Kyoto in the late Edo period. Amidst the intrigue and betrayal swirling within the Mibu Roshigumi, Hijikata Toshizo resolves to become a "demon," caught between friendship and duty. The internal conflict with the tyrant Serizawa Kamo escalates into a life-or-death struggle for his comrades, eventually leading to the final battle in Shimabara. And with that, the age of the sword comes to an end…
Cast: Yuki Yamada, Nobuyuki Suzuki, Kanata Hosoda
Miniseries
6 episodes
1. Blood Between BrothersHijikata reunites with Izo, now a deadly assassin. After their tragic duel, he forges a ruthless code to protect his remaining brothers.TV-MACC56minMar 27, 2026
2. The Broken CodeThe murder of a young member pushes Nagakura toward execution. As Kondo sacrifices his pride to save his comrade, a shocking betrayal comes to light.TV-MACC49minApr 3, 2026
3. The Death PillarOutnumbered 150 to 10, Yamanami devises a desperate plan. Harada makes a suicidal last stand, buying time for his brothers-in-arms to strike back.TV-MACC49minApr 10, 2026
4. Light and ShadowAs Serizawa's violence spirals, Hijikata confronts the man he calls his shadow. They agree to settle everything in one last, deadly clash.TV-MACC48minApr 17, 2026
5. Path of SacrificeThe unit charges headlong into the fray. As comrades fall to clear the path, a wounded Hijikata entrusts their future to the prodigy, Okita.TV-MACC57minApr 24, 2026
6. Demon's End, Rising ThunderOkita defeats Serizawa in a final showdown. As the age of swords ends, a new power, Shinsaku Takasugi, emerges before Hijikata and his brothers.TV-MACC55minMay 1, 2026
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Kyoto in the late Edo period. Amidst the intrigue and betrayal swirling within the Mibu Roshigumi, Hijikata Toshizo resolves to become a "demon," caught between friendship and duty. The internal conflict with the tyrant Serizawa Kamo escalates into a life-or-death struggle for his comrades, eventually leading to the final battle in Shimabara. And with that, the age of the sword comes to an end…
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Akira Morii, Mamoru Inoue, Kazuya Shimomura
- Studio
- THE SEVEN
Maturity rating
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