The Men of Bushido Who Fought Through the Era of Turmoil, Longing to Become Samurai…!

[@LetsaskShogo]

Who is your favorite Shinsengumi character in 銀魂 Gintama? *I have been pronouncing 沖田総司 as Okita Sō"shi," however correctly it is Okita Sō"ji!" I apologize for the mistake!😭 ・ In this channel, you can take a closer look at Japanese traditional culture, tips upon traveling to Kyoto, and social problems in Japan. So learners and lovers of Japanese language and culture, be sure to subscribe to enjoy more content! Please check out the description box for more videos recommended for you! Thank you again very much for watching!

[@jaysonbanluta1985]

Hajime saito on samurai x. Hahaahaha

[@guygirard4274]

@@jaysonbanluta1985 damn I wanted to say the same thing

[@spoily1955]

Mayonaise demon

[@saihithyanagendar554]

My fav is Hajime Saito❤❤

[@AGS363]

Yamazaki Sagaru 山崎 退!

I've heard about the Shinsengumi and I was aware of their popularity but now that I know their story it's easy to understand why they're still famous. They were the underdogs, common men, talented, dreamers, caught in the middle of the machinations of two powerful political factions. Goddammit, this is heartbreaking.

[@Madao21]

I love Gintama and I could not stop smiling when you mentioned the name of the Shinsengumi members.

[@Flav7281]

yes

[@Chiara-ep5er]

I had an OHHHH I GET IT moment

[@captainhero6621]

The three main captains of Shinsengumi: gorilla, mayorin and sadist prince

[@VinVin21969]

Only prince sadist is captain both mayo and gorilla are vice and commander

[@rachmatmulia5212]

All I know is the leader of the Shinsengumi is Hajime Saito. LoL

[@jonathanmunoz137]

@@rachmatmulia5212 ZZaito in his gintama form

[@guitarsaremyfriendzzz7077]

That is prince mayo to you

[@Kulayyu]

ANPAN ANPAN ANPAN ANPAN.......SPARKING!!! YAMAZAKI!!!!

[@baronrojo99]

The first time I met the Shinsegumi was in Fate Grand Order with Hijikata and Okita, It´s great to learn more about them

[@PadorUmU]

hmmmmm S A L T

[@arahaitham123]

yeah the gender are accurate enough for me

[@masterbroder]

OKITA-SAN DAISHOURI

[@georgyekimov4577]

Wait they were in Gintama not in fate or?

[@spiritpyros]

@@georgyekimov4577 they weren't in the original fate stay night but appeared in the spinoff mobile game fate grand order

[@egyptwns89_26]

Rurouni Kenshin was what drew me into Japanese history and I love that anime. The manga was better. The OVAs were great as well.

[@we1rdfuk]

I was look for Saito Hajime, but still a good video.

[@limitlesssky3050]

Rurouni Kenshin's last OVA pissed me off so bad, what's with Kenshin getting an STD and all. Pisses me so bad I didn't complete reading the manga.

[@egyptwns89_26]

@@limitlesssky3050 Cancer.

[@giantred]

Thank you, because of you I will be reading the manga :)

[@comradekenobi6908]

@@limitlesssky3050 ok that was kind of funny

[@MyrlenaVice]

I often think of the cultural "popularity" of the Shinsengumi as being akin to that of Cowboys. They were both ultimately short lived groups, but they managed to make themselves iconic for their feats.

[@kuroneko7022]

Yeah, like the cowboys killing Native Americans and making Buffalo extinct.🙄

[@comradekenobi6908]

@@kuroneko7022 reality is often disappointing than fiction

[@haytumak137]

@@kuroneko7022 The conflict between them and Native Americans wasn't really one sided, and they didn't make the bison go extinct. It became almost extinct, and now thrives due to conservation.

[@networknomad5600]

@@kuroneko7022 The Native Americans had already almost exterminated buffalo hundreds of years before the cowboys even showed up. They put a HUGE dent in their numbers through hunting.

