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Samurai X



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Name: Himura Kenshin
Weapon/s: Reversed Edged Sword (Sakabatou), 2nd Reversed Edged Sword (Sakabatou Shinuchi)
Technique: Hiten Mistsurugi Ryu
Description: Formerly known as Hitokiri Battousai (literally means "sword drawing man slayer") in the Tokugawa Era, he swore that he would never kill anyone forever. He is a master of the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu, a technique which only a few have seen. It focuses on the use of god - like speed and demands much concentration. Now, he stays in the Kamiya Dojo to try to lead a peaceful life. He now uses his skills to protect the weak and his loved ones.
Name: Kamiya Kaoru
Weapon/s: Boken / Shinai (Wooden Sword)
Technique: Kamiya Kasshin Ryu
Description: The mistress and teacher in the Kamiya Dojo. She teaches the style of Kamiya Kashin Ryu, the sword of life, to her disciples of which now only Myoujin Yahiko is around. She secretly loves Kenshin and fears for the lives of those close to her.
Name: Sanosuke Sagara
Weapon/s: Zanbatou (broken by Kenshin)
Technique: Futae No Kiwami (taught by Anji)
Description: A former member of the Sekihoutai, a peasant army which got slaughtered by the Ishin Shishi, he grew up hating the Meiji government. He came across Kenshin whom he knew as a former Ishin Shishi and battled with him. (This is where his sword was broken) After that, he realized that Kenshin is different from them and decides to stay with them in the Kamiya Dojo.
Name: Myoujin Yahiko
Weapon/s: Boken / Shinai (Wooden Sword)
Technique: Kamiya Kasshin Ryu, impersonation of Kenshin's Ryu Tsui Sen
Description: He was a pickpocket when he met Kenshin. Kenshin later found out that he is being used by a gang to whom his parent's owed money. (Kenshin rescues him of course ^_^) Yahiko hopes to be as strong as Kenshin and now trains hard in the Kamiya Dojo.
Name: Takani Megumi
Weapon/s: None
Technique: None
Description: A beautiful girl who is skilled in the art of medicine, she was forced to produce opium for Kanryu. Kenshin later saved her from Kanryu and she now helps out an old friend of Kaoru's father, Dr. Genzai, as an apprentice doctor.
Name: Seijuro Hiko
Weapon/s: ?
Technique: Hiten Mitsurugi Ryu
Description: The master of Kenshin. He brought up Kenshin and taught him the principles of the secret technique. Kenshin left him when he was fifteen. He returned to him ten years after to complete his training. Although rude at times he is a man of his word.





Enemies
Name: Shinomori Aoshi
Weapon/s: Kodachi, Long Japanese Sword
Technique: Kodachi Ni Tou Ryu (Double Sword Technique)
Description: Okashira (leader) of the Oniwabanshu, Aoshi specializes in the Kodachi. ( a short sword meant for defending one's self from sword attacks) He blames Kenshin and sworn revenge on Kenshin after he indirectly caused the death of his four comrades in the Oniwabanshu. He has a strong obssession to defeat Kenshin and claim the title of the strongest.
Name: Hajime Saitoh/u
Weapon/s: Japanese Katana (Mumei No Ken)
Technique: Gatotsu , Mizoguchi Haittou Ryu
Description: Captain of the third squad of the Shinsengumi (arch enemies of the Ishin Shishi), he crossed swords with Kenshin during the revolution, all which ended in a draw. After the Restoration, he became member of the police force. He was called upon to test the skills of the former Hitokiri Battousai when the government felt that Kenshin is needed to deal with the rebel Shishio. His special technique is the Gatotsu, a modified form of the Mizoguchi Haittou Ryu which the Shinsen gumi is known for.
Name: Seta Soujiro
Weapon/s: Japanese Katana
Technique: Hevenly Sword Technique
Description: Also known as the Hevenly Sword, Soujiro is a natural born swordsman. Out of the four basic human emotions (Joy, Anger, Love, Fear), he only has Joy. Thus he is always seen smiling even when he is killing or fighting. He was brought up Shishio and taught him how to wield the sword. His moves are undpredictable since he does not project any ki. Kenshin had difficulty fighting against him.
Name: Makoto Shishio
Weapon/s: Satsujin Sword
Technique: ?
Description: After the disappearance of Kenshin, Shishio secceeded Kenshin's reputation as the next Hitokiri. He slaughtered alot of officials who have secrets that could lead to the downfall of the Meiji government. However he used those secrets to blackmail the government officials and

