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"Peacemaker Kurogane: Omō-michi" is a historical action-drama anime set in the late Edo period of Japan, focusing on the turbulent years leading up to the Meiji Restoration. The story centers on Ichimura Tetsunosuke, a young boy determined to avenge his parents' deaths at the hands of the Chōshū rebels. After losing his family, Tetsunosuke and his older brother Tatsunosuke join the Shinsengumi, a notorious samurai group tasked with maintaining order in Kyoto. Tetsunosuke's youthful idealism and desire for revenge clash with the harsh realities of the Shinsengumi's brutal methods and the complex political landscape of the time.

The narrative explores Tetsunosuke's growth as he navigates the moral ambiguities of his quest for vengeance and his role within the Shinsengumi. His interactions with key historical figures, such as the charismatic but ruthless vice-commander Hijikata Toshizō and the stoic captain Okita Sōji, shape his understanding of loyalty, honor, and sacrifice. The series delves into the internal conflicts of the Shinsengumi, their struggles against rival factions, and the broader societal upheaval as Japan transitions from feudalism to modernity.

Tetsunosuke's journey is marked by moments of intense action, emotional introspection, and the gradual realization that his path to justice is fraught with personal cost. The anime balances historical accuracy with dramatic storytelling, portraying the Shinsengumi not merely as legendary figures but as flawed individuals grappling with their own ideals and the weight of their actions. Themes of camaraderie, duty, and the cost of violence are woven throughout the narrative, offering a nuanced portrayal of a pivotal era in Japanese history.
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Peacemaker Kurogane: Belief
Peacemaker Kurogane: Omō-michi
Type: Movie
Date: 06/02/2018
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Staff
  • Director
    Shigeru Kimiya
  • Storyboard
    Hiroshi Takeuchi
    Shigeru Kimiya
  • Music
    Ryōsuke Nakanishi
  • Character Design
    Sayaka Koiso
  • Chief Animation Director
    Sayaka Koiso
  • Art design
    Mika Nakajima
    Mamio Ogawa
  • Sound Director
    Toshiki Kameyama
  • Executive producer
    Shunji Inoue
    Kazuya Takahashi
    Fumiki Yamazaki
    Daijō Kudō
  • Script
    Eiji Umehara
  • Unit Director
    Shigeru Kimiya
    Yūsuke Kubo
  • Original creator
    Nanae Chrono
  • Art Director
    Masatoshi Kai
  • Animation Director
    Yū Ikeda
    Kazuhisa Nakamura
    Yoshio Usuda
    Ryōsuke Kimiya
    Sayaka Koiso
    Keiko Iwata
    Ai Asari
    Nao Miyawaki
  • 3D Director
    Hiroshi Souma
  • Director of Photography
    Mitsuhiro Sato
  • Producer
    Takayuki Matsunaga
    Sachi Kawamoto
    Noritomo Isogai
    Shigeto Takeyama
    Haruka Kadoya
    Tetsuya Kakita
    Kōhei Nagaoka
    Kazuhiko Hidano
    Satoshi Fukuao
    Yōko Shiraishi
Production
  • Production
    AT-X
    Kadokawa
    Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures
    Bandai Namco Arts
    Sony Music Communications
    Frontier Works
    Contents Seed
    GyaO!
    Adores Co., Ltd.
    Peacemaker Kurogane Production Committee
  • Animation Production
    WHITE FOX