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Rurouni Kenshin S1E26 — Lightning Incarnate: The Noble and Mysterious Female Pirate, Shura

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Rurouni Kenshin•Season 1•Episode 26

Lightning Incarnate: The Noble and Mysterious Female Pirate, Shura

7.5/10 · 168 votesSep 4, 199625 min

Ranked #14 of 27 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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.

Previous episodeE25 · The Crimson Pirate: Kenshin and Kaoru Separated!Next episodeE27 · Burn, Island of Terror: The Crimson Pirate Chapter Concludes

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Lightning Incarnate: The Noble and Mysterious Female Pirate, Shura

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Cast9

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)

Yoku Shioya

Yoku Shioya

Gensai (voice)

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Kazuchika Kise

Kazuchika Kise

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Episode Summary

"Lightning Incarnate: The Noble and Mysterious Female Pirate, Shura" is episode 26 of Rurouni Kenshin season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 168 votes, ranking #14 of 27 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on September 4, 1996.

Next: E27 · Burn, Island of Terror: The Crimson Pirate Chapter Concludes Best of Season 1