Season 1 (1999)
In the era of Japan's Meiji Restoration, an assassin regains his humanity.
Episodes: 4
Star Cast: Mayo Suzukaze , Junko Iwao , Nozomu Sasaki , Masami Suzuki ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 The Man of the Slashing Sword
Air Date: 1999-02-20
Kenshin Himura survives a vicious bandit raid to be taken under the tutelage of master swordsman, Soujiro Hiko the 13th. Forged to be a weapon for justice, Kenshin becomes a tool for revolutionary interests as a hired assassin whose fate will become bound to Tomoe, the widow of man he has slain.
Ep.2 The Lost Cat
Air Date: 1999-04-21
Kenshin's role in the revolution is detailed. Tomoe is recruited to offer companionship to Kenshin. Shogunate soldiers attack the Choshu Clan.
Ep.3 The Previous Night at the Mountain Home
Air Date: 1999-06-21
Kenshin and Tomoe live in hiding as husband and wife. A traitor is revealed.
Ep.4 The Cross-Shaped Wound
Air Date: 1999-09-22
Kenshin is betrayed. Tomoe makes a choice. The Hitokiri Battosai is born.
