Episode
Rurouni Kenshin: The Ultimate Technique of the Hiten-Mitsurugi Style: Reunion with a Mentor, Seijuro Hiko
Overview
To prepare for Shishio, Kenshin asks a former teacher to help him master the last of his fighting techniques. However, Kenshin is distracted when Kaoru and Yahiko finally catch up with him after their long journey.
Details
- Series
- Rurouni Kenshin
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 14
- Air date
- 1997-02-26
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
The Ultimate Technique of the Hiten-Mitsurugi Style: Reunion with a Mentor, Seijuro Hiko is Episode 14 in Legend of Kyoto of Rurouni Kenshin. It aired on 1997-02-26. The runtime is 25 min.
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Episode 13: A Killer Without Mercy: Fight to the Death Against the Cho of the Juppongatana
After watching an unarmed Kenshin bravely defend himself, Shakkuu Arai's only chance at saving his own son is to deliver his father's final reverse edge sword.
Episode 15: The Formation of an Alliance: The Day When Aoshi Joins with Shishio
Although Misao is excited by the return of her mentor and hero, she's stunned to discover that Aoshi has betrayed one of their closest friends.
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Episode 16: Between Life and Death: Master the Ultimate Technique, Amakakeru Ryu no Hikameki!
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Episode 17: A Decisive Battle Like Violent Waters: The Strongest Troop, Juppongatana
While waiting in jail, Sanosuke learns of Shishio's plan to overthrow the government by recruiting a deadly band of Samurai, including the blind warrior Usui, to defeat Kenshin and Saito.
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Episode 18: As if to Fly: Stop the Launch of the Battleship Purgatory!
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Episode 9: Across the Boundary Between Edo and Meiji: Kenshin and Shishio Face to Face!
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Episode 19: Purgatory Bursts into Flames: The Destiny of Makoto Shishio
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Episode 8: Conquered Village: The Grasp of Shishio's Hands
When he and Misao come across a village terrorized by forces loyal to Shishio, Kenshin enlists Saito to help liberate it from the evil gang.
Episode 20: Crash! The Lethal Punch, Futae no Kiwami: The Fist of Sonosuke Screams!
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