Ep. 5: Japan Gekkenkai fencing finals shift to real swords in unexpected tournament change
Aired on February 11, 2024
The finals of the Japan Gekkenkai fencing tournament are currently taking place. Just before the matches begin, a sudden announcement alters the competition rules. Instead of using standard wooden practice swords, the participants are required to fight using real, sharp blades. This unexpected modification significantly increases the danger and stakes of the event, transforming the scheduled sporting contest into a lethal battle for survival among the remaining competitors.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Former Aizu warrior Shizuma works as a rickshaw driver in Tokyo while searching for his missing fiancée Sumie.
- Ep. 2 · Shizuma Joins Police Force After Kawaji's Recommendation
- Ep. 3 · Osanai and Shizuma investigate the hunting club abducting people for sport
- Ep. 4 · Kyoushirou leads the Japan Gekkenkai tournament while Shizuma investigates a mysterious attack.
- Ep. 5 · Japan Gekkenkai fencing finals shift to real swords in unexpected tournament change
- Ep. 6 · Shizuma dismisses Koto as the attacker after their fight and receives shocking news.
- Ep. 7 · Fateful Bonds
- Ep. 8 · Intense battles unfold as characters engage in fierce combat
- Ep. 9 · Night Skies