Rurouni Kenshin

Season 3 - Tales of the Meiji (32 Episodes)

3 Seasons 1997 TV-14 24m 8.5

The adventures of a young wandering swordsman who stumbles upon a struggling martial arts school in Meiji era Japan.

A man slayer, Kenshin Himura, who played a major role in defeating Tokugawa Shogunate of feudal Japan carries his reverse blade sword (with a promise not to slay anymore). He embarks on a quest to repent for his sins by helping the innocent. He lodges in Kamia Kashin dojo where he becomes an acquaintance of Kaorou, the assistant instructor of the dojo. After being saved by Kenshin from mafia, a stubborn young boy, Yahiko Myojin joins the dojo as a student. Sanousuke, a victim of war becomes an acquaintance of Kenshin after losing to him in a duel. Together with his new friends, Kenshin carries out his ideal of helping the innocent. A series of events unfold that questions his ideal of living for the innocent and not slaying men. Kenshin faces every opponent with his reverse blade to uphold justice.

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Season 3 Episodes:

Episode 4 Kaoru, Ecstatic

4. Kaoru, Ecstatic

Aired: Nov 11, 1997

After Kenshin finds a ring inside a catfish, he's persuaded to give it to Kao...

Episode 9 Kaiou's Conspiracy

9. Kaiou's Conspiracy

Aired: Dec 16, 1997

Though blinded by his duel with Shogo Amakusa, Kenshin seeks another battle i...

Episode 10 The Days of Remorse

10. The Days of Remorse

Aired: Jan 6, 1998

Along with the story of his parent's martyrdom, Misao uncovers the truth behi...

Episode 11 The Sneering Demon

11. The Sneering Demon

Aired: Jan 13, 1998

Sir Kaioh unveils his plan to use Shogo Amarusa's loyal followers to overthro...

Episode 12 Sanosuke's Tears

12. Sanosuke's Tears

Aired: Jan 20, 1998

As Kenshin tries to stop the slaughter of the Christians as they march toward...

Episode 13 The Last Crusade

13. The Last Crusade

Aired: Jan 27, 1998

As Misao and the Dutch consul ask the Army delay to their attack, the sightle...

Episode 14 Bon Voyage

14. Bon Voyage

Aired: Feb 3, 1998

Following Shogo's surrender, Kenshin asks the government not to execute him. ...

Episode 16 Crush!

16. Crush!

Aired: Feb 17, 1998

When Kenshin accidentally loses all their money, the Peace Force must go to w...

Episode 21 Yutaro Returns

21. Yutaro Returns

Aired: Apr 21, 1998

With his arm nearly healed, Yutaro and his doctor arrive for a visit at the d...

Episode 23 A Straying Journey

23. A Straying Journey

Aired: May 19, 1998

Using the clues left behind by Dr. Hans, Kenshin and company are led to the h...

Episode 25 Schneider's Bet

25. Schneider's Bet

Aired: Jun 2, 1998

After their search leads them to the hidden cure, the leader of the Black Kni...

Episode 26 The Two Guides

26. The Two Guides

Aired: Jun 9, 1998

As he faces off against the Black Knight's leader, Kenshin must rely on his b...

Episode 27 To My Angel Misao

27. To My Angel Misao

Aired: Jun 16, 1998

As Aoshi arrives to bring her home, Misao joins Kaoru and some friends for a ...

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Network: Fuji TV

Production Country: Japan

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Adventure, Thriller, Animation, Action, History

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