To Kyoto

Series 201, Episode 1 R16 HD SD

Making the decision to fight against Shishio, Kenshin leaves Kamiya Dojo and sets off for Kyoto via the Tokaido by himself. Meanwhile, Sanosuke and Yahiko attempt to go to Kyoto to follow Kenshin.

On the East Sea Road

Series 201, Episode 2 R16 HD SD

Megumi is alone in Tokyo and encounters Aoshi at Kamiya Dojo. Aoshi asks Megumi where Kenshin is, but she feigns ignorance. Unhappy with her response, he threatens to kill her if she doesn’t tell him, when a man suddenly appears.

The Abandoned Village

Series 201, Episode 3 R16 HD SD

Kenshin encounters a girl named Misao Makimachi who came from Kyoto looking for Aoshi’s Oniwaban Group. She asks if he knows where Aoshi is. Kenshin is touched by Misao's feelings for Aoshi, so he decides to make the journey to Kyoto with her.

Portrait of the Ambitious

Series 201, Episode 4 R16 HD SD

Kenshin steps into Shingetsu Village, a place where the Mishima brothers escaped from. The village is currently under the control of Senkaku, Shishio’s subordinate, who rules with an iron fist and uses violence to control the villagers. Kenshin heads over to where Shishio is located with Hajime, who’s learned about the current situation and visited the village.

To Kyoto, Once More

Series 201, Episode 5 R16 HD SD

Kenshin defeats Senkaku and finally faces off against Shishio. However, Shishio expresses his disappointment at Kenshin's policy of refusing to kill and lets his associate, Sojiro Seta, deal with Kenshin. It is a battle of divine speed from both sides…

Encounter in the Forest

Series 201, Episode 6 R16 HD SD

Sanosuke makes his way to Kyoto and meets Anji Yukyuzan, a fallen monk currently in training. Sanosuke witnesses Anji unleash an astonishing strike up close. Anji decides to teach Sanosuke. However, he requires Sanosuke to learn the technique within one month; if he fails, he will die.

Episode 7

Series 201, Episode 7 R16 HD SD

Cho of the Ten Swords

Series 201, Episode 8 R16 HD SD

Seeking a replacement for his broken sakabato, Kenshin visits Seiku, the son of highly honored swordsmith Shakku Arai, only to learn that he has quit making swords. Respecting Seiku’s philosophy of peace, Kenshin gives up his request for a new blade. Meanwhile, Ten Swords member Hoji Sadojima reports to Shishio on Kenshin’s movements.