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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 5 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 5, 2018 – December 21, 2018
- Season
- Fall 2018
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- Studio DEEN
- Director
- Masaki Watanabe
- Music
- Ryou Kawasaki
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 49/100
Estimated watch time
5h
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Swordplay79%Samurai73%Ensemble Cast60%Primarily Male Cast50%Historical40%Primarily Adult Cast40%Male Protagonist10%
TVFINISHED2018 FALL4.9 / 10 AniList score
BAKUMATSU
BAKUMATSU ~恋愛幕末カレシ 外伝~• BAKUMATSU: Renai Bakumatsu Kareshi Gaiden
Synopsis
The Bakumatsu was an era in which the souls of young men burned with anxiety for their country's future. Takasugi Shinsaku, a soldier of fortune from Choshu, sneaks aboard a government ship with his comrade Katsura Kogorou in search of a mysterious "timepiece" with the power to manipulate time that he fears the government wishes to keep for themselves. Rather than allow such power to fall into the wrong hands, Takasugi plans to destroy the artifact, but having obtained it, the artifact is quickly stolen, forcing the pair to follow the mysterious thief to the seat of government in Kyoto. However, when they arrive in the capital, they discover that the government has been overthrown and the deity Susanoo now reigns in its place. The streets of the city and the people in them are much different than Takasugi and Katsura remembered. The times may have changed but their mission hasn't - Takasugi and Katsura resolve to reset time and save their nation from the nefarious forces trying to hijack it. (Source: Tokyo Otaku Mode)
Should you watch BAKUMATSU?
BAKUMATSU has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 49/100 — 12% of 1,261 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 3.1K AniList users who started it, 32.0% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 1.5K have finished it.
At about 5 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Sci-Fi — especially swordplay, samurai, ensemble cast.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Masaki Watanabe
- Series composition
- Masahiro Yokotani
- Character design
- Hidekazu Shimamura
- Music
- Ryou Kawasaki
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. BAKUMATSU is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: BAKUMATSU Crisis (2019)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (2)
- ED1“Harukanaru Tabi” by Eri Sasaki · eps 1-5, 7, 10-12
- ED2“Part of Me” by Eri Sasaki · eps 6, 8-9
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
BAKUMATSU FAQ
How many episodes does BAKUMATSU have?
BAKUMATSU has 12 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 5 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch BAKUMATSU?
About 5 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is BAKUMATSU finished?
Yes. BAKUMATSU has finished airing — the final episode aired December 21, 2018.
Is there a season 2 of BAKUMATSU?
Yes — the story continues in BAKUMATSU Crisis (2019).
Where do I start BAKUMATSU?
Start here: BAKUMATSU is the first entry, followed by BAKUMATSU Crisis.
Is BAKUMATSU based on a video game?
Yes. BAKUMATSU adapts the video game.
Who animated BAKUMATSU?
BAKUMATSU was animated by Studio DEEN and directed by Masaki Watanabe.
Who sings the opening of BAKUMATSU?
The opening, "Spiral Maze", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch BAKUMATSU?
BAKUMATSU is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.