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Rurouni Kenshin S2E14 — The Ultimate Technique of the Hiten-Mitsurugi Style: Reunion with a Mentor, Seijuro Hiko

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Rurouni Kenshin•Season 2•Episode 14

The Ultimate Technique of the Hiten-Mitsurugi Style: Reunion with a Mentor, Seijuro Hiko

8.1/10 · 170 votesFeb 26, 199725 min

Ranked #22 of 35 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

To prepare for Shishio, Kenshin asks a former teacher to help him master the last of his fighting techniques. However, Kenshin is distracted when Kaoru and Yahiko finally catch up with him after their long journey.

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The Ultimate Technique of the Hiten-Mitsurugi Style: Reunion with a Mentor, Seijuro Hiko

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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)

Noriko Hidaka

Noriko Hidaka

Sojiro Seta (voice)

Yoku Shioya

Yoku Shioya

Gensai (voice)

Masanori Ikeda

Masanori Ikeda

Makoto Shishio (voice)

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Episode Summary

"The Ultimate Technique of the Hiten-Mitsurugi Style: Reunion with a Mentor, Seijuro Hiko" is episode 14 of Rurouni Kenshin season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 170 votes, ranking #22 of 35 episodes this season (season average 8.2). It aired on February 26, 1997.

Next: E15 · The Formation of an Alliance: The Day When Aoshi Joins with Shishio Best of Season 2