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Trust & Betrayal: Act 1 - The Man of the Slashing Sword

Episode number: 1

Overview: This is the story of how Kenshin came under the wing of Soujiro Hiko the 13th, and how Kenshin became a manslayer.

Trust & Betrayal: Act 2 - The Lost Cat

Episode number: 2

Overview: Act two details Kenshin's role in the revolution, how he met Tomo, and how the rebellion was almost quelled.

Trust & Betrayal: Act 3 - The Previous Night at the Mountain Home

Episode number: 3

Overview: Act 3 details how Kenshin lived with Tomoe and married her as a cover until his side replenished its forces to continue the rebellion.

Trust & Betrayal: Act 4 - The Cross-Shaped Wound

Episode number: 4

Overview: Act 4 is about the betrayal against Kenshin, how he lived for the next few years as a manslayer, and the origin of his cross-shaped scar.

Reflection: After So Many Years Have Lapsed, Part 1

Episode number: 5

Overview: Kaoru goes to the harbor every day to see if Kenshin has returned. After a while, she starts looking back at her life with Kenshin and all the things that have happened.

Reflection: After So Many Years Have Lapsed, Part 2

Episode number: 6

Overview: Sano finds Kenshin and nurses him back to health just enough for him to get back home into Karou's arms. Meanwhile Yahiko teaches, Kenji, Kenshin's son, the value of being the son of a legendary samurai.

New Kyoto Arc: Act 1 - Cage of Flames

Episode number: 7

Overview: The first of 2 OAVs. A remake of the Kyoto story arc from the original manga and the previous anime adaptation.

New Kyoto Arc: Act 2 - The Chirps of Light

Episode number: 8

Overview: Shishio's plan is enacted while Kenshin and Misao help defend the city.

End of Wanderings

Episode number: 9

Overview: Kenshin and Kaoru leave on a boat to visit a graveyard. In exchange for dinner, Sanosuke assists Megumi with the chopping of firewood. Yahiko is currently working at the Akabeko under Tae with Tsubame. Meanwhile, Kenshin and Kaoru spend the night at a local couple's house because of the rain.