るろうに剣心 明治剣客浪漫譚
Season: 3
Episode: 1
The Legend of the Fireflies: A Girl Who Waits for Her Love
Air Date:14/10/1997
Back at home, Kaoru works to restore the dilapidated dojo, while Kenshin encounters a wise old fisherman who teaches him an important lesson about love.
Episode: 2
The Birth of Prince Yahiko? An Elegant Debut into Society
Air Date:28/10/1997
After stepping in to stop what appears to be a robbery, Kenshin and Kaoru meet a young prince who looks exactly like Yahiko.
Episode: 3
Find the Lost Treasure! The Great Detective Dog Notaro
Air Date:04/11/1997
Sanosuke adopts a stray dog, unaware that it holds the key to a criminal gang's plot to blackmail some local officials and gain political control. And when the gang finally tracks him down, Kenshin and Yahiko join Sanosuke to foil their plan.
Episode: 4
Kaoru Ecstatic! Kenshin's Proposal?
Air Date:11/11/1997
After Kenshin finds a ring inside a catfish, he's persuaded to give it to Kaoru. Thinking it's an engagement ring, Kaoru is sure that he's asking her to get married.
Crew
Name: Kazuhiro Furuhashi
Role: Director
Department: Directing
Name: Kazuhiro Furuhashi
Role: Storyboard Artist
Department: Art
Name: Norio Matsumoto
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Ikko Kobayashi
Role: Animation Director
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Yoshiyuki Suga
Role: Writer
Department: Writing
Name: Masaru Yoshioka
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Junko Matsushita
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hiromi Maezawa
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Daiki Shibuya
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Katsumi Hiroe
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Kazuyo Nakamura
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Masahito Sawada
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Episode: 5
Gleaming Blade of Legends! The Mystic Swordsman Shougo Amakusa
Air Date:18/11/1997
Alerted by Misao, Kenshin and the rest of the Peace Force arrive to help Aoshi find a mysterious killer. Kenshin's investigation uncovers evidence linking the killing to a Christian Samurai and of vengeance that's been foretold.
Crew
Name: Makoto Sokuza
Role: Director
Department: Directing
Name: Junji Nishimura
Role: Storyboard Artist
Department: Art
Name: Shinya Ojiri
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Michiru Shimada
Role: Writer
Department: Writing
Name: Fumie Muroi
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Tetsuhito Saito
Role: Animation Director
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Youichi Ishikawa
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Atsuko Nakajima
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Ryo Komori
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Yuichiro Miyake
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hiroko Kazui
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hidetoshi Namura
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hitoshi Yoshida
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Episode: 6
The Medallion of Destiny: The First Meeting of Sanosuke and Sayo
Air Date:25/11/1997
In an effort to prevent more revenge killings, Kenshin must take on Shogo Amakusa, the Christian warrior known as God's Child.
Episode: 7
To the Battlefield of Shimabara: The Moment of Decisive Battle
Air Date:02/12/1997
As Kenshin prepares to honor his promise to stop Shogo Amakusa, he and Sanosuke uncover a secret church that was built when Christian worshipers were forced underground.
Episode: 8
Shock of the Rai Ryu Sen! Kenshin Sent into Darkness
Air Date:09/12/1997
When neither Kaoru nor Kenshin can persuade Shogo Amakusa to abandon his plan to advance the Christian cause through violence, the stage for battle is set.
Episode: 9
The Conspiracy of Kaiou: Shougo Caught in a Trap
Air Date:16/12/1997
Though blinded by his duel with Shogo Amakusa, Kenshin seeks another battle in hopes it will restore his sight.
Episode: 10
Days of Remorse: The Sad Past of Shougo and Sayo
Air Date:06/01/1998
Along with the story of his parent's martyrdom, Misao uncovers the truth behind the alleged miracles that deified Shogo Amarusa.
