Depending on which adaptation you are watching, the content of Episode 37 varies:
Titled " Aoshi vs. Okina ," this episode depicts the brutal confrontation between Aoshi Shinomori and his former mentor, Okina . Okina challenges Aoshi to stop his downward spiral into darkness, but Aoshi remains focused on his obsession with killing Kenshin to claim the title of the "Strongest". Key Themes & Developments Watch [Team X-P] Rurouni Kenshin 37
In the original series, the breaking of Kenshin’s sword is a major psychological blow, symbolizing that his current skills and equipment are insufficient to protect his friends. Depending on which adaptation you are watching, the
This episode introduces Sōjirō’s fighting style, the "Celestial Sword," and highlights his lack of emotion, which makes him Kenshin’s most difficult opponent to read. the "Celestial Sword