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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 live, lurking in the shadows and waiting for a chance

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 1 - Prelude to the Impending Fight: The Shadow of the Wolf Draws Near
    0.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Prelude to the Impending Fight: The Shadow of the Wolf Draws Near

    S2:E1

    A persistent nightmare comes true when Kenshin's old enemy, the former leader of a shadowy anti-Royalist organization, is hired to assassinate him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 2 - Strongest Opponent From the Past: Merciless Fangs Strike!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Strongest Opponent From the Past: Merciless Fangs Strike!

    S2:E2

    Saito sets a trap for Kenshin by enlisting another assassin in his plan. And once Kenshin repels the accomplice, he's left to take on his old rival.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 4 - A Wish Unrequited: Kenshin Departs
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    #3 - A Wish Unrequited: Kenshin Departs

    S2:E4

    While preparing to give his decision on helping to kill Shishio, Kenshin learns of the Home Minister's murder.

    Director:Kazuhiro Furuhashi
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  4. Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 6 - For the Title of Strongest: Aoshi's New Conflict
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    #4 - For the Title of Strongest: Aoshi's New Conflict

    S2:E6

    In the wake of Kenshin's departure, everyone at the dojo is anxious to join the battle against Shishio. With Sanosuke, Kaoru and Yahiko in pursuit, Kenshin encounters Misao, a young girl who also happens to be a clever thief.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 7 - The Girl Bandit: Misao Makimachi's Hidden Side
    0.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - The Girl Bandit: Misao Makimachi's Hidden Side

    S2:E7

    After befriending Misao, Kenshin insists that she return the money she's stolen before letting her accompany him on his quest to stop Shishio.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 9 - Across the Boundary Between Edo and Meiji: Kenshin and Shishio Face to Face!
    0.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Across the Boundary Between Edo and Meiji: Kenshin and Shishio Face to Face!

    S2:E9

    Leaving Misao behind, Kenshin and Saito make their way inside Shishio's fortress. Following a confrontation with one of his most powerful henchmen, Kenshin is ready to take on Shishio himself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 11 - Sanosuke's Secret Training: The Challenge of Anji, the Destroyer
    0.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Sanosuke's Secret Training: The Challenge of Anji, the Destroyer

    S2:E11

    As Kaoru and Yahiko continue tracking Kenshin, Sanosuke encounters a fallen Buddhist monk who offers to teach him some powerful fighting techniques.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 12 - The Creator of the Reverse Blade: Shakku Arai's Final Swing
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - The Creator of the Reverse Blade: Shakku Arai's Final Swing

    S2:E12

    As the showdown with Shishio approaches, Misao finds someone who could produce the sword Kenshin needs, only to be is disappointed when Shakkuu Arai refuses.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 13 - A Killer Without Mercy: Fight to the Death Against the Cho of the Juppongatana
    0.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - A Killer Without Mercy: Fight to the Death Against the Cho of the Juppongatana

    S2:E13

    After watching an unarmed Kenshin bravely defend himself, Shakkuu Arai's only chance at saving his own son is to deliver his father's final reverse edge sword.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 14 - The Ultimate Technique of the Hiten-Mitsurugi Style: Reunion with a Mentor, Seijuro Hiko
    0.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - The Ultimate Technique of the Hiten-Mitsurugi Style: Reunion with a Mentor, Seijuro Hiko

    S2:E14

    To prepare for Shishio, Kenshin asks a former teacher to help him master the last of his fighting techniques. However, Kenshin is distracted when Kaoru and Yahiko finally catch up with him after their long journey.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 15 - The Formation of an Alliance: The Day When Aoshi Joins with Shishio
    0.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - The Formation of an Alliance: The Day When Aoshi Joins with Shishio

    S2:E15

    Although Misao is excited by the return of her mentor and hero, she's stunned to discover that Aoshi has betrayed one of their closest friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 16 - Between Life and Death: Master the Ultimate Technique, Amakakeru Ryu no Hikameki!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Between Life and Death: Master the Ultimate Technique, Amakakeru Ryu no Hikameki!

    S2:E16

    As Kenshin struggles to learn, Sijuro teaches him the most secret of his fighting techniques. And though Kenshin doesn't want to kill, it's inevitable if he is to beat Shishio. Meanwhile, Sanosuke is arrested during his search for Kenshin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 18 - As if to Fly: Stop the Launch of the Battleship Purgatory!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - As if to Fly: Stop the Launch of the Battleship Purgatory!

