Rurouni Kenshin season 2
The following is a list of episodes 28–62 of the anime series Rurouni Kenshin. Directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi and produced by Aniplex and Fuji TV, these episodes ran in Japan on Fuji TV from October 30, 1996, through to September 17, 1997. These 35 episodes are based on volumes 7-18 of the manga series of the same name by Nobuhiro Watsuki, and depicts the fight of the former assassin named Kenshin Himura, against his successor Makoto Shishio, who aims to conquer Japan.
The series was licensed for broadcast and home video release in North America by Media Blasters, who split it up into "seasons".[1] They refer to their English dub of episodes 28–62 as season two. They were aired on Cartoon Network's Toonami programming block from April 23, 2003, through October 18, 2003.[2] Media Blasters released this season within DVDs seven to fourteen of the anime from May 1, 2001, to November 13, 2001. A DVD compilation of all these episodes was released on January 17, 2006.
Five pieces of theme music are used during these episodes. The opening theme "Sobakasu" by Judy and Mary, continues to be used through episode 38. At episode 39 the opening changes to "1/2" by Makoto Kawamoto. Episode 28 begins using "Heart of Sword - Yoake Mae" by Takanori Nishikawa, under the name of T.M. Revolution, as the ending theme. As with the opening theme, the ending changes at episode 39 to "The Fourth Avenue Cafe" by L'Arc-en-Ciel. The theme changes back to "Heart of Sword - Yoake Mae" at episode 43, due to backlash from L'Arc-en-Ciel's drummer being arrested for heroin possession,[3] then at episode 50 it changes again, this time to "It's Gonna Rain" by Bonnie Pink.
Episode listing
| No. | Title | Original airdate | American airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | "Prelude to the Impending Fight: The Shadow of the Wolf Draws Near" Transliteration: "Aratanaru Kessen e no Jokyoku: Semarikuru Ōkami no Kage!" (Japanese: 新たなる血戦への序曲· 迫り来る狼の影!) | October 30, 1996 | April 24, 2003 |
| 29 | "Strongest Opponent From the Past: Merciless Fangs Strike!" Transliteration: "Shijō Saikyō no Shukuteki! Osoikakaru Hijō no Kiba" (Japanese: 史上最強の宿敵! 襲いかかる非情の牙) | November 6, 1996 | April 25, 2003 |
| 30 | "A Devil of Vengeance: Makoto Shishio's Plot" Transliteration: "Fukushū no Akki: Shishio Makoto no Bōryaku" (Japanese: 復讐の悪鬼 志々雄真実(まこと)の謀略) | November 13, 1996 | April 28, 2003 |
| 31 | "A Wish Unrequited: Kenshin Departs" Transliteration: "Todokanu Omoi... Kenshin no Tabidachi" (Japanese: 届かぬ想い......剣心の旅立ち!) | November 27, 1996 | April 29, 2003 |
| 32 | "Change Tears to Courage: Kaoru Kamiya's Choice" Transliteration: "Namida o Yūki ni Kaete! Kamiya Kaoru ga Eranda Michi" (Japanese: 涙を勇気にかえて! 神谷薫が選んだ道) | December 4, 1996 | April 30, 2003 |
| 33 | "For the Title of Strongest: Aoshi's New Conflict" Transliteration: "Saikyō no Shōgō o Tsukamu made! Aoshi no Aratanaru Tatakai" (Japanese: 最強の称号を掴むまで! 蒼紫の新たなる闘い) | December 11, 1996 | May 1, 2003 |
| 34 | "The Girl Bandit: Misao Makimachi's Hidden Side" Transliteration: "Oihagi Shōjo - Makimachi Misao no Kakusareta Shōtai!" (Japanese: 追いはぎ少女· 巻町 操の隠された正体!) | January 8, 1997 | May 2, 2003 |
