Hakuoki ambient background
CinebyCineby
Hakuoki backdrop

Hakuoki

Hakuoki

★ 6.6/10•2010•24m•MA 15+•Action & Adventure•Animation•Drama
Similars

Demon of the Fleeting Blossom

Yukimura Chizuru is the daughter of a doctor who works in Edo; her father leaves Edo to work as a volunteer doctor and moves to Kyoto without his daughter. As time passes by, Chizuru starts worrying about losing contact with her father, so she decides to go to Kyoto in search of him. On the way, Chizuru is attacked by few criminals and witnesses a fight between an oni and the Shinsengumi. Taking her into custody and saving her, the Shinsengumi debate on what to do with Chizuru when they discover that she is the daughter of the doctor they are also looking for. So they decide to become Chizuru's protectors and help her look for her father (the doctor). Lots of events happen while she stays with the Shinsengumi, as they discover mysterious secrets and also fight against the Bakumatsu group.

Osamu Yamasaki · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateApr 3, 2010

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Snowflake CapitalE124m

The Snowflake Capital

Chizuru Yukimura is a young woman who, disguised as a boy, traveled to Kyoto to search for her missing father. However, she is attacked by ronin. Just as one of the ronin is about to find her hiding place, he is attacked by demons. The demons close in on Chizuru, when she is saved by the Shinsengumi. In Shinsengumi headquarters, she explains who she is and why she is there. The Shinsengumi allow her to stay as they are looking for her father as well.

Apr 3, 2010

Episode 2 - Turbulent BeginningsE224m

Turbulent Beginnings

Chizuru starts to work her way into the Shinsengumi's society, motivated by a desire to be useful and concern over the injured Sannen-san. She gains permission to leave headquarters in the company of the regular patrols, in order to continue the search for her father. Following one lead, she runs headlong into the Shinsengumi's enemies, and in the subsequent fight, the Shinsengumi learn of a Choushuu plot against Kyoto and the Emperor.

Apr 10, 2010

Episode 3 - Twilight BlossomE324m

Twilight Blossom

The smaller squad of Shinsengumi out to apprehend the Choushuu conspirators find them at Ikedaya. Chizuru is sent with Yamazaki to update the other soldiers surveilling at Shikokuya so they can reinforce their brethren, but runs the message herself while Yamazaki fights off attackers. Back upstairs at Ikedaya, Okita and Heisuke engage with two mysterious and very powerful strangers. The Ikedaya Incident leads to a request for the Shinsengumi to fight on the front lines - the beginning of the Kinmon no Hen Incident.

Apr 17, 2010

Episode 4 - Visitor from the DarkE424m

Visitor from the Dark

A mysterious princess is introduced, speaking of a "storm" arising. Meanwhile, the Shisengumi have marched to the front lines, and leap into battle on their own accord. Cleaning up after an enemy sortie, Saitou finds one of the mystery men from Ikedaya (Amagiri Kyuuju) defending Satsuma Clan soldiers; Harada encounters a third powerful stranger (Shiranui Kyou) wielding a Western-style handgun; and Hijikata with Chizuru are confronted by the blond stranger (Chikage Kazama) as they race to Mt. Tennozan.

Apr 24, 2010

Episode 5 - Rivaling BladesE524m

Rivaling Blades

After several months, Chizuru's service to the Shinsegumi has become a regular part of their everyday lives. Itou Kashitarou allies with the corps as an advisor, but not all the soldiers are happy with his presence. The Shinsengumi make plans to move to a larger headquarters. Meanwhile, Yamanami, discontented with his ability to contribute, continues research on "that medicine" in a dangerous way.

May 1, 2010

Episode 6 - The Demon's LifelineE624m

The Demon's Lifeline

The Shinsegumi wait to see if Sannan-san recovers from his violent reaction to "that medicine" - and work to keep Itou from noticing. Chizuru has a fuller truth revealed to her because of the incident. While on patrol, she and the soldiers rescue a young woman who looks almost exactly like Chizuru, who still dresses like a boy. Later, as the Shinsengumi take up guard duty for the Shōgun's visit, the three strangers - calling themselves "Oni" - try to kidnap Chizuru.

May 8, 2010

Episode 7 - Fate of a FetterE724m

Fate of a Fetter

The Oni are foiled and vanish again. Chizuru makes friends with Sen, whom she rescues again from thugs. The Shinsengumi members undergo medical exams - and the doctor giving the physicals is a friend of Chizuru's father. His prescription: Clean the HQ! Chizuru finds out a terrible secret about Okita. Dr. Matsumoto also fills Chizuru in on some more details about the ochimizu and Rasetsu. Kazama gets into the headquarters to confront Chizuru again, and is later reproved by Amagiri for his interference with humans.

