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Season 2 – Samurai X

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A wanderer tries to atone for his murderous past.

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Reed R @Reed777 02/28/2024 Great show and amazing animation, this is one of the best animes i watched In my entire life See more Read all reviews
Samurai X — Season 2

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Episode 1 Aired Apr 23, 2003 Prelude to the Impending Fight: The Shadow of the Wolf Draws Near A continual nightmare comes true when Kenshin's former enemy, the past leader of an anti-Royalist organization, is hired to kill him. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 24, 2003 The Strongest Opponent From the Past: Merciless Fangs Strike Saito sets an ambush for Samurai X by adding another assassin in his plan and when Kenshin repels the accomplice, he's left to take on an old enemy. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 25, 2003 A Devil of Vengeance: Makoto Shishio's Plot After stopping a deadly battle with Hajime Saito, a government official asks for Kenshin's aid in killing a shadowy assassin who's threatening the future of the regime. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 28, 2003 A Wish Unrequited: Kenshin Departs Kenshin learns of the Home Minister's murder while preparing to give his decision on helping to kill Shishio. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 29, 2003 Change Tears to Courage: Kaoru Kamiya's Choice After Kenshin leaves the dojo, everyone is sad at being left behind and while Saito tries to keep Sanosuke from following him, Megumi sends Kaoru to deliver medicine that will help in Kenshin's fight. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 30, 2003 For the Title of Strongest: Aoshi's New Conflict In the wake of Samurai X's departure, everyone at the dojo is excited to join the fight against Shishio. Details Episode 8 Aired May 2, 2003 Conquered Village: The Grasp of Shishio's Hands When he and Misao encounter a village terrorized by forces loyal to Shishio, Kenshin enlists Saito to help free it from the vicious gang. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 18, 2003 Across the Boundary Between Edo and Meiji: Kenshin and Shishio Face to Face! Leaving Misao behind, Kenshin and Saito go inside Shishio's fortress, then following a battle with one of his strongest henchmen, Kenshin is ready to fight Shishio himself. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 19, 2003 Shock, The Reverse Blade is Broken: Sojiro's Tenken verses Kenshin Following Kenshin's defeat of Senkaku, Shishio sets him up against the young assassin responsible for the minister's death. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 20, 2003 Sanosuke's Secret Training: The Challenge of Anji the Destroyer While Kaoru and Yahiko continue trailing Kenshin, Sanosuke meets a former Buddhist monk who offers to teach him some powerful fighting techniques. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 23, 2003 The Creator of the Reverse Blade Sword: Shakku Arai's Final Swing As the confrontation with Shishio nears, Misao discovers someone who could produce the sword Kenshin needs, only to be disappointed when Shakkuu Arai refuses. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 24, 2003 Fatal Fight With a Fearsome Cold Blooded Assassin After seeing an unarmed Kenshin defend himself, Shakkuu Arai's only chance at rescuing his son is to bring his father's final reverse edge sword. Details Episode 14 Aired Jun 25, 2003 The Ultimate Technique of the Hiten Mitsurugi Style: Reunion With a Mentor, Seijuro Hiko To prepare for Shishio, Kenshin asks a past teacher to help him master the last of his fighting skills. Details Episode 15 Aired Jun 26, 2003 The Formation of an Alliance: The Day When Aoshi Joins With Shishio Although Misao is excited by the return of her mentor, she's shocked to find that Aoshi has betrayed one of their dearest friends. Details Episode 16 Aired Jun 27, 2003 Between Life and Death: Master the Ultimate Technique, Amakakeru Ryu no Hikameki When Kenshin has trouble learning, 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 defeat Shishio. Details Episode 17 Aired Jun 30, 2003 A Decisive Battle Like Violent Waters: The Strongest Troop