Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ (2021)
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Format:OVA
Episodes:3
Episode Length:27 mins
Season:FALL 2021
Source:visual novel
Estimated watch time
1h 21m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day

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Swordplay79%Primarily Male Cast79%Primarily Adult Cast79%Ensemble Cast79%Gore79%War79%Tragedy79%Samurai73%Female Protagonist73%Historical72%
OVAFINISHED2021 FALL6.4 / 10 AniList score

Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ (2021)

薄桜鬼• Hakuouki OVA (2021)
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Synopsis & Story

Chizuru Yukimura, who has come to the city of Kyoto in search of her father, has been working with the Shinsengumi since she was saved from a blood-seeking monster. Then, in June of the first year of Keio, the Shinsengumi moved to Nishi Honganji Temple to continue their patrol of Kyoto, and received reports of the frequent appearance of "bandits who assume the name of Shinsengumi. At the same time, Shinsengumi is order to protect the Shogun Iemochi who will visit Kyoto, and Hijikata and the others are in a hurry to solve the case. Meanwhile, several rasetsu escape from the Shinsengumi post with the help of "a figure resembling Chizuru." In addition, Chizuru, who had gone to the city with Sakai, the treasurer, are drawn into the fray and goes missing. The Satsuma domain receives information of a plot to assassinate the Shogun by Tosa domain's ronin, and Kazama and the others head for Kyoto. Are the various incidents surrounding the Shinsengumi a coincidence? As everything becomes chaotic and the time until the Shogun's arrival in Kyoto approaches, Hijikata and the Shinsengumi must decide... (Source: Crunchyroll) Episodes: Chapter One (第一章), November 13, 2021. Chapter Two (第二章), December 11, 2021. Chapter Three (第三章), January 29, 2022. Note: The episodes streamed in advance on the U-NEXT service ahead of the official BD/DVD release. These OVAs will have a Blu-Ray/DVD release on December 24, 2021, January 28, 2022, and February 25, 2022 respectively.

Where to Watch Officially

Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.

Franchise Universe & Related Entries

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Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ (2021): should you watch it?

At a glance

Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ (2021) has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 64/100 — 37% of 381 ratings are 8/10 or higher.

It ranks #17 highest-rated anime of 2021, and #19 most popular anime of 2021 on AniList.

Of the 892 AniList users who started it, 4.9% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 707 have finished it.

At about 1 h 21 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.

Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Supernatural — especially swordplay, primarily male cast, primarily adult cast, ensemble cast.

Where it fits in the series

Episodes

3 episodes are listed.

Main cast & creators

Original creator
Idea Factory
Character design
Atsuko Nakajima

Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ (2021) FAQ

How many episodes does Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ (2021) have?
Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ (2021) has 3 episodes of about 27 minutes each, roughly 1 h 21 min in total.
Is Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ (2021) finished?
Yes. Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ (2021) has finished airing — the final episode aired January 29, 2022.
Is there a season 2 of Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ (2021)?
No sequel is listed for Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ (2021) as of October 2026.
Is Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ (2021) based on a visual novel?
Yes. Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ (2021) adapts the visual novel by Idea Factory.
Who animated Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ (2021)?
Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ (2021) was animated by Studio DEEN and directed by Osamu Yamasaki.
Where can I watch Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ (2021)?
Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ (2021) is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.