Ryouma Sakamoto
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 2, 2014 – September 17, 2014
- Season
- Summer 2014
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- Studio DEEN
- Director
- Itsurou Kawasaki
- Music
- Tomoki Kikuya
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 54/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Anachronism90%Primarily Male Cast84%Historical80%Male Protagonist80%Band79%Idol73%CGI70%Magic50%Henshin40%Rock Music20%
TVFINISHED2014 SUMMER5.4 / 10 AniList score
Samurai Jam-Bakumatsu Rock
幕末Rock• Bakumatsu Rock
Synopsis
The story is set in the Bakumatsu era, at the end of the shoguns' rule over Japan in the middle of the 19th century. The Tokugawa shogunate uses the brainwashing Heaven's Songs by the top idols in Shinsengumi to subjugate the country and its people. In this Japan, writing or singing any songs besides the Heaven's Songs is a capital offense. Sakamoto Ryouma and the other rockers rise up and change the world with rock 'n' roll for freedom and justice. (Source: Anime News Network)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch Samurai Jam-Bakumatsu Rock?
Only if you enjoy action, comedy and fantasy, especially stories with anachronism, primarily male cast, historical.
Reception is lukewarm: 54/100 on AniList, with 16% of 2.2K ratings at 8/10 or higher.
29.2% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Itsurou Kawasaki
- Series composition
- Mitsutaka Hirota
- Character design
- Akiharu Ishii
- Music
- Tomoki Kikuya
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Jack” by vistlip
Endings (1)
- ED1“Zecchou DAYBREAK” by Kenshou Ono & Shoutarou Morikubo
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Samurai Jam-Bakumatsu Rock FAQ
How many episodes does Samurai Jam-Bakumatsu Rock have?
Samurai Jam-Bakumatsu Rock has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Samurai Jam-Bakumatsu Rock?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Samurai Jam-Bakumatsu Rock finished?
Yes. Samurai Jam-Bakumatsu Rock has finished airing — the final episode aired September 17, 2014.
Is there a season 2 of Samurai Jam-Bakumatsu Rock?
No sequel is listed for Samurai Jam-Bakumatsu Rock as of October 2026.
Is Samurai Jam-Bakumatsu Rock based on a video game?
Yes. Samurai Jam-Bakumatsu Rock adapts the video game.
Who animated Samurai Jam-Bakumatsu Rock?
Samurai Jam-Bakumatsu Rock was animated by Studio DEEN and directed by Itsurou Kawasaki.
Who sings the opening of Samurai Jam-Bakumatsu Rock?
The opening, "Jack", is performed by vistlip.