1 00:00:00,501 --> 00:00:04,963 I need to know the truth about Hijikata Toshizo. 2 00:00:05,088 --> 00:00:09,218 He had the same look in his eyes as you. 3 00:00:09,718 --> 00:00:13,639 What's the fun in doing the sensible thing? 4 00:00:13,764 --> 00:00:17,851 Doing what no one else can is what makes you a badass. 5 00:00:18,435 --> 00:00:19,853 It was the final years of Edo. 6 00:00:22,314 --> 00:00:26,693 There were men who lived fiercely and passionately by the way of the sword. 7 00:00:27,236 --> 00:00:30,197 To become the strongest man there is. 8 00:00:30,322 --> 00:00:33,450 What a coincidence. Same here. 9 00:00:36,286 --> 00:00:41,708 I welcome you as the fools who are ready to die alongside the Aizu! 10 00:00:43,001 --> 00:00:46,255 They pressed on with unwavering resolve against the tide of history. 11 00:00:50,759 --> 00:00:53,220 This is the story of the last samurai 12 00:00:54,388 --> 00:01:00,435 men who bloomed brilliantly in an age of turmoil, and then fell. 13 00:01:01,186 --> 00:01:02,896 Let us bloom with all our might. 14 00:01:07,276 --> 00:01:13,198 SONG OF THE SAMURAI 15 00:01:13,323 --> 00:01:18,370 SONG OF THE SAMURAI 16 00:01:23,667 --> 00:01:29,047 APRIL 1862, TOSA 17 00:01:34,928 --> 00:01:36,972 Man, Edo is amazing! 18 00:01:38,848 --> 00:01:41,226 It was packed with people, and the food was delicious. 19 00:01:41,351 --> 00:01:44,229 And, what's more, there were a ton of strong fighters, too. 20 00:01:44,813 --> 00:01:49,109 But Toshi was the strongest out of them all. 21 00:01:49,401 --> 00:01:52,988 You just told us that story about Toshi. That's the fifth time. 22 00:01:54,656 --> 00:01:57,075 Is that true, Ukichi? 23 00:01:57,200 --> 00:02:01,246 But still, Izo, since it makes you laugh 24 00:02:01,371 --> 00:02:03,582 I'd be happy to hear it five or six times! 25 00:02:03,707 --> 00:02:05,208 Hey! 26 00:02:06,376 --> 00:02:10,589 Never mind all that. Did you get a taste of this? 27 00:02:12,507 --> 00:02:15,177 What? Do you eat pinkies? 28 00:02:15,302 --> 00:02:19,890 You idiot! Edo has Yoshiwara, the land's greatest pleasure district! 29 00:02:20,015 --> 00:02:24,436 I'm talking about women! 30 00:02:24,561 --> 00:02:29,274 I'm... not very good with women. 31 00:02:29,399 --> 00:02:32,486 I've never seen or "tasted" anything like that. 32 00:02:37,866 --> 00:02:41,411 Hey, Izo! Master Takechi is calling for you! 33 00:02:45,791 --> 00:02:47,084 Assassination? 34 00:02:47,918 --> 00:02:49,336 Keep your voice down, Izo. 35 00:02:50,337 --> 00:02:52,381 But still, an assassination... 36 00:02:54,132 --> 00:02:56,301 It's divine retribution, Izo. 37 00:02:57,427 --> 00:02:58,595 Divine retribution? 38 00:02:59,805 --> 00:03:02,099 We are to eliminate Yoshida Toyo. 39 00:03:04,476 --> 00:03:05,602 Who is that? 40 00:03:06,895 --> 00:03:08,980 You don't even know who Toyo is? 41 00:03:09,398 --> 00:03:12,734 He's the ringleader in Tosa who oppresses lower-class samurai like us. 42 00:03:13,443 --> 00:03:16,154 He sides with the shogunate's plan to open the country 43 00:03:16,738 --> 00:03:19,783 a vile man who is leading our nation to ruin. 44 00:03:21,368 --> 00:03:22,369 Izo. 45 00:03:23,453 --> 00:03:26,707 You, too, are a member of the Tosa Loyalist Party. 46 00:03:30,001 --> 00:03:31,461 Lend me your strength 47 00:03:32,796 --> 00:03:34,381 to restore the emperor and expel the foreigners. 48 00:03:51,898 --> 00:03:55,485 No, I can't do that. Anything but that. 49 00:03:55,610 --> 00:03:57,279 Izo! 50 00:03:57,404 --> 00:03:59,531 You would really turn down Master Takechi? 51 00:04:00,449 --> 00:04:03,660 But I don't like killing people. 52 00:04:04,953 --> 00:04:05,996 I'm sorry. 53 00:04:07,789 --> 00:04:09,666 - Hey! Get back here, Izo! - Wait, Izo! 54 00:04:09,791 --> 00:04:11,585 - Let him go. - But, Master Takechi... 55 00:04:12,419 --> 00:04:14,629 Well, wait and see. 56 00:04:25,307 --> 00:04:26,975 Why would anyone do this? 57 00:04:30,270 --> 00:04:31,813 Ukichi! 58 00:04:36,818 --> 00:04:38,236 Ukichi! 59 00:04:42,824 --> 00:04:44,409 Ukichi. 60 00:04:44,534 --> 00:04:45,619 Ukichi. 61 00:04:46,787 --> 00:04:48,747 They were making an example of Ukichi's father! 62 00:04:50,207 --> 00:04:53,585 He petitioned the domain to lessen the burden of the labor tax. 63 00:04:56,171 --> 00:04:57,506 And the one who gave the order 64 00:04:59,424 --> 00:05:00,634 had to be Yoshida Toyo. 65 00:05:03,512 --> 00:05:04,763 That damn Toyo! 66 00:05:05,305 --> 00:05:07,849 How much more will he make us suffer? 