    S2:E18

    Reunited with Sanosuke, Kenshin lays plans to stop Shishio from burning Tokyo to create the confusion he needs to overthrow the government. But Shishio harbors a surprise with his newest weapon, an ironclad battleship hidden inside another.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 19 - Purgatory Bursts into Flames: The Destiny of Makoto Shishio
    0.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Purgatory Bursts into Flames: The Destiny of Makoto Shishio

    S2:E19

    After Kenshin, Saito and Sanosuke destroy his battleship, Shishio issues his challenge for a final confrontation. And following Misao's defeat of the blind Samurai, Usui, Kenshin vows to spare the life of her mentor, Aoshi.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 20 - Crash! The Lethal Punch, Futae no Kiwami: The Fist of Sonosuke Screams!
    0.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Crash! The Lethal Punch, Futae no Kiwami: The Fist of Sonosuke Screams!

    S2:E20

    As Shishio prepares for battle, a henchmen suggests a plan to weaken Kenshin and his forces, ridding them of any opposition once and for all. As the moment of truth draws near, Sanosuke is pitted against Anji.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Rurouni Kenshin Season 2 Episode 35 - Kyoto, the Engraved Memory: Begin with a Wish
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Kyoto, the Engraved Memory: Begin with a Wish

    S2:E35

    As Kenshin is nursing the wounds sustained in his fight with Shishio, Kaoru prepares the Peace Force for their return home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Rurouni Kenshin Season 3 Episode 3 - Find the Lost Treasure! The Great Detective Dog Notaro
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Find the Lost Treasure! The Great Detective Dog Notaro

    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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  18. Rurouni Kenshin Season 3 Episode 6 - The Medallion of Destiny: The First Meeting of Sanosuke and Sayo
    0.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - The Medallion of Destiny: The First Meeting of Sanosuke and Sayo

    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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  19. Rurouni Kenshin Season 3 Episode 7 - To the Battlefield of Shimabara: The Moment of Decisive Battle
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - To the Battlefield of Shimabara: The Moment of Decisive Battle

    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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  20. Rurouni Kenshin Season 3 Episode 8 - Shock of the Rai Ryu Sen! Kenshin Sent into Darkness
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Shock of the Rai Ryu Sen! Kenshin Sent into Darkness

    S3:E8

    When neither Kaoru nor Kenshin can persuade Shogo Amakusa to abandon his plan to advance the Christian cause through violence, the stage for battle is set.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Rurouni Kenshin Season 3 Episode 9 - The Conspiracy of Kaiou: Shougo Caught in a Trap
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - The Conspiracy of Kaiou: Shougo Caught in a Trap

    S3:E9

    Though blinded by his duel with Shogo Amakusa, Kenshin seeks another battle in hopes it will restore his sight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Rurouni Kenshin Season 3 Episode 10 - Days of Remorse: The Sad Past of Shougo and Sayo
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Days of Remorse: The Sad Past of Shougo and Sayo

    S3:E10

    Along with the story of his parent's martyrdom, Misao uncovers the truth behind the alleged miracles that deified Shogo Amarusa.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Rurouni Kenshin Season 3 Episode 11 - The Sneering Demon: Shouzo and Karyu Scattered in the Explosive Flames
    0.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - The Sneering Demon: Shouzo and Karyu Scattered in the Explosive Flames

    S3:E11

    Sir Kaioh unveils his plan to use Shogo Amarusa's loyal followers to overthrow the government and control Japan himself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Rurouni Kenshin Season 3 Episode 13 - The Last Crusade: Two Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki Crash!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - The Last Crusade: Two Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki Crash!

    S3:E13

    As Misao and the Dutch consul ask the Army delay to their attack, the sightless Kenshin pressures Shogo to prevent the martyrdom of his followers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Rurouni Kenshin Season 3 Episode 14 - Bon Voyage
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Bon Voyage

    S3:E14

    Following Shogo's surrender, Kenshin asks the government not to execute him. As a result, he and his followers are sent into exile in Holland.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Prelude to the Impending Fight: The Shadow of the Wolf Draws Near" is the worst rated episode of "Rurouni Kenshin". It scored 0/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/30/1996. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Strongest Opponent From the Past: Merciless Fangs Strike!".