Jinbei Tsukishima
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 58 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 8, 2013 – September 30, 2013
- Season
- Spring 2013
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Seven Arcs Pictures
- Director
- Takayuki Hamana
- Original creator
- Hiroshi Fukuda
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
- Also known as
- Joujuu Senjin!! Mushibugyo
- Score across sites
- 7.11/10
Estimated watch time
9h 58m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen79%Martial Arts79%Creature Taming79%Swordplay60%Samurai60%Historical53%Heterosexual40%Female Harem30%Super Power20%Demons20%
overview details
Synopsis
The action story is set in Edo-era Tokyo in the early 1700s. The eighth shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune ordered boxes to be installed so commoners can submit their thoughts. After hearing their voices, the shogun creates a new magistrate unit—Mushibugyou—to protect the people in the heart of the city. Each member is a specialist with unique fighting skills. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Mushibugyo?
Probably, if you enjoy action, ecchi and fantasy, especially stories with shounen, martial arts, creature taming.
Reception is positive but mixed: 69/100 on AniList, with 39% of 5.6K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #58 highest-rated anime of 2013.
About 9.7% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 9 h 58 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hiroshi Fukuda
- Director
- Takayuki Hamana
- Character design
- Yoshimitsu Yamashita
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Mushibugyo OVA
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“Tomo yo” · eps 1-13
- OP2“Denshin∞ Unchained” · eps 14-25
Endings (2)
- ED1“Ichizu” by i☆Ris · eps 1-13
- ED2“Through All Eternity ~ en no kizuna ~” · eps 14-25
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Mushibugyo FAQ
How many episodes does Mushibugyo have?
Mushibugyo has 26 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 9 h 58 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Mushibugyo?
About 9 h 58 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is Mushibugyo finished?
Yes. Mushibugyo has finished airing — the final episode aired September 30, 2013.
Is there a season 2 of Mushibugyo?
No sequel is listed for Mushibugyo as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Mushibugyo based on a manga?
Yes. Mushibugyo adapts the manga by Hiroshi Fukuda.
Who animated Mushibugyo?
Mushibugyo was animated by Seven Arcs Pictures and directed by Takayuki Hamana.
Who sings the opening of Mushibugyo?
The opening, "Tomo yo", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Mushibugyo?
Mushibugyo is listed on HIDIVE. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.