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Kondo Isami-Watari Tetsuya

Okita Soji-Nakamura Shunske

Hijikata Toshizo-Murakami Hiroaki

From the novels of Shiba Ryotaro

Shinsengumi Keppuroku

Manager Yamashiro-San?

What can I do for you?"

RAID IN IKEDAYA. KOTETSU

RAID IN IKEDAYA. KOTETSU

RAID IN IKEDAYA. KOTETSU

Yamashiro!

Yamashiro!

In 1863 I, Hijikata Toshizo, arrived in Kyoto with a detachment of 13 people.

The head of the Aizu clan was the Military commandant. Choshu extremists who attacked the Imperial Palace were banished from Kyoto.

In the summer of 1863, they sought to regain lost opportunities. The headless statues, a symbol of the Shogunate, were found near the Sanjo bridge.

June 1864 came,

4 days before the start of the Gion Matsuri. (major festival in Japan)

KONDO ISAMI

Where did he see the bandits?

HIJIKATA TOSHIZO

OKITA SOJI

Where?

Where?

Behind the Kunoke residence

Behind the Kunoke residence

Who are you?!

The Shinsengumi.

This is a police matter!

This never happened, understand?

If you say a word, we'll be back.

What are you doing there?

We are patriots here to receive funds.

It's none of your business.

You have a death wish?

Come with us.

What?

You will answer for these words!

How're we supposed to question them now?!

It was self-defense!

So much money!

SHINSENGUMI MIBU STATION

Kondo-San always holds a blade sharply honed.

Your Kotetsu sword will never rust (Nagasone Kotetsu) manufacturer of swords)

Your Kotetsu sword will never rust (Nagasone Kotetsu) manufacturer of swords)

There's no reason for you to go on patrol.

Shut up, fool!

We need to raise the profile The Shinsengumi.

Toshi, by the way...

In the evening we go on patrol.

Where's the commander?

Kunoke's representatives are here.

YAMANAMI KEISUKE

YAMANAMI KEISUKE Did they bring chests of gold?

Did they bring chests of gold?

Hold your tongue, Okita-kun.

They say they brought money

To buy ammunition,

And katanas.

What will we do?

We are the servants and protectors of the Emperor and the shogun.

We don't kill thieves for money.

This is true.

Toshi, what do you think?

I think we can accept.

So we will earn a good reputation for the Shinsengumi among the inhabitants.

I am Sahei, assistant to master Kunoke.

Please accept this token of our appreciation.

Thank you, we accept.

Please accept my wishes for good health

Thank you very much.

What did they bring?

Sake, of course.

Look, commander, here boxes with Katanas

Come on, come on, open up!

One of master Kotetsu's blades!

Kotetsu! Can I see?

Now you have Two kotetsu swords!

Toshi, do you want one?

It's yours.

One kotetsu deserves another.

Let me tell you a bit about us...

We are troops guarding the city of Kyoto

On behalf of the Lord of Aizu, the "guardian" of the city and the "guardian" of the Shinsengumi.

We now have more than 40 people,

But only eighteen months ago, it was only nine.

Okita Soji,

Inoue Genzaburo,

Saito Hajime,

Nagakura Shinpachi,

Harada Sanosuke,

Todo Heiske.

They are now the captains of the teams.

The Commander Kondo Isami,

Chief of staff Yamanami Keisuke,

And I, the Deputy Commander Hijikata Toshizo.

We all trained in Edo, in a dojo owned by the Kondo family.

Okita, Inoue, Kondo and me, we were the best.

Besides that, Kondo and I have been friends for a long time.

The other seven are all former samurai,

But Kondo and I were born peasants.

Kotetsu was the sword of our dreams.

And now Kondo-san has two... Maybe it's fate.

Fate to change the future.

With Kondo, and the Shinsengumi.

Wait!

Speak!

Who do you want to protect?

You want to die for not answering?!

Tell me who told you!

Don't want to talk?

YAMAZAKI SUSUMU It was a mansion belonging to Choshu

YAMAZAKI SUSUMU It was a mansion belonging to Choshu

Hm...

Harada, rest.

Let's hang them like noodles!

