
Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall
Drama · History
Overview
A headstrong young man seeks to join the Shinsengumi, but while his determination impresses his superiors, questions begin to arise as to his true identity and intentions.
Top Cast


Hashizo Ōkawa
Hashizo Ōkawa
Saburo Enami
Hashizo Ōkawa
Saburo Enami


Chōichirō Kawarasaki
Chōichirō Kawarasaki
Chōichirō Kawarasaki


Sumiko Fuji
Sumiko Fuji
Sumiko Fuji


Isao Kimura
Isao Kimura
Isao Kimura


Takeya Nakamura
Takeya Nakamura
Takeya Nakamura


Kō Nishimura
Kō Nishimura
Kō Nishimura


Ryōhei Uchida
Ryōhei Uchida
Ryōhei Uchida


Ryutaro Otomo
Ryutaro Otomo
Ryutaro Otomo


Kantarō Suga
Kantarō Suga
Kantarō Suga
Heitaro Gori
Heitaro Gori
Heitaro Gori
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