E1 - The Man of the Slashing Sword

Aired: February 20, 1999

Episode of how Kenshin came under the wing of Soujiro Hiko the 13th, how he was trained and how he became a manslayer.

E2 - The Lost Cat

Aired: April 21, 1999

The second episode details Kenshin's role in the revolution, how he met Tomoe, and how the rebellion was almost quelled.

E3 - The Previous Night at the Mountain Home

Aired: June 19, 1999

The third episode details how Kenshin lived with Tomoe and married her as a cover until his side replenished its forces to continue the rebellion.

E4 - The Cross-Shaped Wound

Aired: September 22, 1999

The fourth episode is about the betrayal against Kenshin, how he lived for the next few years as a manslayer, and the origin of his cross-shaped scar.