Episode
Rurouni Kenshin: Between Life and Death: Master the Ultimate Technique, Amakakeru Ryu no Hikameki!
Overview
As Kenshin struggles to learn, Sijuro teaches him the most secret of his fighting techniques. And though Kenshin doesn't want to kill, it's inevitable if he is to beat Shishio. Meanwhile, Sanosuke is arrested during his search for Kenshin.
Details
- Series
- Rurouni Kenshin
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 1997-03-12
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
Between Life and Death: Master the Ultimate Technique, Amakakeru Ryu no Hikameki! is Episode 16 in Legend of Kyoto of Rurouni Kenshin. It aired on 1997-03-12. The runtime is 25 min.
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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.
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 19: Purgatory Bursts into Flames: The Destiny of Makoto Shishio
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Episode 20: Crash! The Lethal Punch, Futae no Kiwami: The Fist of Sonosuke Screams!
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Episode 10: Shock! Reverse Blade Sword Broken: Sojiro's Tenken verses Kenshin
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Episode 22: The Wolf Destroys the Eye of the Heart: The Fierce Attack of the Zero Stance Gatotsu
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