Rurouni Kenshin sometimes called Samurai X, is an anime that has 95 episodes divided into 3 seasons, with 43 filler episodes, this adapted up to chapter 151 of the manga, which is where the anime ends (it has 255 chapters, finished) .
- Rating: 4.2/5 ( votes).
- Creator: Nobuhiro Watsuki
- Magazine: Weekly Shōnen Jump
- Editorial: Shūeisha
- Published (manga): April 12, 1994 – September 21, 1999
- Studio: Gallop (1–66), Studio Deen (67–95)
- Director: Kazuhiro Furuhashi
- Music: Noriyuki Asakura
- Premiere (anime): January 10, 1996 – September 8, 1998
During the closing years of the Bakumatsu era, an infamous assassin named Hitokiri Battousai roamed the land. Feared for his ruthless prowess, he dominated the country but mysteriously vanished during the height of the Japanese Revolution. A decade of tranquility has passed, yet the mere mention of Battousai instills fear in the hearts of former soldiers.
Unbeknownst to them, Battousai, now repentant for his violent past, has adopted the identity of Kenshin Himura. As a cheerful and determined wandering swordsman, he has sworn off killing and dedicates himself to safeguarding the vulnerable. One day, Kenshin encounters Kaoru Kamiya, whose kendo dojo is threatened by an imposter posing as Battousai. After Kenshin aids her, Kaoru invites him to stay at the dojo, prompting the reformed assassin to momentarily halt his travels.
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan narrates Kenshin's journey as he endeavors to rescue those in need. However, with adversaries from both his past and the present emerging, will the transformed killer manage to uphold his newfound principles?
Rurouni Kenshin (1996) Filler Episodes List
In this list I will mark you the filler episodes of Rurouni Kenshin (1996) (if it had them), the extra material of the anime, either ovas or movies will be located in Chronological Order, and finally I will mention in which chapter of the manga the anime ends or in which chapter of the manga to start reading after the anime.
SEASON 1
The opening it covers is Sobakasu (1-13) and ½ One Half (14-27) and the endings are Tactics (1-12) and Namida wa shitte iru (13-27) .
- 01. "The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for Love"
- 02. "Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student"
- 03. "Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past"
- 04. "Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hire"
- 05. "The Reverse-blade Sword vs. the Zanbatou: Beyond the Battle"
- 06. "The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows"
- 07. "Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You Love"
- 08. "A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From Nowhere"
- 09. "The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban Group"
- 10. "Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's Frightening"
- 11. "Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and Shadow"
- 12. "Birth of a Boy Swordsman: The Battle of First Apprentice Yahiko"
- 13.
"Strive for the Grand Championship: Toramaru's Sumo Battle Log!"* Filler - 14.
"To Save a Small Life.Lady Doctor Megumi to the Rescue"* Filler - 15.
"Assassination Group of Fire. Jinpuu Squad on the Run"* Filler - 16.
"A Promise From the Heart. The Secret Sword Technique of Shiden"* Filler - 17.
"Fly to Your Dreams. The Adventures of Marimo, the Human Bullet"* Filler - 18.
"Run, Yahiko!. Run Yahiko! Get the Reverse-Edged Sword Back"*Filler - 19. "Raijuta's Ambition. The Fantasy of the Forbidden Kingdom"
- 20. "Revival of the Shinko Style. The Technique Which Heralds a Storm"
- 21. "Dissolution of a Nightmare. Destruction of a Nightmare"
- 22.
"Danger on a Runaway Locomotive. Surprise Incident on a Runaway Locomotive"* Filler - 23. "Sanosuke's Betrayal. The Fateful Reunion"
- 24. "Midnight Battle: Kenshin versus Sanosuke Revisited"
- 25.
"The Crimson Pirate. The Red Pirate – Kenshin and Kaoru Separated"* Filler - 26.
"Lightning Incarnate. Shura, The Mysterious Female Pirate"* Filler - 27.
"Burn, Island of Terror!. The Red Pirate - Conclusion"* Filler
SEASON 2
The opening it covers is ½ One Half (28-66) and the endings are Heart of Sword ~ Yoake Mae ~ (28-38), The Fourth Avenue Cafe (39-49) and It's Gonna Rain! (50-66) .
- 28. (01). "Prelude to the Impending Fight: The Shadow of the Wolf Draws Near"
- 29. (02). "Strongest Opponent From the Past: Merciless Fangs Strike!"
- 30. (03). "A Devil of Vengeance: Makoto Shishio's Plot"
- 31. (04). "A Wish Unrequited: Kenshin Departs"
- 32. (05). "Change Tears to Courage: Kaoru Kamiya's Choice"
- 33. (06). "For the Title of Strongest: Aoshi's New Conflict"
- 34. (07). "The Girl Bandit: Misao Makimachi's Hidden Side"
- 35. (08). "Conquered Village: The Grasp of Shishio's Hands"
- 36. (09). "Across the Boundary Between Edo and Meiji: Kenshin and Shishio Face to Face!"
