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Aug 9, 2009 7:23 PM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Aug 9, 2009 9:11 PM
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I found it entertaining.. xD
Mar 6, 2010 7:54 AM
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That's what you get when you use the same move to fight year after year.
May 8, 2010 6:07 PM
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Drgentile777 said:
That's what you get when you use the same move to fight year after year.



LMAO. He so deserved that.

Jul 23, 2010 6:19 PM
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Kenshin will surely defeat the guy in the end.
Aug 4, 2011 12:12 AM
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I actually liked this one a lot, but I think it's because Kenshin got stabbed. I thought to myself, "hey, finally something new."
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Oct 27, 2011 5:33 PM
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AlexSadist-sama said:
Kenshin will surely defeat the guy in the end.

duh this series is about him. I see no reason for him to die or atleast not now maybe
Nov 30, 2011 4:25 PM
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maomee said:
I actually liked this one a lot, but I think it's because Kenshin got stabbed. I thought to myself, "hey, finally something new."
My thoughts exactly. Finally a badass opponent.
Jan 2, 2012 6:54 PM
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Nice moment with Kaoru near the end. Very memorable image, her leaning against Kenshin.
Jan 21, 2013 6:44 PM

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Saitou's intro arc is living up to the Manga so far, now let the duel begin!
Apr 29, 2014 5:36 PM

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MAN! That moment near the end was intense! Kenshin & Saito are staring each other down, the clock is ticking, and the sun is setting behind the clouds.
These kind of moments are the reason I love this show.
Excellent episode!
::End of Transmission::


May 31, 2014 5:17 PM

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That was intense! I had goosebumps several times.



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Aug 3, 2014 11:22 AM

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Wow, the animation there at the end got weird.
Great episode, loving this opponent so far.
Jul 15, 2015 9:18 AM

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Saito was kinda right when he said that he often failed to protect his loved ones. Even if they make it out without consequences that they weren't hurt. On the other hand, his past life of killing brought him nothing good. No one would want to live that again.

The battle was fun. It was obvious that Kenshin was faking it, especially when the dude just started to explain everything (gotta love the retarded vilain), but seeing Kenshin dodging the chain was neat.
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Jujika said:
maomee said:
I actually liked this one a lot, but I think it's because Kenshin got stabbed. I thought to myself, "hey, finally something new."
My thoughts exactly. Finally a badass opponent.


This season has a much better feel than the first that's for sure.
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Oct 18, 2016 12:05 PM

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What an impressive episode! Especially that ending, can't wait to see how that fight will turn out in the next episode!
Nov 26, 2016 6:10 AM
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i am starting to dislike Kenshin with all the i wont kill anyone else bullshit
Dec 28, 2016 3:18 PM
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The focus shots on Kenshin...and the other guy, walking over the threshold into Kaoru's home. Symbolism at its finest. He's trying to get Kenshin to cross that line he marked for himself.
Jan 5, 2017 8:27 PM

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Love the scene where Kaoru seized Kenshin's clothing and leaned on his back with her forehead.
BGM was always on point in RK.
Oct 24, 2017 11:54 AM

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Such a good episode, I love this anime a bit too much
May 25, 2018 1:17 AM

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Wow, this series really picked up even more! This episode ruled, so much going on. I liked both fights. How will Kenshin get stronger?
Aug 12, 2019 3:49 AM

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Best episode so far. So intense.
Oct 6, 2021 8:36 PM

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Damn, Kenshin can't hold back for this fight. He needs to end this man's life or his own life will come to an end...

Apr 20, 2022 7:02 AM

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That guy was honest, but stupid. Or rather, Kenshin had enough plot armor to make him stupid.


Nov 20, 2022 9:43 AM
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A fighter that is on par with Kenshin and this brutal is something I wanted to see for a while.
May 27, 2023 9:52 AM

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Yahiko and Kaoru really need to earn how to read the damn room. Despite being with Kenshin for this long and already having run-ins with people who know him they need it literally spelling out for them that a person in front of them is an enemy.
Adds to the tension that Kenshin is finally against a match of an opponent, but to take such an easy hit sucks...and Yahiko's obliviousness makes it all the more annoying. It wasn't some new/altered technique, he was clearly aware of it, yet he insisted on putting himself in the most vulnerable position possible with no means of guard or evasion :/

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