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Rurouni Kenshin (anime)

Rurouni Kenshin, also known sometimes as Samurai X in the TV show, is a Japanese anime television series, based on the manga series of the same name created by Nobuhiro Watsuki. The series was produced by Studio Gallop (episodes 1–66), Studio Deen (episodes 67–95) and SPE Visual Works and directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi. It was originally broadcast in Japan on Fuji TV from January 1996 to September 1998. Besides an animated feature film, two series of original video animation (OVAs) series were also produced featuring original stories not adapted into the anime. The first OVA Trust & Betrayal (追憶編 Tsuioku-hen?, lit. :Recollection or Reminiscence") was adapted from the Remembrances Arc (the prologue focusing on the Battousai's past during the Bakumatsu), and the Reflections (星霜編 Seisōhen?) is an original post-epilogue sequel after the conclusion of the original manga series.

The series was later licensed in North America and released on DVD by Media Blasters. The first two seasons aired on the United States Cartoon Network as part of the Toonami block on March 17, 2003, while the third season was only featured on DVDs. The twenty-two English DVDs from the series were released from July 18, 2000 to September 24, 2002. Each of them contains four episodes except for the volume 22 which contains five episodes. The seasons were later released in three premium "Bento box" DVD boxes on November 18, 2003, March 30, 2004 and July 27, 2004. They were released again, but in new packaging as "economy box" sets on November 15, 2005, January 17, 2006 and February 14, 2006.

The English-language versions of the OVAs, as well as the film, were originally released as Samurai X in North America, although the original name was included on the later DVD and Blu-ray Disc releases.

Rurouni Kenshin has ranked among the 100 most-watched series in Japan multiple times.

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Episode Guide[]