- 37. (10). "Shock! The Reverse-Blade is Broken: Sojiro's Tenken verses Kenshin"
- 38. (11). "Sanosuke's Secret Training: The Challenge of Anji the Destroyer"
- 39. (12). "The Creator of the Reverse-Blade Sword: Shakku Arai's Final Swing"
- 40. (13). "A Killer Without Mercy: Fight to the Death Against the Cho of the Juppongatana"
- 41. (14). "The Ultimate Technique of the Hiten-Mitsurugi Style: Reunion with a Mentor, Seijuro Hiko"
- 42. (15). "The Formation of an Alliance: The Day When Aoshi Joins with Shishio"
- 43. (16). "Between Life and Death: Master the Ultimate Technique, Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki!"
- 44. (17). "A Decisive Battle Like Violent Waters: The Strongest Troop Juppongatana"
- 45. (18). "As if to Fly: Stop the Launch of the Battleship Purgatory!"
- 46. (19). "Purgatory Bursts into Flames: The Destiny of Makoto Shishio"
- 47. (20). "Crash! The Lethal Punch, Futae no Kiwami: The Fist of Sanosuke Screams!"
- 48. (21). "Reborn to Salvation: The Beginning of Anji’s New Life"
- 49. (22). "The Wolf Destroys the Eye of the Heart: The Fierce Attack of the Zero Stance Gatotsu"
- 50. (23). "The Promised Time Has Come: Aoshi and Kenshin Fight Again"
- 51. (24). "Wake Up Now! Ignore Your Wounds and Fight to the Finish"
- 52. (25). "To Make a Miracle: The Battle at the Aoiya"
- 53. (26). "The Giant Versus Superman: Like an Arrow Shot at a Time of Despair"
- 54. (27). "Hiten versus Shukuchi"
- 55. (28). "The Tragedy of a Stormy Night"
- 56. (29). "A Duel With an Extreme Moment"
- 57. (30). "Two Men at the End of an Era"
- 58. (31). "The Age Chooses Shishio?"
- 59. (32). "Not Out of Luck!"
- 60. (33). "The Man Who is Chosen for Victory"
- 61. (34). "The Juppongatana Who Remain (aka The Choice for Life)"
- 62. (35). "Kyoto, the Engraved Memory"
SEASON 3
The opening it covers is ½ One Half (67-82) and Kimi ni fureru dake of (83-95) and the endings are ⅓ no Junjō na Kanjō (67-82) and Dame! (83-9) .
- 63. (01).
"The Legend of the Fireflies"* Filler - 64. (02).
"The Birth of Prince Yahiko"* Filler - 65. (03).
"Find the Lost Treasure!"* Filler - 66. (04).
"Kaoru, Ecstatic"*Filler - 67. (05).
"The Gleaming Blade of Legends"* Filler - 68. (06).
"The Medallion of Destiny"* Filler - 69. (07).
"To the Battlefield of Shimabara"* Filler - 70. (08).
"Shock of the Rai Ryu Sen"* Filler - 71. (09).
"Kaiou's Conspiracy"*Filler - 72. (10).
"The Days of Remorse"* Filler - 73. (11).
"The Sneering Demon"* Filler - 74. (12).
"Sanosuke's Tears"* Filler - 75. (13).
"The Last Crusade"*Filler - 76. (14).
"Bon Voyage"* Filler - 77. (15).
"Himura Dojo in Shimonoseki?"* Filler - 78. (16).
"Crush!"*Filler - 79. (17).
"Kaishu-Katsu and Kenshin"* Filler - 80. (18).
"The Unending Revolution"* Filler - 81. (19).
"Conspiracy of the Beniaoi"* Filler - 82. (20).
"Kaishu-Katsu's Determination"* Filler - 83. (21).
"Yutaro Returns"* Filler - 84. (22).
"The Sanada Ninja Squad"* Filler - 85. (23).
"A Straying Journey"* Filler - 86. (24).
"A Heatwave from Beneath the Earth"* Filler - 87. (25).
"Schneider's Bet"*Filler - 88. (26).
"The Two Guides"* Filler - 89. (27).
"To My Angel Misao"* Filler - 90. (28).
"Feng Shui Surprise Attack!"* Filler - 91. (29).
"The Magic of Feng Shui"* Filler - 92. (30).
"Tokyo Under Martial Law"* Filler - 93. (31).
"The Enemy Awaits in Senjogahara"* Filler - 94. (32).
"The Elegy of Wind and Water"*Filler - 95. (33).
"End of Wanderings"* Filled
| Last Episode Corresponds to: | We start reading from: |
|---|---|
MANGA The last episode that was adapted from the manga was the 62 (35 of Season 2), which corresponds to Chapters 149, 150 and 151, which is where the anime leave off. |
MANGA So if we want to continue the manga after the anime, we must start reading from Chapter 152 of the manga, this corresponds to Volume 18 (contains chapters 149 to 158). |