The Best Episodes of Rurouni Kenshin Season 3

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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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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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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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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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

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

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

Director: Shunji Yoshida

Writer: Yoshiyuki Suga

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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.

Director: Naoki Hishikawa

Writer: Masashi Sogo

After stepping in to stop what appears to be a robbery, Kenshin and Kaoru meet a young prince who looks exactly like Yahiko.

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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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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

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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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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Writer: Akemi Omode