BAKUMATSU

BAKUMATSU is an action sci-fi TV anime produced by Studio DEEN, adapted from the game by FuRyu. Set against the turbulent backdrop of Japan's Bakumatsu era, the series reimagines legendary historical figures such as Ryouma Sakamoto, Shinsaku Takasugi, and Toshizou Hijikata in a thrilling sci-fi adventure filled with conflict and intrigue. Directed by Masaki Watanabe with series composition by Hiroshi Yamaguchi, the production delivers a compelling blend of historical drama and futuristic action. Fans of samurai lore and speculative fiction will find this series an unmissable watch.

Set against the turbulent backdrop of Japan's Bakumatsu period, this story follows Shinsaku Takasugi, a bold and cunning man from the Choshu domain, and his trusted ally Kogorou Katsura as they embark on a dangerous covert mission. Word has reached them of a legendary artifact — a mysterious timepiece said to hold the power to manipulate time itself. Determined to keep such an extraordinary relic out of the wrong hands, the two set off on a daring infiltration. But the path ahead is anything but straightforward. The Kyoto they once knew seems to have transformed into something unrecognizable, where the boundary between history and the supernatural begins to blur. In a world where political intrigue and mythical forces intertwine, what fate awaits these two men driven by conviction? Their mission has only just begun.