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The Worst Episodes of Rurouni Kenshin

Every episode of Rurouni Kenshin ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Rurouni Kenshin!

The Worst Episodes of Rurouni Kenshin

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. Background image for Strive for the Grand Championship: Toramaru's Sumo Battle Log!
    6.4/10(170 votes)

    #1 - Strive for the Grand Championship: Toramaru's Sumo Battle Log!

    S1:E13

    After jealous harassment forces an aspiring young man out of a sumo wrestling school, Kaoru steps in to take over his training.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Fly to Your Dreams Marimo, The Human Cannon
    6.5/10(158 votes)

    #2 - Fly to Your Dreams Marimo, The Human Cannon

    S1:E17

    Kenshin protects a circus ringmaster and his talented human cannonball daughter from the threats of a jealous competitor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Tokyo Under Martial Law
    6.8/10(109 votes)

    #3 - Tokyo Under Martial Law

    S3:E30

    The Water family's efforts to gain control of the Ki have left Kaoru seriously wounded.

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  4. Background image for The Elegy of Wind and Water
    6.8/10(109 votes)

    #4 - The Elegy of Wind and Water

    S3:E32

    With Kenshin's help, the Wind family derails their rival's plan to redirect the flow of the Ki and ends their effort to dominate Japan.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for The Birth of Prince Yahiko
    6.9/10(121 votes)

    #5 - The Birth of Prince Yahiko

    S3:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Find the Lost Treasure!
    6.9/10(118 votes)

    #6 - Find the Lost Treasure!

    S3:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Kaishu-Katsu and Kenshin
    6.9/10(111 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for To My Angel Misao
    6.9/10(110 votes)

    #8 - To My Angel Misao

    S3:E27

    As Aoshi arrives to bring her home, Misao joins Kaoru and some friends for a final shopping spree. However, Sanosuke and Yahiko's efforts to keep an eye on the women lead to them to be mistaken for a pair of thieves.

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  10. Background image for Danger on a Runaway Locomotive Surprise Incident on a Runaway Locomotive
    7.0/10(154 votes)

    #9 - Danger on a Runaway Locomotive Surprise Incident on a Runaway Locomotive

    S1:E22

    During a train trip to Yokohama, Kenshin and his friends must save a wealthy English passenger from being robbed by thieves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Himura Dojo in Shimonoseki?
    7.0/10(112 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Crush!
    7.0/10(111 votes)

    #11 - 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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  13. Background image for The Unending Revolution
    7.0/10(111 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Conspiracy of the Beniaoi
    7.0/10(111 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for The Magic of Feng Shui
    7.0/10(108 votes)

    #14 - The Magic of Feng Shui

    S3:E29

    As Kenshin learns of a battle between the Wind and Water families for control of the Ki, efforts to build a railroad are exposed as a Water clan plot to control Japan.

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  16. Background image for The Enemy Awaits in Senjogahara
    7.0/10(108 votes)

    #15 - The Enemy Awaits in Senjogahara

    S3:E31

    With help from the Wind family's leader, Kenshin saves Kaoru's life. But the Water family's quest to redirect the Ki and gain control of Japan moves ahead as planned.

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  17. Background image for The Medallion of Destiny
    7.1/10(118 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for To the Battlefield of Shimabara
    7.1/10(116 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Yutaro Returns
    7.1/10(112 votes)

    #18 - Yutaro Returns

    S3:E21

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for The Sanada Ninja Squad
    7.1/10(110 votes)

    #19 - 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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  21. Background image for A Heatwave from Beneath the Earth
    7.1/10(111 votes)

    #20 - 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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  22. Background image for Schneider's Bet
    7.1/10(109 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. Background image for Feng Shui Surprise Attack!
    7.1/10(110 votes)

    #22 - 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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  24. Background image for Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student
    7.2/10(264 votes)

    #23 - Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student

    S1:E2

    Following an encounter with a young pickpocket named Yahiko, Kaoru risks her own freedom to gain his from some local gangsters.

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  25. Background image for To Save a Small Life Lady Doctor Megumi to the Rescue
    7.2/10(169 votes)

    #24 - To Save a Small Life Lady Doctor Megumi to the Rescue

    S1:E14

    After a shady faith healer discredits her medical skills, Megumi's patients abandon her. And once a worried family panics and pays the phony shaman to heal their sick daughter, Megumi must intervene in order to save the young girl's life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Two Legendary Manslayers Two Legendary Slashers
    7.2/10(163 votes)

    #25 - Two Legendary Manslayers Two Legendary Slashers

    S1:E15

    A group radicals intent on assassinating political leaders attempt to recruit a local teacher into their cause. After finding that Heihachiro is a former foe who's now dedicated his life to helping children, Kenshin steps in to repel the assassins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Strive for the Grand Championship: Toramaru's Sumo Battle Log!" is the worst rated episode of "Rurouni Kenshin". It scored 6.4/10 based on 170 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/8/1996. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Fly to Your Dreams Marimo, The Human Cannon".