Episode: 11
The Sneering Demon: Shouzo and Karyu Scattered in the Explosive Flames
Air Date:13/01/1998
Sir Kaioh unveils his plan to use Shogo Amarusa's loyal followers to overthrow the government and control Japan himself.
Episode: 12
Sanosuke's Tears: An Eternal Farewell Befalls the Two
Air Date:20/01/1998
As Kenshin tries to stop the slaughter of the Christians as they march towards martyrdom, Sanosuke is unable to avert the death of Shogo's terminally ill sister.
Episode: 13
The Last Crusade: Two Amakakeru Ryu no Hirameki Crash!
Air Date:27/01/1998
As Misao and the Dutch consul ask the Army delay to their attack, the sightless Kenshin pressures Shogo to prevent the martyrdom of his followers.
Episode: 14
Bon Voyage
Air Date:03/02/1998
Following Shogo's surrender, Kenshin asks the government not to execute him. As a result, he and his followers are sent into exile in Holland.
Episode: 15
Himura Dojo in Shimonoseki?
Air Date:10/02/1998
When the Peace Force comes across a man posing as Kenshin, everyone else wants the impostor exposed. But Kenshin notes that he's been using his profits to care for a group of orphans.
Episode: 16
Crush!
Air Date:17/02/1998
When Kenshin accidentally loses all their money, the Peace Force must go to work at an inn in order to pay their bill.
Crew
Name: Setsuko Unno
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Makoto Sokuza
Role: Director
Department: Directing
Name: Kazuhiro Furuhashi
Role: Storyboard Artist
Department: Art
Name: Shinya Ojiri
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Yoshiyuki Suga
Role: Writer
Department: Writing
Name: Fumie Muroi
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Tetsuhito Saito
Role: Animation Director
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Youichi Ishikawa
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Atsuko Nakajima
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Yasuhiro Okuda
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Takao Takegami
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hiroko Kazui
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Koji Hirama
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Masashi Kojima
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Shogo Morishita
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hidetoshi Namura
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Etsuko Tomita
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Episode: 17
Kaishu Katsu and Kenshin: The Destiny of Two Men Who Survived the Revolution
Air Date:24/02/1998
Kaoru offers to take on a scholarly young student who's been expelled by his teacher until he learns how to fight.
Episode: 18
The Unending Revolution: A Destiny Forced Upon Kaishu
Air Date:03/03/1998
As Kaoru continues her training of Daigoro, Kenshin is warned to steer clear of the young man's teacher, Kaishu Katsu.
Crew
Name: Youichi Ishikawa
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Ryo Komori
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Junko Matsushita
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Akemi Omode
Role: Writer
Department: Writing
Name: Yumenosuke Tokuda
Role: Animation Director
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Keizou Ichikawa
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hiromi Maezawa
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Tsukasa Sunaga
Role: Storyboard Artist
Department: Art
Name: Hitoshi Yoshida
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Episode: 19
Conspiracy of the Beni-aoi: The Living Ghost of the Revolution Targets Kaishu!
Air Date:10/03/1998
Despite Kaishu's determination to free his daughter on his own, Kenshin joins the Peace Force and Daigoro for a rescue.
Episode: 20
Kaishu Katsu's Determination: The Truth that Lived Through the Times
Air Date:14/04/1998
Though Daigoro is wounded in the battle, Kenshin and company free Itsuko.
Crew
Name: Yasuhiro Okuda
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Shogo Morishita
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hidetoshi Namura
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Kazuyo Nakamura
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Kazuyuki Ikai
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Mayumi Oda
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Chisako Ushijima
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Daisuke Agata
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Takuji Yoshimoto
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Kimiko Watanabe
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Mikio Fujiwara
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Norio Soga
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Tamotsu Ogawa
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Episode: 21
Yutaro Returns: The Conspiracy of the Shadow Swordsmen
Air Date:21/04/1998
With his arm nearly healed, Yutaro and his doctor arrive for a visit at the dojo.
