The year is 1863, with the story being based in Kyoto. We follow a youth named Nio who is an honest and kind soul who's considerate of his family, yet he also has a hidden burning passion for seeking justice. From the time he came across Toshizou Hijikata and Souji Okita, members from a group of hated ronin known as the Miburo, his life then takes a turn to a bluer, and clearer path. Nio, alongside the other men whose hearts burn bravely and true, step forth towards an honest path with their blue wills adorned on their hearts!
Cast: Shuichiro Umeda, Chiaki Kobayashi, Shun Horie
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24 episodes
1. The Wolves of Mibu and a BoyNio 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?TV-14CC24minOct 19, 2024
2. A World Where It's Okay To CryThe 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.TV-14CC24minOct 26, 2024
3. Where the Soul DwellsNio 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.TV-14CC24minNov 2, 2024
4. The Name of the EnemySwordsmanship 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.TV-14CC24minNov 9, 2024
5. United in PurposeThe 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?TV-14CC24minNov 16, 2024
6. To Each His Own JusticeNio 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?TV-14CC24minNov 23, 2024
7. PrideNio 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?TV-14CC24minNov 30, 2024
8. Palm of the HandTwo 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?TV-14CC24minDec 7, 2024
9. TreasureThe 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.TV-14CC24minDec 14, 2024
10. The Weakest ShogunA 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?TV-14CC24minDec 21, 2024
11. True StrengthNio'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?TV-14CC24minDec 28, 2024
12. Eight HeadsNio 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?TV-14CC24minJan 4, 2025
13. Sharing the Same DreamA 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?TV-14CC24minJan 11, 2025
14. The Race to Raise MoneyThe 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.TV-14CC24minJan 18, 2025
15. Like a River's FlowHajime 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.TV-14CC24minJan 25, 2025
16. To BattleKondo's sparring match with Yotaro, master of the Kyohachi School, takes a shocking turn! Who will triumph?TV-14CC24minFeb 1, 2025
17. A Place to BelongThe Miburo's battle against the Blood Risshidan begins! Serizawa faces off against Naozumi.TV-14CC24minFeb 8, 2025
18. Man of the SoilThe Hound falls, stabbed in the back by a comrade. Meanwhile, Hijikata faces an enemy of his own.TV-14CC24minFeb 15, 2025
19. SuccessorAyame's strange confidence worries Hajime. Amid a tense battle, the boy's thoughts turn to the past.TV-14CC24minFeb 22, 2025
20. Prepared for What ComesKondo duels Yotaro. Meanwhile, Nio confronts Nagi, but the pregnant woman's resolve shakes his own.TV-14CC24minMar 1, 2025
21. Crime and FortuneWith Nagi about to give birth, Yotaro becomes painfully aware that Kondo has something he lacks.TV-14CC24minMar 8, 2025
22. Those Who StruggleFlames rise from the Kyohachi Dojo as the battle between Naozumi and Serizawa draws to a close.TV-14CC24minMar 15, 2025
23. TiesHajime guards a nobleman while Nio lies in bed. Both struggle with the lives they've failed to save.TV-14CC24minMar 22, 2025
24. The Blue OathNagi endures a grueling labor, desperate to leave proof of her ties to the Kyohachi family.TV-14CC24minMar 29, 2025
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The year is 1863, with the story being based in Kyoto. We follow a youth named Nio who is an honest and kind soul who's considerate of his family, yet he also has a hidden burning passion for seeking justice. From the time he came across Toshizou Hijikata and Souji Okita, members from a group of hated ronin known as the Miburo, his life then takes a turn to a bluer, and clearer path. Nio, alongside the other men whose hearts burn bravely and true, step forth towards an honest path with their blue wills adorned on their hearts!
Creators and cast
- Studio
- MAHO FILM, dentsu, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Japanese
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