"We will make Kyoto a fiery hell!"

What?

Don't overdo it with them, the dead are useless.

When they wake up, interrogate them again.

Our comrades were killed!

We must take revenge!

They were killed by the Shinsengumi!

The Shinsengumi must be punished!

Wait! No need to hurry!

Then let our comrades die?

Our Lord will come to Gion Matsuri.

He will be able to turn public opinion on our side!

That's not enough!

We must act now!

Each of us will kill one of those Shinsengumi!

Kondo-San!

Looks like we're on the trail,

And it leads to the Choshu mansion.

There is a plan to burn Kyoto,

They are waiting for the beginning of the Gion Matsuri.

What?

There will be arson all over the city,

Lord Aizu will be at a loss, and they would kill him.

Then they will take the Emperor hostage,

Put the Head of Choshu as Head of Kyoto,

Expel foreign ships from Japan.

That would mean war.

The two we captured spoke.

Mori from the House of Choshu is an influential daimyo,

Are you sure? We can't afford to make a mistake.

Yes... We'll check it out.

But we must be ready for everything.

We need to check one place. Masuya Kiemon's Shop... He calls himself a merchant,

But he was a samurai, no doubt.

He often visits the samurai of the Higo and Tosa clans.

I'm going to check the locations, where they often are.

Tantora's tea house and Ikedai's hotel.

Masuya Kiemon's Shop.

Hijikata-San, remember it.

I didn't come here to be a spy. How many could be walking around?

That's our job, Soji.

I can't believe they're going to to burn Kyoto.

There is no samurai who would support this stupid idea.

That's what happens when they get together lots of hot heads.

They want to start a war.

Hot heads, like the Shinsengumi?

Silly. Of course not.

Hijikata-San, does your blood never get hot?

Enough, Soji.

I'd like to rent a room.

Welcome.

Can I have a cup of tea?

...Kagome, kagome, come home... (children's song< / i>)

...Whose turn is it will come at dawn... (frivolous version of a children's song< / i>)

Be serious.

We have attracted more than 60 ronins on our side.

It's going to be a big battle.

Shinsengumi will become a legend.

Look.

You say the cops are snooping around?

The Shinsengumi?

Clearly.

I don't want to endanger you. None of you.

Get out

And don't come here for a while.

Yes, sir.

I learned the truth about Kiemon's identity.

He's Furutaka Shintaro, one of the leaders.

FURUTAKA SHINTARO

Furutaka Shintaro!

You are suspected of preparing an armed rebellion!

Come with us!

Who are you?

The Deputy commander of the Shinsengumi, Hijikata Toshizo!

I see no reason for my arrest.

The storeroom is full of weapons!

How do you explain it?

I'm a merchant. These are my goods.

I buy and sell guns.

Interesting story...

I found a list of names.

Make a list of found weapons, and put a guard here.

Bring him to our headquarters!

Got it!

Let's go!

We have conclusive evidence! Names and weapons.

Come on, talk!

When? And where?

Admit your guilt like a samurai!

You make me sick!

Talking to dogs like you...

Make me vomit

I will gladly die for our cause, like a samurai!

Kill me!

What samurai?

My ass is more samurai than you.

You're just an arsonist, a petty thief. Who do you think you are?

What's "your business"?

To expel foreigners, or what?

Even common criminals say that now.

Do you want to be killed?

We can't let that happen simply.

Hold him!

His name is Furutaka Shintaro.

If we can find out what are they planning,

We will stop the war.

War? Are you kidding me?

They hid rifles and bombs.

You talk a lot. The commander-in-chief wouldn't let us talk.

Come on! Let's just drink

If there is a war, this is our last sake!

I'm nervous...

OKUZAWA EISUKE

...when I'm with a woman.

...when I'm with a woman.

OMITSU

Women only love money!

Women only love money!

Come on! Let's go.

I'll stay here.

What are you doing?

Are you all right, Okuzawa?

Leave him alone!

We're going to the headquarters now.

I'll pay.

The top floor is open.

You can rest here.

I have no money...

Don't worry about it.

Are you sure?

You're my guest.

Thanks.