67 00:05:41,174 --> 00:05:42,551 Ukichi. 68 00:05:45,971 --> 00:05:47,180 Ukichi. 69 00:06:02,529 --> 00:06:03,572 I... 70 00:06:07,659 --> 00:06:09,244 will avenge... 71 00:06:13,081 --> 00:06:14,374 you. 72 00:06:19,629 --> 00:06:21,298 I'm sorry, Ukichi. 73 00:06:24,342 --> 00:06:25,719 I'm sorry, Izo. 74 00:06:46,615 --> 00:06:48,658 Yoshida Toyo, this is divine retribution! 75 00:07:00,795 --> 00:07:03,506 Do you think a bunch of Loyalist Party monkeys 76 00:07:05,008 --> 00:07:06,885 can take me down? 77 00:07:14,225 --> 00:07:15,310 Why? 78 00:07:17,729 --> 00:07:18,939 Why... 79 00:07:20,649 --> 00:07:22,859 Why did you kill Ukichi? 80 00:07:24,027 --> 00:07:25,946 Another one, huh? 81 00:07:27,614 --> 00:07:28,740 Ukichi... 82 00:07:31,117 --> 00:07:33,995 looked up to me like an older brother. 83 00:07:34,996 --> 00:07:37,624 What is this nonsense you're spouting? 84 00:07:38,707 --> 00:07:41,419 You die first! 85 00:07:48,677 --> 00:07:51,054 Impossible that a lowly samurai... 86 00:07:53,723 --> 00:07:57,102 could be this skilled... 87 00:08:00,772 --> 00:08:01,940 Izo! 88 00:08:02,691 --> 00:08:04,067 You did it! 89 00:08:04,317 --> 00:08:07,112 It's divine retribution! 90 00:08:07,654 --> 00:08:08,947 You did it, Izo! 91 00:08:18,707 --> 00:08:20,750 And that was the beginning of Izo the Manslayer. 92 00:08:22,836 --> 00:08:28,633 After that, following Takechi Hanpeita's orders 93 00:08:29,426 --> 00:08:31,720 he cut down one key shogunate official after another. 94 00:08:35,265 --> 00:08:36,683 So he was 95 00:08:37,225 --> 00:08:41,187 a completely different man from when he met my grandfather, Hijikata Toshizo. 96 00:08:41,770 --> 00:08:46,276 A different man? That's putting it mildly. 97 00:08:48,403 --> 00:08:52,574 When a man with a kind soul is forced to keep killing brutally 98 00:08:52,699 --> 00:08:55,785 do you know what happens to him? 99 00:09:01,791 --> 00:09:03,418 He shatters. 100 00:09:04,502 --> 00:09:05,920 Hold it! 101 00:09:06,046 --> 00:09:07,130 KYO, ONE YEAR LATER 102 00:09:08,131 --> 00:09:10,175 Surrender, Izo the Manslayer! 103 00:09:11,843 --> 00:09:12,927 Stay away. 104 00:09:15,138 --> 00:09:16,514 Don't come near. 105 00:10:23,957 --> 00:10:25,875 Hey... Hey! 106 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:27,669 Hey, what's going on? 107 00:10:27,919 --> 00:10:28,920 The Mibu Ronin are coming. 108 00:10:29,045 --> 00:10:30,880 The Mibu Roshigumi? 109 00:10:31,005 --> 00:10:34,801 Check out that cocky bastard strutting at the very front. 110 00:10:34,926 --> 00:10:37,679 Rumor is he killed Tanaka Shinbei. 111 00:10:37,887 --> 00:10:40,306 - Hijikata Toshizo, the vice-commander? - Yes. 112 00:10:40,974 --> 00:10:42,350 Toshizo? 113 00:10:46,020 --> 00:10:47,856 - Hey, they're coming. - Yeah. 114 00:11:28,229 --> 00:11:29,606 What's up, Toshi? 115 00:11:31,232 --> 00:11:33,568 I feel like we're being watched. 116 00:11:35,111 --> 00:11:36,571 A loyalist assassin? 117 00:11:39,032 --> 00:11:40,950 No, it's probably nothing. 118 00:12:06,935 --> 00:12:10,355 By this time, the Mibu Roshigumi had grown 119 00:12:10,813 --> 00:12:13,983 and was split into two major factions. 120 00:12:15,526 --> 00:12:18,571 The first was led by Commander Kondo Isami... 121 00:12:18,696 --> 00:12:19,864 One! 122 00:12:19,989 --> 00:12:25,078 ...with Vice-Commanders Hijikata Toshizo and Yamanami Keisuke 123 00:12:25,536 --> 00:12:27,288 the Shieikan faction. 124 00:12:28,081 --> 00:12:30,917 - One, two! - One, two! 125 00:12:31,042 --> 00:12:35,463 - One, two! - One, two! 126 00:12:36,089 --> 00:12:39,717 The other was the Serizawa faction, led by First Commander Serizawa Kamo 127 00:12:40,551 --> 00:12:42,971 Vice-Commander Niimi Nishiki 128 00:12:43,930 --> 00:12:49,936 and Assistant Vice-Commander Hirayama Goro. 129 00:12:51,271 --> 00:12:52,897 Don't tell me 130 00:12:53,940 --> 00:12:59,696 they went out drinking again last night and still aren't back. 131 00:13:01,698 --> 00:13:04,993 Those bastards! 132 00:13:05,118 --> 00:13:06,953 Incredible! 133 00:13:07,078 --> 00:13:09,038 Mr. Todo sure is impressive! 134 00:13:09,163 --> 00:13:11,207 How about that, Shimada? 135 00:13:13,084 --> 00:13:15,962 SHIMADA KAI 136 00:13:16,087 --> 00:13:17,964 Damn, Shimada! 