[@scallie6462]

@@kuroneko7022 if theyre extinct why am i able to drive an hr away to a beautiful, well maintained Buffalo farm and purchase meat?

[@nyabobo94]

Saito Hajime is my favorite Shinsengumi from Rurouni Kenshin

[@gibsonflyingv2820]

He was real!!

[@scummywizard3561]

he is the storm that is approaching

[@marc-andredeslauriers7687]

He also is one of the few that survived and lived a long life

[@natsuyuki8415]

Shinsengumi is very popular among 刀剣乱舞 (Touken Ranbu) fans as well. Gotta love those swords!

[@DraceEmpressa]

bc most popular swords are owned by shinsengumi lol, like izuminokami that is owned by hijikata or kashuu & yasusada that are owned by okita

[@janicebrabec176]

I'm a huge fan of the animation series "Hakuouki" which features the story of the Shinsengumi. Of course several elements of this anime are fictional, but I was very surprised to learn that all the characters were based on real people and that fueled my interest and research in their stories a few years ago. Thank you very much for one of the most concise and easy to understand explanations of the Shinsengumi! I particularly enjoyed and appreciated your presentation of the historical and political events in Japan which led to the formation of the Shinsengumi. Many thanks again to you for this informative, educational and fascinating video! Looking forward to more! 😀👍

[@independent_owl706]

Same feeling!

[@AMTheOcarinaPlayer]

Same here dude! I personally didn’t care for the romantic elements but when you get into the making of and backstory of Hakuouki, it kinda blew me away how many historical Easter eggs they had in the series. The games more than the anime. Reimeiroku (JPN only) was actually the best game. Not about scoring a hot samurai, but staying alive. There is an old Live Journal called Tokio Fujita that goes into tons of detail about the series and history.

[@Felis_Catus_Nigrum]

This was really interesting! I actually learned about the shinsengumi thanks to dating simulators (otome games). It was nice to have some context about their cultural importance

[@ChainedThoughts]

Omg comrade. XD

[@infinitecurlie]

Omg me too. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Felis_Catus_Nigrum]

Otome players unite! XD (same with samurai or folklore related otome games :3 it's great searching more info outside the games)

[@tiramisunsun]

yes lmao and also the "hakuouki shinsengumi kitan" anime

[@Monke-fj2qz]

I learned about them from F/GO.

[@lysevensolaris7025]

Got introduced to them through the Hakuoki game series and extended universe.

[@ronnie1092]

same! I love Hakuouki

[@zachbernardo8770]

Same here! gonna rewatch the series later. :)

[@LVL5esper]

Loved the moment when Kazama acknowledges Hijikata as a demon and named him. So beautiful!🥺😍

[@nativecrystal7426]

Same. Till this day i still say its my favorite anime. I have the series on my phone. I have rewatched it atleast 6 times

[@irdEllMilla]

Same!

[@TheBlackthornhiei]

Though I first learned of the Shinsengumi through Rurouni Kenshin. I really learned their history through the otome game franchise Hakuouki. You should make a 2nd part talking about the other members.

[@KlavierMenn]

Ah yes, Rurouni Kenshin is such a very cool manga. I like it because the swordplay in it was actually based on real stuff that existed (Including that paralysis stuff that Udou Jin-e does, it's pure hypnotism)

[@Pdor_figlio_di_Kmer]

@@KlavierMenn Rurouni Kenshin's setting and most of the chars are good, but the MC, Kenshin, is a complete fucktard suffering a case of MPD and with a Jesus syndrome. His characterization ruins an otherwise good Anime. Regardless, the hints about the Shinsengumi in this Anime are few, far in between and rarely in a really good light, thing that is exacerbated by Saito Hajime there being a complete psychopath.

[@whathell6t]

@@Pdor_figlio_di_Kmer What? Do you even read the Rurouni Kenshin manga, all 28 volumes?

