Meiji Gekken: 1874

Meiji Gekken: 1874 is an original TV anime produced by Tsumugi Akita Anime Lab, conceived as an in-house original project by the studio itself. Directed by Hitoshi Tamamura with series composition by Naoki Totsuka, the series blends action, historical drama, crime, and dark tragedy into a compelling portrait of the Meiji era. Centering on Shizuma Origasa, Kyoushirou Shuragami, and Sumie Kanomata, this original work marks a bold creative venture from Tsumugi Akita Anime Lab.

Set in Tokyo in the year 1874, Meiji Gekken: 1874 unfolds in a world where the age of the samurai has been over for seven years. Shizuma Origasa, once a proud swordsman, now earns his living as a rickshaw driver, quietly searching the bustling city for Sumie Kanomata—his fiancée who vanished during the chaos of the Boshin War. His humble new life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself stepping in to prevent an assassination attempt. This act of courage draws him into the ranks of the newly formed police force, where his skills as a former samurai are put to use once more. In an era of sweeping modernization and political tension, Shizuma must confront shadowy forces that threaten to destabilize the fragile Meiji government.