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Blue Miburo

7.6(15)
First Aired:October 19, 2024
Seasons:2 seasons
Episodes:38
Status:Ended

The year is 1863, with the story being based in Kyoto. We follow a youth named Nio who is an honest and kind soul who's considerate of his family, yet he also has a hidden burning passion for seeking justice. From the time he came across Toshizou Hijikata and Souji Okita, members from a group of hated ronin known as the Miburo, his life then takes a turn to a bluer, and clearer path. Nio, alongside the other men whose hearts burn bravely and true, step forth towards an honest path with their blue wills adorned on their hearts!

Cast

Shuichiro Umeda

Shuichiro Umeda

Nio Chirinu (voice)

Chiaki Kobayashi

Chiaki Kobayashi

Hajime Saito (voice)

Shun Horie

Shun Horie

Taro Tanaka (voice)

Yohei Azakami

Yohei Azakami

Toshizo Hijikata (voice)

Kensho Ono

Kensho Ono

Soji Okita (voice)

Ryota Takeuchi

Ryota Takeuchi

Kamo Serizawa (voice)

Tomokazu Sugita

Tomokazu Sugita

Isami Kondo (voice)

Seasons

The Wolves of Mibu and a Boy

E1The Wolves of Mibu and a Boy

24m10.0

Oct 19, 2024

Nio and his sister meet a pair of charming swordsmen in their grandmother's Kyoto eatery. Despite unsavory rumors, the children befriend the ronin from the east. How will these "wolves of Mibu" change their destinies?

A World Where It's Okay To Cry

E2A World Where It's Okay To Cry

24m8.5

Oct 26, 2024

The Miburo's headquarters doesn't make the best first impression. Nio quails in the face of a pack of rowdy samurai, not all of whom welcome a kid in their ranks.

Where the Soul Dwells

E3Where the Soul Dwells

24m10.0

Nov 2, 2024

Nio meets another boy Miburo: Tanaka Taro. Despite Hijikata's warnings, he tries to start a friendship. But when Serizawa kills a fellow ronin, Taro gets orders to dispose of the evidence.

The Name of the Enemy

E4The Name of the Enemy

24m10.0

Nov 9, 2024

Swordsmanship isn't Nio's strong suit. He's determined to train with the Miburo regardless, but his clumsy efforts annoy another young recuit: the talented Saito Haijme.

United in Purpose

E5United in Purpose

24m10.0

Nov 16, 2024

The lord of Aizu invites the Miburo to serve him in keeping the peace. Their first task: to hunt down a killer who targets Aizu samurai. But how far can they trust their new patron?

To Each His Own Justice

E6To Each His Own Justice

24m10.0

Nov 23, 2024

Nio and Hajime confront an assassin who targets Aizu samurai. But unlike any killer they've faced before, he fights for conviction. Do the boys stand a chance against him with their blades or their words?

Pride

E7Pride

24m10.0

Nov 30, 2024

Nio confronts Seto about the men who attack him and Hajime, and he won't rest until he gets the truth. What drives the young merchant? And can the Miburo stop their first official targets before the assassins claim a fifth victim?

Palm of the Hand

E8Palm of the Hand

24m10.0

Dec 7, 2024

Two of the remaining assassins target Serizawa and Hajime while the rest of the Miburo hunt down the final culprit. Can they take the whole gang alive? And how will a lord's patronage change the ragtag group?

Treasure

E9Treasure

24m10.0

Dec 14, 2024

The Miburo celebrate their new status with the ultimate test of strength: a drinking competition. While inebriated swordsmen drop like flies, Serizawa confronts Hijikata with a question that shakes Nio's confidence.

The Weakest Shogun

E10The Weakest Shogun

24m10.0

Dec 21, 2024

A well-dressed young man staggers into the Chirinuya. Nio, Taro, and Hajime struggle with his demands, but things take a turn for the serious when a swordsman comes for the problem customer's head. Who is this young man, and what makes him a target?

True Strength

E11True Strength

24m10.0

Dec 28, 2024

Nio's plan sends most of the attackers on a wild goose chase. But the strongest assassin remains, and only a lone boy stands between him and the Shogun. Can Nio outmaneuver an opponent who has him so outmatched?

Eight Heads

E12Eight Heads

24m10.0

Jan 4, 2025

Nio risks his life in a desperate bid to buy time for Iemochi's escape, but the Shogun can't bring himself to abandon a child. When all seems lost, Hijikata joins the battle. But can even he defeat the white-clad assassin?

Sharing the Same Dream

E13Sharing the Same Dream

24m10.0

Jan 11, 2025

A wounded Nio wakes up in a luxurious sickbed in Nijo Castle. After a night of unsettling experiences, Kikuchiyo makes him a startling offer: leave the Miburo to serve the Shogun directly. Where do Nio's loyalties lie, and what has he learned from his encounter with the Blood Risshidan?