137 00:13:18,089 --> 00:13:19,090 Like a god of war! 138 00:13:19,215 --> 00:13:23,428 Hey, Shimada! Don't get cocky, rookie! 139 00:13:24,012 --> 00:13:25,930 I'm sorry. I got a little carried away. 140 00:13:26,055 --> 00:13:29,475 Put those down, now! Put those down! 141 00:13:29,726 --> 00:13:31,978 All of you, drop and give me push-ups! 142 00:13:33,521 --> 00:13:34,564 Mr. Yamanami. 143 00:13:41,571 --> 00:13:47,702 - 11, 12, 13 - 11, 12, 13 144 00:13:47,827 --> 00:13:54,792 - 14, 15, 16... - 14, 15, 16... 145 00:14:00,798 --> 00:14:02,467 You want to switch to the other faction? 146 00:14:05,720 --> 00:14:06,804 Tell me why. 147 00:14:08,097 --> 00:14:11,184 I wish to train under Master Serizawa. 148 00:14:12,143 --> 00:14:15,688 They see more action, and they're flush with cash. 149 00:14:16,147 --> 00:14:19,233 Plus, it's fun. They get to party almost every night. 150 00:14:20,109 --> 00:14:21,486 - Exactly. - Exactly. 151 00:14:23,154 --> 00:14:24,530 So that's the real reason, huh? 152 00:14:31,662 --> 00:14:32,997 Well, yeah. That makes sense. 153 00:14:36,584 --> 00:14:37,752 Fine. 154 00:14:38,836 --> 00:14:39,837 Do whatever you want. 155 00:14:41,339 --> 00:14:42,382 Are you serious? 156 00:14:42,507 --> 00:14:44,675 Yeah, but.. 157 00:14:45,551 --> 00:14:47,136 on one condition. 158 00:14:49,430 --> 00:14:50,807 Wake up, Gen! 159 00:14:52,350 --> 00:14:53,643 It's starting again! 160 00:14:57,188 --> 00:14:58,439 Yes. 161 00:14:59,690 --> 00:15:03,528 Well, look who's all here. 162 00:15:04,195 --> 00:15:06,572 Hey, it hasn't started yet, right? 163 00:15:06,697 --> 00:15:07,907 It starts now. 164 00:15:08,199 --> 00:15:09,409 Hey 165 00:15:10,159 --> 00:15:11,411 come at me all at once. 166 00:15:13,246 --> 00:15:15,164 If you can land just one strike on me 167 00:15:16,165 --> 00:15:18,668 you can go to Serizawa's group or wherever the hell you want. 168 00:15:18,793 --> 00:15:19,794 Awesome. 169 00:15:19,919 --> 00:15:21,504 Not confident, even four against one? 170 00:15:21,838 --> 00:15:24,340 If you're that pathetic, they won't give you the time of day. 171 00:15:27,051 --> 00:15:30,096 Hijikata, mind if we add three more? 172 00:15:30,221 --> 00:15:31,514 Yeah, I don't care. 173 00:15:32,265 --> 00:15:33,266 That's seven men! 174 00:15:33,391 --> 00:15:35,518 But even for Mr. Hijikata, that's... 175 00:15:39,188 --> 00:15:40,231 Hey. 176 00:15:41,274 --> 00:15:44,110 - On guard! - C'mon, take it seriously! 177 00:15:44,235 --> 00:15:46,112 What are you, scared? Hey! 178 00:15:46,237 --> 00:15:48,364 - There are seven of us! We can win this! - Yeah! 179 00:15:48,489 --> 00:15:50,616 - Good luck. - Yeah. 180 00:15:53,411 --> 00:15:56,164 Get him! 181 00:16:03,713 --> 00:16:06,340 What's the matter? Bring it! 182 00:16:13,181 --> 00:16:14,182 Hey. 183 00:16:16,267 --> 00:16:17,435 So, I take it you're all staying? 184 00:16:19,395 --> 00:16:22,690 Whoa! Look at you go, Toshi! 185 00:16:24,317 --> 00:16:28,905 That was pathetic, you guys. Gen. 186 00:16:30,615 --> 00:16:31,699 What is this? 187 00:16:33,284 --> 00:16:34,285 Hey! 188 00:16:34,410 --> 00:16:35,703 I'll assist you. 189 00:16:38,331 --> 00:16:40,249 So it's against you two? 190 00:16:43,002 --> 00:16:45,338 Now this is getting interesting. 191 00:17:16,368 --> 00:17:17,369 Dammit! 192 00:17:17,494 --> 00:17:18,746 Hey, it's not a lethal blow. 193 00:17:18,871 --> 00:17:20,289 Awesome! 194 00:17:20,414 --> 00:17:22,458 Damn. He got me! 195 00:17:22,875 --> 00:17:25,545 Man, what were you thinking? 196 00:17:25,670 --> 00:17:28,589 What's the matter? Are you that pissed you lost to me? 197 00:17:28,756 --> 00:17:32,885 That's not it! You won the fight against those guys, didn't you? 198 00:17:33,010 --> 00:17:35,221 So why did you run them all off? 199 00:17:35,346 --> 00:17:37,974 If they want to leave, there's no use trying to stop them. 200 00:17:39,433 --> 00:17:41,102 That's so like you, Toshi. 201 00:17:41,352 --> 00:17:43,563 There you go again, being so nonchalant. 202 00:17:43,688 --> 00:17:47,400 Do you know how many men we've lost to them this month? 203 00:17:47,525 --> 00:17:49,026 Pardon the intrusion. 204 00:17:51,320 --> 00:17:53,614 You must all be tired. Please help yourselves. 205 00:17:54,782 --> 00:17:56,534 Perfect timing. 206 00:17:57,243 --> 00:17:58,661 You're always so thoughtful, Aijiro. 207 00:17:58,911 --> 00:18:02,290 Not at all. I'm honored you remembered my name, sir. 208 00:18:03,249 --> 00:18:06,669 What are you so tense about? 