Kenshin Himura
main character
OVA
6.8
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 25 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- December 2, 1998
- Season
- Fall 1998
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio DEEN
- Director
- Kazuhiro Furuhashi
- Original creator
- Nobuhiro Watsuki
- Music
- Noriyuki Asakura
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 68/100
Estimated watch time
0h 25m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Swordplay79%Historical79%
OVAFINISHED1998 FALL6.8 / 10 AniList score
Samurai X Special
るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚- 流浪の最果て- 緋と瑠璃の絆は潮騒の中に• Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Rurou no Saihate - Hi to Ruri no Kizuna wa Shiosai no Uchi ni
Synopsis
A bonus OVA episode included in the VHS/DVD release. Note: Also known as episode 95.
Should you watch Samurai X Special?
Samurai X Special has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 68/100 — 37% of 2,029 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #7 highest-rated anime of 1998, and #8 most popular anime of 1998 on AniList.
Of the 3.8K AniList users who started it, 1.3% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 3.6K have finished it.
At about 25 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Romance — especially swordplay, historical.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Nobuhiro Watsuki
- Director
- Kazuhiro Furuhashi
- Character design
- Fumie Muroi
- Music
- Noriyuki Asakura
Where it fits in the series
Related entries
Samurai X Special FAQ
How many episodes does Samurai X Special have?
Samurai X Special has 1 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 25 minutes in total.
Is Samurai X Special finished?
Yes. Samurai X Special has finished airing — the final episode aired December 2, 1998.
Is there a season 2 of Samurai X Special?
No sequel is listed for Samurai X Special as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Samurai X Special based on a manga?
Yes. Samurai X Special adapts the manga by Nobuhiro Watsuki.
Who animated Samurai X Special?
Samurai X Special was animated by Studio DEEN and directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi.