About this season
The action story is set in Edo-era Tokyo in the early 1700s. The eighth shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune ordered boxes to be installed so commoners can submit their thoughts. After hearing their voices, the shogun creates a new magistrate unit — Mushibugyou — to protect the people in the heart of the city. Each member is a specialist with unique fighting skills.
Episodes (26)
1. Here Comes Tsukishima Jinbei!!!
Aired 8 April 2013 • 25 min
Jinbei has traveled all the way to Edo to join the Insect Magistrate's Office. That is if he can find it before being killed by a Yarougumo.
2. My rival is female ninja Hibachi!
Aired 15 April 2013 • 25 min
Teamed up Hibachi for his first assignment, he is regulated to the sidelines, forbidden to draw his sword.
3. The Killer of 99, Koikawa Shungiku
Aired 22 April 2013 • 25 min
While on patrol, Jinbei can't understand why the people of Edo hate Shungiku. When Shungiku is accused of murder, Jinbei stands by his new sword master.
4. Ichinotani Tenma, I Can Do It!
Aired 29 April 2013 • 25 min
The youngest member of the group, Ichinotani Tenma and his shikigami are very powerful, but even he has a fatal weakness that Jinbei is determined to help him overcome.
5. Mugai, What Solitary Eyes See
Aired 6 May 2013 • 25 min
A request from Minster Mizuno Saneyoshi has requested for Mugai to perform an insect extermination. Mugai has picked Jinbei to accompany him, but won't explain why...
6. The Hot Guy Beneath the Mask, Nagatomimaru
Aired 13 May 2013 • 25 min
A masked figure is stalking the headquarters of the Insect Brigade.
7. Summer War in Edo!!
Aired 20 May 2013 • 25 min
Tsukishima runs around preparing for the famous Ryogoku River Opening, as everyone else evacuates for the best seat for Summer War.
8. Mitsuki`s Honey Trap
Aired 27 May 2013 • 25 min
A former team member of Mugai has been tasked to gather information on the Insect Magistrate, she attaches to Jinbei as a source of info, learning this Mugai offers her some advice.
9. The Insect Hunters Attack!! Battle of Hachijo Island!!
Aired 3 June 2013 • 25 min
The Insect Magistrate is in danger and all military groups must set out! But as the groups set a bug attacks Edo and Jinbei must decide to save the town or follow orders.
10. Kuroageha Arrives
Aired 10 June 2013 • 25 min
The Insect Magistrate is confused by Jinbei's actions; is he friend or foe? Jinbei continues his fight against the hunters but the difference in skill is obvious.
11. Jinbei`s Power Awakens!!
Aired 17 June 2013 • 25 min
Cornered by Sougan, the strongest of the Insect Hunters, attacks the Insect Magistrate but seconds before death an unfamiliar Jinbei awakens.
12. Training With Father! The Thirty-six Blades of Fuji!!
Aired 24 June 2013 • 25 min
Returning to Edo, the Insect squad is stunned to see mounds of bug carcasses and one man standing alone.
13. We'll Show You Everything!! The Edo Women's Baths!!
Aired 1 July 2013 • 25 min
Osono the journalist plans to write an expose about the Insect Magistrates and knows she will get her big scoop at the women's bath.
14. Insect! Man! A Mysterious Enemy Attacks!
Aired 8 July 2013 • 25 min
A new half insect half man has appeared in Edo looking for a certain young samurai. As conventional weapons fail to stop him it is up to Jinbei to test his new skills.
15. To Kishuu! The Ten Crucifix Insects of Sanada Appear!
Aired 15 July 2013 • 25 min
Sanada Yukimura's 10 Crucifix Insects attack one village after another. The Insect Magistrate rushes to Edo Castle, where she discovers a secret in Nagatomimaru's room.
16. The Cool Guy in Glasses Lectures on Right and Wrong
Aired 22 July 2013 • 25 min
The Insect Magistrate heads to Kishuu to recover her lost powers. Oooka Tadasuke, Edo's smartest man, accompanies her as her guard. Jinbei goes as well, but Oooka is upset by his failings as a Samurai.
17. Sanada Yukimura's Trap! Caught in a Net!!
Aired 29 July 2013 • 25 min
Jinbei is chased and captured by the people of Kishuu at the order of Sanada Yukimura. The village of Iwamatsu, where he is kept, is attacked by bandits, and he wins the hearts of the people by chasing them off. However, there is only a brief moment of rest.
18. Time's Up! The Insect Magistrate's Office Arrives!
Aired 5 August 2013 • 25 min
Jinbei heads to meet the lord of Kishuu, but he finds Hibachi instead. The party meets with the rest of the City Patrol group and enjoys a brief rest. But the time limit is drawing nigh, and just when the Ten Crucifix Insects attack the people of Kishuu...
19. He Shed His Skin! The Insect-men's True Form!!
Aired 12 August 2013 • 25 min
The battle with the Ten Crucifix Insects begins! The first round is Tsukishima Jinbei vs. Nedzu Jinpachi. As soon a the battle begins Jinbei is drawn into the castle moat, and forced to fight underwater at a huge disadvantage.
20. Dream of the Butterfly
Aired 19 August 2013 • 25 min
The second battle of Wakayama Castle is against Kirigakure Saizou, the strongest of the Ten Crucifix Insects, who is a master of strange techniques. Hibachi is dazzled and bewildered by illusions of her past.
21. The Compassion Slash That Cuts G!!
Aired 26 August 2013 • 25 min
The Miyoshi brothers have powerful regenerative capabilities. They say that taking life is offering salvation, and in them Shungiku sees his own younger self. Oooka, who knows the old Shungiku, is doubtful he can win the battle.
22. Who Is Righteous! Tenma and Justice!
Aired 2 September 2013 • 25 min
The fourth battle of Wakayama Castle is between Ichinotani Tenma and Anayama Kosuke. Anayama says "Justice" a lot. He attacks Tenma with his warped sense of justice. A badly wounded Tenma continues to fight, hoping for just one thing: to meet the father and mother he's never seen.
23. My Life's Greatest Task
Aired 9 September 2013 • 25 min
Jinbei's flower team advances steadily. Meanwhile the snow team, the Magistrate's party, reaches the eternal well. Kirigakure Saizou then reveals his true self and begins a one on one fight with Mugai.
24. The Insect Magistrate's Cursed Past
Aired 16 September 2013 • 25 min
The battle for Wakayama castle continues! Muagi battles Saizou while the rest of the Magistrate's fights the last of the crucifix insects, and Jinbei attacks Yukimura. The Magistrate plunges herself into the Eternal Well, and her mysterious past is revealed.
25. The Promise Is Hope Within Despair
Aired 23 September 2013 • 25 min
When he learns that the power of the well will cost the servant her memories, Jinbei goes into the well after her. She was prepared to lose her memories but Jinbei persuades her not to. When she leaves, Sanada Yukimura is there...
26. Tsukishima Jinbei Is Here!!!
Aired 30 September 2013 • 25 min
The well gives the Magistrate back her power and she transforms into Shiroageha, but her memories are lost. She attacks Jinbei, and the power of the well makes Sanada much stronger. Jinbei, who swore to fight until he dies, is faced with his last enemy. The final battle begins!