We're finally alone.

Omitsu...

I've always liked you.

You come and I'm in a good mood all day.

Me too.

Really?

You must think I'm very brave...

Do you have a lover, Okuzawa-han?

No.

But there must be someone!

There is no one here in Kyoto.

At your house, I suppose?

It's okay.

I'm not offended.

But I'm the only one in Kyoto.

Right?

These names and letters testify -

With the arsonists

In Kyoto there will be 40 ronins,

Over 50 in Fushimi and 500 in Osaka.

Here are all the contacts of the Choshu.

Judging by how many weapons there were,

Especially, the number of incendiary devices,

There is a conspiracy in Kyoto.

We'll round them up. If they resist, we'll kill them.

Toshi, we have to tell the Lord of Aizu about this.

The winner is the one who hits first.

No, wait. I'm going to to visit Aizu's residence tomorrow.

Before that, I want to know,

When and where will they make their move.

I'll talk to him.

Silent after all...

Stubborn bastard!

He's stalling.

When and where will this happen?

Speak!

If you set fire to the city,

The townspeople will suffer in the fire.

Is this your noble cause?

Too late...

There's nothing you can do...

At night they will gather... (laughs)

Shut up!

Hang him upside down!

RESIDENCE OF THE HEAD OF KYOTO

So we have a conspiracy...

TOJIMA KIHEI So we have a conspiracy...

TOJIMA KIHEI

Yes. It's going to happen tonight.

Now that Furutaka Shintaro, one of the leaders, is in custody,

And we have their weapons,

We're planning a raid.

You need to enlist the support of the city magistrate.

We have no time to lose.

Their units are poorly equipped for such a raid.

The Shinsengumi will take care of everything.

You need to obtain the consent of the city magistrate.

I'll talk to the magistrate,

And I will appoint people in support.

I'll need proof.

Urgent message!

At dawn armed men broke into a warehouse in Masuya.

They stole the confiscated guns and bombs.

The culprits must be punished!

I understand...

Mobilize the Shinsengumi!

Use the officers of the city magistrate.

I'll have to go with all my strength,

So let us know when and where.

I don't want to send people to certain death.

You have enough men ready for a raid?

I give you Tojima Kehei's word. I'll do my best. I promise.

OSEI

I know this isn't the place...

You could let me pray for the dead?

You have remaining family, and relatives...

I can't allow it.

Osei-san, where is your common sense?

When the master died, I paid you well.

And you accepted the money!

I understand how much you loved him,

But the master left us.

The best thing for you is to leave.

If his wife sees you, what would she do?

And she would be right.

Don't get yourself into trouble.

Take it.

No!

Take it!

You dropped it.

Thanks.

OTAKA

Welcome back!

Opening a store?

I think things will go well today, Nee-chan (Nee-chan - sister)

We will try, and we will succeed, right?

It's going to be a hot day.

The beginning of the festival.

We returned the weapons and ammunition.

TANTORA We returned the weapons and ammunition.

TANTORA If Furutaka did not speak,

If Furutaka did not speak,

Both the magistrate and Aizu will take action.

Both the magistrate and Aizu will take action.

We must strike now!

We can't do it ourselves!

We need the Choshu and Tosa clans.

We'll make a decision tonight.

MIYABI KENZO

It wasn't easy,

But I'm sure they meet here.

Open the gate!

Open the gate!

RESIDENCE OF THE CHOSHU CLAN

The visitors here, those dogs...

Are almost all at Ikedaya.

IKEDAYA INN

Come again!

Thanks!

Hello!

Today is a good day!

You're early today.

I want to start selling early before the festival begins.

Can I have some water?"

It seems that you are very busy.

Yes, the festival adds a lot of work.

Still things are hard to endure.

Do you need help?

It would be nice!

Master, the Apothecary is offering his help!

I will make you discounts if you buy all the goods, hee hee.

Listen up!

You will fight indoors,

Be careful with the doors and the ceiling.

Leave your Katanas here!

They're long. Therefore...

Not suitable for fighting indoors. Use short swords.

We'll need every last man.

Finish everything by six.

At 6 o'clock the bell will ring,

Meet me in Gion.

