(dub) Episode 4 — Rurouni Kenshin

Sanosuke, currently operating under the alias "Zanza," intervenes and easily pummels the thugs, expressing his disgust for those who use the name of democracy to bully the weak.

The episode begins with the Kamiya Dojo group—Kenshin, Kaoru, and Yahiko—visiting the restaurant for beef hot-pot. Their meal is interrupted by a group of rowdy "freedom fighters" who are abusing the staff and other patrons.

In the 2023 anime, Sanosuke visits the dojo in the evening and briefly engages Kenshin before postponing the fight due to the presence of children (Ayame and Suzume), leading into the main battle in Episode 5. Rurouni Kenshin (TV Series 1996–1998) - Full cast & crew Rurouni Kenshin (Dub) Episode 4

While the core story remains the same, there are subtle differences between the 1996 anime and the 2023 reboot:

Seeking revenge for a past defeat, Hiruma Gohei (or his brother Kihei in the manga/original anime) hires Sanosuke to take Kenshin down. Upon learning that Kenshin is actually the legendary Hitokiri Battōsai , Sanosuke accepts the job—not for the money, but for the chance to test his massive Zanbatō against the strongest warrior of the Revolution. Characters and English Dub Cast In the 2023 anime, Sanosuke visits the dojo

Depending on which version of the series you are watching, the English voice cast varies significantly: 2023 Reboot Dub 1996 Original (Media Blasters) Dub Howard Wang Richard Cansino Kaoru Kamiya Dorothy Elias-Fahn Yahiko Myōjin Erica Mendez Brianne Siddall / Wendee Lee Sanosuke Sagara Darius Marquis Johnson Hiruma Gohei Jason Marnocha Richard Epcar Tae Sekihara Amber Lee Connors Georgette Rose / Wendee Lee Adaptational Differences

The 2023 version follows the manga more closely, portraying Gohei as a smaller-scale delinquent rather than the hulking figure seen in the 1996 version. Characters and English Dub Cast Depending on which

In both the classic and modern adaptations of , Episode 4 serves as a pivotal introduction for one of the series' most beloved characters: Sanosuke Sagara . Titled "The Fighter for Hire: Sanosuke Sagara" (or variations thereof), this episode shifts the focus toward the burgeoning "Kenshingumi" and the internal conflicts of the early Meiji Era . Plot Summary: The Arrival of Zanza