[@FlorenceFox]

@@Pdor_figlio_di_Kmer While I can't really enjoy Kenshin anymore (the creator being caught with CP really, REALLY soured my opinion of his works, particularly since he's still actively involved in and profiting from it), that's a really baseless criticism. I mean, we're all entitled to our opinions, so I won't say that you're "wrong" necessarily, but I fail to see where you're coming from in the slightest.

[@Pdor_figlio_di_Kmer]

@@FlorenceFox What I wrote above is to be intended my opinion. I consider you all free to think otherwise. On the same ken, I still stand my personal point.

[@kyuuzoryuusuke]

"Though my body may decay on the island of Ezo, my spirit guards my lord in the East." Hijikata Toshizo's death poem. He died defending the short-lived Republic of Ezo (Hokkaido) but remained faithful to the Tokugawa shogunate to the end.

[@csengemajoros2083]

It makes me so happy to hear that Gintama is your favourite anime! And as a loyal fan of the show myself, I'm thankful that I got to learn so much about the history and inspirations behind these silly characters... Though I have to admit that it was hard to listen to these men's backstory without constantly thinking of how they would've looked in Gintama >< And I gotta say, Kondo is a unique and refined choice! Most people (including myself) are swept away by Hijikata's and Okita's charm, but we need more Kondo appreciation!

[@shebacs]

Agree.

[@yeahitsme2247]

I am a fan of Hakuouki.. The anime is all about the story of Shinsengumi..

[@ronnie1092]

same! it's my favourite anime

[@TheDjcause]

i'll 2nd that!! season 3 - dawn of the shinsengumi is like my fav of all time!! it features the ikedaya storyline and training

[@mandyajel]

Same, it was through my love of the character nagakura shinpachi that I started to get more curious about the Shinsengumi as a whole. And I love hearing about their history. Even if it only last 5 years.

[@RandomRobotOnYouTube]

Same! Still heartbroken about that anime. Soooo good

[@PrismCasillica]

I played the games and cried so much. And cried even more watching the movies.

[@misterandmissuscoconut]

SHOGOSENSEI I’VE WAITED SO LONG FOR YOU TO MAKE A VIDEO ABOUT THEM I LOVE GINTAMA SO MUCH!!!!!!!

[@yuy2375]

ah, matsudaira. the man of the men, who taught me that, knowing the number "1" is all a man needs, to live.

[@MysterioFan02]

you sir are a man of culture

[@justaway5066]

That qoute is so frickin good imma have poster in my room for inspiration

[@tenkaistar1089]

Haha yes!

[@jenlantican3317]

My english report was about Tokugawa era due to my love for Rurouni Kenshin’s tsuioku-hen. While doing my research (and watching the OVA about Kenshin’s past) made me love and respect the shinsengumi more.

[@egyptwns89_26]

I had to write a short story in my sophomore English class back in high school and I wrote a variant story from this anime (which is my favorite). I didn’t copy the anime but instead I based it off of a possible situation from history that Gensai Kawakami would have been involved in. I had the highest grade in the class but the teacher thought I misspelled the names so I was five points off of a perfect score.

[@cristisimpson5720]

One of my favorite manga is Kaze Hikaru by Taeko Watanabe and it's all about Shinsengumi. The people and incidents you talked about were familiar because of this manga. The author takes a lot of effort to include historical information while keeping the story entertaining with the main fictional character. This video did help me understand the relationship between the imperial family and shogun much better. Thank you, Shogo!

[@RetroSmoo]

Interesting

[@amandafox8603]

Yasss! Someone else who knows Kaze Hikaru!

[@CalebPorter1105]

"They are a historical group of men." Impossible. There's no way Fate would ever lie to me.

[@bryanyap3888]

*Look at various forms of Arturia How could fate do this to me

[@miyako1909]

Fate is a joke. They keep turning everyone into waif. That is why I don't play the game.

[@CalebPorter1105]

@@miyako1909 Lol wtf? That’s every gacha game out of Japan these days. Fate is the least guilty of this. Yeah, they genderbend a lot of historical figures but if anything there is a pretty decent balance of waifu’s and husbandos comparatively.