Take your uniforms with you,

You change before you go out. All clear?

Another thing...

In Gion you go in groups of three.

This is to

Protect from ambushes and prevent desertion.

No one should leave his post.

The punishment is death.

Tantora or Ikedaya, We still don't know.

It doesn't matter. What matters is that we do our duty.

Gentlemen! Let's have a drink!

Sake from Mikasa,

Fish and pickles from Edo.

Perfect.

Kyoto sake is too soft.

All you need is to add spices from Edo, and your spirit will soar to heaven!

Our commander's wife Otsune-san's spiced sake

Is fire! Just fire!

The nine of us here had tried my wife's cooking,

Had trained at the dojo, and fought side-by-side.

Together we will win. I'm counting on you.

When we arrived in Kyoto, eighteen months ago,

Our mission was to protect our government from foreigners.

It hasn't changed.

I believe in our mission.

You have friends,

That you might run into as enemies today.

I want you to stay and guard the headquarters.

I can only leave you six men.

The enemy can strike in our absence.

I want you to be ready.

I love festivals!

Festivals and battles!

Do you like festivals too, Hijikata-San?

Silly. This is not a child's game!

It's a holiday, isn't it? And celebration, and a fight!

Soji!

Soji was ill with tuberculosis.

Has it been aggravated?

I hope not.

We will need his skill, But maybe we should give him a break.

Well.

Soji, I'll leave you at headquarters.

No!

If during the battle, a swordsman faints,

We'll be a laughing stock.

If I die, what does it matter?

The sword is all I know.

Better to die fighting!

Idiot! That's an order!

Soji!

You don't look like yourself today...

Is something wrong?

This is strange...

You made love to me, not a word was spoken.

It's not like you!

You used to tell me everything,

But today... you're so rude!

That's not what I wanted!

I might...

Die tonight...

What are you talking about?

What happens tonight?

Tell me!

I'm afraid... to die.

I'm scared.

Korean ginseng will help you.

Thanks.

Samurai-san!

You dropped it?

Thanks.

I picked it up at the corner.

Do you know him, Nee-chan?

Are you sick?

No, I bought this for a friend.

Take this amulet?

Amulet?

Drives away disease and failures.

Buy it for your friend?

Would that help?

I'll get it for you.

One amulet, please.

Can I take that too?

Thanks. How much do I owe you?

It's a gift. Please!

Excuse us...

Summer heat, mountain scenery...

A warm evening for a festival...

Holiday music and faces of happy people in the city.

But we are not the same swordsmen

That arrived in Kyoto a year ago.

We are the Shinsengumi, and we guard this city.

And it may be related to greater risk.

GION

All here.

Hurry up!

Todo...

Give it to Soji.

Yes.

Okita-san.

From the commander.

Are the squads ready?

I'm afraid not. Coordination problems.

Toshi, have you found out where the meeting is?

Not yet.

Tojima-San, maybe we should do this...

You'll start with the squad South of Nijo-Dori,

Kawaramachi-Dori, Kiyamachi-Dori and East of the Kamo river.

We'll go North on Shijo-Dori.

We'll know everything by the time we're there.

We will press them from all sides.

Well. Let's do that.

Toshi, how many men do we have?

Six left, we have 34 people.

It's enough.

We're not storming the whole city.

Why didn't you send Soji away?

He said he'd rather die in battle.

What would we do without you?

Yes...

Welcome.

Welcome.

KATSURA KOGORO

There is no one here yet, sir.

No one?

Yes.

I'll be back later.

Please, sir.

This was Katsura Kogoro, who later became a famous politician.

Arriving too early

Saved his life.

Have the Aizu troops arrived?

You can't rely on mercenaries.

All they care about are their own necks.

Okuzawa Eisuke is not back yet!

What?!

Please wait!

Was he scared?

No! He's not a coward!

Then where is he?!

Speak!

Ando, tell me what you know!

A woman!

Idiot!

What kind of woman?!

Where does he live?

Where is she?!

Where is Okuzawa?!

I'm back!

Where have you been?

It wasn't their fault! It's my fault!

