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Rurouni Kenshin filler list.

42 of 94 episodes are filler or recaps according to MyAnimeList. Skip them with the filler-free list below and tick episodes off as you go.

  • 94 episodes
  • 44.7% filler & recap
  • 17 h 30 min saved by skipping
Episodes
94
Filler
42
Recap
0
Filler %
44.7%
  • Filler · 42
  • Canon (not flagged) · 52

Based on MyAnimeList’s per-episode filler and recap flags. MAL doesn’t separate manga canon from anime-original canon or mark mixed episodes, so unflagged episodes are shown as “Canon (not flagged)”.

Episode ranges

Filler13-18, 22, 25-27, 63-94
Canon (not flagged)1-12, 19-21, 23-24, 28-62

Filler-free watch order

52 episodes, about 21 h 40 min. Episodes of unknown type are kept so you don’t miss anything.

1-12, 19-21, 23-24, 28-62

Every episode

0 of 94 watched

  1. 1The Handsome Swordsman of Legend: A Man who Fights for Love1996-01-10Canon
  2. 2Kid Samurai: A Big Ordeal and a New Student1996-01-17Canon
  3. 3Swordsman of Sorrow: The Man Who Slays His Past1996-01-24Canon
  4. 4Bad! Introducing Sanosuke, Fighter-for-hire1996-01-31Canon
  5. 5The Reverse-blade Sword vs. the Zanbatou: Beyond the Battle1996-02-07Canon
  6. 6The Appearance of Kurogasa: Visitor from the Shadows1996-02-14Canon
  7. 7Deathmatch under the Moon! Protect the One You Love1996-02-21Canon
  8. 8A New Battle! The Mysterious Beauty From Nowhere1996-02-28Canon
  9. 9The Strongest Group of Ninjas: The Horrible Oniwaban Group1996-03-06Canon
  10. 10Aoshi: Someone so Beautiful it's Frightening1996-03-13Canon
  11. 11Farewell, the Strongest Men: The Clash of Light and Shadow1996-04-24Canon
  12. 12Birth of a Boy Swordsman: The Battle of First Apprentice Yahiko1996-05-01Canon
  13. 13Strive for the Grand Championship: Toramaru's Sumo Battle Log!1996-05-08Filler
  14. 14To Save a Small Life: Lady Doctor Megumi to the Rescue1996-05-15Filler
  15. 15Two Legendary Manslayers, Two Legendary Slashers!1996-05-22Filler
  16. 16A Promise From the Heart! The Secret Sword Technique of Shiden.1996-06-05Filler
  17. 17Fly to Your Dreams! Marimo, The Human Cannon.1996-06-12Filler
  18. 18Run Yahiko: Get the Reverse-Edged Sword Back!1996-06-19Filler
  19. 19Raijuta's Ambition: The Fantasy of the Forbidden Kingdom.1996-06-26Canon
  20. 20Revival of the Killer Sword: Shinko Style!1996-07-10Canon
  21. 21Destruction of a Nightmare1996-07-17Canon
  22. 22Surprise Incident on a Runaway Locomotive1996-07-31Filler
  23. 23Sanosuke's Betrayal!? The Fateful Reunion1996-08-14Canon
  24. 24Midnight Battle: Kenshin vs Sanosuke Revisited!1996-08-21Canon
  25. 25The Red Pirate: Kenshin and Kaoru Separated1996-08-28Filler
  26. 26Lightning Incarnate: Shura, The Mysterious Female Pirate!1996-09-04Filler
  27. 27Burn, Island of Terror! The Red Pirate: Conclusion1996-10-16Filler
  28. 28Prelude To a New Threat, The Shadow of the Wolf is drawing near1996-10-30Canon
  29. 29The Ultimate Fatal Rival! The Waylay of the Desperate Fang1996-11-06Canon
  30. 30Evil Monster of Revenge,... Shishio Makoto's Plot!1996-11-13Canon
  31. 31Never Reaching Feelings... Kenshin's Departure1996-11-27Canon
  32. 32Changing Tears to Courage! The Path Choosen by Kamiya Kaoru1996-12-04Canon
  33. 33Time to Be the Strongest Warrior! Aoshi's New Battle1996-12-11Canon
  34. 34The Little Thief,... Makimachi Misao's Deceptive Looks1997-01-08Canon
  35. 35Occupied Village! Shishio's Evil Shadow, Ever Closer!1997-01-15Canon
  36. 36After The End of The Dynasty, First Meeting of Kenshin and Shishio1997-01-22Canon
  37. 37Shock! Sakabatou Broken,.. Soujiro "The Heavenly Sword" vs Kenshin1997-01-29Canon
  38. 38Sanosuke, The Secret of Patience,... Challenge the Hakai-Priest, Anji1997-02-05Canon