209 00:18:06,794 --> 00:18:10,298 He's never this well-behaved around me. 210 00:18:10,423 --> 00:18:13,759 Even in the last practice, he mercilessly beat me down. 211 00:18:13,884 --> 00:18:15,136 That's not right. 212 00:18:15,261 --> 00:18:17,305 The one always beating me down is you, Master! 213 00:18:17,430 --> 00:18:19,890 See? He's usually got a much bigger mouth on him. 214 00:18:20,016 --> 00:18:23,477 What's this? Bragging about your cute little disciple? 215 00:18:30,359 --> 00:18:31,694 But 216 00:18:31,819 --> 00:18:33,446 is this really okay? 217 00:18:34,405 --> 00:18:36,824 For someone like me, the son of a craftsman 218 00:18:37,950 --> 00:18:39,952 to join the Mibu Roshigumi? 219 00:18:42,455 --> 00:18:44,457 If you can't join our ranks 220 00:18:45,124 --> 00:18:46,917 then we'd all have to quit on the spot. 221 00:18:47,960 --> 00:18:49,086 Right, Toshi? 222 00:18:50,755 --> 00:18:52,923 We're just farm boys ourselves. 223 00:18:54,842 --> 00:18:55,843 Aijiro... 224 00:18:57,386 --> 00:18:58,638 being a samurai isn't about your social status. 225 00:19:00,389 --> 00:19:01,557 It's about what's in here. 226 00:19:06,437 --> 00:19:09,065 Commander Kondo, everyone... 227 00:19:09,190 --> 00:19:13,944 I swear I'll make myself useful to all of you! 228 00:19:15,446 --> 00:19:17,406 Good. See that you do, Kojiro. 229 00:19:18,157 --> 00:19:19,867 - It's Aijiro. - Yeah, I know. 230 00:19:21,035 --> 00:19:22,370 Thank you. 231 00:19:25,539 --> 00:19:28,209 Man, that's something else. 232 00:19:30,461 --> 00:19:33,673 That master-disciple bond, you know? It gets you right here. 233 00:19:33,798 --> 00:19:36,884 Seriously, I'm so damn jealous. 234 00:19:37,593 --> 00:19:39,136 I want one of those, too. 235 00:19:39,470 --> 00:19:40,930 What the hell do you want? 236 00:19:42,431 --> 00:19:43,808 Hey, Saeki! 237 00:19:43,933 --> 00:19:46,143 What are you doing skulking around here? 238 00:19:46,268 --> 00:19:49,689 What about your patrol? You're supposed to be on duty today! 239 00:19:50,898 --> 00:19:52,149 Oh, that's right. 240 00:19:52,316 --> 00:19:54,360 SAEKI MATASABURO 241 00:19:54,485 --> 00:19:56,904 I heard he was out again last night. 242 00:19:57,655 --> 00:19:59,990 You know, what's-his-name. 243 00:20:00,116 --> 00:20:03,327 What was it again? Uzo? Muzo? 244 00:20:06,163 --> 00:20:09,959 Izo! That's it, Izo. Okada Izo. 245 00:20:11,794 --> 00:20:14,505 He was prowling Tominokoji last night. 246 00:20:15,548 --> 00:20:16,799 Tominokoji? 247 00:20:19,427 --> 00:20:21,053 You can just leave him to me. 248 00:20:22,346 --> 00:20:24,682 If you don't dispose of thugs like him quickly 249 00:20:24,807 --> 00:20:27,017 a man can't enjoy his sake in peace. 250 00:20:27,560 --> 00:20:29,478 Are you trying to pick a fight? 251 00:20:30,479 --> 00:20:32,022 What's that supposed to mean? 252 00:20:32,857 --> 00:20:34,859 Okada Izo is a manslayer, you know. 253 00:20:37,570 --> 00:20:40,656 Or is he a "friend" of yours, Vice-Commander? 254 00:20:41,157 --> 00:20:44,952 In fact, isn't protecting him the same as picking a fight with our Aizu patrons? 255 00:20:47,913 --> 00:20:50,040 Saeki isn't wrong about any of this. 256 00:20:50,166 --> 00:20:51,459 This isn't right, Toshi. 257 00:20:51,584 --> 00:20:52,710 Saeki. 258 00:20:54,044 --> 00:20:55,546 I apologize for the trouble. 259 00:20:57,256 --> 00:21:01,051 But Toshi would never do anything to endanger the corps. 260 00:21:01,177 --> 00:21:02,303 You can count on that. 261 00:21:04,513 --> 00:21:09,393 I need you to give it your all as a Vice-Commander's Assistant. 262 00:21:12,563 --> 00:21:14,732 Well, I can't exactly say no to the commander, can I? 263 00:21:15,107 --> 00:21:16,942 Well, then, I'll be off on my patrol. 264 00:21:31,582 --> 00:21:35,002 Boss! Why is he the same rank as me? 265 00:21:35,127 --> 00:21:36,212 Settle down. 266 00:21:37,630 --> 00:21:39,632 Saeki's attitude isn't something to be proud of. 267 00:21:40,674 --> 00:21:43,594 But you've noticed it as well, I'm sure. 268 00:21:45,638 --> 00:21:47,598 His killing intent is not to be taken lightly. 269 00:21:48,182 --> 00:21:52,019 We'll likely see more men of his ilk joining our ranks from now on. 270 00:21:52,728 --> 00:21:55,689 Yeah, we're getting more and more guys with murky pasts. 271 00:21:56,649 --> 00:21:59,610 It's increasingly difficult to maintain control. 