For disobeying a direct order

Okuzawa Eisuke will be executed immediately!

Ando and Nitta ....

Would commit seppuku.

Wait.

Take all three into custody.

I'm beginning to act like Soji.

No one would know if you kept quiet! Idiots!

But now we know. And now you're all sentenced to seppuku.

Your lives are mine now.

You understand, Okuzawa?

Yes!

Now get ready.

Yes!

Welcome... Upstairs please...

Sorry we're late!

Everyone seems to be here.

Shall we begin, Yoshida?"

Hey!

I apologize for stepping on your sword.

May I take your swords for safekeeping?

I know Furutaka

He would not betray us,

But there may be unforeseen circumstances.

Haven't we decided to go all the way?

Let's do it!

We must not leave Furutaka.

Punish the Shinsengumi!

I suggest we set fire to their headquarters,

kill them and save Furutaka!

He's right! Attack now!

Quiet, please!

The windows are open and there are people in the neighborhood.

Gather around.

Nee-chan, the Ikedaya is very noisy.

Probably celebrating the festival.

Too noisy...

What's wrong, Nee-chan?

Lady Kizuya asked me...

do I want to go back?..

She said I could be back to Miyuki-dayu

Miyuki-dayu?

I'm afraid it will be difficult for you here alone.

Don't worry about me.

Everything will be fine.

I became a good seamstress.

Nee-chan, do what you think is right.

Taka-Chan...

Toshi, it's time.

Time does not wait.

The Shinsengumi will take care of everything.

But we still don't know where they are.

We'll split into two groups.

I'll leave it to you.

Soji, Saito, Nagakura, Todo, Harada and Inoue. You can rely on them.

Take four of the six.

The others are coming with me.

Alright.

I have 10 people with me. Everything I need.

How do we split up?

Lead the squad...

To Ikedaya, Commander.

I'm going to Tantora.

Toshi, try not to die.

Fights at festivals my specialty.

It's time.

The commander with the detachment goes to Ikedaya,

The rest goes to Tantora with me.

We'll split up.

The ones with Commander Kondo are Nagakura, Todo, Okita, Harada.

They're here!

Tani-kun, go around the house.

Yes!

Harada, rear guard.

Let's go!

We are the Shinsengumi.

We're conducting a search.

RAID!

The Shinsengumi!

The Shinsengumi is here!

It's a RAID! Stand still or you will be killed.

Stand?! Don't talk nonsense!

We're conducting an investigation.

Look everywhere!

It's Yoshida! Open up!

Leave it!

We don't want to become enemies of the Emperor.

Then I'll go alone!

Don't go!

I came back when I heard about the raid.

You're in a hurry to die!

Stop!

My comrades need me!

Excuse me!

I'll take it for a while.

They're in Ikedaya! Faster!

Miyabe-san, run!

I'm staying... Take care of yourself!

Drop it!

All here!

Kondo-san!

Is Kondo-san okay?

We need help upstairs!

Go there! I'll stay here!

Glory to the Emperor! May all foreigners perish!

Stand back!

I'll die like a samurai!

How are you, Soji?

How are you, Soji?

Normal.

I don't see Ando and Nitta.

Where's Todo?

They're hurt.

And the others?

We can't find Okuzawa!

Okuzawa!

Okuzawa...

Stop it!

It can't be! It's ruined!

Sorry about the debacle.

Look at that!

Our home, our work!

Get out!

Hold on! Don't close your eyes!

Nitta!

We need to stop the bleeding!

Calm down, Harada!

We're not going anywhere right now.

We'll wait until dawn.

And we'll parade through the streets.

We will impress all of Kyoto.

What do you think, Kondo-san?

Do so.

You're late! Get out!

Enough!

Sorry it took so long.

You did a good job.

Tojima-San, we need a doctor.

Understood. I will get one.

Seven of the conspirators were killed, 23 arrested.

More than 10 people were killed, 50 were injured

Among the conspirators and the troops of Aizu,

But the Shinsengumi lost only Okuzawa Eisuke.

Todo Heiske was badly wounded,

Just like Ando Hayataro and Nitta Kakusan.

Is this really a victory?

Yes, it is a victory.

