

Anime DetailsFINISHED
- 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
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Rurouni Kenshin: Special Techniques
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.
Where to Watch Officially
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Where it fits in the series
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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.