Ep. 5: Hijikata's Rasetsu Transformation and Medical Retreat at Nikkou
Aired on November 1, 2010
The Shinsengumi and Bakufu forces advance toward Aizu, where Hijikata fails to save Kondou. In Edo, Harada repays Shiranui, while Ootori Keisuke appoints Hijikata as vanguard adviser. Hijikata succumbs to vampiric urges, drinking Chizuru's blood, before facing Kazama at Utsunomiya Castle. He transforms into his Rasetsu form but is wounded by Kazama's demon-slaying sword. Consequently, Hijikata remains at Nikkou for medical treatment. Ootori criticizes his advisory performance, prompting Hijikata to recall Yamazaki's final words. Nagakura visits the recovering Hijikata before departing for Aizu, marking a period of defeat and reflection for the former commander.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · The Shinsengumi Relocate to Edo and Face New Imperial Orders
- Ep. 2 · Okita's illness worsens as the Shinsengumi face the enemy at Koufu Castle.
- Ep. 3 · The Shinsengumi escape Rasetsu while Chizuru confronts Kaoru and Harada leaves the group.
- Ep. 4 · Saito uncovers Rasetsu secrets while Hijikata battles vampiric urges before the Aizu retreat.
- Ep. 5 · Hijikata's Rasetsu Transformation and Medical Retreat at Nikkou
- Ep. 6 · Okita's Rasetsu powers are exhausted as he disintegrates after killing assassins.
- Ep. 7 · Saito leads Shinsengumi in Aizu battle against Masaki's forces at Shirakawa-guchi and Bonari Pass
- Ep. 8 · Hijikata and Heisuke confront Koudou's Rasetsu Unit while Chizuru is kidnapped in Sendai.
- Ep. 9 · Hijikata faces pressure as Ezo Republic forms while Chizuru returns to his side.