[@ebering4.039]

Yeah, you don‘t see that though because 70% of the dudes are 1-3 Stars while the gals take most of the 4-5 star slots

[@CalebPorter1105]

@@ebering4.039 Sieg, Siegfried, Karna/Super Karna/Santa Karna, Arjuna/Arjuna Alter, Cu Alter, Gilgamesh/Caster Gil, Rama, Tesla, Tristan, Saberlot/Lancelot, Gawain, Vlad/Berserker Vlad, Sigurd, d'Eon, Saber Diarmuid, Astolfo, Saber Astolfo, Muramasa, Saito Hajime, Emiya/Emiya Assassin/Emiya Alter, Moriarty, Asvatthaman, Chiron, Napoleon, Super Orion, Fionn, Li Shuwen/Lancer/Old Li Shuwen, Enkidu, Romulus-Quirinus, Percival, Galahad, Iskandar, Sakata Kintoki/Kintoki Rider, Ozymandias, Ivan the Terrible, Achilles, Ryoma, Waver, Edison, First Hassan, Yan Qing, Hercules, Richard, Proto Arthur, Beowulf, Hijikata, Xiang Yu, Amakusa Shiro, Sherlock, Edmond Dantes, Lobo, Ashiya Doman, Voyager, Oberon... All 4-5 stars. Need I say more?

[@WeRWinx]

Lol 😆 totally a fan of gintama! And yes I was nodding like crazy🤣🤣

[@guygirard4274]

I would love if you talk about rurouni kenshin

[@Suesserto_000]

I came from FGO but still like GIntama's interpretation better. But still, FGO's Okita-chan is pretty cute too

[@miyako1909]

The ones in Gintama don't even have the same first names as the real historical figures. Peace maker Kurogane and Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem are better.

[@ginox_0736]

Great video as always. My first approach with the Shinsengumi was with the character Saito Hajime from Rurouni Kenshin and he inmediately became my favorite character from the show.

[@chibikensan]

the Mibu Wolf :)

[@HulksterVinny]

I seen several adaptations of the Shinsengumi. Hakuouki, Rurouni kenshin, and NHK Shinsengumi 2004 drama. And some movies about them. Just a fan of of their history.

[@michaelbandada9887]

When the Last Sword is Drawn -Kiichi Nakai/Koichi Sato Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor -Toshiro Mifune Baragaki: Unbroken Samurai -Junichi Okada

[@GameReviews9397]

This was so interesting, I'm so obsessed with Japan and the history. So glad I found this channel 10/10

[@lacasadealla1148]

I wanted to cry when you mentioned Kondou Isami's death. It wasn't fair :( The fist time when I heard about Shinsengumi was in Gintama, and lately in Rurōni Kenshin And my favorite character in Gintama of the Shinsengumi is Hijikata -w-, he is such a Mayora

[@strive4208]

Peace Maker Kurogane was also an interesting manga/anime based on the Shinsengumi. Really enjoying your videos ✌️💕

[@jakevoss7885]

So very underrated. Loved Peace Maker

[@yorozuyarinchan]

"Shinpachi, the glasses." 😭

[@New2Kendo]

I just did a search for Shinsengumi videos on your channel, I love the Shinsegumi Movie with Toshiro Mifune, When the Last Sword is Drawn, and even Sword of Doom. Shinsengumi The Wolfes of Mibu

[@RetroSmoo]

Love those movies too!

[@boogieboo5085]

I first heard about the Shinsengumi through anime, but the movie 'When the Last Sword is Drawn' is what solidified my personal interest in the organization as a whole. Saito Hajime was my favorite character in both instances.

[@godfreyhamshire]

"When the Last Sword Is Drawn " is a brilliant movie about the Shinsengumi. If you have not had a chance to see it do so. I you know of any others please let me know. I enjoy your channel and the frank open way which you discuss things. Keep up the the good work. we watching!!!

[@geraldusdipto5273]

woah i didn't know that there are more than meets the eye about shinsengumi... much appreciate it !!

