Rurouni Kenshin · SEASON 1

Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past

Episode 3 · 1996-01-24

★ 8.2
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Season 1Episode 3★ 8.2/10
  • Action & Adventure
  • Animation
  • Comedy

Episode overview

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 minutes

Season 1 episodes

1. The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for Love1996-01-10 2. Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student1996-01-17 3. Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past1996-01-24 4. Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hire1996-01-31 5. The Reverse-blade Sword vs. the Zanbatou: Beyond the Battle1996-02-07 6. The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows1996-02-14 7. Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You Love1996-02-21 8. A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From Nowhere1996-02-28 9. The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban Group1996-03-06 10. Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's Frightening1996-03-13 11. Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and Shadow1996-04-24 12. Birth of a Boy Swordsman: The Battle of First Apprentice Yahiko1996-05-01 13. Strive for the Grand Championship: Toramaru's Sumo Battle Log!1996-05-08 14. Save a Small Life: The Challenge of the Beautiful Doctor, Megumi1996-05-15 15. Assassination Group of Fire: Jinpuu Squad on the Run1996-05-22 16. A Promise from the Heart: The Secret Technique of the Shiden Renga Blade1996-06-05 17. Fly to Your Dreams: The Adventures of Marimo, the Human Bullet1996-06-12 18. Run, Yahiko: Get the Reverse-blade Sword Back!1996-06-19 19. Raijuta's Ambition: Dream of a Forbidden Kingdom1996-06-26 20. Revival of the Shinko Style: The Technique Which Heralds a Storm1996-07-10 21. The Dissolution of a Nightmare: Raijuta's Ambition Concludes1996-07-21 22. First Train Ride: Danger on a Runaway Locomotive!1996-07-31 23. Sanosuke's Betrayal: The Fateful Reunion1996-08-14 24. Midnight Battle: Sanosuke Verses Kenshin Revisited1996-08-21 25. The Crimson Pirate: Kenshin and Kaoru Separated!1996-08-28 26. Lightning Incarnate: The Noble and Mysterious Female Pirate, Shura1996-09-04 27. Burn, Island of Terror: The Crimson Pirate Chapter Concludes1996-10-16