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Rurouni Kenshin S3E26 — The Two Guides: Yahiko and Yutaro's Eternal Vow

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Rurouni Kenshin•Season 3•Episode 26

The Two Guides: Yahiko and Yutaro's Eternal Vow

7.4/10 · 126 votesJun 9, 199825 min

Ranked #8 of 32 in Season 3•+0.2 vs season avg

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

Directed byShunji Yoshida

Written byYoshiyuki Suga

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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)

Crew12

S

Shinya Ojiri

Key Animation

Y

Yoshiyuki Suga

Writer

T

Takao Takegami

Key Animation

K

Koji Hirama

Key Animation

T

Tsukasa Sunaga

Storyboard Artist

H

Hidetoshi Namura

Key Animation

E

Etsuko Tomita

Key Animation

D

Daiki Shibuya

Key Animation

M

Masaharu Morinaka

Key Animation

C

Chikayoshi Sakurai

Key Animation

S

Shunji Yoshida

Director

T

Takayoshi Hashimoto

Key Animation

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Episode Summary

"The Two Guides: Yahiko and Yutaro's Eternal Vow" is episode 26 of Rurouni Kenshin season 3. It scored 7.4/10 from 126 votes, ranking #8 of 32 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Shunji Yoshida and written by Yoshiyuki Suga, it aired on June 9, 1998.

Next: E27 · To My Angel Misao: A Fetching from Kyoto Best of Season 3