The Shinsengumi became famous.

But were we honored? Or despised?

MATSUDAIRA KATAMORI

MATSUDAIRA KATAMORI The Emperor granted the Shinsengumi

THE HEAD OF THE ISA AND THE HEAD OF KYOTO The Emperor granted the Shinsengumi

The Emperor granted the Shinsengumi

A reward of 30 ryo to Commander Kondo.

Deputy Commander Hijikata, 25 ryo.

And 20 ryo for each squad member.

We can consider it a great honor.

Also a thank you letter,

which recognizes your valor in battle...

which recognizes your valor in battle...

which recognizes your valor in battle...

Aizu-san has the honor to invite us to a party to celebrate the victory.

People! Everyone's invited to Shimabara

People! Everyone's invited to Shimabara

I'm surprised...

Why are you here?

Never ask a lady about her past.

Want a drink?

No, thanks.

How did you get here?

I used to work here.

My contract ended,

And I went to live with my sister,

But we lost our home,

So I came back here.

Are you talking about that night in Ikedaya?

It doesn't matter anymore.

It's a man's world.

And the samurai...

We're just their toys.

I'm used to it.

Forgive me.

Going to bed?

No, you're wrong.

But you should.

No...

You want to embarrass me?

No way.

A year ago I was a kept woman

A mistress.

My lover was very kind to me. Until he died...

He showed a woman like me,

What it means to be loved.

What does your sister do?

She works in the kitchen as an assistant.

Take mine.

Thanks.

Why did you bring me here? What do you want?"

I have a house which I rarely use.

I'd like you to care of it.

And a small allowance...

What's the catch?

When guests come, I would like you to serve them.

And when you're alone?

Tea will be just right.

So I'll be your mistress?

Our house was destroyed.

Clothes torn.

They were all expensive things,

So our store is gone.

You say you want to help

Get us out of poverty?

Asking me to be your mistress?

I'll do what I can for the good of you and your sister.

But you don't want to accept my help...

Do as I say.

What's wrong?

When I say run, run as fast as you can.

Without looking back.

Run!

I am the Commander of the Shinsengumi, Kondo Isami.

Are you sure you want to attack?

Revenge!

Kill him!

Stay here.

We can talk about your future.

But we'll have to wait until tomorrow.

Forgive me.

I was very bitter...

I hated samurai who destroyed my house...

And hated you...

Let me work here!

I'm not afraid of hard work,

I want to save money and redeem my sister!

I began to worry.

What happened?

Our men were ambushed.

They're dead.

I sent a team to investigate.

I was attacked, too.

Are you hurt?

No.

We have a lot of enemies,

And we are their target.

In the end, this is to be expected.

Toshi, by the way...

I was asked to become official a vassal of the Shogun...

With honor and position, but my future is here.

Clearly...

Very well. I've been thinking...

Kondo-san, your father would be proud of you.

Doubt it.

I have no intention of becoming an official.

Okay, okay.

After all, this is the best,

what can they offer?

The Shinsengumi are samurai.

Toshi, I don't expect honors, I don't want them.

But we must accept.

Obliged to accept?

The consequences...

We killed many. And many they'll want revenge.

We lost our own...

Young people with great futures...

We have caused people grief.

Shinsengumi will have to accept all these cruel things.

We'll have to kill again,

To keep the peace in Kyoto.

The Gion Matsuri is over.

Everything seemed to go back to normal.

The Ikedaya Incident was like a death trap.

Just over 30 people in 2 squads.

One was commanded by Hijikata Toshizo.

My men and I launched an attack

with a much smaller number of people

than those we attacked. The battle lasted more than 2 hours.

The enemies were warriors of high caliber,

But my Kotetsu allowed me

To do my duty and stay alive.

The translation is made with English subtitles, for them the gratitude of King Cannibal. Translation into Russian my-meykasahara Translation back into English - A. C. Yu

The final song is Sayonara performed by Matsuyama Chiharu

Director Kudo Eichi

TV ASAHI & TOEI COMPANY-1998 The series is an adaptation of the book series by Shiba Ryotaro, "Shinsengumi Keppuroku"