# Episode Title JP Airdate US Airdate
1 The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for Love January 10, 1996 March 17, 2003
2 Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student January 17, 1996 March 18, 2003
3 Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past January 24, 1996 March 19, 2003
4 Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hire January 31, 1996 March 20, 2003
5 The Reverse-blade Sword vs the Zanbatou: Beyond the Battle February 7, 1996 March 21, 2003
6 The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows February 14, 1996 March 24, 2003
7 Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You Love February 21, 1996 March 25, 2003
8 A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From Nowhere February 28, 1996 March 26, 2003
9 The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban Group March 6, 1996 March 27, 2003
10 Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's Frightening March 13, 1996 March 28, 2003
11 Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and Shadow April 24, 1996 March 31, 2003
12 Birth of a Boy Swordsman: The Battle of First Apprentice Yahiko May 1, 1996 April 2, 2003
13 Strive for the Grand Championship: Toramaru's Sumo Battle Log! May 8, 1996 April 3, 2003
14 To Save a Small Life May 15, 1996 January 24, 2004
15 Assassination Group of Fire May 22, 1996 April 4, 2003
16 A Promise From the Heart June 5, 1996 April 7, 2003
17 Fly to Your Dreams June 12, 1996 April 8, 2003
18 Run, Yahiko! June 19, 1996 April 9, 2003
19 Raijūta's Ambition June 26, 1996 April 10, 2003
20 Revival of the Shinko Style July 10, 1996 April 11, 2003
21 Dissolution of a Nightmare July 17, 1996 April 14, 2003
22 Danger on a Runaway Locomotive July 31, 1996 April 15, 2003
23 Sanosuke's Betrayal August 14, 1996 April 16, 2003
24 Midnight Battle: Kenshin versus Sanosuke Revisited August 21, 1996 April 17, 2003
25 The Crimson Pirate August 28, 1996 April 18, 2003
26 Lightning Incarnate: Shura, The Mysterious Female Pirate September 4, 1996 April 21, 2003
27 Burn, Island of Terror! The Red Pirate - Conclusion October 16, 1996 April 22, 2003
28 Prelude to the Impending Fight: The Shadow of The Wolf Draws Near! October 30, 1996 April 24, 2003
29 Strongest Opponent From the Past: Merciless Fangs Strike! November 6, 1996 April 25, 2003
30 A Devil of Vengeance: Makoto Shishio's Plot November 13, 1996 April 28, 2003
31 A Wish Unrequited: Kenshin Departs November 27, 1996 April 29, 2003
32 Change Tears to Courage: Kaoru Kamiya's Choice December 4, 1996 April 30, 2003
33 For the Title of Strongest: Aoshi's New Conflict December 11, 1996 May 1, 2003
34 The Girl Bandit: Misao Makimachi's Hidden Side January 8, 1997 May 2, 2003
35 Conquered Village: The Grasp of Shishio's Hands January 15, 1997 June 17, 2003
36 Across the Boundary Between Edo and Meiji: Kenshin and Shishio Face to Face! January 22, 1997 June 18, 2003
37 Shock! The Reverse-Blade is Broken: Sōjirō's Tenken versus Kenshin January 29, 1997 June 19, 2003
38 Sanosuke's Secret Training: The Challenge of Anji the Destroyer February 5, 1997 June 20, 2003
39 The Creator of the Reverse-Blade Sword: Shakkū Arai's Final Swing February 12, 1997 June 23, 2003
40 A Killer Without Mercy: Fight to the Death Against the Chō of the Juppongatana February 19, 1997 June 24, 2003
41 The Ultimate Technique of the Hiten-Mitsurugi Style: Reunion with a Mentor, Seijūrō Hiko February 26, 1997 June 25, 2003
42 The Formation of an Alliance: The Day When Aoshi Joins with Shishio March 5, 1997 June 26, 2003
43 Between Life and Death: Master the Ultimate Technique, Amakakeru Ryū no Hirameki! March 12, 1997 June 27, 2003
44 A Decisive Battle Like Violent Waters: The Strongest Troop Juppongatana March 19, 1997 June 30, 2003
45 As if to Fly: Stop the Launch of the Battleship Purgatory! April 16, 1997 July 1, 2003
46 Purgatory Bursts into Flames: The Destiny of Makoto Shishio April 23, 1997 July 2, 2003
47 Crash! The Lethal Punch, Futae no Kiwami: The Fist of Sanosuke Screams! April 30, 1997 July 3, 2003
48 Reborn to Salvation: The Beginning of Anji’s New Life May 14, 1997 July 4, 2003
49 The Wolf Destroys the Eye of the Heart: The Fierce Attack of the Zero Stance Gatotsu May 28, 1997 July 12, 2003
50 The Promised Time Has Come: Aoshi and Kenshin Fight Again June 4, 1997 July 19, 2003
51 Wake Up Now! Ignore Your Wounds and Fight to the Finish June 11, 1997 July 26, 2003
52 To Make a Miracle: The Battle at the Aoiya June 18, 1997 August 2, 2003
53 The Giant Versus Superman: Like an Arrow Shot at a Time of Despair June 25, 1997 August 16, 2003
54 Hiten versus Shukuchi July 2, 1997 August 23, 2003
55 The Tragedy of a Stormy Night July 9, 1997 August 30, 2003
56 A Duel With an Extreme Moment July 16, 1997 September 6, 2003
57 Two Men at the End of an Era August 6, 1997 September 13, 2003
58 The Age Chooses Shishio? August 13, 1997 September 20, 2003
59 Not Out of Luck! August 20, 1997 September 27, 2003
60 The Man Who is Chosen for Victory September 3, 1997 October 4, 2003
61 The Juppongatana Who Remain September 10, 1997 October 11, 2003
62 Kyōto, the Engraved Memory September 17, 1997 October 18, 2003

Music[]

Rurouni Kenshin has:

  • Eight OSTs (Original Stoundtracks)
  • Two Vocal Albums (with character songs)
  • Two Game OSTs
  • Five collection albums ("Director's", "Best Theme", "Brillant", "Premium" and "Complete")
  • A 12-CD box set (called "Complete CD Box")
  • And five live action film OSTs.

The 1996 anime has a total of three openings and seven endings.

Openings[]

  1. Sobakasu (そばかす "Freckles"?) – Judy and Mary
  2. Nibun no Ichi (½) (二分の一 "Half"?) – Makoto Kawamoto
  3. Kimi ni Fureru Dake de (君に触れるだけで "Just Touched By You"?) – CURIO

Endings[]

  1. "Tactics" – The Yellow Monkey
  2. Namida wa Shitteiru (涙は知っている I Know the Tears?) – Mayo Suzukaze
  3. "Heart of Sword ~Before Dawn~" (HEART OF SWORD 〜夜明け前〜?) – T.M.Revolution
  4. "Fourth Avenue Cafe" – L'Arc-en-Ciel
  5. "It's Gonna Rain!" – Bonnie Pink
  6. "Sanbun no Ichi no Junjou no Kanjou (⅓の純情な感情 "⅓ True Feelings"?) – Siam Shade
  7. Dame! (ダメ! "No Good!"?) – Yō Izumi

Character Songs[]

References[]

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