(Signalment: Ichibanboshi, Male, 1.8 meters tall, in 20s. by East Town Magistrate Office)
Dad!
You rude bastard!
Sorry but I'll slash you.
What...
Hey, do you know the samurais wearing this kind of mask?
You bastard.
Where did you get that?
It seems I finally found you.
Huh!
Who the hell are you?
Ichibanboshi, the samurai killer.
Here I come!
(Ichibanboshi, the samurai killer)
Your life...
Will be dedicated to our country!
What "our country"?
All is blamed on you bastards,
everyone is confused now!
(Police) You are under arrest!
(Police) Don't move!
Damn! Let me go!
Long before I was born,
someone from somewhere made this world into a total shit.
In this shitty world,
everywhere always stinks like shit and filled with shit.
Therefore, samurais are samurais, peasants are peasants.
Those miserable, just die miserably.
This must be a joke. Where am I?
Well, it seems my heart is still beating.
Could we be at the Styx?
What the heck! We are tied up like a fish!
Huh?
Who...
Are you?
I am the captain of team 8 of Shinsengumi
(Captain of Team 8 of Shinsengumi, Todo Heisuke) formerly called Mibu Roshigumi,
Todo Heisuke.
Huh, the shit samurai from Shinsengumi?
There is no qualification to despise a samurai for you, a sack full of shit.
Suddenly what...
The shit sack seems to have spit some maggots from his mouth.
Why did you take us here?
Make it clear quickly.
Are you going to kill us who were supposed to be beheaded?
In the political change on August 18th,
the executives of Shinsengumi,
including Director Kondo Isami, were all assassinated by someone.
Director! Hijikata!
Everyone...
You all were sentenced to death today.
So you all died and resurrected as Shinsengumi executives.
You mean, like a political decoy?
As the authentic person has died already,
Eh?
Isn't "a substitute" more accurate?
Acting as the substitutes,
if Shinsengumi can keep on,
your death penalty will be written off.
If you refuse,
you can not be kept alive having known the secret.
Execution as it is if we refuse.
That's why you chose the criminals.
What an unreasonable strategy...
From one adversity to another...
Kondo Isami, Serizawa Kamo, Sannan Keisuke,
Saito Hajime, Harada Sanosuke, Okita Soji,
Nagura Shinpachi, Hijikata Toshizo.
Choose.
Die here or be a substitute.
What dose Shinsengumi do?
Under the order from Lord Matsudaira Katamori,
maintain public order of the capital.
Do we need to cut somebody down?
Yes.
I take it.
Hijikata Toshizo,
welcome.
You just join Shinsengumi like this?
I'm only good at slashing people.
As long as I get paid for killing people, as a Shinsengumi or an assassin,
it's the same.
(Sakuya, the assassinator)
So far I have followed the rules as an assassin,
What should I follow now as Shinsengumi?
Me. Todo Heisuke is the rule here.
Got it.
Pfft! What an apple polisher!
I want to eat a lot!
Of course, you can eat your fill.
No matter foods or drinks.
I'm in, Shinsengumi!
Harada Sanosuke, welcome.
Wow, I will do my best!
And eat a lot!
(Bou, the big eater)
There's no reason for me to refuse actually.
I, Gyatarou, will also join Shinsengumi.
Nagakura Shinpachi, welcome.
It's unacceptable for me to die here.
I have not gotten enough with drinks,
(Gyatarou, the crime collector) women or gambling!
Stupid Shinsengumi!
I serve only His Majesty even if I rot.
I will never be the running dog of Bakufu.
The 808th...
Did I do anything wrong?
No, it's fine.
I'll just record that Serizawa Kamo died of accident.
Damn samurais, what do you take people's lives as?
Haha! Here's a even worse place than the prison in a sense.
This may be a foolish question, but...
Is it okay for me to have this corpse?
Whatever.
Then, I am in, Shinsengumi.
Sannan Keisuke, welcome.
Because there will be no shortage of injured patients
and human anatomical bodies here.
(Sogen, the psycho doctor)
Well, I will join Shinsengumi too.
Saito Hajime, welcome.
If there are so many corpses
for the souls that cannot rest in peace,
someone have to pray for them, right?
(Suzuran, the depraved monk)
I have one thing to confirm.
