Rurouni Kenshin:

Rurouni Kenshin: The Formation of an Alliance

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While Kenshin continues his training with Master Hiko, the Oniwaban Group are in trouble. In Kyoto itself, Aoshi finds himself having to choose between his revenge and his old friends. Okina is determined to stop Aoshi to protect Kenshin and the rest of the Oniwaban Group, and the two meet to decide their fate with blades. Misao having learned of Aoshi's need for revenge, realises she must find them and stop them before she loses either her mentor or the man she loves. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Clark Cheng Eric P. Sherman

Director:: Kaeko Sakamoto

Stars:: Philece Sampler (Misao Makimachi); Elyse Floyd - DUPLICATE (Yahiko Myojin); Mari Devon (Megumi Takane); J. Shannon Weaver (Himura Kenshin / Battousai (OVAs)); Rebecca Davis (Tomoe Yukishiro (OVAs)); Yuji Ueda (Sanosuke Sagara); Noriko Namiki (Suzume); Sammy Harte (Additional Characters); Richard Cansino (Kenshin Himura/Battousai); Dan Lorge (Shiro); Hidenobu Kiuchi (Shiro); Kirk Thornton (Hajime Saito); Wendee Lee (Yumi Komagata); Derek Stephen Prince (Beshimi, Gekki, Cho Sawahimojo); Lex Lang (Sanosuke Sagara); Mary Elizabeth McGlynn (Shura/Soba Waitress (English)); Richard Barnes (Yohei Senbonya); Dorothy Elias-Fahn (Kaoru Kamiya); Matt K. Miller (Shuji, Sailor); Terrence Stone (Aoshi Shinomori); Steven Jay Blum (Shishio Makoto)

Recurring Role:: Bridget Hoffman (Oumime); Steve Kramer (Dr. Gensai); Dean Wein (Shikijou)

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The full title of this episode that appears on screen is: The Formation of an Alliance: The Day When Aoshi Joins With Shishio edit »
Okashira means leader or commander. It is a formal way to refer to them. edit »
Shishio offers Aoshi a chance to take on Kenshin again, however, Aoshi balks at formally aligning with Shishio. edit »
Aoshi confronts Okina to find out where Kenshin is, and nearly kills him in the confrontation. edit »
Misao takes over as the leader of the Kyoto Oniwabanshuu in place of Okina and Aoshi, and pledges her support of Kenshin against Shishio. edit »

Hiko: This way I'll have fun torturing, uh, training you.
Kenshin: Huh?
Hiko: Never mind! edit »
Hiko: You think you can learn the final secret of the Hiten Mitsurgi Style like this? You stupid apprentice! edit »
Hiko: Just because a sword has been raised doesn't mean it will come flying at you. You rely too much on reading the motions of your opponent. edit »
Omasu: It makes no difference either way. We still have to let her go. Because no matter what happens today, Misao is going to end up losing one of them. It�ll either be the one closest to her, or the one that she loves. There is no doubt about that. edit »
Shishio: A country in which chaos means existence...That is the Hell I am trying to create. edit »

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The Formation of an Alliance
The Bottom Line: "Another great installment"
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The Formation of an Alliance
The Bottom Line: "Another great installment"
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