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"Bucchigire!": A story of the Shinsengumi where the spirit of the samurai and the resolve of criminals intersect

In the summer of 2022, the anime "Bucchigire!", set in the era when samurai ruled Japan, was broadcast. This work is an original anime planned by Twin Engine, and animation is produced by Geno Studio. The director is Tetsuo Hirakawa, the character draft is Hiroyuki Takei, and the character design is by Masashi Yokota, and it became a hot topic for the gathering of a luxurious staff.

story

"Bucchigire!" is set in a time when samurai ruled Japan. The Shinsengumi, who were working to keep the peace in Kyoto, were wiped out by the hands of the Zatsumen no Oni, leaving only one member. Seven criminals were chosen to stand in for them. They must confront the Zatsumen no Oni while facing their own pasts. In particular, Ichibanboshi, whose family was killed by the Zatsumen samurai when he was a child, becomes the stand-in for the chief, Kondo Isami, and leads the stand-ins as they pursue their nemesis.

Commentary

"Bucchigire!" is a crazy entertainment story about former criminals rising up to reform society. The story depicts criminals who have been gathered as stand-ins for the Shinsengumi, taking on the Zanmen no Oni with the spirit of a samurai and the resolve of criminals. The theme of the work is "Bucchigire," or "to shine brightest," and it depicts the process in which the criminals overcome their pasts and grow into true heroes.

Broadcast information

"Bucchigire!" was broadcast for a total of 12 episodes from July 8 to September 23, 2022. It was broadcast on TOKYO MX and BS11, as well as Shizuoka Broadcasting, AT-X, Gifu Broadcasting, Nankai Broadcasting, Nagasaki Cultural Broadcasting, etc. It was also available for online streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Hikari TV.

cast

The voice actors for the main characters are as follows:

• First Star: Gen Sato
• Sakuya: Junichi Toki
• Heisuke Todo: Toshiyuki Toyonaga
• Akira: Sumire Uesaka
• Sogen: Shinichiro Miki
• Lily of the valley: Yuto Uemura
• Gatarou: Wataru Takagi
• Bow: Fukutsugu Ochiai
• Matsudaira Katamori: Shirai Yusuke
• Teijiro Akizuki: Yasushi Ishii
• Rashomaru: Taku Yashiro
• Haruo Tsuchimikado: Sho Hayami
• Okayo: Koiwai Kotori
• Abe no Seimei: Tokudome Shinnosuke
• Katsura Kogoro: Shintaro Asanuma
• Sakuma Shozan: Tobita Nobuo
• Okura Isetake: Nobuaki Konmitsu
• Arakida Samanosuke: Tezuka Hiromichi
• Tomokichi: Honda Mariko
• Hikojiro Uchiyama: Junichi Yanagida
• First Star's Mother: Miho Morisaki
• Genzui Kusaka: Jin Ogasawara
• Izumi Maki: Noriaki Kanemitsu
• Father of the first star: Nobuaki Kanemitsu
• Hikosai Kawakami: Junichi Yanagida
• Teizo Miyabe: Nobuaki Kanemitsu
• Shuntaro Furutaka: Minoru Shiraishi
• Mori Yoshichika: Suginoda
• Mob: Koichi Souma
• Oito: Mariko Honda
• Mokichi: Koichi Souma
• Sakuya's Father: Yuji Kameyama
• Sakuya's Mother: Honda Mariko
• Teahouse owner: Ren Gakudai
• Widow: Arisa Sakuraba
• Bomber: Hideki Tasaka
• Ryujiro Matsui: Tomohiro Omachi

Main Staff

The following staff members were involved in the production of "Bucchigire!"

• Director and series composition: Tetsuo Hirakawa
• Character design: Hiroyuki Takei
• Character design: Masashi Yokota
• Sub-character design: Toshie Kawamura, Naho Kozono
• Art: Inspired
• Art director: Sachiko Nishiguchi
• Art Advisor: Osamu Masuyama
• Color design: Haruko Nobori
• Director of photography: Nozomi Shitara (T2studio)
• 3DCG Director: Akimoto Hiroshi (T2studio)
• Edited by Hitomi Sudo (REAL-T)
• Sound Director: Satoshi Yano
• Sound effects: Daisuke Jinbo
• Sound Production: Ai Addiction
• Music: Yasuharu Takanashi
• Planning: Twin Engine
• Music Production: Fuji Pacific Music, Gloria
• Music producer: Munehiro Funahashi
• Producers: Kotaro Asanuma, Takayoshi
• Animation producer: Yuhei Sato
• Animation Production: Geno Studio
• Production: "Bucchigire!" Production Committee (Twin Engine, bilibili)

Main Characters

The main characters of "Bucchigire!" are as follows.