Is it really okay for me to be a substitute for Okita Soji
as a woman?
W...Woman?
It's completely meritocratic in Shinsengumi.
It's only your problem of being a woman.
Got it. I'm also in.
Okita Soji, welcome.
To test my potential,
I'm in disguise.
I heard from the guards that you worked as a Kenjutsu instructor.
Indeed.
I want you to train the substitutes.
Got it.
Then, only you left.
Choose.
Die here,
or change the history with us.
I won't be a shit samurai!
My families were killed by him!
The samurai wearing a weird mask!
Your lives...
Will be dedicated to our country!
Run, you all!
Ah!
- Dad! - Darling!
Ichibanboshi!
Live on...
What "change the history"?!
How dare you sword-equipped bastards, murders of innocence say those lofty bullshit!
I hate samurais the most!
Is the weird mask that samurai wore...
like this?
Eh?
Where did you get that...
This is the mask of those who killed the executives of Shinsengumi.
It's from an organization called Zomennooni.
What a coincidence, we have the same enemies.
Shinsengumi is looking for that Zomennooni.
Do you also find them too?
Yes.
Shinsengumi will definitely destroy Zomennooni and avenge the dead.
Do you also want to avenge?
Of course! I will avenge my families for sure!
Good!
This is Nagasone Okisato Nyudo Kotetsu.
It is now Director Kondo Isami's cherished sword.
Will you take this sword and become Kondo Isami?
To take a revenge for my families,
I will do anything!
Even become a shit samurai!
I...
I will...
Become Kodo Isami!
(Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys)
(Headquarter of Aizu, Konkaikoumyouji)
(Lord of Aizu Domain, Matsudaira Katamori)
How is the substitutes plan going , Todo?
They joined us today.
The public order in the capital is getting worse everyday.
So as not to increase the number of malcontent ronins,
Shinsengumi shall not be disbanded now.
This is another tiring task but
please take care of and train them.
Yes! I will instruct them strictly.
Chomp, chomp.
Come on, we already got some decent arm like this, how long should we...
Only idiots play with a sword.
Annoying!
Eh?
Where did that little boy go?
Todo went for Lord Katamori.
Who is that?
He is the Military Commissioner of Kyoto from Aizu Domain.
He's our lord. Remember that, you idiot.
You bastard, you've been calling me idiot for a while now.
Stop.
Ah?
Let's start training.
Lord Katamori,
(Aizu Domain Koyokata, Akizuki Teijiro) [Koyokata: An official position in Japan during the Bakufu Time]
(Aizu Domain Counsellor, Akizuki Teijiro) Rather than relying on Shinsengumi without executives,
(Aizu Domain Counsellor, Akizuki Teijiro) how about the Mimawarigumi owned by Bakufu?
Akizuki, isn't Mimawarigumi right in middle of rallying immediate followers?
We can only rely on Shinsengumi now.
It's a shame but that is the actualities of the now languishing Bakufu.
Todo, don't rely too much on the criminals.
It's enough to keep the prestige to scare the Tobakuha for a while.
I appreciate your kindness very much.
I will definitely restore Shinsengumi.
And secure the public order of the capital...
Has anyone of you learned about Kenjutsu?
No.
I use this.
I with this.
Monks never kill.
Well, gunpowder is more efficient.
I can't help worrying about the future...
Shinsengumi, gathering people with various status, takes Sincerity as the flag,
and Bushido as the rule.
Therefore, Kenjutsu cannot be neglected.
Now let's have a bout as Jigeiko. [Jigeiko: a Kendo term for free practice]
Kondo!
Director Kondo.
Ah, it's me.
Okay, let's do it!
No consideration, bring it on.
I don't use such a thing.
Hey, then it won't be a practice.
The thing is to win, right?
Win!
I ordered investigations about the mask.
It seems to be related to Nogaku.
Nogaku?
If it's something rare,
it won't be hard to track it down.
We will also keep investigating.
I really appreciate it sincerely.
Well, Todo.
I heard that ronins were wandering around in Shimabara and Gion.
I will order the arrest as soon as possible.
Pick up the wooden sword!
I will fight in my own way!
I am surprised that he fights with that.
In another way, that's impressive.
Why is he Director Kondo?