[@danielcooke3732]

I'm a fan of Haijime Saito the 🐺 of Mibu....in fact he's my favourite character!...in Rorouni Kenshin! Boshin Wars central focus of Rorouni Kenshin

[@blueiguana430]

Just finished watching Shinsengumi (NHK’s Taiga drama in 2004) Have never cried so much tears. I first found out about Shinsengumi in Hakuoki, and became immensely interested in the Bakumatsu period thereafter. It’s hands down the best historical drama I’ve ever watched.

[@nolantaylor656]

I found that serious in 2009 and it’s one of my absolute favorites.

[@nolantaylor656]

Series

[@shogun2heroicvictories15]

It used to Okita, Young and tragic genius swordsman. Then finally it settled on Hijikata. The Demon Vice Commander who kept going despite fighting a losing war. First time I saw them was Ghost Sweeper Mikami. But I didn't pay an interest till Rurouni Kenshin with Saitou Hajime and Okita's appearence. The Ikedaya incident that was animated in the OVA also grew my interest. Later on Peace Maker Kurogane did the same. Than I saw Shura no Toki, which showed Hijikata as more of a brawler compared to Okita. Than Hakuoki. I actually visited the grave of Kondo in Tokyo, and also went to the Shinsengumi Museam in Hino. There is also some background history to it aswell. Like the fact that alot of the people in the area were descended from the Takeda clan. True or not is another story. Also one of Hijikata's swords is on display there. Its also because there are in a sense an underdog. They are a group of Ronin, who found a place to belong no matter how short.

[@yuvalTVD]

I just have to say I really like lessening you, it's not just the accent (which I like) it's just I'm not an English native, and your English is so easy to understand

[@clawofthefallen]

I am brazilian, always enjoyed stories of romantic heroes like knights, as well as samurai and ninjas. There is something universal about aspiring for noble values, sacrificing for something greater, even without reward or even recognition. The underdog who fights with all his or her heart, the surpassing of limits, the proving of themselves and their larger than life adventures. Real or not, there's something extremely human in such tales and how they inspire us all. I loved seeing your video and was delighted to know more about the Shinsengumi. I'm very grateful for you sharing such rich culture!

[@unumatochild]

My favorite Shinsengumi media is actually the otome game Hakuoki, but I'm also partial to the NHK drama Shinsengumi! I'm looking forward to being able to see the new Moeyo Ken. I'm sure it's apparent who my favorite member of the Shinsengumi is just based upon my icon, and I hope that writing a historical fiction novel about them can make more Americans aware of this interesting and incredible group of men. Thank you for a wonderful video.

[@TheMidnightcup]

Yes, me and my daughter love Gintama. Thanks!

[@DracoSlayer]

Thank you so much, this video was super informative. My favorite Shinsengumi character from Gintama is Toshi.

[@erichusayn]

As an American katana enthusiast, I very much enjoy your videos. Learn so much from them.

[@naonigiri]

As a Gintama and Shinsengumi fans, this video really make the fangirl side of me come up lol. I read a lot of Shinsengumi from shoujo manga called 風光る (Int'l title: Flash of Wind) but your video make me understand more about the politic situation on that era. You explain it in easy way to understand. Thank you for this video! In Gintama or Shinsengumi, my favorite is the one and only, Demon Vice-Chief Hijikata Toshizo 😆

[@kunderemp]

I second that. Although I was first introduced to Shinsengumi from Hajime Saito character in Rurouni Kenshin, I read a lot of them from Kaze Hikaru. Did the author finished the story yet? The last volume I read was 26 or 27 and it was a long time ago.

[@ltjgrio4730]

Hajime Saito is not only one of my favorite anime characters but, one of my favorite historical figures. I first saw him in Rurouni Kenshin but, didn’t learn he was an actual historical figure until about a decade later. After researching his life my respect for him not only grew but, I was also amazed at the interesting life he lead. Great video!

