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Estimated watch time
4h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical80%Swordplay79%Female Protagonist79%Primarily Male Cast79%Samurai79%Ensemble Cast79%Gore79%Primarily Adult Cast79%War79%Guns60%
TVFINISHED2010 SPRING6.8 / 10 AniList score
Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~
薄桜鬼• Hakuouki
Synopsis & Story
The protagonist, Yukimura Chizuru, is the daughter of a doctor who works in Edo. The 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. The story is overall romantic with a historical and political background. (Source: Hakuouki official website)
Trailer
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Featured Cast & Voice Actors
Franchise Universe & Related Entries
PREQUEL
Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ Dawn of the Shinsengumi
TV
SEQUEL
Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ Record of the Jade Blood
TV
SIDE STORY
Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom: A Memory of Snow Flowers
OVA
ALTERNATIVE
HAKUOKI: WILD DANCE OF TOKYO
MOVIE
SPIN OFF
Hakuouki: Otogisoushi
TV_SHORT
SIDE STORY
Hakuouki Shinkai: Kaze no Shou
OVA
Aniphoria guide
Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~: should you watch it?
At a glance
Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 68/100 — 38% of 7,630 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #45 highest-rated anime of 2010, and #46 most popular anime of 2010, and #14 highest-rated anime of Spring 2010 on AniList.
Of the 14.2K AniList users who started it, 7.5% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 11.3K have finished it.
At about 4 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Supernatural — especially historical, swordplay, female protagonist, primarily male cast.
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ Dawn of the Shinsengumi (2012)
- Watch next: Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ Record of the Jade Blood (2010)
- Optional extras: Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom: A Memory of Snow Flowers, HAKUOKI: WILD DANCE OF TOKYO, Hakuouki: Otogisoushi, Hakuouki Shinkai: Kaze no Shou, Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ (2021)
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Idea Factory
- Director
- Osamu Yamasaki
- Character design
- Atsuko Nakajima
- Music
- Kou Ootani
Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ FAQ
- How many episodes does Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ have?
- Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ has 12 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 36 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~?
- About 4 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
- Is Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ finished?
- Yes. Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ has finished airing — the final episode aired June 20, 2010.
- Is there a season 2 of Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~?
- Yes — the story continues in Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ Record of the Jade Blood (2010).
- What should I watch before Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~?
- Watch Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ Dawn of the Shinsengumi first — Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ is a direct sequel.
- Is Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ based on a visual novel?
- Yes. Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ adapts the visual novel by Idea Factory.
- Who animated Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~?
- Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ was animated by Studio DEEN and directed by Osamu Yamasaki.
- Where can I watch Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~?
- Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.