Huh?
Stupid Boshi...
Stop!
You idiot!
What are you doing!
Is there any paste stuck in your brain, you rotten bun!
The sword is the soul of a samurai.
Not something thrown away on the ground!
I hate swords.
The shitty loser have got carried away.
What!
You should have hit him without any consideration.
But...
The opponents we will fight are not those can be defeated just by kicks.
Do you even have the will to avenge your family?
I know.
As soon as I start with Kenjutsu, I will become the best among them immediately.
Get ready, you all!
Here comes the first work!
From now on, patrol the city
and arrest the criminals!
Great! I will smash them!
Smash...?
Smash them!
Is there any prey for the smashing thing?
Of course.
Akira, have you ever smashed before?
No, I have also never smashed...
Smash... Is it Germany?
Who cares! This is an arrest op!
Divide into three teams centered on those with actual experiences.
Gyatarou, Bou and I will go to Gion.
Roger!
Akira, Sogen, Suzuran, you go to Arasuma.
Roger!
The left Ichibanboshi and Saku...
Hey!
Why do I have to be with him?!
Sakuya, you are strong.
Even with a burden puppy yapping and running around,
you still can deal with it, right?
Who is a puppy?!
You are the dog!
Not only Ichibanboshi.
You are yet not expert at Kendo.
Evade fight if possible. Understand?
Roger!
You rude bastard!
So weak.
Eh?
So weak...
Shall I give you this sword?
Take it, and work for the country...
(Tempura)
Stupid!
Is it something a samurai should do?
You...
Sorry.
Don't mind. Don't mind.
You annoyed him.
Umm...
Gyatarou, we will receive salaries from Bakufu.
You don't need to do so.
What do you mean?
Give it back! You are no loner a criminal.
Is this your purse?
Yes, thanks!
Akira was so cool with the sword!
Even if I have to die, I want to be killed by a beauty like Akira.
Aren't you a monk before?
Is it okay for you to flirt with ladies?
♪Saw a monk buying a harpin.♪
I am such a monk.
Give me a break.
There...
Todo!
It's a crossroads killing.
The wound is shallow, but the blood is...
Dad!
It's indeed a strange wound.
I'm already, hopeless...
I will deal with it.
The chance of your survival is about 93.5%.
Or you want to become materials for human anatomy?
Don't worry.
If you die, you have a monk here.
It's all on you here.
Let's chase the malcontent ronins.
I'll catch up with you in Kenjutsu like a piece of cake.
and become the best in no time.
You are already the best if you can be less idiot.
You bastard!
Help!
That sword...
It's me! I'm the first to find it!
Hey!
For our country,
your life will be dedicated!
Smash you!
I found you, masked bastard!
Sakuya, don't hinder me!
Shut up.
The 809th person...
Damn!
There is really an idiot who suddenly plunged into the enemy.
It can't be helped. My body just moved itself.
Know your enemy first. Draw your sword later.
Someone will be killed if we are slow on it!
What do you think you're wearing a sword for?
To cut down people.
I am different. I want to protect people.
- Wait there! - As instructed, we should return...
Stupid Boshi.
Todo!
Sakuya.
What's the matter?
A malcontent ronin showed up in Shimabara.
He wore that weird mask and used a weird sword.
Where is Ichibanboshi?
He disobeyed the order and went chasing alone.
That fool!
As a mere useless dung beetle!
I won't let you get away. I won't let you get away.
Help!
Stop...
People like me...
are more than enough...
Stop!!!!!!!
Kotetsu...
That light is...
Long before I was born,
someone from somewhere made this world into a total shit.
Who are you?
Eh, me?
I am...
I am an agent of the Military Commissioner of Kyoto,
the director of Shinsengumi, Kondo Isami!
Though I'm just a rookie who got appointed not long ago.
The world that always stinks like a shit is now
starting to change!
(Episode 1 A Scheme! The Shinsengumi Made of Criminals)
(Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys!)
(Shine On!)
Why do you pronounce "shine on" as in Bucchigire?
(Shine On!)
(Shine On!)NIsn't this part Bucchi,
(Shine On!)
and this part Gire?
I was a fool to have asked you that.
(Shine On!)
Eh?
(Shine On!)
(The End)