Juppongatana Sanosuke hears of Shishio's plan to overthrow the government by recruiting a vicious band of Samurai, including the blind warrior, to beat Kenshin and Saito. Details Episode 18 Aired Jul 1, 2003 As if to Fly: Stop the Launch of the Battleship Purgatory! Kenshin plans to stop Shishio from burning Tokyo to create the confusion he needs to overthrow the government, but Shishio harbors a surprise with an ironclad battleship hidden inside another. Details Episode 19 Aired Jul 2, 2003 Purgatory Bursts Into Flames: The Destiny of Makoto Shishio Sanosuke uses the attack he learned from Anji to deflect bullets and sinks the battleship, leading Shishio to issue a one-on-one challenge to Kenshin. Details Episode 20 Aired Jul 3, 2003 Crash! The Lethal Punch, Futaenokiwami: The Fist of Sonosuke Screams! Shishio prepares for battle; a henchmen suggests a plan to weaken Kenshin and his forces; Sanosuke is pitted against Anji. Details Episode 21 Aired Jul 4, 2003 Reborn to Salvation: The Beginning of Anji's New Life During his fight with Sanosuke, the fallen monk remembers how his hatred was born during an anti-Buddhist movement. Details Episode 22 Aired Jul 7, 2003 The Wolf Destroys the Eye of the Heart: The Fierce Attack of the Zero Stance Gatotsu While Kaoru, Yahiko and Misao are readying to defend themselves from an ambush, Kenshin prepares for his battle with Aoshi. Details Episode 23 Aired Jul 8, 2003 The Promised Time Has Come: Aoshi and Kenshin Fight Again Kenshin sets out to honor his promise to both fight Aoshi and return him to Misao alive. Details Episode 24 Aired Jul 9, 2003 Wake Up Now, Ignore Your Wounds and Fight to the Finish While Shishio looks for hints to aid in his future fight with Samurai X, Kaoru, Yahiko and Misao fight to keep alive. Details Episode 25 Aired Jul 10, 2003 To Make a Miracle: The Battle at the Aoiya After Yahiko's fighting skills are stretched to the limit during the defeat of Shishio's warrior, Kaoru has to enter a battle of her own. Details Episode 26 Aired Jul 11, 2003 The Giant Versus Superman: Like an Arrow Shot at a Time of Despair Despite the odds, Kaoru, Yahiko and Misao continue to face warriors sent to kill them and the arrival of Kenshin's instructor definitely turns the tide in their favor. Details Episode 27 Aired Aug 23, 2003 Hiten Versus Shukuchi As Sanosuke looks on, Kenshin goes to battle with Souijuro, the emotionless assassin responsible for breaking his sword. Details Episode 28 Aired Aug 30, 2003 The Tragedy of a Stormy Night In an effort to explain Souijuro's emotionless posture, Kenshin recalls how the young assassin was rescued from a life of slavery and then taught to fight by Shishio. Details Episode 29 Aired Jul 16, 2003 A Duel With an Extreme Moment In the face of Kenshin's probing questions, Souijuro's concentration is broken; the young assassin returns his prized sword to Shishio, warning him of the danger that lays ahead. Details Episode 30 Aired Jul 17, 2003 Two Men at the End of an Era As Kaoru and Yahiko excitedly await his return, an injured but determined Kenshin appears for his final fight with Shishio. Details Episode 31 Aired Jul 18, 2003 The Age Chooses Shishio? Appearing almost invincible, Shishio takes out Kenshin, Saito, and Sanosuke, leaving only Aoshi. Details Episode 32 Aired Jul 21, 2003 Not Out of Luck! Aoshi tries to stop a takeover of the country; Kenshin presents Shishio with his greatest challenge; in his defeat of Usui, Saito exposes the blind warrior's plot to kill Shishio. Details Episode 33 Aired Oct 4, 2003 The Man Who Is Chosen for Victory Kenshin's final attempt to win the ultimate battle finishes with Shishio destroying himself, but in the wake of Samurai X's triumph, Shishio's closest aide promises revenge. Details Episode 34 Aired Jul 23, 2003 The Juppongatana Who Remain (aka The Choice for Life) While Kenshin is reunited with his Peace Force, the defeated Shishio promises to rule Hell. Details Episode 35 Aired Jul 24, 2003 Kyoto, the Engraved Memory Kenshin nurses the wounds from his fight with Shishio; Kaoru prepares the Peace Force for their return home. Details
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Season Info

Network
Cartoon Network
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Fantasy, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Apr 23, 2003