Rurouni Kenshin Season 1, Episode 7: Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You Love

1

The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for Love

A mysterious wanderer known as Kenshin is taken at the Kamiya Kasshin Dojo, a martial arts school run by a young woman named Kaoru.

25 min

2

Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student

Following an encounter with a young pickpocket named Yahiko, Kaoru risks her own freedom to gain his from some local gangsters.

25 min

3

Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past

After reining in some renegade police officers, Kenshin is recognized as the Samurai whose bravery helped establish the Meiji Era and is asked to rejoin the army.

25 min

4

Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hire

Gohei enlists a vicious street-fighter known as Sanosuke to seek revenge against Kenshin. And even though Kenshin exposes Gohei's plan, Sanosuke makes it clear that the two of them will fight each other one day.

25 min

5

The Reverse-blade Sword vs. the Zanbatou: Beyond the Battle

After accepting Sanosuke's challenge, Kenshin encourages him to release his anger towards the corrupt Royalist forces.

25 min

6

The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows

With a ruthless ex-Samurai killing high ranking politicians, the Chief of Police asks Kenshin to catch him. But as Kenshin confronts the deadly Jin-nai Udo, Kaoru's efforts to stop the battle end with her kidnapping.

25 min

7

Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You Love

After kidnapping Kaoru, the ruthless Jin-nai Udo draws Kenshin into the fight he's been seeking for years. Though Kenshin tries to resist, Jin-nai's powerful spell over Kaoru leaves him no other choice.

25 min

8

A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From Nowhere

When local gangsters threaten the life of a beautiful woman, Kenshin and Sanosuke step in to save her.

25 min

9

The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban Group

Though her medical knowledge has saved Yahiko's life, Sansosuke suspects Megumi of producing the opium responsible for a close friend's death.

25 min

10

Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's Frightening

Having pledged to save Megumi, the Peace Force must first take on a band of ruthless drug dealing mobsters. But when a rift inside the gang leads to a change in leadership, Kenshin must confront a fighter whose powers he's underestimated.

25 min

11

Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and Shadow

Kenshin defeats a local mob's most powerful fighter, only to then face a gang leader who's determined to spread powerful new guns across Japan.

25 min

12

Birth of a Boy Swordsman: The Battle of First Apprentice Yahiko

When a criminal gang threatens a young girl he loves, Yahiko seeks Kenshin's advice on how to defend her in a lopsided fight.

25 min

13

Strive for the Grand Championship: Toramaru's Sumo Battle Log!

After jealous harassment forces an aspiring young man out of a sumo wrestling school, Kaoru steps in to take over his training.

25 min

14

Save a Small Life: The Challenge of the Beautiful Doctor, Megumi

After a shady faith healer discredits her medical skills, Megumi's patients abandon her. And once a worried family panics and pays the phony shaman to heal their sick daughter, Megumi must intervene in order to save the young girl's life.

25 min

15

Assassination Group of Fire: Jinpuu Squad on the Run

A group radicals intent on assassinating political leaders attempt to recruit a local teacher into their cause. After finding that Heihachiro is a former foe who's now dedicated his life to helping children, Kenshin steps in to repel the assassins.

25 min

16

A Promise from the Heart: The Secret Technique of the Shiden Renga Blade

After saving Heihachiro's life, Kenshin sets out to stop the teacher's misguided former student from being used as a pawn in a game of political corruption.

25 min

17

Fly to Your Dreams: The Adventures of Marimo, the Human Bullet

Kenshin protects a circus ringmaster and his talented human cannonball daughter from the threats of a jealous competitor.

25 min

18

Run, Yahiko: Get the Reverse-blade Sword Back!

After stopping a restaurant robbery, Yahiko's boastfulness lands him in trouble with Kenshin's old foe, Gohei Hiruma. And once Yahiko agrees to a fight, Gohei uses the opportunity to steal Kenshin's Reverse Edged Sword.

25 min

19

Raijuta's Ambition: Dream of a Forbidden Kingdom

While on vacation at the home of Dr. Gensai's niece, Kenshin and company attracts the attention of a wealthy but arrogant boy who wants to learn the art of swordfighting.

25 min

20

Revival of the Shinko Style: The Technique Which Heralds a Storm

Though Kenshin tries to warn him of the bad influence, Yutaro continues to believe in Raijuta, unaware that the renegade is using him plot his revolution. So, when he's told that the government is out to stop him, Yutaro sneaks away to warn Raijuta.

25 min

21

The Dissolution of a Nightmare: Raijuta's Ambition Concludes

After learning the truth behind Raijuta's duplicitous plan, an injury sidelines Yutaro, leaving Kenshin to fight the renegade Samurai alone.

25 min

22

First Train Ride: Danger on a Runaway Locomotive!

During a train trip to Yokohama, Kenshin and his friends must save a wealthy English passenger from being robbed by thieves.

25 min

23

Sanosuke's Betrayal: The Fateful Reunion

An artist's work leads Sanosuke to a reunion with an old army comrade, Tsukioka. But when his old friend wants him to join in avenging the death of their former leader, Sanosuke must stop him.

25 min

24

Midnight Battle: Sanosuke Verses Kenshin Revisited

Following a lavish party at the dojo, Sanosuke can no longer resist joining his old army troop's plot to punish the government. However, in an effort to stop them, Kenshin is forced to take on Sanosuke.

25 min

25

The Crimson Pirate: Kenshin and Kaoru Separated!

In order to earn money for their dojo, the Peace Force signs on to help protect a merchant ship from pirates. However, to keep Kaoru from falling into the hands of the pirate's female leader, Shura, Kenshin offers himself in exchange.

25 min

26

Lightning Incarnate: The Noble and Mysterious Female Pirate, Shura

After Kenshin's kidnapping, a bond begins to develop between him and Shura. However, while Shura is confident in the loyalty of her crew, the profits to be made from dealing opium draws them into a mutinous plan.

25 min

27

Burn, Island of Terror: The Crimson Pirate Chapter Concludes

After her trusted colleagues betray Shura, it's left up to Kenshin to save her life and stop the pirate's opium smuggling scheme.

25 min