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Meiji Gekken: 1874
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Meiji Gekken: 1874

2024-01-14 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 5.9

Animation · Drama

A former samurai, a yakuza bodyguard, a devious spy, and a geisha assassin try to find their place in the rapidly evolving Meiji-era while escaping the sins of their pasts.

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Tsumugi Akita Animation Lab, Crunchyroll Studios
Countries
Japan, United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Yuichi NakamuraYuichi NakamuraShizuma Origasa (voice)
Satoshi MikamiSatoshi MikamiKyoushirou Syuragami (voice)
Tomoyo KurosawaTomoyo KurosawaHinazuru (voice)
LynnLynnSenri Kurogi (voice)
Kazuhiro YamajiKazuhiro YamajiMan in the Hood (voice)
Katsuhisa HoukiKatsuhisa HoukiRyuzo Moriya (voice)

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