Crew
Name: Akira Matsushima
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Haruo Sotozaki
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Akira Matsushima
Role: Animation Director
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hideki Hashimoto
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hiroko Shigekuni
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Keizo Nakamura
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Episode: 22
The Sanada Ninja Squad and the Elixir: Misanagi's Driving Quest
Air Date:05/05/1998
When a letter from Dr. Hans reveals the story of the miraculous medicine, Yutaro joins the Peace Force in an effort to find it.
Crew
Name: Yoshiyuki Suga
Role: Writer
Department: Writing
Name: Tsukasa Sunaga
Role: Storyboard Artist
Department: Art
Name: Naoki Hishikawa
Role: Director
Department: Directing
Name: Chikayoshi Sakurai
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Takuji Abe
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hiromi Furuhara
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hiromi Oikawa
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Masaaki Kannan
Role: Animation Director
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hideki Kumazawa
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hirofumi Morimoto
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Tomoya Ishikawa
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Episode: 23
A Straying Journey: The Trap of the Divine Crossing!
Air Date:19/05/1998
Using the clues left behind by Dr. Hans, Kenshin and company are led to the hidden shrine that holds the key to the miracle cure.
Crew
Name: Norio Matsumoto
Role: Storyboard Artist
Department: Art
Name: Kazuhiro Furuhashi
Role: Storyboard Artist
Department: Art
Name: Norio Matsumoto
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Shinya Ojiri
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Yoshiyuki Suga
Role: Writer
Department: Writing
Name: Tetsuhito Saito
Role: Animation Director
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Takao Takegami
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Koji Hirama
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Masashi Kojima
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Etsuko Tomita
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hiroyuki Yokoyama
Role: Director
Department: Directing
Episode: 24
A Heat Wave from Beneath the Earth: The Three Sanada Demons!
Air Date:26/05/1998
After surviving a fall into a volcano, the Peace Force comes across an injured Sanada Ninja who offers to help battle his former allies.
Crew
Name: Noriyoshi Yamazaki
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Akira Shimizu
Role: Director
Department: Directing
Name: Yoshiyuki Suga
Role: Writer
Department: Writing
Name: Toshimitsu Kobayashi
Role: Animation Director
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Kazunori Takahashi
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Takahiro Honma
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Kouji Houri
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Shigenobu Nagasaki
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Koichi Hoshino
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Keiko Kawashima
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Osamu Ishikawa
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Satoshi Honda
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Takeshi Mori
Role: Storyboard Artist
Department: Art
Name: Akemi Hayashi
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Episode: 25
Schneider's Bet: The Collapse of the Black Knights!
Air Date:02/06/1998
After their search leads them to the hidden cure, the leader of the Black Knights makes it clear that he has no intention of honoring his promise to cede control of Japan to the Sanada Ninjas.
Crew
Name: Makoto Sokuza
Role: Director
Department: Directing
Name: Yoshiyuki Suga
Role: Writer
Department: Writing
Name: Youichi Ishikawa
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Ryo Komori
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Junko Matsushita
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Masashi Kojima
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hiromi Maezawa
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Shogo Morishita
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hitoshi Yoshida
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Chikayoshi Sakurai
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Katsumi Terahigashi
Role: Storyboard Artist
Department: Art
Name: Kazumi Sato
Role: Animation Director
Department: Visual Effects
Episode: 26
The Two Guides: Yahiko and Yutaro's Eternal Vow
Air Date:09/06/1998
As he faces off against the Black Knight's leader, Kenshin must rely on his brains and not his sword to win the battle.
Crew
Name: Shinya Ojiri
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Yoshiyuki Suga
Role: Writer
Department: Writing
Name: Takao Takegami
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Koji Hirama
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Tsukasa Sunaga
Role: Storyboard Artist
Department: Art
Name: Hidetoshi Namura
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Etsuko Tomita
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Daiki Shibuya
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Masaharu Morinaka
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Chikayoshi Sakurai
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Shunji Yoshida
Role: Director
Department: Directing
Name: Takayoshi Hashimoto
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Mayumi Oda
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Yoshiko Nakajima
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Seiichi Nakatani
Role: Animation Director
Department: Visual Effects
Episode: 27
To My Angel Misao: A Fetching from Kyoto
Air Date:16/06/1998
As Aoshi arrives to bring her home, Misao joins Kaoru and some friends for a final shopping spree. However, Sanosuke and Yahiko's efforts to keep an eye on the women lead to them to be mistaken for a pair of thieves.
