Episodes: 26

Year: 2003

Status: Complete

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Review: The story is set in 19th century Japan – a tempestuous time before the Meiji Restoration when the revolution is brewing. Ichimura Tetsunosuke is a young, lively kid who is extremely short and extremely determined. He and his ever-worried brother Tatsunosuke were left to fend for themseleves after the brutal murder of their parents. Driven by the desire to avenge his parents, Tetsunosuke joins the Shinsengumi – a special police force which supported the Shogunate. Tetsunosuke hopes that he will be able to get stronger by being in the Shinsengumi – however, times are not easy and there is much blood being spilled. Will Tetsunosuke be able to survive the hardships and violence that characterise the times? Does he have it in him to make the sacrifices necessary to become powerful?

Peacemaker Kurogane is a wonderful depiction of the confrontation between the two opposing clans during the revolution: the Shinsengumi and the Choshu clan. If you’ve already watched the Kenshin prequel, then you will find this extremely interesting since it gives us a picture from the Shinsengumi’s perspective. The series is also based on real historical characters such as Saito Hajime, Okita Soji, and Hijikata Toshizo. It’s a great anime with a compelling storyline and lots of really good sword fights. You don’t have to be a history buff to like this one! A top anime hands down!

Recommendations: Rurouni Kenshin Prequel, Hijikata Toshizo: Shiro no Kiseki, Shura no Toki