[@tagginondawal3961]

I remember watching and hearing about the Shinsengumi in Kenshin. I ended up doing a report on them in high school, and bought about 4 books on them. NHK also had a drama at the time (2003 or 4) and I remember watching that every Saturday

[@NanaViveirosKimie]

My favorite Shinsengumi anime is Hakuouki ❤️ But thanks for the video, it was awesome, very informative 👍

[@staylatewithemotions4978]

This is what I waiting for . Thanks you Shogo

[@the2ndcoming135]

Now, I understand why I was encouraged to watch The Last Emperor before leaving Germany for good😎

[@LORDMARK1701]

Thank you very much, really enjoyed. For me the shinsengumi have always been a big confusing subject (also because I'm in general more interested in sengoku-jidai / early edo) not really grasping if they were "good guys" or "bad guys" (to make it very simple) after watching this video I really understand, of course as you explain the historical context it's very important. Great video

[@LetsaskShogo]

Thank you for leaving a comment! I actually have more videos regarding Shinsengumi in mind! I hope you can look forward to it too✨

[@williamnailen6640]

I find that I gain greater appreciation for fictionalized individuals/groups once I better understand the actual histories of such individual groups. Ever since I was introduced to the Shinsengumi as a sort of trope in Japanese anime/manga, I've been seeking to find out more about them. I'm also developing an interest in Japanese poetry, and will probably be consulting this video again in the near future. Excellent and informative! Thank you!

[@lavayuki]

I heard about them from a game called 薄桜鬼, where all the characters except like 1 were based on Shinsengumi , and all those Shinsengumi characters are characters in the game. It also had that Ikedaya Jiken. I did not realise how much of it took from actual history. This is so interesting, your video is really easy to understand compared to all those history books.

[@kunderemp]

The one who disliked this video must be fans of Kogoro Katsura and Shinsaku Takasugi.

[@gaiusjuliuspleaser]

Katsura ja nai, Zuramp da!

[@izayagoat5520]

Katsura Kogoro janai, Katsura Kotarou da

[@adritz400]

Its not Zura Its Katsura

[@izayagoat5520]

@@adritz400 Katsura janai, Zurako da

[@MysterioFan02]

@@izayagoat5520 katsura is too funny i cant XDDD

[@sushishogun2486]

Have you herd about Hakuoki anime 2010-2012 and peacemaker anime and the live action mini -series of it. which came out 2010 and my favorite Shinsengumi member is Kondo Isami .

[@ceinw3n]

I first learned of Shinsengumi through a manga titled Kaze Hikaru. And because of that I got more interested in Japan's history.

[@lucyalexander3607]

I came here after watching Hakuouhi. I've watched Rurouni Kenshin too. I subscribed to your channel to learn more about this subject. Thanks!

[@WhatKindOfNameNow]

I already knew it from other videos, but this video really showcases how good of a storyteller and presenter you are, Shogo.

[@JadedWarlock]

I wonder how the Shinsngumi would feel if they knew they would be revered like this today?

[@cordatusscire344]

Excellent presentation as always. Thank you for the upload!

[@lilifrankens]

This video is great! Thank u so much for explane the history of Shinsengumi. I know them because of Rurouni Kenshin but ended loved them for Hakuoki. I travel to Japan twice and i talked to a girl who was in love with Okita haha it was so awesome!!! I went to Shinsengumi Museum in kyoto it was a dream come true!

[@lilifrankens]

Oh and my favorite is Hijikata Toshizo!

[@davidfromkyushu6870]

I first learned about Hijikata Toshizo, and by extension the Shinsengumi, from Golden Kamuy. It caused me to look for the few English-language history books I could on them and was impressed by their story. Since then I went to Kyoto, Hino and Hakodate to visit the places associated with them. Loved the video, but I have a question. You said Kondo Isami was a peasant when he helped start the Shinsengumi but I thought he became a samurai as a boy when he was adopted into the Kondo family.

[@dawor1761]

Very good! Thank you. I appreciate the history lessons. I love Japan and the people. I lived there three years.

