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Rurouni Kenshin Filler List

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Kenshin Himura, a former assassin known as Hitokiri Battosai during Japan's revolution, wanders the country as a peaceful drifter a decade later, wielding a reverse-blade sword to protect people without killing. Settling at Kaoru Kamiya's dojo, he's repeatedly drawn back into conflict by enemies from Japan's violent past.

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Studio
Studio Gallop / Studio Deen
Premiered
Winter 1996
Status
Finished
Filler %
45%

Director: Kazuhiro Furuhashi

Episode distribution (95 total)
51 Canon1 Mixed43 Filler

Does Rurouni Kenshin Have Filler?

Yes, Rurouni Kenshin has filler. Out of 95 total episodes, 43 episodes are filler (45% of the series), and 1 episode is mixed (partially canon). The 51 canon episodes are essential viewing β€” use the filler guide below to decide what to skip.

Filler Episodes β€” Quick Reference

Ep 13–18
Ep 22
Ep 25–27
Ep 63–95

Rurouni Kenshin filler episodes: 13–18, 22, 25–27, 63–95

These ranges represent episodes classified as anime-only filler. Mixed episodes may contain some canon content.

Voice Cast

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Yoshito Yasuhara
Aoshi Shinomori
M
Miki Fujitani
Kaoru Kamiya
M
Mayo Suzukaze
Kenshin Himura
M
Masanori Ikeda
Makoto Shishio
M
Mika Doi
Megumi Takani
Y
YΕ«ji Ueda
Sanosuke Sagara
M
Miina Tominaga
Yahiko Myojin

Main Characters

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Kenshin Himura
Main Β· ep 1

A former assassin known during the revolution as Hitokiri Battosai, now a wandering swordsman who has sworn never to kill again, fighting only with a reverse-blade sword. His gentle, humble manner conceals both immense skill and deep guilt over his violent past.

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Kaoru Kamiya
Main Β· ep 1

The headstrong master of the Kamiya Kasshin dojo who takes Kenshin in after he defends her reputation. Her growing feelings for him, and her steady faith that he can leave his past behind, anchor much of the series.

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Sanosuke Sagara
Main Β· ep 4

A brawling former Sekihoutai soldier who challenges Kenshin for money and loses badly, then sticks around as his closest friend. His fists-only fighting style, Futae no Kiwami, and blunt loyalty make him the group's muscle and comic relief.

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Megumi Takani
Supporting Β· ep 8

A skilled doctor with a dark past making and selling opium for the Takeda family before fleeing to Tokyo. She becomes the group's physician and develops an unrequited affection for Kenshin, all while carrying real guilt over her former life.

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Aoshi Shinomori
Supporting Β· ep 9

The stoic former leader of the Oniwabanshu ninja group, obsessed with proving himself the strongest after losing his purpose when the shogunate fell. His rivalry with Kenshin evolves from hostility into grudging respect.

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Yahiko Myojin
Supporting Β· ep 12

A young former pickpocket taken in by Kaoru and trained as her first swordsmanship apprentice. His growth from a bitter street kid into a genuine student of the Kamiya Kasshin style parallels the found-family theme of the dojo.

Episode List (95 Episodes)

#TitleTypeAir DateRating
1The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for LoveMixedJan 10, 1996β€”
2Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New StudentCanonJan 17, 1996β€”
3Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His PastCanonJan 24, 1996β€”
4Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hireCanonJan 31, 1996β€”
5The Reverse-blade Sword vs. the Zanbatou: Beyond the BattleCanonFeb 7, 1996β€”
6The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the ShadowsCanonFeb 14, 1996β€”
7Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You LoveCanonFeb 21, 1996β€”
8A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From NowhereCanonFeb 28, 1996β€”
9The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban GroupCanonMar 6, 1996β€”
10Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's FrighteningCanonMar 13, 1996β€”
11Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and ShadowCanonApr 24, 1996β€”
12Birth of a Boy Swordsman: The Battle of First Apprentice YahikoCanonMay 1, 1996β€”
13Strive for the Grand Championship: Toramaru's Sumo Battle Log!FillerMay 8, 1996β€”
14To Save a Small LifeFillerMay 15, 1996β€”
15Assassination Group of FireFillerMay 22, 1996β€”
16A Promise From the HeartFillerJun 5, 1996β€”
17Fly to Your DreamsFillerJun 12, 1996β€”
18Run, Yahiko!FillerJun 19, 1996β€”
19Raijuta's AmbitionCanonJun 26, 1996β€”
20Revival of the Shinko StyleCanonJul 10, 1996β€”
21Dissolution of a NightmareCanonJul 17, 1996β€”
22Danger on a Runaway LocomotiveFillerJul 31, 1996β€”
23Sanosuke's BetrayalCanonAug 14, 1996β€”
24Midnight BattleCanonAug 21, 1996β€”
25The Crimson PirateFillerAug 28, 1996β€”
26Lightning IncarnateFillerSep 4, 1996β€”
27Burn, Island of Terror!FillerOct 16, 1996β€”
28Prelude to the Impending Fight: The Shadow of the Wolf Draws NearCanonOct 30, 1996β€”
29Strongest Opponent From the Past: Merciless Fangs Strike!CanonNov 6, 1996β€”
30A Devil of Vengeance: Makoto Shishio's PlotCanonNov 13, 1996β€”
Showing 30 of 95 episodes

⚠️ Episode classifications are collated from multiple publicly available data sources and may contain inaccuracies.

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