Crew
Name: Kazuhiro Furuhashi
Role: Storyboard Artist
Department: Art
Name: Akemi Omode
Role: Writer
Department: Writing
Name: Hiroyuki Yokoyama
Role: Director
Department: Directing
Name: Keisuke Hamada
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Takuji Abe
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hiromi Furuhara
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Retsu Ohkawara
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hiromi Oikawa
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Masaaki Kannan
Role: Animation Director
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hirofumi Morimoto
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Yukiko Miyamoto
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Tomoya Ishikawa
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Episode: 28
Feng Shui, Surprise Attack! The Mystery of the Pentagram Spread!
Air Date:23/06/1998
Following a series of accidents in town, a master of feng shui blames an imbalance in the Ki, a force which keeps all of nature's other forces in balance.
Crew
Name: Junji Nishimura
Role: Storyboard Artist
Department: Art
Name: Akira Matsushima
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Haruo Sotozaki
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Masashi Sogo
Role: Writer
Department: Writing
Name: Naoki Hishikawa
Role: Director
Department: Directing
Name: Akira Matsushima
Role: Animation Director
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hideki Hashimoto
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hiroko Shigekuni
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Keizo Nakamura
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Episode: 29
The Magic of Feng Shui: Kamiya Dojo is Targeted!
Air Date:21/07/1998
As Kenshin learns of a battle between the Wind and Water families for control of the Ki, efforts to build a railroad are exposed as a Water clan plot to control Japan.
Crew
Episode: 30
Tokyo Under Martial Law! The Deadly Ryu Myaku
Air Date:04/08/1998
The Water family's efforts to gain control of the Ki have left Kaoru seriously wounded.
Crew
Name: Junji Nishimura
Role: Storyboard Artist
Department: Art
Name: Hitoshi Yoshida
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Masashi Sogo
Role: Writer
Department: Writing
Name: Chikayoshi Sakurai
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Shunji Yoshida
Role: Director
Department: Directing
Name: Takuji Abe
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hiromi Furuhara
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hiromi Oikawa
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Masaaki Kannan
Role: Animation Director
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hideki Kumazawa
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hirofumi Morimoto
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Yukiko Miyamoto
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Tomoya Ishikawa
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Episode: 31
The Enemy Awaits in Senjo Gahara: In Search of the Jade Crest
Air Date:18/08/1998
With help from the Wind family's leader, Kenshin saves Kaoru's life. But the Water family's quest to redirect the Ki and gain control of Japan moves ahead as planned.
Crew
Name: Makoto Sokuza
Role: Director
Department: Directing
Name: Akira Matsushima
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Haruo Sotozaki
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Masashi Sogo
Role: Writer
Department: Writing
Name: Ryoji Tanikou
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Akira Matsushima
Role: Animation Director
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Hideki Hashimoto
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Keizo Nakamura
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Katsumi Terahigashi
Role: Storyboard Artist
Department: Art
Episode: 32
The Elegy of Wind and Water: A Last Desperate Effort!
Air Date:08/09/1998
With Kenshin's help, the Wind family derails their rival's plan to redirect the flow of the Ki and ends their effort to dominate Japan.
Crew
Name: Toshimitsu Kobayashi
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Takahiro Honma
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Noriko Tejima
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Kouji Houri
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Shigenobu Nagasaki
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Koichi Hoshino
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Mikine Kuwahara
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Shinobu Tagashira
Role: Key Animation
Department: Visual Effects
Name: Masashi Sogo
Role: Writer
Department: Writing