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Shine On! Bakumatsu Boys
is an original Japanese anime television series animated by Geno Studio and produced by Twin Engine. It is directed and written by Tetsuo Hirakawa, with Yasuharu Takanashi composing the music. It aired from July to September 2022 on Tokyo MX and BS11. Plot During Japan's Bakumatsu period, the Shinsengumi's Eighth Division is virtually annihilated by an imperialist criminal gang known as the Masked Demons. The sole survivor, Heisuke Toudou, is badly injured, losing a hand and a foot. Toudou is tasked by local feudal lord, Matsudaira Katamori, to maintain order, so he offers eight convicts who have been sentenced to death the chance to redeem themselves by abandoning their old names and becoming replacements for the eight dead Shinsengumi captains. Seven prisoners, Sakuya, Bou, Sougen, Gatarou, Suzuran, Akira and Ichibanboshi accept the offer, the eighth is immediately executed. Characters ; : :During his childhood, his parents and young brother were killed by a demon samurai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Historical Fiction
Historical fiction is a literary genre in which the plot takes place in a setting related to the past events, but is fictional. Although the term is commonly used as a synonym for historical fiction literature, it can also be applied to other types of narrative, including theatre, opera, cinema, and television, as well as video games and graphic novels. An essential element of historical fiction is that it is set in the past and pays attention to the manners, social conditions and other details of the depicted period. Authors also frequently choose to explore notable historical figures in these settings, allowing readers to better understand how these individuals might have responded to their environments. The historical romance usually seeks to romanticize eras of the past. Some subgenres such as alternate history and historical fantasy insert intentionally ahistorical or speculative elements into a novel. Works of historical fiction are sometimes criticized for lack of authe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