Episode Guide
01: The Legendary Samurai... The Man Who Fights For Love.
02: The Bratty Samurai... Why Don't You Become My Student? 
03: The Swordsman in Sorrow. The Man That Cuts the Past.
04: One Word: Evil. The Fighter Sanosuke Appears.
05: Sakabatou vs. Zanbatou. At the Battle's End! 
06: Visitor From the Darkness... The Kurogasa Appears.
07: Fight to the Death Under the Moon... Protect the Ones You Love! 
08: A New Battle! The Mysterious and Beautiful Woman Who 
    Jumped in Suddenly.  
09: The Ultimate Stealth Army... The Dreaded Oniwa Banshu! 
10: Aoshi... The Man So Scary as to Seem Almost Beautiful.   
11: Farewell the Ultimate Men! The Clash of Light and Darkness.
12: The Birth of a Junior Samurai! First Disciple, Yahiko's Battle. 
13: You Can Do It! Toramaru's Dosukoi Journey. 
14: To Save a Small Life! Challenge. Doctor Megumi. 
15: The Operation Starts, The Terrorist Group Jinpuu Tai! 
16: Take a Pledge! The Hidden Sword Technique, Shiden No Tachi! 
17: Blast to Your Dream. The Adventure of Marimo the Flying Bullet.
18: Run! Yahiko, Bring The Sakabatou Back! 
19: Raijuuta's Desire. Vision of a Forbidden Empire. 
20: Shinko Ryuu's Revived! Show of Evil, Ultimate Killing Technique!
21: The Nightmare Falls Apart! Raijuuta's Dream. 
22: First Time! Crazy, Insane Steam Engine Train Trip. 
23: Betrayed by Sanosuke?! Greetings of Fate. 
24: Midnight Fight! Sanosuke versus Kenshin Again! 
25: Scarlet Pirate! Tear Up Kenshin and Kaoru. 
26: An Incarnation of Thunder Storm! The Mysterious Nobility of the 
    Female Pirate Shura.
27: Ferocious Fighting Island! Scarlet Pirate. 
28: Prelude to a New Threat. The Shadow of the Wolf is Drawing Near. 
29: The Ultimate Fatal Rival! The Waylay of the Desperate Fangs.
30: Evil Monster of Revenge... Shishio Makoto's Plot! 
31: Never Reaching Feelings... Kenshin's Departure. 
32: Changing Tears to Courage! The Path Chosen by Kamiya Kaoru.
33: Time to Be the Strongest Warrior! Aoshi's New Battle! 
34: The Little Thief... Makimachi Misao's Deceptive Looks! 
35: Occupied Village! Shishio's Evil Shadow, Ever Closer! 
36: After the End of the Dynasty. First Meeting of Kenshin 
and Shishio.
37: Shock! Sakabatou Broken... Soujirou the Heavenly Sword 
    versus Kenshin. 
38: Sanosuke, The Secret of Patience... Challenge the Hakai 
    Priest, Anji.
39: The Man Who Makes Sakabatou... Arai Shatku's Masterpiece! 
40: Cold Blooded Samurai! Battle with Juppon Gatana Chou! 
41: A Hidden Technique of Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu! Reunion with Master
    Hiko Seijuurou! 
42: Alliance Agreed! The Day When Shishio and Aoshi Unite!
43: Between Life and Death! Succession Technique, Mastered. Ama 
    Kakeru Ryuu no Hirameki. 
44: Battle of Indignation, Gathering His Strongest, Juppongatana! 
45: Blown Away! The Battleship Rengoku, Stop Its Sails! 
46: Burning Rengoku! Shishio Makoto's Fortune. 
47: Crush! Futae No Kiwami. Pain of Sanosuke's Fist! 
48: The Focus of His Guze, Anji's New Reflection. 
49: A Wolf Sees the Shin Gan. Explosive Zero Gatotsu! 
50: Time To Keep A Promise. Kenshin and Aoshi Battle Once Again!
51: Now Is The Time To Awaken... True and Perfect Solution. 
52: Miracle In The Making! The Battle at Aoiya Continues. 
