About this season
In an era when samurai ruled Japan, the Zomen no Oni wiped out all but one member of the Shinsengumi. A top-secret replacement operation is executed to protect the security of Kyoto—seven criminals are chosen as doubles to replace the Shinsengumi while being led by Ichibanboshi, whose parents were also killed by the Zomen no Oni. Now’s their time to shine the brightest!
Episodes (12)
1. Deceive! The Shinsengumi of Criminals
5.7Aired 8 July 2022 • 24 min
Ichibanboshi travels the country in search of the masked samurai who murdered his family. He finally finds a group of samurai wearing the same mask as the man who killed his family, but he is arrested by thief-takers attracted by the commotion. Sentenced to die, Ichibanboshi closes his eyes in regret, but...
2. Shine On! Keepsake Katana
5.7Aired 15 July 2022 • 24 min
The substitutes begin operating as members of the Shinsengumi. Their first job is escorting Sakuma Shozan. However, something seems to have happened between Sakuya and Shozan in the past...
3. Disguise Yourself! Infiltrating the Red Light District
7.0Aired 22 July 2022 • 24 min
Ichibanboshi's hostility towards Sakuya increases after learning about his past. He refuses to work with Sakuya and is assigned to go on an undercover mission with Akira to the Yoshidaya instead, but...
4. Search! For the Mysterious Magical Swords
7.0Aired 29 July 2022 • 24 min
The substitutes search for the source of the magical swords. Ichibanboshi, Gyataro, and Bo visit the orphans Gyataro is familiar with to gather information, but...
5. Raid! The Crooked Shirakawaya
Aired 5 August 2022 • 24 min
Sogen is baffled by the magical swords that can't be explained by science. Suzuran suggests he and the stumped Sogen go out for a change of pace, and...
6. Raid! The Crooked Shirakawaya
Aired 12 August 2022 • 24 min
The substitutes officially raid the Shirakawaya. However, Ichibanboshi is taken off the job due to the incident with Tsukito...
7. Prevent! The Dissolution of the Shinsengumi
Aired 19 August 2022 • 24 min
The Shinsengumi is in danger of being disbanded after they screw up a job. Todo successfully convinces Matsudaira Katamori to keep the Shinsegumi intact, but it comes with a harsh condition...
8. Episode 8
Aired 26 August 2022 • 24 min
The substitutes discover the enemy's plan to burn down Kyoto and learn of two of their hideouts. Without concrete evidence, they're forced to split up and investigate...
9. Episode 9
Aired 2 September 2022 • 24 min
Kyoto is devastated by the enemy's plot. In Todo's absence, the substitutes help restore the city...
10. Defend! The Black American Ships
Aired 9 September 2022 • 24 min
The substitutes decide to guard the black ship moored in the Osaka bay. They work together to stop the attack against the black ship, but...
11. Rush! To the Kyoto Showdown
Aired 16 September 2022 • 24 min
As the Choshu forces close in on Kyoto, the substitutes attempt to uncover the goals of the Masked Demons manipulating the Choshu Domain from the shadows. Meanwhile, Tskuito, whose life was saved by Ichibanboshi, decides to...
12. Shine On! The Shinsengumi of Criminals
Aired 23 September 2022 • 24 min
Through Tsuchimikado's ritual, Tsukito is possessed by Abe no Haruakira. The Shinsengumi fights to take back Tsukito, but Abe no Haruakira's power is overwhelming...