7.6/10125 votes#1 - The Legend of the Fireflies
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/14/1997
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10111 votes#2 - The Birth of Prince Yahiko
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/28/1997
After stepping in to stop what appears to be a robbery, Kenshin and Kaoru meet a young prince who looks exactly like Yahiko.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10109 votes#3 - Find the Lost Treasure!
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 11/4/1997
Sanosuke adopts a stray dog, unaware that it holds the key to a criminal gang's plot to blackmail some local officials and gain political control. And when the gang finally tracks him down, Kenshin and Yahiko join Sanosuke to foil their plan.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10111 votes#4 - Kaoru, Ecstatic
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 11/11/1997
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.
Director: Kazuhiro Furuhashi
Writer: Yoshiyuki Suga
7.5/10110 votes#5 - The Gleaming Blade of Legends
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/18/1997
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.
Director: Makoto Sokuza
Writer: Michiru Shimada
7.4/10109 votes#6 - The Medallion of Destiny
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/25/1997
In an effort to prevent more revenge killings, Kenshin must take on Shogo Amakusa, the Christian warrior known as God's Child.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10109 votes#7 - To the Battlefield of Shimabara
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 12/2/1997
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10108 votes#8 - Shock of the Rai Ryu Sen
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 12/9/1997
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10107 votes#9 - Kaoru's Conspiracy
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 12/16/1997
Though blinded by his duel with Shogo Amakusa, Kenshin seeks another battle in hopes it will restore his sight.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10107 votes#10 - The Days of Remorse
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 1/6/1998
Along with the story of his parent's martyrdom, Misao uncovers the truth behind the alleged miracles that deified Shogo Amarusa.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10107 votes#11 - The Sneering Demon
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 1/13/1998
Sir Kaioh unveils his plan to use Shogo Amarusa's loyal followers to overthrow the government and control Japan himself.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/10115 votes
#12 - Sanosuke's Tears
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 1/20/1998
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10107 votes#13 - The Last Crusade
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 1/27/1998
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10107 votes#14 - Bon Voyage
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 2/3/1998
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10107 votes#15 - Himura Dojo in Shimonoseki?
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 2/10/1998
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10106 votes#16 - Crush!
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 2/17/1998
When Kenshin accidentally loses all their money, the Peace Force must go to work at an inn in order to pay their bill.
Director: Makoto Sokuza
Writer: Yoshiyuki Suga
7.2/10105 votes#17 - Kaishu-Katsu and Kenshin
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 2/24/1998
Kaoru offers to take on a scholarly young student who's been expelled by his teacher until he learns how to fight.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10105 votes#18 - The Unending Revolution
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 3/3/1998
As Kaoru continues her training of Daigoro, Kenshin is warned to steer clear of the young man's teacher, Kaishu Katsu.
Director: N/A
Writer: Akemi Omode
7.2/10106 votes#19 - Conspiracy of the Beniaoi
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 3/10/1998
Despite Kaishu's determination to free his daughter on his own, Kenshin joins the Peace Force and Daigoro for a rescue.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10106 votes#20 - Kaishu-Katsu's Determination
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 4/14/1998
Though Daigoro is wounded in the battle, Kenshin and company free Itsuko.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10106 votes#21 - Yutaro Returns
Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 4/21/1998
With his arm nearly healed, Yutaro and his doctor arrive for a visit at the dojo.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10105 votes#22 - The Sanada Ninja Squad
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 5/5/1998
When a letter from Dr. Hans reveals the story of the miraculous medicine, Yutaro joins the Peace Force in an effort to find it.
Director: Naoki Hishikawa
Writer: Yoshiyuki Suga
7.4/10106 votes#23 - A Straying Journey
Season 3 Episode 23 - Aired 5/19/1998
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.
Director: Hiroyuki Yokoyama
Writer: Yoshiyuki Suga
7.4/10105 votes#24 - A Heatwave from Beneath the Earth
Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 5/26/1998
After surviving a fall into a volcano, the Peace Force comes across an injured Sanada Ninja who offers to help battle his former allies.
Director: Akira Shimizu
Writer: Yoshiyuki Suga
7.4/10104 votes#25 - Schneider's Bet
Season 3 Episode 25 - Aired 6/2/1998
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.
Director: Makoto Sokuza
Writer: Yoshiyuki Suga
The Best Episodes of Rurouni Kenshin Season 3
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Season 3 Ratings Summary
"The Legend of the Fireflies" is the best rated episode of "Rurouni Kenshin" season 3. It scored 7.6/10 based on 125 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/14/1997. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Birth of Prince Yahiko".