Rurouni Kenshin

Making 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.

Megumi is alone in Tokyo and coincidentally encounters Aoshi at Kamiya Dojo, who's come back for another fight with Kenshin. Aoshi asks Megumi where Kenshin is, but she feigns ignorance. Unhappy with the lack of response, he threatens to k…

The name of the girl that Kenshin encounters in the forests is Misao Makimachi, and she came from Kyoto to find Aoshi's Oniwaban Group. Kenshin is surprised to hear his name. Upon seeing Kenshin's reaction, she asks him if he knows where A…

Kenshin steps into Shingetsu Village, a place where the Mishima brothers escaped from. The village is currently under the control of Senkaku, Shishio's subordinate, who rules with an iron fist and uses violence to control the villagers. Th…

Kenshin defeats Senkaku and finally faces off against Shishio. However, Shishio expresses his disappointment at Kenshin's policy of refusing to kill and lets his close associate, Sojiro Seta, deal with Kenshin. He leaves the village with a…

Sanosuke makes his way to Kyoto while trudging through the forest and getting lost at the same time. On the road there, he meets Anji Yukyuzan, a fallen monk currently in training. Sanosuke witnesses Anji unleash an astonishing strike up c…

Kenshin 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 the Oniwaban Group. Okina offers his help and Kenshin ask him to help find someone for him.

Seeking a replacement for his broken sakabato, Kenshin visits Seiku, the son of highly honored swordsmith Shakku Arai, only to learn that he has quit making swords. Respecting Seiku's philosophy of peace, Kenshin gives up his request for a…

Known as "the Sword Hunter" in the Ten Swords organization, Cho is adept at maneuvering a variety of different and unique swords. As for Kenshin, he continues to risk his life and fight for peace in the new era and to save Seiku's son, Ior…

Going 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 and when he awakens, he finds himself being nursed back to health by former private detective Giic…

Kenshin obtains a new sakabato. Having involved Seiku in this conflict, he decides to leave Aoiya before inviting any further danger. Meanwhile, Misao stops by Shirobeko, a beef hot-pot restaurant where Kaoru and Yahiko work part time, whe…

Kenshin reunites with Kaoru and the rest at Seijuro Hiko's place, who is a master of Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu. Seijuro learns from Kaoru that Kenshin goes around the country acting as a rurouni who helps people, when he then decides to pass dow…

Hoji 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 whereabouts, but instead the Owl Clan were the ones defeated. Okina challenges Aoshi to a battle via a member…

Aoshi injures Okina, leaves Misao behind, and shows up at Aoiya. He asks the Oniwaban Group where Kenshin is. Aoshi's in a ghastly state, but accepts what Yahiko and Kaoru tell him and decides to wait for Kenshin where Shishio is. Okina is…

Kenshin undergoes training so that he can learn the ultimate technique. He barely manages to get in a hit against Seijuro in a bout, where he then learns "Kuzuryuusen,"a powerful technique that launches nine slashes at the same time. Kensh…

As a result of passing down the ultimate technique, Seijuro endures a fatal wound. 

Shishio's underlings inconspicuously prepare for their battle plan when patrols arrive causing them to retreat.

Kenshin and Hajime realize that Shishio has another objective in mind that lies in Osaka. They meet up with Sanosuke there. To stop the Great Kyoto Fire, Kenshin asks for help from everyone at Aoiya via a letter while leaving Ryusaku Arato…

It 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's other underlings being chased by the police. Henya is annoyed that the fires haven't started on …

Kenshin 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 blow up the engine room with the explosives he got from Tsunan. However, Shishio's underlings Hoji…

The engine room of Rengoku. Hoji manages to catch the explosives and prevents the room from blowing up. However, Sanosuke delivers the Mastery of Two Layers to the ship's Kingston valve, flooding the perimeter. Meanwhile, Usui reveals hims…

In Kyoto, Kaoru quickly notices something strange with Misao, as Misao comes back to the location where a fire was put out. At Megumi's clinic, Omi awakens, bringing tears of relief to Juro. Meanwhile, a black tag is put on Tokuji's toe to…

Shishio sends a dueling challenge directed at Kenshin, Hajime, and Sanosuke. The duel is to be held the next day on Mt. Hiei, northeast half way up the mountain in a small shrine with a six-storied torii. At Shishio's fortress, Hoji propos…