Intrigue in the Bakumatsu – Irohanihoheto (2006)
AnimationDramaSci-Fi & FantasyMystery
Creator: Junichi Miyashita
The Shogunate is in its final years, and war is fast approaching. When Yojiro Akizuki, a dark and mysterious mercenary, nears something supernatural with some kind of importance to him, the ornament on the end of his sword hilt waves in its direction, his eyes glow mysteriously, and he is driven to go after it. He comes across a traveling theater group who is out for revenge for the killing of the parents of the group's leader, and whose mysterious playwright likes to secretly help along events of history. Yojiro joins them to lend them his skill against their enemies, while dark conspiracy continues to follow behind him.
Seasons
Season 1 Episodes
Episode 1
The Evil Star Let Loose
Episode 2
The Earth-Fissure Sword Mocks
Episode 3
Poems at Sekkakurou
Episode 4
A Curious Tale of An Underhanded Scandal
Episode 5
Shureiki Unleashed
Episode 6
The Closing Performance Burneth
Episode 7
Soutetsu Makes His Move
Episode 8
Wishes of Revenge Finally Realised
Episode 9
The Black Cat Weeps
Episode 10
Ueno Falls
Episode 11
The Troupe Returns to a Temporary Stage
Episode 12
Ryouma's Message