Bloody Journal of the Shinsengumi
Bloody Journal of the Shinsengumi

Bloody Journal of the Shinsengumi

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.

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.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

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 t

EP 2

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

EP 3

Soji Okita - Love and Sword

As Kotsuru and Shinakai's love grows, Kondo worries about their relationship. Inoue Genzaburo is humiliated by a clansme

EP 4

Shinsengumi's Announcement

A new member joins the Shinsengumi. Kano Sozaburo is extremely handsome and skilled in the martial arts. But his popular

EP 5

The Moving Sozaburo with the Bangs

Ito Koshitaro plans an invasion on the Shinsengumi headquarters by taking advantage of a Shinsengumi member. Nagasaka ha

EP 6

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 th

EP 7

Infiltration, Choshu's Spy

Fukamachi Shinsaku from Choshu infiltrates the Shinsengumi. Three members are later executed as spies from Choshu and or

EP 8

The Woman Who Followed Isami Kondo

Suspected of killing a Shinsengumi member, Takeda Kanryusai seeks help from the Satsuma Clan. In return, he is told to d

EP 9

Internal Division, the Duel of Aburanokoji

Ito Koshitaro and his men resign en masse from the Shinsengumi putting the future of the group into danger. Kondo and Hi

EP 10

The Last Farewell From Kondo, Hijikata and Okita

The shogunate army is routed by the imperial forces and forced to flee the city. Shogun Yoshinobu and Matsudaira Katamor

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