Episode 1: “The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for Love”
Rurouni Kenshin · 伝説の美剣士...愛ゆえに闘う男
- 1 of 94
- January 10, 1996
- 25 min
- Aired
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| Series | Rurouni Kenshin |
|---|---|
| Episode | 1 of 94 |
| Japanese | 伝説の美剣士...愛ゆえに闘う男 |
| Original air date | January 10, 1996 |
| Episode length | 25 min |
| Studio | Gallop, Studio Deen |
| Next episode | Episode 2: “Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for Love” is episode 1 of the anime Rurouni Kenshin. It first aired on January 10, 1996.
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Music in this episode
- OP 1“Sobakasu” — JUDY AND MARYAnimeThemes
- ED 1“Tactics” — THE YELLOW MONKEYAnimeThemes
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About the series
Rurouni KenshinTV series · 1996 · 94 episodes · Gallop · ★ 8.27
Rurouni Kenshin is a 1996 Japanese anime television series based on the manga series by Nobuhiro Watsuki. It is animated by Gallop and Studio Deen. It aired from January 10, 1996 to September 8, 1998, with 94 episodes.
Read the article →References
- “Rurouni Kenshin”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Rurouni Kenshin”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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