Bloody Journal of the Shinsengumi

Bloody Journal of the Shinsengumi

1998 · 1 season · 10 eps · ★ 9.0 · Drama, War & Politics, Action & Adventure

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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.

Created by Ryōtarō Shiba, Tetsuya Watari

Network: tv asahi

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Yuki Amami Kiyo
Shunsuke Nakamura Soji Okita
Tetsuya Watari Kondo Isami
Yoichi Miura Yamanami Keisuke
Hiroaki Murakami Hijikata Toshizo

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