Rurouni Kenshin

The Best Episodes of Rurouni Kenshin Season 1

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Network:Fuji TV

Every episode of Rurouni Kenshin Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Rurouni Kenshin Season 1!

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...
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  1. 8.2/10(193 votes)

    #1 - Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and Shadow

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    S1:E11

    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.

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  2. 8.2/10(167 votes)

    #2 - Midnight Battle: Kenshin versus Sanosuke Revisited

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    S1:E24

    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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  3. 8.0/10(206 votes)

    #3 - Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You Love

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    S1:E7

    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.

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  4. 7.8/10(185 votes)

    #4 - Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's Frightening

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    S1:E10

    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.

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  5. 7.7/10(304 votes)

    #5 - The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for Love

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    S1:E1

    A mysterious wanderer known as Kenshin is taken at the Kamiya Kasshin Dojo, a martial arts school run by a young woman named Kaoru.

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  6. 7.7/10(219 votes)

    #6 - The Reverse-blade Sword vs. the Zanbatou: Beyond the Battle

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    S1:E5

    After accepting Sanosuke's challenge, Kenshin encourages him to release his anger towards the corrupt Royalist forces.

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  8. 7.6/10(193 votes)

    #7 - A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From Nowhere

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    S1:E8

    When local gangsters threaten the life of a beautiful woman, Kenshin and Sanosuke step in to save her.

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  9. 7.6/10(188 votes)

    #8 - The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban Group

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    S1:E9

    Though her medical knowledge has saved Yahiko's life, Sansosuke suspects Megumi of producing the opium responsible for a close friend's death.

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  10. 7.6/10(153 votes)

    #9 - Dissolution of a Nightmare Destruction of a Nightmare

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    S1:E21

    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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  11. 7.6/10(150 votes)

    #10 - Burn, Island of Terror! The Red Pirate - Conclusion

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    S1:E27

    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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  12. 7.5/10(229 votes)

    #11 - Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hire

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    S1:E4

    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.

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  13. 7.5/10(210 votes)

    #12 - The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows

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    S1:E6

    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.

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  14. 7.5/10(154 votes)

    #13 - A Promise From the Heart The Secret Sword Technique of Shiden

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    S1:E16

    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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  15. 7.5/10(146 votes)

    #14 - Lightning Incarnate Shura, The Mysterious Female Pirate

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    S1:E26

    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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  16. 7.4/10(239 votes)

    #15 - Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past

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    S1:E3

    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.

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  17. 7.4/10(156 votes)

    #16 - Sanosuke's Betrayal The Fateful Reunion

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    S1:E23

    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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  18. 7.4/10(145 votes)

    #17 - The Crimson Pirate The Red Pirate – Kenshin and Kaoru Separated

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    S1:E25

    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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  19. 7.3/10(180 votes)

    #18 - Birth of a Boy Swordsman: The Battle of First Apprentice Yahiko

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    S1:E12

    When a criminal gang threatens a young girl he loves, Yahiko seeks Kenshin's advice on how to defend her in a lopsided fight.

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  20. 7.3/10(160 votes)

    #19 - Raijuta's Ambition The Fantasy of the Forbidden Kingdom

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    S1:E19

    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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  21. 7.2/10(253 votes)

    #20 - Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student

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    S1:E2

    Following an encounter with a young pickpocket named Yahiko, Kaoru risks her own freedom to gain his from some local gangsters.

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  22. 7.2/10(163 votes)

    #21 - To Save a Small Life Lady Doctor Megumi to the Rescue

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    S1:E14

    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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  23. 7.2/10(157 votes)

    #22 - Two Legendary Manslayers Two Legendary Slashers

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    S1:E15

    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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  24. 7.2/10(155 votes)

    #23 - Run, Yahiko! Get the Reverse-Edged Sword Back

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    S1:E18

    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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  25. 7.2/10(158 votes)

    #24 - Revival of the Shinko Style Revival of the Killer Sword – Shinko Style

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    S1:E20

    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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  26. 7.0/10(147 votes)

    #25 - Danger on a Runaway Locomotive Surprise Incident on a Runaway Locomotive

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    S1:E22

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and Shadow" is the best rated episode of "Rurouni Kenshin" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 193 votes. Directed by Takashi Kobayashi and written by N/A, it aired on 4/24/1996. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Midnight Battle: Kenshin versus Sanosuke Revisited".