272 00:22:02,696 --> 00:22:04,949 We may need to take some measures. 273 00:22:35,729 --> 00:22:39,608 Looks like the master of this place has agreed to our "donation." 274 00:22:53,747 --> 00:22:55,082 Come on, have a drink. 275 00:22:55,207 --> 00:22:59,712 Master Serizawa, you should train us sometime. 276 00:22:59,837 --> 00:23:03,924 It's always booze and women with you. Our enemies will walk all over us. 277 00:23:07,303 --> 00:23:10,598 Oume, go ahead and train him. 278 00:23:10,723 --> 00:23:13,851 - Me? Are you sure? - Yeah. 279 00:23:14,852 --> 00:23:16,061 Are you... 280 00:23:17,563 --> 00:23:18,939 really that strong? 281 00:23:20,274 --> 00:23:21,650 You're always drunk off your ass. 282 00:23:23,110 --> 00:23:24,570 I bet even I could take you. 283 00:23:26,697 --> 00:23:31,160 I may not look it, but I've cut down a Hokushin Itto-ryu master, too. 284 00:23:32,786 --> 00:23:35,247 Is that right? Heh. 285 00:23:36,040 --> 00:23:39,209 All right, I like your nerve. I'll give you a lesson. 286 00:23:42,755 --> 00:23:45,257 Try to kill me. Right now. 287 00:23:46,967 --> 00:23:48,260 Hell, if anything 288 00:23:49,386 --> 00:23:51,472 I'll even fight you bare-handed. 289 00:23:53,891 --> 00:23:56,143 I'm the chief commander of the Mibu Ronin. 290 00:23:56,268 --> 00:23:58,729 If you take me down, you'll be famous overnight. 291 00:23:58,854 --> 00:24:02,149 The Imperialists might pay you a fortune. 292 00:24:02,608 --> 00:24:03,776 Or perhaps... 293 00:24:07,613 --> 00:24:11,742 are you afraid of me, even when I'm unarmed? 294 00:24:19,792 --> 00:24:20,918 Don't you mock me. 295 00:24:26,090 --> 00:24:27,091 Come on. 296 00:24:32,638 --> 00:24:36,684 Hey, do you all get it now? This is how I train. 297 00:24:37,351 --> 00:24:39,770 Come try to kill me whenever you want. Got it? 298 00:24:45,401 --> 00:24:47,695 I'll follow your lead, Serizawa! 299 00:24:47,820 --> 00:24:49,863 Pour it over my hand. 300 00:25:04,837 --> 00:25:07,131 You're pretty damn good. 301 00:25:08,007 --> 00:25:09,842 You've got some skills yourself. 302 00:25:12,553 --> 00:25:15,431 We'll have another match, Toshizo. 303 00:25:16,348 --> 00:25:17,433 Sure. 304 00:25:23,897 --> 00:25:27,818 You. What are you doing here? 305 00:25:35,159 --> 00:25:36,285 You're... 306 00:25:37,870 --> 00:25:39,079 Okada Izo. 307 00:25:39,580 --> 00:25:40,664 Izo? 308 00:25:44,960 --> 00:25:46,462 Don't come. 309 00:25:49,673 --> 00:25:51,008 You mustn't come. 310 00:25:54,887 --> 00:25:56,013 Don't come. 311 00:25:59,391 --> 00:26:01,018 You mustn't come. 312 00:26:12,905 --> 00:26:14,198 Again. 313 00:26:23,624 --> 00:26:25,000 A manslayer... 314 00:26:27,002 --> 00:26:28,295 A manslayer like me... 315 00:26:33,717 --> 00:26:34,885 has no right... 316 00:26:38,430 --> 00:26:40,057 to show up 317 00:26:41,183 --> 00:26:42,392 before Toshizo. 318 00:26:57,449 --> 00:27:00,994 I guess it was after you all passed by. 319 00:27:01,829 --> 00:27:03,872 He was rummaging through scraps 320 00:27:03,997 --> 00:27:07,084 and other trash for food to eat. 321 00:27:07,209 --> 00:27:08,794 Eating trash? 322 00:27:08,919 --> 00:27:13,715 Yeah. It was a ghastly sight to see. 323 00:27:20,389 --> 00:27:21,974 It was right here. 324 00:27:51,003 --> 00:27:53,172 Will you let me know if you see him again? 325 00:27:57,050 --> 00:27:59,011 Before the magistrate's office. 326 00:28:01,388 --> 00:28:02,472 Got it? 327 00:28:03,098 --> 00:28:04,349 Understood. 328 00:28:08,061 --> 00:28:09,313 It's the manslayer again! 329 00:28:09,438 --> 00:28:13,150 Move out of my way! 330 00:28:18,155 --> 00:28:19,907 Hey, go on home now! 331 00:28:20,032 --> 00:28:21,033 What happened? 332 00:28:24,119 --> 00:28:25,704 Go home now. 333 00:28:27,164 --> 00:28:28,540 Go home! 334 00:28:38,425 --> 00:28:39,468 Toshi. 335 00:28:49,394 --> 00:28:51,021 They both went down with a single strike. 336 00:28:53,065 --> 00:28:55,484 As far as I know, there is only one person capable 337 00:28:57,069 --> 00:28:58,278 of a feat like this. 338 00:29:01,615 --> 00:29:02,658 It's Izo. 339 00:29:06,203 --> 00:29:08,038 I have to find him, and fast. 340 00:29:09,623 --> 00:29:10,666 Do you have any leads? 341 00:29:11,124 --> 00:29:12,167 No. 342 00:29:12,834 --> 00:29:14,336 But he has to be close. 