: Kenshin must stand in his friend's way to prevent him from returning to a life of violence and terrorism. Key Characters in Episode 24 Act 24 | Rurouni Kenshin Wiki | Fandom

: The episode features the shocking assassination of Okubo by Shishio's subordinate, Seta Sojiro , which forces Kenshin to break his peaceful life in Tokyo to confront his past.

: Titled "Midnight Battle: Kenshin versus Sanosuke Revisited," the episode follows Sanosuke as he considers joining a revolutionary group to revolt against the Meiji government.

: Home Minister Okubo Toshimichi visits Kenshin to request his help in stopping Makoto Shishio , a ruthless former assassin plotting to overthrow the government from Kyoto.