Ep. 17: Marimo the Human Cannonball Takes Flight at the Circus
Aired on June 12, 1996Filler
The group visits a circus where Yahiko becomes fond of Marimo, the human cannonball performer. A circus boss attempts to sabotage the show and force Marimo into labor. Meanwhile, Kenshin, Kaoru, and Sanosuke entertain the audience to buy time. They wait for Marimo to find the correct gunpowder mixture to successfully launch herself from the cannon. The episode focuses on the circus setting and the characters' efforts to support Marimo against the boss's interference.
Episodes
- Ep. 13 · Kaoru helps ousted sumo wrestler Toramaru regain confidence and return to his stable.
- Ep. 14 · Megumi treats a critical heart patient while a faith healer spreads rumors and exploits desperate parents.
- Ep. 15 · Two Legendary Manslayers, Two Legendary Slashers!
- Ep. 16 · A Heartfelt Promise Reveals Shiden's Secret Sword Technique
- Ep. 17 · Marimo the Human Cannonball Takes Flight at the Circus
- Ep. 18 · Yahiko is tricked into retrieving the reverse-blade sword for Gohei Hiruma who has hired the Onizaki brothers to assassinate Kenshin.
- Ep. 19 · Raijuta's Ambition: The Fantasy of the Forbidden Kingdom
- Ep. 20 · Kenshin rescues Yutaro while Kaoru instructs him in Kamiya Kasshin-ryū swordsmanship despite his lack of moral understanding.
- Ep. 21 · Kenshin defeats Raijuta through a duel and Yutaro leaves for Germany