343 00:29:16,838 --> 00:29:18,215 What will you do when you find him? 344 00:29:27,099 --> 00:29:28,100 Cut him down. 345 00:29:33,146 --> 00:29:34,439 Are you really sure about that? 346 00:29:37,276 --> 00:29:42,030 If you fight Izo with a heartless blade, you'll be no different than a manslayer. 347 00:29:42,155 --> 00:29:44,992 If I don't do this now, more people will die. 348 00:29:45,117 --> 00:29:46,535 That won't do for you two! 349 00:29:50,122 --> 00:29:51,206 That won't do. 350 00:29:58,630 --> 00:30:02,134 Did you two meet just to kill each other? 351 00:30:04,428 --> 00:30:05,429 Remember... 352 00:30:08,473 --> 00:30:10,183 why you aimed to be the strongest. 353 00:30:14,980 --> 00:30:16,315 You two were... 354 00:30:21,236 --> 00:30:22,404 friends. 355 00:30:24,197 --> 00:30:25,282 Right? 356 00:30:31,246 --> 00:30:32,456 Before I'm his friend 357 00:30:34,624 --> 00:30:36,501 I'm the vice-commander of the Mibu Roshigumi. 358 00:30:53,185 --> 00:30:54,311 Izo. 359 00:31:27,010 --> 00:31:28,178 I've been looking for you... 360 00:31:29,513 --> 00:31:30,555 Izo. 361 00:31:44,653 --> 00:31:45,695 Toshizo. 362 00:31:50,283 --> 00:31:51,368 Hey. 363 00:31:55,247 --> 00:31:56,498 It's been a while. 364 00:32:02,337 --> 00:32:03,338 Toshizo. 365 00:32:10,595 --> 00:32:11,638 What is it? 366 00:32:16,768 --> 00:32:17,769 I'm... 367 00:32:20,689 --> 00:32:21,731 I'm... 368 00:32:25,402 --> 00:32:27,737 I kept cutting down people on command. 369 00:32:30,323 --> 00:32:31,408 And the men I fought 370 00:32:34,286 --> 00:32:35,871 started to look like scarecrows. 371 00:32:39,708 --> 00:32:40,750 Now 372 00:32:42,335 --> 00:32:43,920 I feel nothing when I cut them down. 373 00:32:51,052 --> 00:32:52,596 So, have you lost your heart? 374 00:33:07,110 --> 00:33:08,445 Honestly... 375 00:33:14,951 --> 00:33:16,995 I didn't want to meet you like this. 376 00:33:18,413 --> 00:33:19,456 Don't. 377 00:33:23,919 --> 00:33:25,754 I guess we have no choice, Izo. 378 00:33:26,463 --> 00:33:28,006 Don't, Toshizo. 379 00:33:32,093 --> 00:33:33,762 At least, I'll be the one to cut you down. 380 00:33:39,017 --> 00:33:40,393 I am Mibu Roshigumi Vice-Commander... 381 00:33:42,437 --> 00:33:43,688 Hijikata Toshizo. 382 00:33:46,233 --> 00:33:47,359 Here I come! 383 00:33:57,369 --> 00:34:01,373 I am Izo, the Manslayer. 384 00:34:01,498 --> 00:34:03,416 No, you aren't. 385 00:34:30,735 --> 00:34:32,112 Damn, you're strong. 386 00:34:34,614 --> 00:34:35,864 Interesting. 387 00:34:39,327 --> 00:34:41,246 You're still Izo, through and through. 388 00:34:51,380 --> 00:34:52,757 From here on 389 00:34:54,134 --> 00:34:56,094 I'm just Hijikata Toshizo. 390 00:35:01,933 --> 00:35:04,227 You said it yourself, Izo. 391 00:35:04,352 --> 00:35:07,063 "With wooden swords, we can fight as many times as we want." 392 00:35:07,731 --> 00:35:09,232 But I guess that's not an option now! 393 00:35:13,737 --> 00:35:17,949 This is a fight to the death. Our first and last duel. 394 00:35:24,623 --> 00:35:28,460 Izo, after this, we can never do this again. 395 00:35:29,210 --> 00:35:31,588 There's no greater honor than to fall by your blade. 396 00:35:32,631 --> 00:35:35,425 I know you feel the same. Izo! 397 00:35:52,609 --> 00:35:54,277 Damn, that hurts! 398 00:35:55,070 --> 00:35:57,364 Hey! How does that feel? Tell me, does a scarecrow bleed? 399 00:35:59,366 --> 00:36:01,284 What you just cut wasn't a scarecrow, was it? 400 00:36:02,077 --> 00:36:05,580 See? You feel pain, don't you? 401 00:36:08,625 --> 00:36:10,585 And the man I'm fighting isn't a scarecrow either. 402 00:36:12,087 --> 00:36:15,715 I'm fighting you! Okada Izo! 403 00:36:28,103 --> 00:36:31,940 Hey, what was it we were striving for 404 00:36:33,650 --> 00:36:34,651 Izo? 405 00:36:52,669 --> 00:36:55,505 To become the strongest man alive, wasn't it? 406 00:37:33,877 --> 00:37:35,962 I don't need something like this 407 00:37:38,965 --> 00:37:40,592 to duel you, Toshizo. 408 00:38:01,237 --> 00:38:04,741 That's more like it, Izo. 409 00:38:09,913 --> 00:38:11,372 All right. 410 00:38:15,668 --> 00:38:16,753 You can continue 411 00:38:18,463 --> 00:38:19,798 to fight with those. 412 00:38:26,971 --> 00:38:28,014 Boss. 413 00:38:51,621 --> 00:38:52,789 Toshizo. 414 00:38:54,791 --> 00:38:55,959 Bring it on! 415 00:38:59,963 --> 00:39:01,089 Yeah! 416 00:40:06,237 --> 00:40:07,488 I am Okada Izo! 417 00:40:08,031 --> 00:40:13,536 The strongest man in all of Japan! 418 00:40:14,996 --> 00:40:19,459 I'm the greatest samurai in all of Japan! 