Bloody Journal of the Shinsengumi ·新選組血風録
The arrival of Matthew Perry's Black Ships rudely awakened Japan from 300 years of isolation from the world. Men set their eyes beyond Japan and began to demand change in society. Old clashed with the new, and thus began an age of turmoil. Amidst this confusion, one group remained true to the old ways and risked their lives to preserve the traditional shogunate system. Led by their charismatic captain, Kondo Isami, the Shinsengumi upheld the code of honor of the samurai. Tales abound of the feats of men like Kondo, Hijikata Toshizo and Okita Soshi. In general, the passion and glory of these men who lived during these turbulent times in Japanese history are given exploration.
- Created By
Ryōtarō ShibaTetsuya WatariHiroaki MurakamiTakeshi Yoshida
- First Aired on
Oct 08, 1998
- Popularity: 2.6399
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- Networks
- (JP)
- Production
TV Asahi (JP)Toei Company (JP)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till Dec 10, 1998
Last episode: The Last Farewell From Kondo, Hijikata and Okita
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 10 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Attack on Ikedaya - The Great Duel at the Bakamatsu54 min
A two-part special. Okiyo and Otaka meet Kondo Isamu, little realizing that he would play a big part in their lives in the coming years. The Shinsengumi grows to 40 members and their reputation grows.
Episode 2Attack in the Rain - To Kamo Serizawa54 min
The Shinsengumi is split into two factions. One is led by Kondo Isamu and includes Hijikata and other swordsmen from Edo, the other by Arasawa, a former Mito clansman. Together with the Aizu Clan, they share the duty of protecting Kyoto city.
Episode 3Soji Okita - Love and Sword54 min
As Kotsuru and Shinakai's love grows, Kondo worries about their relationship. Inoue Genzaburo is humiliated by a clansmen from Higo and they decide have a duel. Kondo, realizing their danger, rushes to intervene.
Episode 4Shinsengumi's Announcement54 min
A new member joins the Shinsengumi. Kano Sozaburo is extremely handsome and skilled in the martial arts. But his popularity creates jealousy among some members. Meanwhile, Yuzawa is slain by an unknown assailant. However, Kondo determines that Tashiro is Yuzawa's killer and orders Kano to take revenge.
Episode 5The Moving Sozaburo with the Bangs54 min
Ito Koshitaro plans an invasion on the Shinsengumi headquarters by taking advantage of a Shinsengumi member. Nagasaka has an encounter with Mito clansmen. Fearing reprisal, Kondo secretly orders Nagasaka out of the city.
