Episode
Rurouni Kenshin: The Promised Time Has Come: Aoshi and Kenshin Fight Again
Overview
Kenshin sets out to honor his promises to both fight Aoshi and bring him back alive to Misao.
Details
- Series
- Rurouni Kenshin
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 23
- Air date
- 1997-06-04
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
The Promised Time Has Come: Aoshi and Kenshin Fight Again is Episode 23 in Legend of Kyoto of Rurouni Kenshin. It aired on 1997-06-04. The runtime is 25 min.
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Episode 22: The Wolf Destroys the Eye of the Heart: The Fierce Attack of the Zero Stance Gatotsu
In his defeat of Usui, Saito exposes the blind warrior's plot to kill Shishio. And while Kaoru, Yahiko and Misao are preparing to defend themselves from an ambush, Kenshin readies for his fight against Aoshi.
Episode 24: Wake Up Now! Ignore Your Wounds and Fight to the Finish
Following his defeat by Kenshin, Aoshi vows to renounce Shishio. And while Shishio looks for clues to help in his impending fight with Kenshin, Kaoru, Yahiko and Misao fight to stay alive.
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Episode 25: To Make a Miracle: The Battle at the Aoiya
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Episode 20: Crash! The Lethal Punch, Futae no Kiwami: The Fist of Sonosuke Screams!
As Shishio prepares for battle, a henchmen suggests a plan to weaken Kenshin and his forces, ridding them of any opposition once and for all. As the moment of truth draws near, Sanosuke is pitted against Anji.
Episode 26: The Giant Versus Superman: Like an Arrow Shot at a Time of Despair
Despite the overwhelming odds, Kaoru, Yahiko and Misao continue to face warriors sent to eliminate them. But it's the arrival of Kenshin's teacher that turns the tide in their favor.
Episode 19: Purgatory Bursts into Flames: The Destiny of Makoto Shishio
After Kenshin, Saito and Sanosuke destroy his battleship, Shishio issues his challenge for a final confrontation. And following Misao's defeat of the blind Samurai, Usui, Kenshin vows to spare the life of her mentor, Aoshi.
Episode 27: Hiten Versus Shukuchi: Sojiro's Inborn Talent
As Sanosuke looks on, Kenshin goes to battle with Souijuro, the emotionless assassin responsible for breaking his sword. Though Shishio is confident of the young warrior's ability, Kenshin may be able to win without having to resort to killing.
Episode 18: As if to Fly: Stop the Launch of the Battleship Purgatory!
Reunited with Sanosuke, Kenshin lays plans to stop Shishio from burning Tokyo to create the confusion he needs to overthrow the government. But Shishio harbors a surprise with his newest weapon, an ironclad battleship hidden inside another.
Episode 28: The Tragedy of a Stormy Night: Sojiro's Past
In an effort to explain Souijuro's emotionless posture, Kenshin recalls how the young assassin was rescued from a life of slavery and then taught to fight by Shishio.
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.
Episode 29: A Duel With an Extreme Moment: Shuntensatsu Versus Amakakeru Ryu no Hikameki
In the face of Kenshin's probing questions, Souijuro's concentration is broken. In defeat, the young assassin returns his prized sword to Shishio, warning him of the danger that lays ahead.