419 00:40:30,929 --> 00:40:33,473 - I won! - I won! 420 00:40:45,151 --> 00:40:46,819 Looks like another draw. 421 00:40:47,904 --> 00:40:48,905 Toshizo... 422 00:40:53,076 --> 00:40:54,160 Man... 423 00:40:56,829 --> 00:40:58,831 That was a damn good time. 424 00:41:13,012 --> 00:41:15,098 Hey, Toshizo. 425 00:41:18,393 --> 00:41:19,477 Someday... 426 00:41:21,312 --> 00:41:22,480 Someday... 427 00:41:26,192 --> 00:41:27,527 we'll do this again. 428 00:41:30,947 --> 00:41:32,824 No matter how much I boast of my strength 429 00:41:32,949 --> 00:41:34,867 don't you dare run away next time. 430 00:41:49,966 --> 00:41:52,010 What's wrong with you, Toshizo? 431 00:41:53,928 --> 00:41:55,096 You're one to talk. 432 00:41:58,016 --> 00:42:02,395 No matter where you hide, no matter where you run 433 00:42:03,604 --> 00:42:08,234 I'll find you and beat the hell out of you! 434 00:42:15,324 --> 00:42:16,451 Toshizo. 435 00:42:17,952 --> 00:42:21,330 You're a real weirdo. 436 00:42:22,999 --> 00:42:28,921 We just made this incredible promise. So why are you crying? 437 00:42:30,339 --> 00:42:31,758 Shut up! 438 00:42:33,468 --> 00:42:35,344 You're the one who's crying! 439 00:42:38,389 --> 00:42:39,432 What? 440 00:42:40,516 --> 00:42:42,018 But why? 441 00:42:54,322 --> 00:42:55,531 It's a promise, then. 442 00:43:00,995 --> 00:43:02,080 I promise. 443 00:43:27,021 --> 00:43:29,982 After that, Okada Izo was captured in Kyo 444 00:43:31,109 --> 00:43:32,944 and extradited to the Tosa Domain. 445 00:43:34,821 --> 00:43:40,952 He was imprisoned with Takechi Hanpeita and the rest of the Tosa Loyalist Party. 446 00:43:44,539 --> 00:43:45,623 Hey... 447 00:43:47,834 --> 00:43:49,001 You... 448 00:43:52,130 --> 00:43:54,006 A wooden sword. 449 00:43:55,341 --> 00:43:57,009 Can you lend one to me? 450 00:44:00,471 --> 00:44:01,806 A wooden sword? 451 00:44:02,974 --> 00:44:05,059 What are you going to do with that? 452 00:44:07,728 --> 00:44:09,063 Toshizo 453 00:44:10,731 --> 00:44:12,108 is waiting for me. 454 00:44:19,699 --> 00:44:21,159 Toshizo 455 00:44:22,869 --> 00:44:24,120 is getting stronger 456 00:44:27,248 --> 00:44:29,041 and waiting for me. 457 00:45:05,786 --> 00:45:08,539 Then, on July 3, 1865 458 00:45:08,664 --> 00:45:14,086 Okada Izo was executed by beheading. 459 00:45:14,879 --> 00:45:17,006 They say he was swinging that wooden sword 460 00:45:17,131 --> 00:45:19,217 right up to his final moment. 461 00:45:29,143 --> 00:45:30,770 I can't believe it. 462 00:45:31,479 --> 00:45:33,564 The man they called "Izo the Manslayer"... 463 00:45:35,149 --> 00:45:37,652 Once in Edo and once in Kyo. 464 00:45:38,236 --> 00:45:42,698 To think that was all it took to forge such a powerful bond. 465 00:45:45,326 --> 00:45:49,163 That's what it means to cross swords with your life on the line. 466 00:45:50,206 --> 00:45:53,125 Social status and personal beliefs don't matter. 467 00:45:54,585 --> 00:45:58,339 You just throw pure strength at one another. 468 00:46:00,758 --> 00:46:04,553 A battle like that is every samurai's dream. 469 00:46:06,806 --> 00:46:09,392 I'm envious of a bond like that. 470 00:46:10,226 --> 00:46:11,394 It may 471 00:46:13,020 --> 00:46:15,523 have been the last dream either of them ever had. 472 00:46:17,525 --> 00:46:19,151 Their last dream? 473 00:46:22,321 --> 00:46:23,614 Sadly... 474 00:46:25,324 --> 00:46:27,785 after that, the battles we fought 475 00:46:30,037 --> 00:46:33,249 were a far cry from any such dream. 476 00:46:41,632 --> 00:46:44,260 Hey, Hijikata, what are you doing? 477 00:46:45,261 --> 00:46:46,304 The corps regulations. 478 00:46:47,263 --> 00:46:49,265 To keep the riffraff in line. 479 00:47:03,029 --> 00:47:05,197 That's just like you, Toshi. I love it. 480 00:47:05,364 --> 00:47:06,866 - You really think so? - Yeah. 481 00:47:08,617 --> 00:47:10,536 We'll fight and clash 482 00:47:10,661 --> 00:47:12,038 to keep the corps' rules in place. 483 00:47:12,204 --> 00:47:14,832 - "The fight is on!" - Make sure everyone stays in line. 484 00:47:18,336 --> 00:47:20,087 You didn't have to tear it up, Soji! 485 00:47:20,212 --> 00:47:21,714 I'm impressed you wrote something so idiotic. 486 00:47:21,839 --> 00:47:23,215 In fact, it's almost brilliant. 487 00:47:24,633 --> 00:47:25,676 Kondo. 488 00:47:30,306 --> 00:47:32,308 Never mind Hijikata's scribbles. 