Rurouni Kenshin: Special Techniques
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Format
special
Episodes
1
Episode length
25 min
Total watch time
25 minutes
Status
Finished
Aired
October 21, 1997
Season
Fall 1997
Source
Manga
Age rating
PG — Teens 13 or older
Country
Japan
AniList score
65/100
Estimated watch time
0h 25m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day

Tags & Tropes

Swordplay79%Samurai60%Shounen20%
SPECIALFINISHED1997 FALL6.5 / 10 AniList score

Rurouni Kenshin: Special Techniques

るろうに剣心-明治剣客浪漫譚-
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Synopsis

Similiar to the "Himura Kenshin's Greatest Hits" from the first special, this episode goes through every technique of the Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu and explains how it works.

Should you watch Rurouni Kenshin: Special Techniques?

Rurouni Kenshin: Special Techniques has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 65/100 — 30% of 760 ratings are 8/10 or higher.

Of the 1.8K AniList users who started it, 2.8% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 1.6K have finished it.

At about 25 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.

Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Comedy — especially swordplay, samurai.

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    Rurouni Kenshin: Special Techniques FAQ

    How many episodes does Rurouni Kenshin: Special Techniques have?

    Rurouni Kenshin: Special Techniques has 1 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 25 minutes in total.

    Is Rurouni Kenshin: Special Techniques finished?

    Yes. Rurouni Kenshin: Special Techniques has finished airing — the final episode aired October 21, 1997.

    Is there a season 2 of Rurouni Kenshin: Special Techniques?

    No sequel is listed for Rurouni Kenshin: Special Techniques as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.

    Is Rurouni Kenshin: Special Techniques based on a manga?

    Yes. Rurouni Kenshin: Special Techniques adapts the manga.