★ 6.1

Shine On! Bakumatsu Boys

TV · 12 eps · 2022

Finished

Synopsis

The story of Bucchigire! is set in the era where samurai rule Japan. When the Shinsengumi police force has been all but wiped out by an unknown foe, leaving one survivor, seven criminals have been chosen as substitutes for the Shinsengumi. To ensure the law and order in Kyoto, this top-secret replacement operation is set in motion. (Source: Anime News Network, edited)

Episodes (12)

1. Deceive! The Shinsengumi of Criminals07/08/2022
Ichibanboshi travels the country in search of the masked samurai who murdered his family. He finally finds a group of samurai wearing the same mask as the man who killed his family, but he is arrested by thief-takers attracted by the commotion. Sentenced to die, Ichibanboshi closes his eyes in regret, but...
2. Shine On! Keepsake Katana07/15/2022
The substitutes begin operating as members of the Shinsengumi. Their first job is escorting Sakuma Shozan. However, something seems to have happened between Sakuya and Shozan in the past...
3. Disguise Yourself! Infiltrating the Red Light District07/22/2022
Ichibanboshi's hostility towards Sakuya increases after learning about his past. He refuses to work with Sakuya and is assigned to go on an undercover mission with Akira to the Yoshidaya instead, but...
4. Search! For the Mysterious Magical Swords07/29/2022
The substitutes search for the source of the magical swords. Ichibanboshi, Gyataro, and Bo visit the orphans Gyataro is familiar with to gather information, but...
5. Raid! The Crooked Shirakawaya08/05/2022
Sogen is baffled by the magical swords that can't be explained by science. Suzuran suggests he and the stumped Sogen go out for a change of pace, and...
6. Raid! The Crooked Shirakawaya08/12/2022
The substitutes officially raid the Shirakawaya. However, Ichibanboshi is taken off the job due to the incident with Tsukito...
7. Prevent! The Dissolution of the Shinsengumi08/19/2022
The Shinsengumi is in danger of being disbanded after they screw up a job. Todo successfully convinces Matsudaira Katamori to keep the Shinsegumi intact, but it comes with a harsh condition...
8. Episode 808/26/2022
The substitutes discover the enemy's plan to burn down Kyoto and learn of two of their hideouts. Without concrete evidence, they're forced to split up and investigate...
9. Episode 909/02/2022
Kyoto is devastated by the enemy's plot. In Todo's absence, the substitutes help restore the city...
10. Defend! The Black American Ships09/09/2022
The substitutes decide to guard the black ship moored in the Osaka bay. They work together to stop the attack against the black ship, but...
11. Rush! To the Kyoto Showdown09/16/2022
As the Choshu forces close in on Kyoto, the substitutes attempt to uncover the goals of the Masked Demons manipulating the Choshu Domain from the shadows. Meanwhile, Tskuito, whose life was saved by Ichibanboshi, decides to...
12. Shine On! The Shinsengumi of Criminals09/23/2022
Through Tsuchimikado's ritual, Tsukito is possessed by Abe no Haruakira. The Shinsengumi fights to take back Tsukito, but Abe no Haruakira's power is overwhelming...