53: A Giant versus Superman! Saving Grace at the Edge of Despair.
54: Hiten versus Shukuchi. Soujirou, God's Gift to Nature. 
55: Tragedy in the Storm. Soujirou's Past. 
56: Fight To The Limit! Shun Ten Satsu versus Ama Kakeru Ryuu 
    No Hirameki. 
57: Two Men Betting Their Lives on the End of the Dynasty. Shishio 
    versus Kenshin, Final Battle!
58: Will The Era Inherit Shishio? Kenshin's Most Critical Moment!
59: Luck Hasn't Run Out Yet! Warrior Spirit Revived Again. 
60: The One Who Permits Victory. Shishio versus Kenshin, Last Stage!
61: Remaining Juppon Gatana. Choice of Life!
62: Kyoto... Engraved Memory. Starting With Fulfilled Feelings. 
63: Legend of The Wishing Fireflies. The Girl Who Waits For Her Sword
    Master. 
64: Prince Yahiko's Born? Debut on High Society.
65: Find Missing Treasure! Great Treasure Hunting Dog, Notarou. 
66: Happy Kaoru. Kenshin's Proposal!? 
67: Shining Legendary Sword! Mysterious Swordmaster, Amakusa Shougo.
68: A Medallion of Destiny. Sanosuke and Sayo Meet. 
69: The Place of Battle. Shimabara! Judgement Day of Who is 
   the Chosen. 
70: The Impact of the Rai Ryu Sen. Kenshin is Sentenced to the Dark! 
71: Kaiou's Conspiracy. Shougo's Trapped!
72: The Reminiscent Days... Shougo and Sayo's Painful Past.
73: Evil With a Sneer! Shouzo, Karyu's Damaged in the Explosion. 
74: Sanosuke's Tears... Eternal Separation Between Them. 
75: Final Holy Battle.... Crash Together Two Ama Kakeru Ryuu 
   No Hirameki! 
76: The Sea of Departure... Hope Will Surf Over the Sadness. 
77: Himura Dojo in Shimonoseki? Another Battousai Appears. 
78: The Girl Who Longs For Her Art Student... Love Shock in Hakone 
    Hot Springs. 
79: Katsu Kaishu and Kenshin... Fated Survivors From the End of The
    Edo Dynasty. 
80: The Never Ending of Edo Dynasty... Kaishu's Mission of Fate. 
81: Beni Aoi's Trap... Ghosts of the Edo Dynasty Haunt Kaishu! 
82: The Decision of Katsu Kaishu. The Truth Beyond the Era. 
83: Yutarou Returns. The Ambitions of the Black Knights Hide 
    in the Shadows. 
84: Sanada Ninja and the Divine Medicine. Their Leader, 
    Misanagi's Goal. 
85: A Puzzling Journey. The Trap of Holy Crossing Has Been Laid! 
86: Dancing Underground. Red Day Fly Cutthroat! Sanada Sasshin. 
87: Schneider's Bet. The Collapse of the Black Knights. 
88: Two Other Directions Yahiko and Yutarou's Eternal Promise. 
89: To My Angel Misao... Special Delivery from Kyoto. 
90: Fusui's Surprise Attack! The Mystery of the Satanic Pentagram. 
91: Resist the Fusui's Magical Power Next Target: the Kamiya Dojo! 
92: Tokyo's Under Martial Law! Strike of the Spiral Weapon, Ryu 
    Myaku. 
93: The Enemy Awaits in Senjo Gahara! Searching for the Hisui Crest. 
94: The Elegy of the Wind and the Water Now They Make Desperate 
    Efforts Here! 
95: Between Scarlet and Emerald are in the Boom of the Waves.
Movie Guide
OVA1: Samurai X, parts 1 and 2
OVA1: Samurai X, parts 3 and 4
OVA2: Samurai X, the motion picture 

Note: If you have any other informations, corrections, or suggestions please e-mail me! Thank you
Resources:
http://www.spcnet.tv/anime/xtv/anime_xtv.shtml
http://www.quale.org/anime/kenshin.html


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