Story
The story is set in the Bakumatsu era, at the end of the shoguns' rule over Japan in the middle of the 19th century. The Tokugawa shogunate uses the brainwashing Heaven's Songs by the top idols in Shinsengumi to subjugate the country and its people. In this Japan, writing or singing any songs besides the Heaven's Songs is a capital offense. Ryōma Sakamoto and the other rockers rise up and change the world with rock 'n' roll for freedom and justice.Characters
; : :The lead singer and guitarist of the group, his dream is to become a famous rocker and spread rock throughout Japan. During the day, he works at the local pizzeria, "Albergo di Terada". The electric guitar he carries around was given to him by Shoin Yoshida, who believed that Ryōma possesses a "Peace Soul". ; : :One of Shoin's disciples, he plays bass guitar in the group. While he and Kogorō were on a search for their master, Shoin Yoshida, they met Ryōma and started a band. He is nicknamed "Cindy" by Ryōma. He is known for his sour face and unfriendly disposition. ; : :One of Shoin's disciples, he plays drums in the group. While he and Shinsaku were on a search for their master, Shoin Yoshida, they met Ryōma and started a band. He is nicknamed "Sensei" by Ryōma. He is known as a patient, mature and knowledgeable person. His special skill is inventing. ; : :A member of the Shinsengumi. He has served as both a director and a backup guitarist. He is known as a skilled swordsman. A proponent of "Heaven's Song". ; : :The top member of the Shinsengumi. He is seen playing both the guitar and the keyboard. While publicly a kind and charming idol, in private he thinks of his fans as "worthless creatures." A proponent of "Heaven's Song". ; : :He has worked for the Tokugawa family for many generations, and currently serves Yoshinobu. His main goal is to collect all five "Peace Souls" to enhance his magical powers. ; : :The fifteenth head of the Tokugawa Shogunate. He was born with the talent of "Heaven's Song" ; : :Director of the Tokugawa Shogunate. In the past he was in an idol band, but withdrew and is now supporting the Shinsengumi as a general producer. He is known as a big brother that everyone can rely on.Episode list
Music
*OP: Jack by vistlip *ED: Zetchō DAYBREAK (絶頂DAYBREAK) by Chō Tamashī Dan (Kishō Taniyama, Tatsuhisa Suzuki, Shōtarō Morikubo, Toshiyuki Morikawa & Kenshō Ono) *Over Mirage (非常幻想（オーバーミラージュ）) by Toshiyuki Morikawa & Kenshō Ono *Rolling Thunder by Kishō Taniyama, Tatsuhisa Suzuki, & Shōtarō Morikubo *INTERSECT by Kishō Taniyama, Toshiyuki Morikawa, & Kenshō Ono *REACTION by Tatsuhisa Suzuki *Zankyō -feedback- (残響 -feedback-) by Kenshō Ono *Hachinoji Distortion (ハチノジディストーション) by Shōtarō MorikuboReception
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