In Meiji-era Japan, a former government assassin known as Rurouni Kenshin wanders the country with a vow to never kill again. However, his violent past catches up with him as he becomes entangled in a battle with a ruthless villain who threatens the peace. With the help of his friends, Kenshin must confront his own demons and use his skills as a swordsman to protect the innocent and uphold justice.
In the era known as Bakumatsu, there was an ishin assassin known as Hitokiri Battousai; eleven years later he returned as a wandering swordsman, Himura Kenshin.
Shinsengumi! is a Taiga drama television series produced by Japanese broadcaster NHK. It was a popular drama about the Shinsengumi, a Japanese special police force from the Bakumatsu period.
Soar High! Isami is an anime series made by Group TAC and directed by Gisaburô Sugii. The anime is based on The Hakkenden but is set in the future. The anime was broadcast on NHK between April 8, 1995 and March 30, 1996. It is licensed by Hirameki International in the USA.
There were men who were passionate about being samurai. The men became samurai warriors at the forefront of the fierce battle that affected the future of Japan as part of the Shinsengumi...
In the turbulent times of 1860s Japan, a former assassin named Kenshin Himura seeks redemption for his past by vowing to protect the innocent. But when his past catches up with him, he must once again wield his sword to face his demons and protect the ones he loves.
In the Meiji period, a former assassin named Kenshin Himura becomes a wanderer and tries to find redemption for his past sins. However, he is drawn back into the world of violence when his former mentor, Shishio Makoto, plans to overthrow the government and bring chaos to Japan.
In Meiji-era Japan, a former assassin becomes a wanderer and finds himself caught up in a battle against corrupt officials. With his sword skills, he fights for justice and embarks on a journey of redemption.
In Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno, a former assassin turned wanderer, Kenshin Himura, is forced to confront his past when a political conspiracy threatens to destroy Kyoto. With the help of his friends, Kenshin must navigate through the dangerous world of samurais and swordplay to protect the city he loves.
In the final installment of the Rurouni Kenshin trilogy, Kenshin Himura must confront his past while a new enemy threatens the peace. Set in Meiji-era Japan, Kenshin must face political conspiracies, martial arts battles, and his own inner demons.
Gintama (2005) is a comedic sci-fi anime TV show set in an anachronistic Edo period Japan, where samurais fight space invasions and aliens. It follows the adventures of Gintoki Sakata and his odd jobs crew as they take on odd requests and face various comedic and action-packed situations.
It is said that the Shinsengumi, led by Isami Kondo, delayed the start of the Meiji restoration by 10 years. This is a large-scale historical drama that tells about their life path up to the battle of Ikedaya.
Shinsengumi Keppuroku is a novel by Ryōtarō Shiba and a television series which aired in 1998. 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.
In the backdrop of 19th-century Japan, a forbidden love story unfolds between two men amidst the samurai rivalry and political turmoil. Taboo explores themes of honor, homosexuality, and the consequences of societal expectations.
When the Last Sword Is Drawn is a gripping samurai drama set in 19th century Japan. It follows the story of Kanichiro Yoshimura, a skilled swordsman who finds himself torn between his loyalty to the Shinsengumi and his desire to protect his family. As the times are changing and the Shinsengumi face increasing pressure, Kanichiro must make difficult choices that will ultimately test the limits of his honor and loyalty. Along the way, he is faced with rivalry, loss, self-sacrifice, and the harsh realities of a changing Japan.
The story of Ryoma Sakamoto, considered to be the architect behind the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate. He was considered an outlaw by his own clan, hunted by his government, and was despised by supporters of the Shogun as well as the Loyalists for desiring the opening of Japan to the West in order to learn its technology, in the hopes of one day defeating the West with a modern army and navy.
Set in the 19th century, "Moeyo Ken" follows the life of Toshizo Hijikata. He was the vice-commander of the Shinsengumi and fought against the Meiji Restoration.
As winds of change sweep Japan, an honest man joins the Shinsengumi out of admiration for its leader, and because he wants to live and die as a samurai. However, as his involvement grows, reality and idealism come into deadly conflict.