May 15, 2010

Episode 8 - Fleeting DreamE824m

Fleeting Dream

Chizuru has been depressed thinking about what Kazama said before he was chased off; her friends set up an afternoon with the charming Osen-chan to cheer her up. Hijikata and Shinpachi have a confrontation. The Shinsengumi get bad news from the Bakufu; during a related assignment, they get an unpleasant and unsettling surprise. With the reward money for the successful assignment, however, they finally get Chizuru dressed up like a girl during a rowdy celebratory night out. The princess gets a report.

May 22, 2010

Episode 9 - The Trails of CarnageE924m

The Trails of Carnage

Itou seeks to subvert and split the Shinsengumi, especially after he finds out Yamanami is still alive. Chizuru still hides her quick-healing ability when she is injured by an ochimizu-maddened soldier. Osen and her kunoichi Kimigiku come to collect Chizuru from the Shinsengumi headquarters for her own safety; Osen claims an ancient oni bloodline and forces Chizuru to admit her own oni status. The Rasetsu Squad are activated when Kazura attempts yet again to kidnap Chizuru from the headquarters.

May 29, 2010

Episode 10 - Where the Bonds LeadE1024m

Where the Bonds Lead

The Shinsengumi learn of Itou's plot to assassinate Commander Kondou. The Shinsengumi is dispatched to Itou's compound, in spite of concerns over Heisuke's safety. After Itou is assassinated, Saito and Chizuru confront Heisuke directly, and persuade him to fight alongside them against Itou's men. Meanwhile Souji, severely weakened by his tuberculosis, is approached by Kaoru, who reveals his true identity and offers him a vial of the "medicine" that would heal him and make him a Rasetsu. Back at Itou's compound, the Shinsengumi forces are surrounded by Itou's men, Shiranui, and Amagiri. Heisuke engages Amagiri in battle, and is brutally attacked.

Jun 5, 2010

Episode 11 - The Fallen OneE1124m

The Fallen One

After his brutal defeat, Heisuke drinks Ochimizu and becomes a Rasetsu. An attempted assassination leaves Captain Kondou in critical condition. In order to avenge Kondou, Okita drinks the Ochimizu that Kaoru gave him, also becoming a Rasetsu. Kaoru appears, and reveals that the Ochimizu will not heal his tuberculosis. He also reveals the reason he hates Chizuru. In an ensuing battle, Okita manages to kill Kondou's attackers, but is also heavily wounded by gunfire. With both Okita and Kondou close to death, Hijikata sends them to Osaka Castle to be treated by Doctor Matsumoto.

Jun 12, 2010

Episode 12 - On the Opposite Side of ArmsE1224m

On the Opposite Side of Arms

The conflict between the Shinsengumi and imperialist forces breaks out into the Boshin War. During the Battle of Toba-Fushimi, Inoue is brutally murdered in front of Chizuru. Kazama appears and kills Inoue's murderers. Hijikata engages Kazama in battle, believing that he killed Inoue. During the fight, Hijikata drinks Ochimizu and becomes a Rasetsu to better his odds of victory. Yamazaki steps in and is grievously wounded. The fierce battle ends abruptly when Amagiri comes to collect Kazama. In the aftermath, the Shinsengumi bury the dead before departing by ship for Edo. En route, Yamazaki succumbs to his wounds and is buried at sea.

Jun 19, 2010

Actors

Houko Kuwashima

Houko Kuwashima

Chizuru Yukimura (voice)

Shin-ichiro Miki

Shin-ichiro Miki

Toshizo Hijikata (voice)

Recommendations

Samurai 7
Berserk
The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse
Claymore
Blue Seed
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Devil Lady
Stigma of the Wind
Daemons of the Shadow Realm
Hell's Paradise
Blade of the Immortal
Fate/Apocrypha
Fena: Pirate Princess
Seraph of the End
Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Zetman
The Case Study of Vanitas
Chain Chronicle: The Light of Haecceitas
D.Gray-man

Similars

The Crossing Hero
Fall in Love
Ah! My Goddess
The Irregular at Magic High School
Decisive Victory
Revenger
Supreme Lord of Galaxy
Pulang Araw
The Legend of El Cid
House of the Dark Shadows
Woodpecker Detective's Office
Refinement of Faith
No Game No Life
Berserk: The Golden Age Arc – Memorial Edition
Necromancer
Hornblower
Switch of Fate
Good and Evil
Interview with the Vampire
Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)