• Ichibanboshi: Birthday: August 10th. A substitute for Shinsengumi chief Kondo Isami. He hates samurai because his family was killed by a samurai with a rough face when he was young. He acts on impulse and thinks outside the box.
• Sakuya (Sakuya): Birthday: January 31st. A substitute for Shinsengumi vice-chief Toshizo Hijikata. A cool ex-assassin who belonged to the Dark Assassination Squad. He has a rigid personality and doesn't get along with Ichibanboshi.
• Heisuke Todo: Birthday: August 4th. The only surviving member of the Shinsengumi. He is particular about "sincerity" and "bushido" due to his feelings for the real Shinsengumi who died.
• Akira (White): Birthday: March 8th. Substitute for Okita Souji. She is highly skilled in everything from swordsmanship to academics, and is a hard worker who never misses out on training. She is the only female member of the substitute Shinsengumi, but she usually dresses as a man.
• Sougen (Sougen): Birthday: December 9th. A substitute for Keisuke Yamanami. A psycho-doctor who is enthusiastic about human dissections, he is also a mad scientist who performs scientific experiments and inventions.
• Suzuran (Lily of the Valley): Birthday: June 5th. A substitute for Saito Hajime. Although he is a monk, he is a playboy who loves women. He also has a sincere side and will mourn any soul, regardless of sect.
• Gyakutaro (Gyakutaro): Birthday: May 1st. A substitute for Shinpachi Nagakura. A criminal collector who has committed all kinds of crimes. He was the leader of a gang of orphans. A caring, bossy type.
• Bou (Someone): Birthday: September 20th. A substitute for Harada Sanosuke. If he is given a brush, he can write skillful calligraphy, but he is a big eater who only thinks about food. He is kind-hearted and strong.
• Rashomaru: Birthday: November 8th. The leader of the mysterious organization Zatsumen no Oni, which distributes eerily glowing cursed swords to unruly samurai.
• Matsudaira Katamori: Lord of the Aizu Domain. As the protector of Kyoto, he controlled the Shinsengumi. In order to keep the Shinsengumi alive after the death of its leader, he carried out a stand-in operation.
• Teijiro Akizuki: A retainer of the Aizu clan serving Matsudaira.
• Katsura Kogoro: A samurai from the Choshu clan. He has a forward-thinking outlook and stands out among the old-fashioned Choshu clan samurai. He is a master of disguise.
• Haruo Tsuchimikado, Marshal of the Zanmen no Oni: Head of the Tsuchimikado family's Onmyodo. His true identity is the Marshal of the Zanmen no Oni.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of "Bucchigire!" are as follows.

• Episode 1: Get Out of My Hands! The Criminal Shinsengumi (2022/07/08)
• Episode 2: Hikari! A keepsake Japanese sword (2022/07/15)
• Episode 3: Yosooee! Infiltrating the Red Light District (2022/07/22)
• Episode 4: Sagre! The Mysterious Demon Sword (2022/07/29)
• Episode 5: Misero! The Pride of a Monk and a Doctor (2022/08/05)
• Episode 6: Raid! The Unscrupulous Shirakawaya (2022/08/12)
• Episode 7: Fusege! The Shinsengumi disbands (2022/08/19)
• Episode 8: Bukkome! Ikedaya Incident (2022/08/26)
• Episode 9: Haselo! Human Thoughts, Demon Thoughts (2022/09/02)
• Episode 10: Mamore! The American Black Ships (2022/09/09)
• Episode 11: Go for it! The Great Battle of Kyoto (2022/09/16)
• Episode 12: The Criminal Shinsengumi (2022/09/23)

Theme songs and music

The theme songs for "Bucchigire!" are as follows.

• OP1: "Brightest! -Bucchigire-"
• Lyricist: Kayoko Kusano
• Composer: Kayoko Kusano
• Arrangement: Yuyoyuppe
• Vocals: Takanori Nishikawa
• ED1: "Condemnation Democracy"
• Lyrics: Self-realized existence name-less
• Composer: Self-realized existence name-less
• Arrangement: Self-realized existence name-less
• Song: Self-image existence name-less

Evaluation and Impressions

"Bucchigire!" was highly praised by many viewers as a story about the Shinsengumi, where the spirit of the samurai and the resolve of criminals intersect. In particular, the process in which the criminals overcome their pasts and grow into true heroes has been praised as moving. The high quality of the production, with a stellar cast and staff, also drew attention.

The passionate performance of Mr. Gen Sato who played Ichibanboshi and the cool performance of Mr. Junichi Toki who played Sakuya are also highlights. Furthermore, the powerful singing voice of Mr. Takanori Nishikawa who sings the opening theme "Ichiban Hikare! -Buchigire-" also enhances the charm of the work.

Recommended points

"Bucchigire!" is recommended not only for those who are interested in samurai and the Shinsengumi, but also for those who like human dramas and stories of growth. In particular, the way the criminals grow while facing their pasts resonates with many viewers. Also, don't miss the high-quality production by the gorgeous cast and staff.

In addition, the opening theme "Ichiban Hikare! -Buchigire-" and the ending theme "Danzai Democracy" also enhance the appeal of the work, and are recommended for music fans. Please be sure to watch it on Amazon Prime Video or Hikari TV.

Related information

The following information is related to "Bucchigire!"

• Official Twitter: @butchigire_anime
• Official YouTube channel: Bucchigire! Official Channel
• Official website: https://butchigire.com/

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summary

"Bucchigire!" has been highly praised by many viewers as a story of the Shinsengumi where the soul of a samurai and the resolve of a criminal intersect. Highlights include the process in which the criminals overcome their pasts and grow into true heroes, as well as the high-quality production by a stellar cast and crew. Please watch it on Amazon Prime Video or Hikari TV and enjoy the story of the Shinsengumi where the soul of a samurai and the resolve of a criminal intersect.