feng shui blames an imbalance in the Ki, a force which keeps all of nature's other forces in balance.

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   #8 - Strive for the Grand Championship: Toramaru's Sumo Battle Log!

   S1:E135/8/1996

   After jealous harassment forces an aspiring young man out of a sumo wrestling school, Kaoru steps in to take over his training.

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   #9 - Assassination Group of Fire: Jinpuu Squad on the Run

   S1:E155/22/1996

   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.

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    #10 - A Promise from the Heart: The Secret Technique of the Shiden Renga Blade

    S1:E166/5/1996

    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.

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    #11 - Fly to Your Dreams: The Adventures of Marimo, the Human Bullet

    S1:E176/12/1996

    Kenshin protects a circus ringmaster and his talented human cannonball daughter from the threats of a jealous competitor.

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    #12 - Run, Yahiko: Get the Reverse-blade Sword Back!

    S1:E186/19/1996

    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.

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    #13 - Raijuta's Ambition: Dream of a Forbidden Kingdom

    S1:E196/26/1996

    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.

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    #14 - The Dissolution of a Nightmare: Raijuta's Ambition Concludes

    S1:E217/21/1996

    After learning the truth behind Raijuta's duplicitous plan, an injury sidelines Yutaro, leaving Kenshin to fight the renegade Samurai alone.

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    #15 - First Train Ride: Danger on a Runaway Locomotive!

    S1:E227/31/1996

    During a train trip to Yokohama, Kenshin and his friends must save a wealthy English passenger from being robbed by thieves.

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    #16 - Midnight Battle: Sanosuke Verses Kenshin Revisited

    S1:E248/21/1996

    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.

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    #17 - A Devil of Vengeance: Makoto Shishio's Plot

    S2:E311/13/1996

    After stopping a fatal battle with Hajime Saito, a top government official asks Kenshin's help in killing a shadowy assassin who's threatening the future of the regime.

    Director:Kazuhiro Furuhashi

    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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    #18 - Change Tears to Courage: Kaoru Kamiya's Choice

    S2:E512/4/1996

    Following Kenshin's departure from the dojo, everyone, and especially Kaoru, are sad at being left behind. And while Saito tries to dissuade Sanosuke from following him, Megumi sends Kaoru to deliver some medicine that will aid in Kenshin's fight .

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    #19 - Conquered Village: The Grasp of Shishio's Hands

    S2:E81/15/1997

    When he and Misao come across a village terrorized by forces loyal to Shishio, Kenshin enlists Saito to help liberate it from the evil gang.

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    #20 - Shock! Reverse Blade Sword Broken: Sojiro's Tenken verses Kenshin

    S2:E101/29/1997

    Following Kenshin's defeat of the giant Senkaku, Shishio pits him against the young, emotionless assassin responsible for the Home Minister's murder.

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    #21 - A Decisive Battle Like Violent Waters: The Strongest Troop, Juppongatana

    S2:E173/19/1997

    While waiting in jail, Sanosuke learns of Shishio's plan to overthrow the government by recruiting a deadly band of Samurai, including the blind warrior Usui, to defeat Kenshin and Saito.

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    #22 - Reborn to Salvation: The Beginning of Anji’s New Life

    S2:E215/14/1997

    During his battle with Sanosuke, the fallen monk recalls how his hatred was born during an anti-Buddhist movement.

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    #23 - The Tragedy of a Stormy Night: Sojiro's Past

    S2:E287/9/1997

    In an effort to explain Souijuro's emotionless posture, Kenshin recalls how the young assassin was rescued from a life of slavery and then taught to fight by Shishio.

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    #24 - The Man Who is Chosen for Victory: Shishio Versus Kenshin, Finale

    S2:E339/3/1997

    Kenshin's final effort to win the ultimate battle ends with Shishio destroying himself. But in the wake of Kenshin's victory, Shishio's closest aide vows revenge.

    Director:Kazuhiro Furuhashi

    Writer:Yoshiyuki Suga

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    #25 - The Juppongatana Who Remain: A Choice for Life

    S2:E349/10/1997

    Following Shishio's defeat, his remaining allies put their fate in the hands of the government. While Kenshin is reunited with his Peace Force, the vanquished Shishio vows to take over Hell.

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