| 35 | "Conquered Village: The Grasp of Shishio's Hands" Transliteration: "Ubawareta Mura - Osoikakaru Shishio no Ma no Te!" (Japanese: 奪われた村· 襲いかかる志々雄の魔の手!) | January 15, 1997 | June 17, 2003 |
| 36 | "Across the Boundary Between Edo and Meiji: Kenshin and Shishio Face to Face!" Transliteration: "Bakumatsu no Toki o Koete! Taiji Shita Shishio to Kenshin" (Japanese: 幕末の時を超えて! 対峙した志々雄と剣心) | January 22, 1997 | June 18, 2003 |
| 37 | "Shock! The Reverse-Blade is Broken: Sojiro's Tenken verses Kenshin" Transliteration: "Shōgeki! Oreta Sakabatō - Tenken no Sōjirō Tai Kenshin" (Japanese: 衝撃!折れた逆刃刀· 天剣の宗次郎対剣心) | January 29, 1997 | June 19, 2003 |
| 38 | "Sanosuke's Secret Training: The Challenge of Anji the Destroyer" Transliteration: "Sanosuke, Gokui no Shugyō! Hakaisō - Anji e no Chōsen" (Japanese: 左之助, 極意の修行! 破戒僧·安慈への挑戦) | February 5, 1997 | June 20, 2003 |
| 39 | "The Creator of the Reverse-Blade Sword: Shakku Arai's Final Swing" Transliteration: "Sakabatō o Tsukutta Otoko - Arai Shakkū Saigo no Hito Furi!" (Japanese: 逆刃刀を作った男· 新井赤空 最後の一振り!) | February 12, 1997 | June 23, 2003 |
| 40 | "A Killer Without Mercy: Fight to the Death Against the Cho of the Juppongatana" Transliteration: "Osorubeki Mujō no Shikaku! Juppongatana Chō to no Shitō" (Japanese: 恐るべき無情の刺客! 十本刀·張との死闘) | February 19, 1997 | June 24, 2003 |
| 41 | "The Ultimate Technique of the Hiten-Mitsurugi Style: Reunion with a Mentor, Seijuro Hiko" Transliteration: "Hiten Mitsurugiryū no Ōgi! Shishō Hiko Seijūrō to no Saikai" (Japanese: 飛天御剣流の奥義! 師匠比古清十郎との再会) | February 26, 1997 | June 25, 2003 |
| 42 | "The Formation of an Alliance: The Day When Aoshi Joins with Shishio" Transliteration: "Dōmei Seiritsu: Aoshi ga Shishio to Te o Kunda Hi!" (Japanese: 同盟成立· 蒼紫が志々雄と手を組んだ日!) | March 5, 1997 | June 26, 2003 |
| 43 | "Between Life and Death: Master the Ultimate Technique, Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki!" Transliteration: "Sei to Shi no Aida de! Ōgi Amakakeru Ryū no Hirameki no Etoku" (Japanese: 生と死の間で! 奥義·天飛龍閃(あまかけるりゅうのひらめき)の会得) | March 12, 1997 | June 27, 2003 |
| 44 | "A Decisive Battle Like Violent Waters: The Strongest Troop Juppongatana" Transliteration: "Dotō no Kessen, Saikyō Shūdan Juppongatana Shūketsu!" (Japanese: 怒涛の決戦· 最強集団十本刀集結!) | March 19, 1997 | June 30, 2003 |
| 45 | "As if to Fly: Stop the Launch of the Battleship Purgatory!" Transliteration: "Tobu ga Gotoku! Senkan Rengoku Shukkō o Soshi Seyo" (Japanese: 翔ぶが如く! 戦艦煉獄 出航を阻止せよ) | April 16, 1997 | July 1, 2003 |
| 46 | "Purgatory Bursts into Flames: The Destiny of Makoto Shishio" Transliteration: "Rengoku Enjō! Shishio Makoto no Meiun" (Japanese: 煉獄炎上! 志々雄真実(まこと)の命運) | April 23, 1997 | July 2, 2003 |
| 47 | "Crash! The Lethal Punch, Futae no Kiwami: The Fist of Sanosuke Screams!" Transliteration: "Gekitotsu! Futae no Kiwami: Unaru Sanosuke no Kobushi" (Japanese: 激突!二重の極み· 唸る左之助の拳) | April 30, 1997 | July 3, 2003 |
| 48 | "Reborn to Salvation: The Beginning of Anji’s New Life" Transliteration: "Guze e no Saisei: Anji no Arata naru Shuppatsu" (Japanese: 救世(ぐぜ)への再生· 安慈の新たなる出発) | May 14, 1997 | July 4, 2003 |
