Ep. 19: Raijuta's Ambition: The Fantasy of the Forbidden Kingdom
Aired on June 26, 1996
The group travels to Izu for a vacation. There, a wealthy boy named Yutaro Tsukayama falls under the influence of Raijuta, who intends to create a kingdom with his warriors. Kenshin battles Raijuta's men for the sake of Yutaro, but they gain the upper hand.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 22 · The group travels to Yokohama by train where they thwart a robbery of a nobleman's gold coins.
- Ep. 23 · Sanosuke's Betrayal!? The Fateful Reunion