The Race to Raise Money

E14The Race to Raise Money

24m10.0

Jan 18, 2025

The Miburo set out to earn the small fortune their uniform coats will cost. While they each rack their brains and try their luck, a woman approaches Hijikata, offering a tempting new sword.

Like a River's Flow

E15Like a River's Flow

24m10.0

Jan 25, 2025

Hajime visits the Snake in search of work, but how far will he go for money? Meanwhile, Nio and Taro meet a woman named Nagi and her husband, Yotaro.

To Battle

E16To Battle

24m10.0

Feb 1, 2025

Kondo's sparring match with Yotaro, master of the Kyohachi School, takes a shocking turn! Who will triumph?

A Place to Belong

E17A Place to Belong

24m10.0

Feb 8, 2025

The Miburo's battle against the Blood Risshidan begins! Serizawa faces off against Naozumi.

Man of the Soil

E18Man of the Soil

24m10.0

Feb 15, 2025

The Hound falls, stabbed in the back by a comrade. Meanwhile, Hijikata faces an enemy of his own.

Successor

E19Successor

24m10.0

Feb 22, 2025

Ayame's strange confidence worries Hajime. Amid a tense battle, the boy's thoughts turn to the past.

Prepared for What Comes

E20Prepared for What Comes

24m10.0

Mar 1, 2025

Kondo duels Yotaro. Meanwhile, Nio confronts Nagi, but the pregnant woman's resolve shakes his own.

Crime and Fortune

E21Crime and Fortune

24m10.0

Mar 8, 2025

With Nagi about to give birth, Yotaro becomes painfully aware that Kondo has something he lacks.

Those Who Struggle

E22Those Who Struggle

24m10.0

Mar 15, 2025

Flames rise from the Kyohachi Dojo as the battle between Naozumi and Serizawa draws to a close.

Ties

E23Ties

24m10.0

Mar 22, 2025

Hajime guards a nobleman while Nio lies in bed. Both struggle with the lives they've failed to save.

The Blue Oath

E24The Blue Oath

24m10.0

Mar 29, 2025

Nagi endures a grueling labor, desperate to leave proof of her ties to the Kyohachi family.

Wild Brawl

E1Wild Brawl

24m

Dec 20, 2025

The Miburo take a trip to Osaka to unwind and predictably run into trouble.

The Path of Humanity

E2The Path of Humanity

24m

Dec 27, 2025

Kondo goes to settle Serizawa's killings before the law, but a corrupt official has the Miburo in his sights.

A Lone Sheep

E3A Lone Sheep

24m

Jan 10, 2026

After accepting Nio's suggestion, the Miburo prepare to welcome new members.

Infamy

E4Infamy

24m

Jan 17, 2026

The Miburo break into factions backing Serizawa and Kondo. Hijikata tries to defuse the crisis.

Firefly Glow

E5Firefly Glow

24m

Jan 24, 2026

Taro struggles to make himself useful to Serizawa even as Serizawa's conduct grows increasingly suspect.

Discord

E6Discord

24m

Jan 31, 2026

Serizawa continues to make enemies. An encounter on a routine patrols spurs Hijikata to pick a side.

The Ultimate Duo

E7The Ultimate Duo

24m

Feb 7, 2026

A palace coup brings the Miburo new duties, but not all their allies like their growing prestige.

Near Yet Far

E8Near Yet Far

24m9.0

Feb 14, 2026

In the wake of Niimi's apparent suicide, Kondo resolves to kill Serizawa, but Hijikata has plans of his own.

The Path of Asura

E9The Path of Asura

24m

Feb 21, 2026

The Miburo gather for a lavish party. Serizawa acts unusually cheerful while Hijikata plots his murder.

The Arena

E10The Arena

24m

Feb 28, 2026

Hijikata launches his assassination attempt, only to find Serizawa ready and waiting for him.

A Clumsy Strike

E11A Clumsy Strike

24m

Mar 7, 2026

Okita struggles against Serizawa, while Hijikata suffers a crisis of confidence.

Serizawa Kamo

E12Serizawa Kamo

24m

Mar 14, 2026

Nio leads the wounded Serizawa out of Hijikata's trap, but to what purpose?

Blue Era

E13Blue Era

24m

Mar 21, 2026

Serizawa faces Kondo. What will Nio make of the dying samurai's last moments?

Song of Beginnings

E14Song of Beginnings

23m

Mar 28, 2026

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Storyline

The year is 1863, with the story being based in Kyoto. We follow a youth named Nio who is an honest and kind soul who's considerate of his family, yet he also has a hidden burning passion for seeking justice. From the time he came across Toshizou Hijikata and Souji Okita, members from a group of hated ronin known as the Miburo, his life then takes a turn to a bluer, and clearer path. Nio, alongside the other men whose hearts burn bravely and true, step forth towards an honest path with their blue wills adorned on their hearts!

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