489 00:47:33,184 --> 00:47:34,477 Use this. 490 00:47:36,395 --> 00:47:38,189 Who does he think he is? 491 00:47:38,314 --> 00:47:40,649 Now, now. Let's see what you've got. 492 00:47:45,363 --> 00:47:47,031 "The Corps Code." 493 00:47:50,159 --> 00:47:53,871 "One. Do not stray from the Way of the samurai. 494 00:47:54,413 --> 00:47:58,542 One. Desertion of the corps is forbidden. 495 00:47:59,377 --> 00:48:03,297 One. You are forbidden to raise money without authorization. 496 00:48:03,422 --> 00:48:07,885 One. You are forbidden to involve yourself in litigation. 497 00:48:08,386 --> 00:48:12,890 One. Do not engage in personal fights. 498 00:48:15,434 --> 00:48:17,061 Anyone who violates these articles 499 00:48:20,773 --> 00:48:21,816 must commit seppuku." 500 00:48:23,401 --> 00:48:25,569 That's pretty harsh, isn't it? 501 00:48:25,694 --> 00:48:29,073 Okita, this is no time for such naive talk. 502 00:48:30,032 --> 00:48:32,326 This isn't Shieikan anymore. 503 00:48:33,202 --> 00:48:35,871 To restore order to the chaos in Kyo 504 00:48:36,330 --> 00:48:38,332 the unity of our corps is absolutely essential. 505 00:48:39,417 --> 00:48:42,002 But still, seppuku seems extreme. 506 00:48:42,128 --> 00:48:43,254 Yamanami. 507 00:48:44,755 --> 00:48:45,840 What is it? 508 00:48:45,965 --> 00:48:47,466 Are you against it, too? 509 00:48:49,260 --> 00:48:50,594 Add two more rules. 510 00:48:58,185 --> 00:48:59,395 "One. 511 00:49:00,729 --> 00:49:02,773 Draw your sword and fight until you or your opponent has fallen. 512 00:49:04,859 --> 00:49:05,901 One. 513 00:49:07,445 --> 00:49:08,696 If you fail to kill and take a wound to your back 514 00:49:08,821 --> 00:49:10,030 it is seppuku." 515 00:49:11,532 --> 00:49:12,825 That means... 516 00:49:14,285 --> 00:49:15,911 once you draw your sword, you must win. 517 00:49:16,036 --> 00:49:17,121 Soji. 518 00:49:19,081 --> 00:49:20,249 This is about resolve. 519 00:49:23,961 --> 00:49:25,713 Without this level of resolve 520 00:49:28,048 --> 00:49:29,675 you can't protect the things that matter. 521 00:49:36,182 --> 00:49:37,391 I... 522 00:49:41,520 --> 00:49:43,439 don't want to lose any more comrades. 523 00:49:47,902 --> 00:49:48,944 That's true. 524 00:49:51,572 --> 00:49:53,449 The stricter these rules are 525 00:49:54,533 --> 00:49:57,703 the more justification we'll have to keep 526 00:49:57,828 --> 00:49:59,747 Serizawa's rogue faction in check. 527 00:50:00,498 --> 00:50:01,790 A just cause. 528 00:50:01,916 --> 00:50:02,958 Yes. 529 00:50:03,501 --> 00:50:05,753 At the very least, it should slow them down. 530 00:50:07,171 --> 00:50:08,547 - Is it good? - Yes. 531 00:50:09,590 --> 00:50:11,258 The Corps Code? 532 00:50:13,636 --> 00:50:17,806 "One. Do not stray from the Way of the samurai. 533 00:50:18,182 --> 00:50:22,436 One. Desertion of the corps is forbidden. 534 00:50:22,561 --> 00:50:23,562 One. You are forbidden to raise money without authorization." 535 00:50:23,687 --> 00:50:27,816 Yamazaki here can memorize anything he sees and hears, down to every detail 536 00:50:27,942 --> 00:50:30,194 and is able to recall it perfectly. 537 00:50:31,779 --> 00:50:33,447 - A natural-born spy, huh? - "One. You are forbidden 538 00:50:33,572 --> 00:50:34,615 to involve yourself in litigation. 539 00:50:35,491 --> 00:50:36,951 Anyone who violates these rules..." 540 00:50:37,159 --> 00:50:38,744 YAMAZAKI SUSUMU 541 00:50:38,869 --> 00:50:40,162 "...Seppuku." 542 00:50:49,630 --> 00:50:51,549 The stricter these rules are 543 00:50:52,174 --> 00:50:55,094 the more justification we'll have to keep Serizawa's rogue faction 544 00:50:55,594 --> 00:50:57,346 in check. 545 00:50:58,055 --> 00:51:00,432 - This is obviously aimed at us. - A just cause. 546 00:51:00,558 --> 00:51:01,892 Those bastards. 547 00:51:02,017 --> 00:51:03,269 We have to do something. 548 00:51:03,394 --> 00:51:05,563 I like it. The Corps Code. 549 00:51:05,688 --> 00:51:06,689 What? 550 00:51:06,814 --> 00:51:11,485 But this business about committing seppuku for breaking it, I don't like. 551 00:51:12,111 --> 00:51:16,407 If we play this right, we could use it to tighten the noose. 552 00:51:16,532 --> 00:51:17,616 Is that so? 553 00:51:18,158 --> 00:51:19,952 Hey, good work. 554 00:51:20,160 --> 00:51:22,663 Money... Money! 555 00:51:51,775 --> 00:51:54,570 "Half past six. I'll be waiting at Shinkenji Temple." 556 00:52:02,911 --> 00:52:04,622 Guess who?