[@redsaucetriple9578]

Listening to your story about the u s a conquest, “You speak as the last Samurai of The Shogunate”…. You live the story you speak🌹 I have listened with great pleasure, you are a great story teller💯

[@kalandarkclaw8892]

I know this video is a couple years old but I just finished playing through rise of the ronin and while I know there is some writing freedom and some facts that are changed it really made me curious about the Westernization period of the Edo. Thanks for this video It's one of those stories where the heroes became the monsters the government needed to take the fall.

[@chuenyeelau]

Love your lessons! Thanks and cheers from Canada

[@kelog5446]

Your goal statement of 100k subscribers by next January caught my attention. That being said a million by 2023 is possible. Good luck with that, and thank you for everything you share.

[@alice73322]

Very interesting. Thank you for the education. Also i love the illustrations! Very cool 😎

[@eepyJay]

Super interesting! I had never watched those animes, so this was my first time learning about them. I especially enjoyed learning about the meaning of the colour, pattern and kanji on their clothes.

[@adamweaver6351]

KENSHIN HIMURA THE BATOSAI!! Hope I spelled all that right but, that's the show which got me into anime. I love that you mentioned it. Awesome content my man!

[@watsonsteven525]

Okita Souji, i love his name

[@mikigirl18]

This is a great history lesson. I first learned about the Shinsengumi through the Otome visual novel, Hakuouki. Best Otome EVER!

[@efrenb5]

This was such a great video. Arigatou gozaimasu! I love how you don't shy away from pronouncing Japanese names in proper Nihon-go. Keep it up!

[@susanroberts7492]

Wonderful story! I hope you provide more famous stories like this. Very inspiring!

[@PeasantForADay]

I'm just now understanding gintama refferences. Thank you.

[@darknanigans]

Hi Shogo! I found my interest in the Shinsengumi from the Ryu ga Gotoku spin-off game, Ryu Ga Gotoku: Ishin! as soon as i saw that my favorite Japanese culture youtuber had a video on the Shinsengumi, I just KNEW that you HAD to cover Okita Sōji and I SCREAMED with exitment! Okita Sōji in the game is portrayed by the reoccurring character in the main series: Majima Goro. Now, I love Majima and I loved Ishin's version of Okita, so, I wanted to learn more about the actual Okita! Thanks to you, I got to learn even MORE about him and it makes me so so happy! I adore the courage and honor these once low class men have and how hard they fought and i love that I can see those traits portrayed in Ishin as well.

[@gizelop8481]

Excellent condensed and clear explanation of this history ,which explained a lot of samurai verses shinsengumi

[@modvavet]

Man, I'll never get over what a dirtbag Watsuki ended up being (the author of Rurouni Kenshin). I actually have '悪即斬' (Aku Soku Zan) tattooed on my chest because I loved that series (and especially Saitoh Hajime) so much.

[@danielcooke3732]

Saito was my "Vegeta" he was so cool

[@jpesmar]

I wonder how the Japanese public feels about that. As a Westerner, what the author did is sick. Even if legal, looking at that kind of pornographic content is a moral no-go. The reason their law is different, is because their moral construct is also different in this regard. I get the author paid his dues in the eyes of Japanese law, but what I don't know, is whether most of the Japanese public sees that as "ok, what's done is done, debt was paid, no biggie" kinda deal, or more like "I don't wanna hear anything from that guy from now on"

[@Cosmoman78]

What Watsuki did was equal to consuming narcotics. He did not make the narcotics, he did not sell the narcotics to real life people. He used it for himself, and paid price for it according to the Law. People in the west unfairly treated him like a real life child molester, while all he did was buying a porn video and watched it for himself. He never hurt anyone or any child in real life.

[@augustofernandez1999]

Hello, Shogo. I became me marveled by shinsengumi stories or history,when i watched Samuray x, and another serie. What make me say wow, is how deadly, and how skilled they were. shooting a gun as a scicario does is easy, but train, and be at the top swordsmen, and die very young, is facinating. i think their lives were cut short.

