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The Best Episodes of Rurouni Kenshin Season 3

Every episode of Rurouni Kenshin Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Rurouni Kenshin Season 3!

The Best Episodes of Rurouni Kenshin Season 3

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. 8.0/10(120 votes)

    #1 - Sanosuke's Tears

    S3:E12

    As Kenshin tries to stop the slaughter of the Christians as they march towards martyrdom, Sanosuke is unable to avert the death of Shogo's terminally ill sister.

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  2. 7.6/10(130 votes)

    #2 - The Legend of the Fireflies

    S3:E1

    Back at home, Kaoru works to restore the dilapidated dojo, while Kenshin encounters a wise old fisherman who teaches him an important lesson about love.

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  3. 7.5/10(112 votes)

    #3 - The Last Crusade

    S3:E13

    As Misao and the Dutch consul ask the Army delay to their attack, the sightless Kenshin pressures Shogo to prevent the martyrdom of his followers.

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  4. 7.4/10(113 votes)

    #4 - Shock of the Rai Ryu Sen

    S3:E8

    When neither Kaoru nor Kenshin can persuade Shogo Amakusa to abandon his plan to advance the Christian cause through violence, the stage for battle is set.

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  5. 7.3/10(115 votes)

    #5 - The Gleaming Blade of Legends

    S3:E5

    Alerted by Misao, Kenshin and the rest of the Peace Force arrive to help Aoshi find a mysterious killer. Kenshin's investigation uncovers evidence linking the killing to a Christian Samurai and of vengeance that's been foretold.

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  6. 7.3/10(112 votes)

    #6 - The Days of Remorse

    S3:E10

    Along with the story of his parent's martyrdom, Misao uncovers the truth behind the alleged miracles that deified Shogo Amarusa.

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  8. 7.3/10(112 votes)

    #7 - The Sneering Demon

    S3:E11

    Sir Kaioh unveils his plan to use Shogo Amarusa's loyal followers to overthrow the government and control Japan himself.

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  9. 7.3/10(112 votes)

    #8 - The Two Guides

    S3:E26

    As he faces off against the Black Knight's leader, Kenshin must rely on his brains and not his sword to win the battle.

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  10. 7.2/10(116 votes)

    #9 - Kaoru, Ecstatic

    S3:E4

    After Kenshin finds a ring inside a catfish, he's persuaded to give it to Kaoru. Thinking it's an engagement ring, Kaoru is sure that he's asking her to get married.

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  11. 7.2/10(114 votes)

    #10 - The Medallion of Destiny

    S3:E6

    In an effort to prevent more revenge killings, Kenshin must take on Shogo Amakusa, the Christian warrior known as God's Child.

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  12. 7.2/10(112 votes)

    #11 - Kaoru's Conspiracy

    S3:E9

    Though blinded by his duel with Shogo Amakusa, Kenshin seeks another battle in hopes it will restore his sight.

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  13. 7.2/10(112 votes)

    #12 - Bon Voyage

    S3:E14

    Following Shogo's surrender, Kenshin asks the government not to execute him. As a result, he and his followers are sent into exile in Holland.

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  14. 7.2/10(111 votes)

    #13 - Kaishu-Katsu's Determination

    S3:E20

    Though Daigoro is wounded in the battle, Kenshin and company free Itsuko.

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  15. 7.2/10(111 votes)

    #14 - A Straying Journey

    S3:E23

    Using the clues left behind by Dr. Hans, Kenshin and company are led to the hidden shrine that holds the key to the miracle cure.

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  16. 7.2/10(110 votes)

    #15 - A Heatwave from Beneath the Earth

    S3:E24

    After surviving a fall into a volcano, the Peace Force comes across an injured Sanada Ninja who offers to help battle his former allies.

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  17. 7.1/10(113 votes)

    #16 - To the Battlefield of Shimabara

    S3:E7

    As Kenshin prepares to honor his promise to stop Shogo Amakusa, he and Sanosuke uncover a secret church that was built when Christian worshipers were forced underground.

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  18. 7.1/10(111 votes)

    #17 - Yutaro Returns

    S3:E21

    With his arm nearly healed, Yutaro and his doctor arrive for a visit at the dojo.

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  19. 7.1/10(110 votes)

    #18 - The Sanada Ninja Squad

    S3:E22

    When a letter from Dr. Hans reveals the story of the miraculous medicine, Yutaro joins the Peace Force in an effort to find it.

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  20. 7.1/10(109 votes)

    #19 - Schneider's Bet

    S3:E25

    After their search leads them to the hidden cure, the leader of the Black Knights makes it clear that he has no intention of honoring his promise to cede control of Japan to the Sanada Ninjas.

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  21. 7.1/10(109 votes)

    #20 - Feng Shui Surprise Attack!

    S3:E28

    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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  22. 7.0/10(111 votes)

    #21 - Himura Dojo in Shimonoseki?

    S3:E15

    When the Peace Force comes across a man posing as Kenshin, everyone else wants the impostor exposed. But Kenshin notes that he's been using his profits to care for a group of orphans.

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  23. 7.0/10(111 votes)

    #22 - Crush!

    S3:E16

    When Kenshin accidentally loses all their money, the Peace Force must go to work at an inn in order to pay their bill.

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  24. 7.0/10(110 votes)

    #23 - Kaishu-Katsu and Kenshin

    S3:E17

    Kaoru offers to take on a scholarly young student who's been expelled by his teacher until he learns how to fight.

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  25. 7.0/10(110 votes)

    #24 - The Unending Revolution

    S3:E18

    As Kaoru continues her training of Daigoro, Kenshin is warned to steer clear of the young man's teacher, Kaishu Katsu.

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  26. 7.0/10(111 votes)

    #25 - Conspiracy of the Beniaoi

    S3:E19

    Despite Kaishu's determination to free his daughter on his own, Kenshin joins the Peace Force and Daigoro for a rescue.

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Sanosuke's Tears" is the best rated episode of "Rurouni Kenshin" season 3. It scored 8/10 based on 120 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/20/1998. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Legend of the Fireflies".