Bloody Journal of the Shinsengumi

9.0(1)|1998-10-08|1 seasons, 10 episodes

DramaWar & PoliticsAction & Adventure

Overview

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.

Episodes

Season 1(10)

S1E1 · 1998-10-08 · 54m

Attack on Ikedaya - The Great Duel at the Bakamatsu

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.

S1E2 · 1998-10-15 · 54m

Attack in the Rain - To Kamo Serizawa

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.

S1E3 · 1998-10-22 · 54m

Soji Okita - Love and Sword

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.

S1E4 · 1998-10-29 · 54m

Shinsengumi's Announcement

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.

S1E5 · 1998-11-05 · 54m

The Moving Sozaburo with the Bangs

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.

S1E6 · 1998-11-12 · 54m

A Premeditated Attack, Yamanami's Desertion

Hijikata and Yamanami are at odds over the mission of the Shinsengumi. Ito Koshitaro becomes the catalyst that causes the members to break up into factions. And Yamanami bids a final farewell to his lover Akisato.

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Yuki Amami

Kiyo

Shunsuke Nakamura

Soji Okita

Tetsuya Watari

Kondo Isami

Yoichi Miura

Yamanami Keisuke

Hiroaki Murakami

Hijikata Toshizo