  39. 39The man who makes Sakaba,... Shat-ku Arai's masterpiece1997-02-12Canon
  40. 40Cold-blooded, Samurai battle with Ju-Pon Gatana, Cho1997-02-19Canon
  41. 41Hidden Technique of Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu! Reunion with Master Seijuro Hiko1997-02-26Canon
  42. 42The Formation of an Alliance1997-03-05Canon
  43. 43Between Life and Death, Succession Technique Mastered.1997-03-12Canon
  44. 44A Decisive Battle Like Violent Waters1997-03-19Canon
  45. 45As if to Fly1997-04-16Canon
  46. 46Purgatory Bursts into Flames1997-04-23Canon
  47. 47Crash! The Lethal Punch, Futae no Kiwami1997-04-30Canon
  48. 48Reborn to Salvation1997-05-14Canon
  49. 49The Wolf Destroys the Shingan1997-05-28Canon
  50. 50The Promised Time has Come1997-06-04Canon
  51. 51Wake up Now!1997-06-11Canon
  52. 52To make a Miracle1997-06-18Canon
  53. 53The Giant vs Superman1997-06-25Canon
  54. 54Hiten vs Shukuchi1997-07-02Canon
  55. 55The Tragedy of a Stormy Night1997-07-09Canon
  56. 56A Duel With an Extreme Moment1997-07-16Canon
  57. 57Two Men at the End of an Era1997-08-06Canon
  58. 58The Age Chooses Shishio?1997-08-13Canon
  59. 59Not Out of Luck!1997-08-20Canon
  60. 60The Man who is Chosen for Victory1997-09-03Canon
  61. 61The Juppongatana who Remain1997-09-10Canon
  62. 62Kyoto, the Engraved Memory1997-09-17Canon
  63. 63The Legend of the Fireflies1997-10-14Filler
  64. 64The Birth of Prince Yahiko?1997-10-28Filler
  65. 65Find the Lost Treasure!1997-11-04Filler
  66. 66Kaoru Ecstatic!1997-11-11Filler
  67. 67The Gleaming Blade of Legends1997-11-18Filler
  68. 68The Medallion of Destiny1997-11-25Filler
  69. 69To the Battlefield of Shimabara1997-12-02Filler
  70. 70Shock of the Rairyu Sen1997-12-09Filler
  71. 71Kaiou's Conspiracy1997-12-16Filler
  72. 72Days of Remorse1998-01-06Filler
  73. 73The Sneering Demon!1998-01-13Filler
  74. 74Sanosuke's tears!1998-01-20Filler
  75. 75The Last Crusade1998-01-27Filler
  76. 76Bon Voyage1998-02-03Filler
  77. 77Himura Dojo in Shimonoseki?1998-02-10Filler
  78. 78Crush!1998-02-17Filler
  79. 79Kaishu Katsu and Kenshin1998-02-24Filler
  80. 80The Unending Revolution1998-03-03Filler
  81. 81Conspiracy of the Beniaoi1998-03-10Filler
  82. 82Kaishu Katsu's Determination1998-04-14Filler
  83. 83Yutaro Returns1998-04-21Filler
  84. 84The Sanada Ninja Squad and the Elixir1998-05-05Filler
  85. 85A Straying Journey1998-05-19Filler
  86. 86A Heat Wave From Beneath the Earth1998-05-26Filler
  87. 87Scheneider's Bet1998-06-02Filler
  88. 88The Two Guides1998-06-09Filler
  89. 89To My Angel Misao1998-06-16Filler
  90. 90Feng Shui, Surprise Attack!1998-06-23Filler
  91. 91The Magic of Feng Shui1998-07-21Filler
  92. 92Tokyo's Under Martial Law!1998-08-04Filler
  93. 93The Enemy Awaits in Senjogahara1998-08-18Filler
  94. 94The Elegy of Wind and Water1998-09-08Filler

About this filler list

TV · 1996 · complete. Filler and recap flags come from MyAnimeList’s episode list, which AnimeSparks refreshes regularly.

Filler episodes tell stories that aren’t in the source material, usually because the anime caught up with the manga. Recaps summarise earlier episodes. Skipping both is the fastest way through the main story.

Frequently asked questions

How many filler episodes does Rurouni Kenshin have?

MyAnimeList marks 42 of 94 episodes as filler and 0 as recaps, 44.7% in total.

Which Rurouni Kenshin episodes can I skip?

The filler and recap episodes: 13-18, 22, 25-27, 63-94.

Should I skip filler?

Skipping filler saves time and keeps the main story moving. Some filler arcs are fan favourites, though, so skim the episode titles before you decide.

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