| 49 | "The Wolf Destroys the Eye of the Heart: The Fierce Attack of the Zero Stance Gatotsu" Transliteration: "Shingan o Toraeta Ōkami: Sakuretsu Suru Gatotsu Zero Shiki!" (Japanese: 心眼をとらえた狼· 炸裂する牙突零(ゼロ)式!) | May 28, 1997 | July 12, 2003 |
| 50 | "The Promised Time Has Come: Aoshi and Kenshin Fight Again" Transliteration: "Yakusoku o Hatasu Toki: Aoshi to Kenshin no Saisen!" (Japanese: 約束を果たす時· 蒼紫と剣心の再戦!) | June 4, 1997 | July 19, 2003 |
| 51 | "Wake Up Now! Ignore Your Wounds and Fight to the Finish" Transliteration: "Mezameru Toki wa Ima: Manshin Sōi no Ketchaku!" (Japanese: 目醒める時は今· 満身創痍の決着!) | June 11, 1997 | July 26, 2003 |
| 52 | "To Make a Miracle: The Battle at the Aoiya" Transliteration: "Kiseki o Yobiokose! Aoi-ya no Kōbō" (Japanese: 奇跡を呼び起こせ! 葵屋の攻防) | June 18, 1997 | August 2, 2003 |
| 53 | "The Giant Versus Superman: Like an Arrow Shot at a Time of Despair" Transliteration: "Kyojin Tai Chōjin: Zetsubō no Fuchi ni Hanatareta Isshi!" (Japanese: 巨人対超人· 絶望の淵に放たれた一矢!) | June 25, 1997 | August 16, 2003 |
| 54 | "Hiten versus Shukuchi" Transliteration: "Hiten Tai Shukuchi! Sōjirō Tenpu no Chikara" (Japanese: 飛天対縮地! 宗次郎天賦の能力(ちから)) | July 2, 1997 | August 23, 2003 |
| 55 | "The Tragedy of a Stormy Night" Transliteration: "Arashi no Yo no Sangeki: Sōjirō no Kako" (Japanese: 嵐の夜の惨劇· 宗次郎の過去) | July 9, 1997 | August 30, 2003 |
| 56 | "A Duel With an Extreme Moment" Transliteration: "Kyokugen no Shōbu! Shuntensatsu Tai Amakakeru Ryū no Hirameki" (Japanese: 極限の勝負! 瞬天殺対天翔龍閃) | July 16, 1997 | September 6, 2003 |
| 57 | "Two Men at the End of an Era" Transliteration: "Bakumatsu o Kaketa Futari: Shishio Tai Kenshin Saishūsen!" (Japanese: 幕末を駆けた二人· 志々雄対剣心 最終戦!) | August 6, 1997 | September 13, 2003 |
| 58 | "The Age Chooses Shishio?" Transliteration: "Jidai wa Shishio o Erabu no ka? Kenshin Saidai no Kiki!" (Japanese: 時代は志々雄を選ぶのか? 剣心最大の危機!) | August 13, 1997 | September 20, 2003 |
| 59 | "Not Out of Luck!" Transliteration: "Meiun Tsukizu! Tōshi, Ima Yomigaeru" (Japanese: 命運尽きず! 闘志, 今よみがえる) | August 20, 1997 | September 27, 2003 |
| 60 | "The Man Who is Chosen for Victory" Transliteration: "Shōri o Yurusareshi Mono: Shishio Tai Kenshin Shūmaku!" (Japanese: 勝利を許されし者· 志々雄対剣心終幕!) | September 3, 1997 | October 4, 2003 |
| 61 | "The Juppongatana Who Remain (aka The Choice for Life)" Transliteration: "Nokosareta Juppongatana: Ikite Yuku Tame no Sentaku" (Japanese: 残された十本刀· 生きてゆくための選択) | September 10, 1997 | October 11, 2003 |
| 62 | "Kyoto, the Engraved Memory" Transliteration: "Kyōto... Kizamareta Kioku, Omoi o Haseta Shuppatsu" (Japanese: 京都...刻まれた記憶· 想いを馳せた出発) | September 17, 1997 | October 18, 2003 |
References
- General
- "Official Rurouni Kenshin episode list" (in Japanese). Sony Entertainment. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
- Specific
- ^ "Kenshin on Cartoon Network?". Anime News Network. 2003-02-14. Retrieved 2008-10-16.
- ^ "Kenshin Kyoto Arc Scheduled for CN". Anime News Network. 2003-05-10. Retrieved 2008-10-16.
- ^ "L'Arc~en~Ciel JaME profile". jame-world.com. Retrieved 2012-09-23.