Bloody Journal of the Shinsengumi
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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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1 Season • 10 Episodes
54 min per episode
1998 – 1998
Premiered: Thu, Oct 8, 1998
Ryōtarō Shiba
Tetsuya Watari
Hiroaki MurakamiLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 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 Katamori, Lord Protector of Kyoto, take flight as well, abandoning the Shinsengumi. In the final days of the shogunate, Okita succumbs to illness, Hijikata dies in the battle at Toba-Fushimi and Kondo Isamu is executed as a shogunate rebel, striving to the very end to uphold the honor of the Tokugawa samurai.
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Ryōtarō Shiba, Tetsuya Watari, Hiroaki Murakami, Takeshi Yoshida
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What is Bloody Journal of the Shinsengumi about?
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.
How many seasons does Bloody Journal of the Shinsengumi have?
Bloody Journal of the Shinsengumi comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Bloody Journal of the Shinsengumi?
Key cast members in Bloody Journal of the Shinsengumi include Yuki Amami, Shunsuke Nakamura, Tetsuya Watari, Yoichi Miura, Hiroaki Murakami.
Who created or directed Bloody Journal of the Shinsengumi?
Bloody Journal of the Shinsengumi was developed and directed by Ryōtarō Shiba, Tetsuya Watari, Hiroaki Murakami, Takeshi Yoshida.