
CHAIN
Overview
Set against the backdrop of the Aburanokoji incident, revered as the emblem of the Shinsengumi's decline, this captivating period drama intricately weaves the tales of samurai and commoners navigating through tumultuous times.
Top Cast


Shusaku Kamikawa
Shusaku Kamikawa
山川桜七郎
Shusaku Kamikawa
山川桜七郎
Kenji Shio
Kenji Shio
斎藤一
Kenji Shio
斎藤一


Ikeuchi Sachihito
Ikeuchi Sachihito
松之助
Ikeuchi Sachihito
松之助
Takanori Murai
Takanori Murai
藤堂平助
Takanori Murai
藤堂平助


Seizō Fukumoto
Seizō Fukumoto
水野弥三郎
Seizō Fukumoto
水野弥三郎


Shima Onishi
Shima Onishi
土方歳三
Shima Onishi
土方歳三


Hiroshi Yamamoto
Hiroshi Yamamoto
近藤勇
Hiroshi Yamamoto
近藤勇


Kiyohiko Shibukawa
Kiyohiko Shibukawa
武田観柳斎
Kiyohiko Shibukawa
武田観柳斎
Sousuke Takaoka
Sousuke Takaoka
伊東甲子太郎
Sousuke Takaoka
伊東甲子太郎
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