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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Episode 31
Aired Jul 18, 2003
The Age Chooses Shishio?
Appearing almost invincible, Shishio takes out Kenshin, Saito, and Sanosuke, leaving only Aoshi.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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