Shinsengumi: With You I Bloom

1863, Kyoto: Fukakusa Kyujuro works diligently at a small tea shop owned by his kind-hearted father, Shichiya. However, their tranquil life is turned upside down when his father is… read more

Following their successful exam, Kamagiri Daisaku and Fukakusa Kyujuro are assigned to the "Yamanami Squad," led by Yamanami Keisuke, known for its misfit members along with Namunosuke,… read more

The young man rescued by the trio turned out to be Matsunaga Shinnojo, the second son of the samurai family that Namunosuke once served. Shinnojo's family was ruined in the aftermath… read more

Shinnojo leaves the barracks and aimlessly wanders, where he is discovered by the henchmen of Aizu Domain's trusted wealthy merchant, Yoshimasa Nueno. Upon learning this, Namunosuke… read more

Upon the suggestion of the head, Serizawa Kamo, Daisaku, Kyujuro, Shinnojo, and Namunosuke, along with other members, are to demonstrate a "sword dance" in front of the Aizu Domain… read more

Kyujuro seeks guidance from Okita but cannot seem to reach the state of "being yourself" that Okita speaks of. He struggles to master the sword-dancing technique he will perform with… read more

Daisaku, Kyujuro, Shinnojo, and Namunosuke are ordered by the head, Serizawa Kamo, to go on a long distance to help with the renovation of a Mito Domain mansion in the outskirts of… read more

Matsudaira suspects that their movements are being monitored by anti-shogunate factions and begins to suspect that there may be a spy within the Mibu Roshigumi. To dispel Matsudaira's… read more

Shibukawa, who had been secretly meeting with a prostitute he had fallen in love with, disappears from the sight of the group that night after being caught and suspected of being a… read more

In the aftermath of the purge of their leader, Serizawa Kamo, they are granted a new name by the Aizu Domain Lord: the Shinsengumi. However, Kyujuro, who is deeply shocked by Serizawa's… read more

The Shinsengumi troops scramble to prepare for their sortie. Before their departure, Kyujuro bids farewell to Daisaku with a heartfelt "Don't die." As night falls, Kondo's squad storms… read more

Daisaku is tormented with guilt, having unintentionally killed his best friend. Shinnojo-sama, who was shaken by the Ikedaya Incident, asks Namunosuke if he really had not changed.… read more

The arrival of the mysterious Ito Koshitaro and his younger brother Suzuki Mikisaburo stirs unrest amongst the members, particularly due to the brothers' unreachable demands and Ito's… read more

Daisaku finally returns to the 'loser group'. Kyujuro is grudgingly touched but calls him 'disgusting'. Daisaku vows that he will do everything to return Kyujuro back to his world.… read more

Hijikata, on being informed by Yamanami-san about Soji's conditions, worries about him, but i nsists that they find measures to hide this from the anti-shogunate forces. Yamanami-san… read more

Yamanami-san's sepukku leaves the members shaken, including Hijikata, who blames himself for the death of both Serizawa and Yamanami-san as he futilely attempts to fill the void left… read more

Shinnojo confesses that he can no longer turn a blind eye to pointless killings. He forbids Namunosuke from following him in spite of his persistence. Sanusoke decides to give them… read more

Daisaku suspects that the kidnapping message was a plot, but the members decide to rescue Namunosuke. Hijikata is informed about Shinnojo's plans for departure and is torn between… read more

January 1866 - Kamakiri Daisaku secretly continues to kill Choshu samurai every night to protect Kyujuro. Meanwhile, the Shinsengumi executives are worried about when they will be… read more

Sanosuke finally lets out his rage and anger at having lost several members of the Shinsengumi; Hijikata decides to await for Kondo-san's return. Saito questions Ito-dono about why… read more