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Blue Miburo

24 Episodes
24 min each
FALL 2024

Synopsis

It's 1863, the twilight of the shogunate, and Japan is on the cusp of monumental change. The streets of the nation's capital are soaked in blood as political upheaval and rising tensions between masterless, wandering ronin and government samurai set the stage for one of the most turbulent times in Japan's history. Young orphan Nio is no stranger to the harsh realities of the world, and yet he can't help but cling to his burning passion for justice and desire to change the world for the better. One day, he crosses paths with two men who will become central figures of the coming revolution: Hijikata Toshizo and Okita Souji, two of the founding members of a group of hated ronin known as the Miburo—who would later become known as the Shinsengumi. Inspired by the efforts of the so-called "Blues Wolves of Mibu," Nio decides to join the ranks to help carve a path to the world he wishes to see. But with new betrayals and reversals every day, will Nio be able to stay true to his conscience?

Drama
Format
Unknown
Episodes
24
Per Episode
24 min
Source
Unknown

Episodes

24 / 24 Episodes
1
Episode 1

The Wolves of Mibu and a Boy

Nio and his sister meet a pair of charming swordsmen in their grandmother's Kyoto eatery. Despite unsavory rumors, the children befriend the ronin from the east. How will these "wolves of Mibu" change their destinies?
2
Episode 2

A World Where It`s Okay to Cry

The Miburo's headquarters doesn't make the best first impression. Nio quails in the face of a pack of rowdy samurai, not all of whom welcome a kid in their ranks.
3
Episode 3

Where the Soul Dwells

Nio meets another boy Miburo: Tanaka Taro. Despite Hijikata's warnings, he tries to start a friendship. But when Serizawa kills a fellow ronin, Taro gets orders to dispose of the evidence.
4
Episode 4

The Name of the Enemy

Swordsmanship isn't Nio's strong suit. He's determined to train with the Miburo regardless, but his clumsy efforts annoy another young recuit: the talented Saito Haijme.
5
Episode 5

United in Purpose

The lord of Aizu invites the Miburo to serve him in keeping the peace. Their first task: to hunt down a killer who targets Aizu samurai. But how far can they trust their new patron?
6
Episode 6

To Each His Own Justice

Nio and Hajime confront an assassin who targets Aizu samurai. But unlike any killer they've faced before, he fights for conviction. Do the boys stand a chance against him with their blades or their words?
7
Episode 7

Pride

Nio confronts Seto about the men who attack him and Hajime, and he won't rest until he gets the truth. What drives the young merchant? And can the Miburo stop their first official targets before the assassins claim a fifth victim?
8
Episode 8

Palm of the Hand

Two of the remaining assassins target Serizawa and Hajime while the rest of the Miburo hunt down the final culprit. Can they take the whole gang alive? And how will a lord's patronage change the ragtag group?
9
Episode 9

Treasure

The Miburo celebrate their new status with the ultimate test of strength: a drinking competition. While inebriated swordsmen drop like flies, Serizawa confronts Hijikata with a question that shakes Nio's confidence.
10
Episode 10

The Weakest Shogun

A well-dressed young man staggers into the Chirinuya. Nio, Taro, and Hajime struggle with his demands, but things take a turn for the serious when a swordsman comes for the problem customer's head. Who is this young man, and what makes him a target?
11
Episode 11

True Strength

Nio's plan sends most of the attackers on a wild goose chase. But the strongest assassin remains, and only a lone boy stands between him and the Shogun. Can Nio outmaneuver an opponent who has him so outmatched?
12
Episode 12

Eight Heads

Nio risks his life in a desperate bid to buy time for Iemochi's escape, but the Shogun can't bring himself to abandon a child. When all seems lost, Hijikata joins the battle. But can even he defeat the white-clad assassin?
13
Episode 13

Sharing the Same Dream

A wounded Nio wakes up in a luxurious sickbed in Nijo Castle. After a night of unsettling experiences, Kikuchiyo makes him a startling offer: leave the Miburo to serve the Shogun directly. Where do Nio's loyalties lie, and what has he learned from his encounter with the Blood Risshidan?
14
Episode 14

The Race to Raise Money

The Miburo set out to earn the small fortune their uniform coats will cost. While they each rack their brains and try their luck, a woman approaches Hijikata, offering a tempting new sword.
15
Episode 15

Like a River's Flow

Hajime visits the Snake in search of work, but how far will he go for money? Meanwhile, Nio and Taro meet a woman named Nagi and her husband, Yotaro.
16
Episode 16

Take the Field

Kondo's sparring match with Yotaro, master of the Kyohachi School, takes a shocking turn! Who will triumph?
17
Episode 17

Whereabouts

The Miburo's battle against the Blood Risshidan begins! Serizawa faces off against Naozumi.
18
Episode 18

Soil Man

The Hound falls, stabbed in the back by a comrade. Meanwhile, Hijikata faces an enemy of his own.
19
Episode 19

Successor

Ayame's strange confidence worries Hajime. Amid a tense battle, the boy's thoughts turn to the past.
20
Episode 20

Prepared for What Comes

Kondo duels Yotaro. Meanwhile, Nio confronts Nagi, but the pregnant woman's resolve shakes his own.
21
Episode 21

Episode 21

With Nagi about to give birth, Yotaro becomes painfully aware that Kondo has something he lacks.
22
Episode 22

Episode 22

23
Episode 23

Ties

Nagi endures a grueling labor, desperate to leave proof of her ties to the Kyohachi family.
24
Episode 24

The Blue Oath

Hajime guards a nobleman while Nio lies in bed. Both struggle with the lives they've failed to save.

Characters

Nio Chirinu
Voice Actors
Shuichirou Umeda (japanese)

Nio Chirinu

Main

Hajime Saitou
Voice Actors
Chiaki Kobayashi (japanese)

Hajime Saitou

Supporting

Tarou Tanaka
Voice Actors
Shun Horie (japanese)

Tarou Tanaka

Supporting

Toshizo Hijikata
Voice Actors
Youhei Azakami (japanese)

Toshizo Hijikata

Supporting

Souji Okita
Voice Actors
Kenshou Ono (japanese)

Souji Okita

Supporting

Isamu Kondou
Voice Actors
Tomokazu Sugita (japanese)

Isamu Kondou

Supporting

Staff

Tsuyoshi Yasuda
Tsuyoshi Yasuda
Original Creator
Kumiko Habara
Kumiko Habara
Director
Kenta Ihara
Kenta Ihara
Series Composition
Miyako Nishida
Miyako Nishida
Character Design
Yuuko Ooba
Yuuko Ooba
Character Design
Toshiki Kameyama
Toshiki Kameyama
Sound Director

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Information

Aired Oct 18, 2024 to Mar 28, 2025
Season FALL 2024
Source Unknown
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Studios

Maho Film

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