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Ten years have passed since the end of Bakumatsu, an era of war that saw the uprising of citizens against the Tokugawa shogunate. The revolutionaries wanted to create a time of peace, and a thriving country free from oppression. The new age of Meiji has come, but peace has not yet been achieved. Swords are banned but people are still murdered in the streets. Orphans of war veterans are left with nowhere to go, while the government seems content to just line their pockets with money.
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- 01
To KyotoMaking the decision to fight against Shishio, Kenshin leaves Kamiya Dojo and sets off for Kyoto via the Tokaido by himself. Meanwhile, Sanosuke and Yahiko attempt to go to Kyoto to follow Kenshin. - 02
The Two HitokiriKnowing how strong Kenshin was when he was the Hitokiri Battosai, Jine takes Kaoru hostage in order to fuel Kenshin's anger. The two engage in a fierce battle. However, Jine, believing that Kenshin has not yet regained his former strength, inflicts the Nikaido Heiho "Shin no Ippo" on Kaoru, causing her to stop breathing. With only two minutes until Kaoru dies of asphyxiation - Kenshin's anger reaches its peak. - 03
Tokyo Samurai - Yahiko MyojinIt's been a week since the resolution of the crossroad killing case, in which the name of the Kamiya Kasshin-ryu was deceptively used. Although the name of Kamiya Dojo has been cleared, there's no sign of an increase in the number of Kaoru's students. Then a passing boy, Yahiko Myojin, pickpockets Kenshin's wallet. Kenshin gives him the wallet, saying that it was his fault for allowing it to get stolen. Yahiko is repulsed at being treated like a child, but he has a reason to collect the money.
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Season01
- S01E01
Kenshin - Himura BattosaiJuly 7, 202311th year of the Meiji Era in downtown Tokyo. Kaoru Kamiya, the acting master of the “Kamiya Kasshin-ryu” style, was chasing after the “Hito - S01E02Tokyo Samurai - Yahiko MyojinJuly 14, 2023It's been a week since the resolution of the crossroad killing case, in which the name of the Kamiya Kasshin-ryu was deceptively used. Altho
- S01E03
Kasshin-ryu - RebornJuly 21, 2023Yahiko's heart is moved by Kenshin and he decides to quit pickpocketing. Yahiko refuses to pay Kanto Shueigumi and resists their demands, bu - S01E04
The Fighter for Hire - Sanosuke SagaraJuly 28, 2023Kenshin, Kaoru, and Yahiko visit Akabeko, a beef hot-pot restaurant, where a group of democratic rights activists gets into a heated argumen - S01E05
And Then, AnotherAugust 4, 2023Kenshin confronts Sanosuke, who wields the giant Zanbato with ease. However, Sanosuke shows his incredible durability after withstanding a s - S01E06
KurogasaAugust 11, 2023Kenshin receives a request from the police chief, asking for his help to take down "Kurogasa," a serial killer who has been repeatedly targe - S01E07The Two HitokiriAugust 18, 2023Knowing how strong Kenshin was when he was the Hitokiri Battosai, Jine takes Kaoru hostage in order to fuel Kenshin's anger. The two engage
- S01E08
Beauty on the RunAugust 25, 2023Sanosuke's friend has died from an opium overdose. However, Kenshin and Sanosuke are perplexed at how he even got his hands on the drug, sin - S01E09
The Oniwabanshu StrikeSeptember 1, 2023Hyottoko, a member of the Oniwaban group, raids Kamiya Dojo, where Megumi is hiding. He unleashes his special attack "Fire Breath," in which - S01E10
A Reason to ActSeptember 8, 2023The pursuers from the Oniwaban Group haven't made an appearance for over a week, and during this time Megumi familiarized herself with the K - S01E11
Savage Han'nya - Honorable ShikijoSeptember 15, 2023Kenshin, Sanosuke, and Yahiko scramble to take back Megumi from the Kanryu residence. They are confronted by Han'nya, a spy of the Oniwaban - S01E12
Okashira - Aoshi ShinomoriSeptember 22, 2023At last, Kenshin faces off against Aoshi Shinomori, the head of the Oniwaban Group. In the Bakumatsu Era, the battle-obsessed "Oniwaban grou - S01E13
Battle's EndSeptember 29, 2023In order to kill Kenshin, Kanryu uses his Gatling gun and rains a flurry of bullets at him, uncaring that the Oniwaban Group that was under - S01E14
Yahiko's BattleOctober 6, 2023Yahiko, the sole student of the Kamiya Dojo, has started to step away from his training from time to time. He says he's merely going on a wa - S01E15
That Man - RaijutaOctober 13, 2023Kaoru, Kenshin, and Yahiko visit Maekawa Dojo for a training session. The dojo is very lively, and Kaoru's training is well-received by the - S01E16
The Ideal ManOctober 20, 2023Raijuta, who wants to revive the murderous sword, considers Kenshin, who denies his idea, as an enemy. Raijuta initiates a fight using his a - S01E17
Settling the ScoreOctober 27, 2023Yutaro sustains a heavy injury from Raijuta's sword, and it is so severe that he will never be able to swing a sword with that arm ever agai - S01E18
Sanosuke & Nishiki PaintingsNovember 3, 2023Sanosuke is visiting the sukiyaki restaurant Akabeko, where he always leaves his bill on a tab. One of Akabeko's workers, Tae, asks him to g - S01E19
Tsunan & Nishiki PaintingsNovember 10, 2023Tsunan is seeking to clear his decade-old unresolved regrets surrounding the Sekiho Army. Empathizing with him, Sanosuke joins Tsunan in con - S01E20
Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story, Act Zero (1)November 17, 2023Kenshin and the group are enjoying some tea time together. The group probes Kenshin to entertain them with an interesting story from his tra - S01E21
Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story, Act Zero (2)November 24, 2023The current Kenshin has left his past as a manslayer and wished for a peaceful world. Though Elder looked at him with eyes of confusion, Ken - S01E22
Resurrection of the WolfDecember 1, 2023Kenshin sees a dream recalling the Shinsengumi, who he faced off against back when he was a Revolutionary warrior. The Shinsengumi was a gro - S01E23
The Wolf's FangsDecember 8, 2023After defeating Arundo Akamatsu, Kenshin returns to the Kamiya Dojo and sees Hajime Saito. Hajime had introduced himself to Kaoru and Yahiko - S01E24
Meiji 11, May 14thDecember 15, 2023The person who had sent Hajime to face Kenshin was none other than the Head of the Home Ministry, former Satsuma Domain Revolutionary warrio - S01E25Season's bestTo KyotoOctober 4, 2024Making the decision to fight against Shishio, Kenshin leaves Kamiya Dojo and sets off for Kyoto via the Tokaido by himself. Meanwhile, Sanos
- S01E26
On the East Sea RoadOctober 11, 2024Megumi is alone in Tokyo and coincidentally encounters Aoshi at Kamiya Dojo, who’s come back for another fight with Kenshin. Aoshi asks Megu - S01E27
The Abandoned VillageOctober 18, 2024The name of the girl that Kenshin encounters in the forests is Misao Makimachi, and she came from Kyoto to find Aoshi’s Oniwaban Group. Kens - S01E28
Portrait of the AmbitiousOctober 25, 2024Kenshin steps into Shingetsu Village, a place where the Mishima brothers escaped from. The village is currently under the control of Senkaku - S01E29
To Kyoto, Once MoreNovember 1, 2024Kenshin defeats Senkaku and finally faces off against Shishio. However, Shishio expresses his disappointment at Kenshin's policy of refusing - S01E30
Encounter in the ForestNovember 8, 2024Sanosuke makes his way to Kyoto while trudging through the forest and getting lost at the same time. On the road there, he meets Anji Yukyuz - S01E31
Arrival in KyotoNovember 15, 2024Kenshin and Misao arrive in Kyoto, where they’re welcomed by Okina, a grandfather figure to Misao. It turns out, Okina is a former member of - S01E32
Cho of the Ten of SwordsNovember 22, 2024Seeking a replacement for his broken sakabato, Kenshin visits Seiku, the son of highly honored swordsmith Shakku Arai, only to learn that he - S01E33
Drawing of the ForbiddenNovember 29, 2024Known as “the Sword Hunter” in the Ten Swords organization, Cho is adept at maneuvering a variety of different and unique swords. As for Ken - S01E34
Sakabato First AttackDecember 6, 2024Going back in time, the 4th year of Keio. Kenshin is suffering from a high fever in the main hall of a desolate shrine. Kenshin falls asleep - S01E35
Seijuro HikoDecember 13, 2024Kenshin obtains a new sakabato. Having involved Seiku in this conflict, he decides to leave Aoiya before inviting any further danger. Meanwh - S01E36
Meeting of the WarlordsDecember 20, 2024Kenshin reunites with Kaoru and the rest at Seijuro Hiko's place, who is a master of Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu. Seijuro learns from Kaoru that Ken - S01E37
Aoshi vs. OkinaJanuary 10, 2025Hoji plans an attack of Aoiya at night using a secret unit, the Owl Clan, in order to capture Okina and catch a hint of Kenshin's whereabout - S01E38
Misao's DecisionJanuary 17, 2025Aoshi injures Okina, leaves Misao behind, and shows up at Aoiya. He asks the Oniwaban Group where Kenshin is. Aoshi's in a ghastly state, bu - S01E39
Between Life and DeathJanuary 24, 2025Kenshin undergoes training so that he can learn the ultimate technique. He barely manages to get in a hit against Seijuro in a bout, where h - S01E40
The Ten Swords SummonedJanuary 31, 2025As a result of passing down the ultimate technique, Seijuro endures a fatal wound. - S01E41
The Other ObjectiveFebruary 7, 2025Shishio's underlings inconspicuously prepare for their battle plan when patrols arrive causing them to retreat. - S01E42
As If in FlightFebruary 14, 2025Kenshin and Hajime realize that Shishio has another objective in mind that lies in Osaka. They meet up with Sanosuke there. To stop the Grea - S01E43
The Great Kyoto Fire (1)February 21, 2025It is now midnight. Goichi and the others start moving as it is time to put the Great Kyoto Fire plan into action, when they witness Shishio - S01E44
The Great Kyoto Fire (2)February 28, 2025Kenshin and Aoshi engage in a battle on the deck of the ironclad Rengoku. Behind the scenes, Sanosuke manages to board the ship and tries to - S01E45
The Great Kyoto Fire (3)March 7, 2025The engine room of Rengoku. Hoji manages to catch the explosives and prevents the room from blowing up. However, Sanosuke delivers the Maste - S01E46
TearsMarch 14, 2025In Kyoto, Kaoru quickly notices something strange with Misao, as Misao comes back to the location where a fire was put out. At Megumi's clin - S01E47
A Beautiful NightMarch 21, 2025Shishio sends a dueling challenge directed at Kenshin, Hajime, and Sanosuke. The duel is to be held the next day on Mt. Hiei, northeast half
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