[@WildBillCox13]

I'm a fan of Gintama, too. Sorachi gives the phrase "over the top" real meaning.

[@popersson]

I've been to the site where Hijikata Toshizō was killed, their story is a sad one indeed. Thank you for another great video.

[@tarcisiomarques8784]

A beautiful saga beautifully told ! Thank you from Rio de Janeiro/Brasil !

[@Mika_Oly]

Your content is goold!!!! I am so glad I stumbled upon your channel

[@romroger]

Thanks for the great video. I visited Kyoto few years ago and had the chance to visit the temple where the Shinsengumi were buried. Also, the Ikedaya Incident place. I really felt like going back in Japan history.

[@mottokittokatto]

I really haven't watched any anime, but I found this video very interesting to learn about the Shinsegumi. Thanks, Shogo! 👍

[@independent_owl706]

Watch Hakuouki and Rurouni Kenshin

[@mottokittokatto]

@@independent_owl706 Thanks for the recommendations! ☺

[@rolandgdean]

Wow...what an amazing history. Great video again. Thanks Shogo.

[@mcjamredtayaban3796]

My first introduction to Shinsengumi was through Fate, and man I'm very confused 😂

[@pranavstormer17]

Lol me too

[@darkpheonix3066]

For me it was through Gintama.

[@KimHiKu]

I discover them from the great anime Rurouni Kenshin🙌🏼

[@SilvioPerche]

The Last Blade SNK fighting game and Rurouni Kenshin introduced me to the Shinsengumi.

[@livingtokyochannel]

I am currently watching the old nhk taiga drama about Shinsengumi, really interesting!

[@rev.paull.vasquez4001]

Great series!

[@mbulloch]

Damn. Did This show up in my feed because I watched the trailers for the new Ruroni Kenshin movies like 6 times?😆 Anyway awesome video as always!

[@TheRedneckGamer1979]

I have always found the time period fascinating, the interactions of groups like the Shinsengumi, the Ishin shishi (which I think is more a descriptor than an organization) and individuals such as Kawakami Gensai, who could be considered the real life Battousai, are just an endless rabbit hole of history and political intrigue to fall into.

[@sonnemohammadanerardiyanto475]

I knew Shinsengumi from NHK Drama with the same title "Shinsengumi" broadcasted back in 2004, what a good drama!!

[@lancecook7225]

Glad I found this channel. 😀

[@rodrigomachado5291]

I love your style of speaking and the content as well. You seem to be old-school Japanese, so different from most youth. Not that I dislike them, but you are cordial and respectful instead of ultra-shy.

[@iwatchyoutubealot]

i learned of the shinsengumi from a video game, total war fall of the shogun the sky blue and white outfit is so striking and charming thank you for the rundown on these guys, fren

[@Kerwin-Kendell]

Excellent vid. I first learned of them in the Anime Samurai X (about Kenshin). Great to learn more about the reality & their time period. Cheers!

[@Eternal_Hange]

It was actually Hakuouki Shinsengumi that made me hear, and know about the Shinsengumi. Anime/ Movie and game. If I could say who I liked the most based off the anime, it was Saito.

[@jannjordan3787]

Kondo Isami's sword Kotetsu named after the swordsmith Kotetsu who forged it is one of the famed swords of Japanese history on display in Japan.

[@user-anonymous-01234]

My usual jam is the Sengoku, but I've recently gotten curious of the Shinsengumi. The Ikedaya, huh. It's so ubiquitous that even I know the name, even if not the details. Cool intro to the group!

[@dennisweiss6621]

Thanks a lot, Shogo-san, for this nice history lesson about the Shinsengumi. As a somewhat strange tidbit I want to add, that Kondo Isami apparently was able to put his entire fist into his mouth, and was known to do this in order to impress other people. I guess this were different times :D On the other hand, that is still a feat thats somewhat impressive, even nowadays.

[@sengokusanada2690]

i love all samurai. thank u for this video!