Mushibugyou
The action story is set in Edo-era Tokyo in the early 1700s. The eighth shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune ordered boxes to be installed so commoners can submit their thoughts. After hearing their voices, the shogun creates a new magistrate unit — Mushibugyou — to protect the people in the heart of the city. Each member is a specialist with unique fighting skills.
Cast: KENN, Rumi Okubo, Takuya Eguchi
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Season 1
26 episodes
1. Here Comes Tsukishima Jinbei!!!Jinbei has traveled all the way to Edo to join the Insect Magistrate's Office. That is if he can find it before being killed by a Yarougumo.TV-14CC25minApr 8, 2013
2. My rival is female ninja Hibachi!Teamed up Hibachi for his first assignment, he is regulated to the sidelines, forbidden to draw his sword.TV-14CC25minApr 15, 2013
3. The Killer of 99, Koikawa ShungikuWhile on patrol, Jinbei can't understand why the people of Edo hate Shungiku. When Shungiku is accused of murder, Jinbei stands by his new sword master.TV-14CC25minApr 22, 2013
4. Ichinotani Tenma, I Can Do It!The youngest member of the group, Ichinotani Tenma and his shikigami are very powerful, but even he has a fatal weakness that Jinbei is determined to help him overcome.TV-14CC25minApr 29, 2013
5. Mugai, What Solitary Eyes SeeA request from Minster Mizuno Saneyoshi has requested for Mugai to perform an insect extermination. Mugai has picked Jinbei to accompany him, but won't explain why...TV-14CC25minMay 6, 2013
6. The Hot Guy Beneath the Mask, NagatomimaruA masked figure is stalking the headquarters of the Insect Brigade.TV-14CC25minMay 13, 2013
7. Summer War in Edo!!Tsukishima runs around preparing for the famous Ryogoku River Opening, as everyone else evacuates for the best seat for Summer War.TV-14CC25minMay 20, 2013
8. Mitsuki`s Honey TrapA former team member of Mugai has been tasked to gather information on the Insect Magistrate, she attaches to Jinbei as a source of info, learning this Mugai offers her some advice.TV-14CC25minMay 27, 2013
9. The Insect Hunters Attack!! Battle of Hachijo Island!!The Insect Magistrate is in danger and all military groups must set out! But as the groups set a bug attacks Edo and Jinbei must decide to save the town or follow orders.TV-14CC25minJun 3, 2013
10. Kuroageha ArrivesThe Insect Magistrate is confused by Jinbei's actions; is he friend or foe? Jinbei continues his fight against the hunters but the difference in skill is obvious.TV-14CC25minJun 10, 2013
11. Jinbei`s Power Awakens!!Cornered by Sougan, the strongest of the Insect Hunters, attacks the Insect Magistrate but seconds before death an unfamiliar Jinbei awakens.TV-14CC25minJun 17, 2013
12. Training With Father! The Thirty-six Blades of Fuji!!Returning to Edo, the Insect squad is stunned to see mounds of bug carcasses and one man standing alone.TV-14CC25minJun 24, 2013
13. We'll Show You Everything!! The Edo Women's Baths!!Osono the journalist plans to write an expose about the Insect Magistrates and knows she will get her big scoop at the women's bath.TV-14CC25minJul 1, 2013
14. Insect! Man! A Mysterious Enemy Attacks!A new half insect half man has appeared in Edo looking for a certain young samurai. As conventional weapons fail to stop him it is up to Jinbei to test his new skills.TV-14CC25minJul 8, 2013
15. To Kishuu! The Ten Crucifix Insects of Sanada Appear!Sanada Yukimura's 10 Crucifix Insects attack one village after another. The Insect Magistrate rushes to Edo Castle, where she discovers a secret in Nagatomimaru's room.TV-14CC25minJul 15, 2013
16. The Cool Guy in Glasses Lectures on Right and WrongThe Insect Magistrate heads to Kishuu to recover her lost powers. Oooka Tadasuke, Edo's smartest man, accompanies her as her guard. Jinbei goes as well, but Oooka is upset by his failings as a Samurai.TV-14CC25minJul 22, 2013
17. Sanada Yukimura's Trap! Caught in a Net!!Jinbei is chased and captured by the people of Kishuu at the order of Sanada Yukimura. The village of Iwamatsu, where he is kept, is attacked by bandits, and he wins the hearts of the people by chasing them off. However, there is only a brief moment of rest.TV-14CC25minJul 29, 2013
18. Time's Up! The Insect Magistrate's Office Arrives!Jinbei heads to meet the lord of Kishuu, but he finds Hibachi instead. The party meets with the rest of the City Patrol group and enjoys a brief rest. But the time limit is drawing nigh, and just when the Ten Crucifix Insects attack the people of Kishuu...TV-14CC25minAug 5, 2013
19. He Shed His Skin! The Insect-men's True Form!!The battle with the Ten Crucifix Insects begins! The first round is Tsukishima Jinbei vs. Nedzu Jinpachi. As soon a the battle begins Jinbei is drawn into the castle moat, and forced to fight underwater at a huge disadvantage.TV-14CC25minAug 12, 2013
20. Dream of the ButterflyThe second battle of Wakayama Castle is against Kirigakure Saizou, the strongest of the Ten Crucifix Insects, who is a master of strange techniques. Hibachi is dazzled and bewildered by illusions of her past.TV-14CC25minAug 19, 2013
21. The Compassion Slash That Cuts G!!The Miyoshi brothers have powerful regenerative capabilities. They say that taking life is offering salvation, and in them Shungiku sees his own younger self. Oooka, who knows the old Shungiku, is doubtful he can win the battle.TV-14CC25minAug 26, 2013
22. Who Is Righteous! Tenma and Justice!The fourth battle of Wakayama Castle is between Ichinotani Tenma and Anayama Kosuke. Anayama says "Justice" a lot. He attacks Tenma with his warped sense of justice. A badly wounded Tenma continues to fight, hoping for just one thing: to meet the father and mother he's never seen.TV-14CC25minSep 2, 2013
23. My Life's Greatest TaskJinbei's flower team advances steadily. Meanwhile the snow team, the Magistrate's party, reaches the eternal well. Kirigakure Saizou then reveals his true self and begins a one on one fight with Mugai.TV-14CC25minSep 9, 2013
24. The Insect Magistrate's Cursed PastThe battle for Wakayama castle continues! Muagi battles Saizou while the rest of the Magistrate's fights the last of the crucifix insects, and Jinbei attacks Yukimura. The Magistrate plunges herself into the Eternal Well, and her mysterious past is revealed.TV-14CC25minSep 16, 2013
25. The Promise Is Hope Within DespairWhen he learns that the power of the well will cost the servant her memories, Jinbei goes into the well after her. She was prepared to lose her memories but Jinbei persuades her not to. When she leaves, Sanada Yukimura is there...TV-14CC25minSep 23, 2013
26. Tsukishima Jinbei Is Here!!!The well gives the Magistrate back her power and she transforms into Shiroageha, but her memories are lost. She attacks Jinbei, and the power of the well makes Sanada much stronger. Jinbei, who swore to fight until he dies, is faced with his last enemy. The final battle begins!TV-14CC25minSep 30, 2013
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The action story is set in Edo-era Tokyo in the early 1700s. The eighth shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune ordered boxes to be installed so commoners can submit their thoughts. After hearing their voices, the shogun creates a new magistrate unit — Mushibugyou — to protect the people in the heart of the city. Each member is a specialist with unique fighting skills.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Makoto Hijikata
