1. The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for Love
A mysterious wanderer known as Kenshin is taken at the Kamiya Kasshin Dojo, a martial arts school run by a young woman named Kaoru.
25min
January 10, 1996
2. Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student
Following an encounter with a young pickpocket named Yahiko, Kaoru risks her own freedom to gain his from some local gangsters.
25min
January 17, 1996
3. Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past
After reining in some renegade police officers, Kenshin is recognized as the Samurai whose bravery helped establish the Meiji Era and is asked to rejoin the army.
25min
January 24, 1996
4. Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hire
Gohei enlists a vicious street-fighter known as Sanosuke to seek revenge against Kenshin. And even though Kenshin exposes Gohei's plan, Sanosuke makes it clear that the two of them will fight each other one day.
25min
January 31, 1996
5. The Reverse-blade Sword vs. the Zanbatou: Beyond the Battle
After accepting Sanosuke's challenge, Kenshin encourages him to release his anger towards the corrupt Royalist forces.
25min
February 7, 1996
6. The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows
With a ruthless ex-Samurai killing high ranking politicians, the Chief of Police asks Kenshin to catch him. But as Kenshin confronts the deadly Jin-nai Udo, Kaoru's efforts to stop the battle end with her kidnapping.
25min
February 14, 1996
7. Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You Love
After kidnapping Kaoru, the ruthless Jin-nai Udo draws Kenshin into the fight he's been seeking for years. Though Kenshin tries to resist, Jin-nai's powerful spell over Kaoru leaves him no other choice.
25min
February 21, 1996
8. A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From Nowhere
When local gangsters threaten the life of a beautiful woman, Kenshin and Sanosuke step in to save her.
25min
February 28, 1996
9. The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban Group
Though her medical knowledge has saved Yahiko's life, Sansosuke suspects Megumi of producing the opium responsible for a close friend's death.
25min
March 6, 1996
10. Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's Frightening
Having pledged to save Megumi, the Peace Force must first take on a band of ruthless drug dealing mobsters. But when a rift inside the gang leads to a change in leadership, Kenshin must confront a fighter whose powers he's underestimated.
25min
March 13, 1996
11. Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and Shadow
Kenshin defeats a local mob's most powerful fighter, only to then face a gang leader who's determined to spread powerful new guns across Japan.
25min
April 24, 1996
12. Birth of a Boy Swordsman: The Battle of First Apprentice Yahiko
When a criminal gang threatens a young girl he loves, Yahiko seeks Kenshin's advice on how to defend her in a lopsided fight.
25min
May 1, 1996
13. Strive for the Grand Championship: Toramaru's Sumo Battle Log!
After jealous harassment forces an aspiring young man out of a sumo wrestling school, Kaoru steps in to take over his training.
25min
May 8, 1996
14. To Save a Small Life Lady Doctor Megumi to the Rescue
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.
25min
May 15, 1996
15. Two Legendary Manslayers Two Legendary Slashers
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.
25min
May 22, 1996
16. A Promise From the Heart The Secret Sword Technique of Shiden
After saving Heihachiro's life, Kenshin sets out to stop the teacher's misguided former student from being used as a pawn in a game of political corruption.
25min
June 5, 1996
17. Fly to Your Dreams Marimo, The Human Cannon
Kenshin protects a circus ringmaster and his talented human cannonball daughter from the threats of a jealous competitor.
25min
June 12, 1996
18. Run, Yahiko! Get the Reverse-Edged Sword Back
After stopping a restaurant robbery, Yahiko's boastfulness lands him in trouble with Kenshin's old foe, Gohei Hiruma. And once Yahiko agrees to a fight, Gohei uses the opportunity to steal Kenshin's Reverse Edged Sword.
25min
June 19, 1996
19. Raijuta's Ambition The Fantasy of the Forbidden Kingdom
While on vacation at the home of Dr. Gensai's niece, Kenshin and company attracts the attention of a wealthy but arrogant boy who wants to learn the art of swordfighting.
25min
June 26, 1996
20. Revival of the Shinko Style Revival of the Killer Sword – Shinko Style
Though Kenshin tries to warn him of the bad influence, Yutaro continues to believe in Raijuta, unaware that the renegade is using him plot his revolution. So, when he's told that the government is out to stop him, Yutaro sneaks away to warn Raijuta.
25min
July 10, 1996
21. Dissolution of a Nightmare Destruction of a Nightmare
After learning the truth behind Raijuta's duplicitous plan, an injury sidelines Yutaro, leaving Kenshin to fight the renegade Samurai alone.
25min
July 21, 1996
22. Danger on a Runaway Locomotive Surprise Incident on a Runaway Locomotive
During a train trip to Yokohama, Kenshin and his friends must save a wealthy English passenger from being robbed by thieves.
25min
July 31, 1996
23. Sanosuke's Betrayal The Fateful Reunion
An artist's work leads Sanosuke to a reunion with an old army comrade, Tsukioka. But when his old friend wants him to join in avenging the death of their former leader, Sanosuke must stop him.
25min
August 14, 1996
24. Midnight Battle: Kenshin versus Sanosuke Revisited
Following a lavish party at the dojo, Sanosuke can no longer resist joining his old army troop's plot to punish the government. However, in an effort to stop them, Kenshin is forced to take on Sanosuke.
25min
August 21, 1996
25. The Crimson Pirate The Red Pirate – Kenshin and Kaoru Separated
In order to earn money for their dojo, the Peace Force signs on to help protect a merchant ship from pirates. However, to keep Kaoru from falling into the hands of the pirate's female leader, Shura, Kenshin offers himself in exchange.
25min
August 28, 1996
26. Lightning Incarnate Shura, The Mysterious Female Pirate
After Kenshin's kidnapping, a bond begins to develop between him and Shura. However, while Shura is confident in the loyalty of her crew, the profits to be made from dealing opium draws them into a mutinous plan.
25min
September 4, 1996
27. Burn, Island of Terror! The Red Pirate - Conclusion
After her trusted colleagues betray Shura, it's left up to Kenshin to save her life and stop the pirate's opium smuggling scheme.