PEACE MAKER Kurogane
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EP 1Tetsunosuke Ichimura attempts to join the Shinsengumi despite age restrictions and opposition from Hijikata.
Oct 8, 2003Tetsunosuke Ichimura seeks to join the Shinsengumi, but his brother Tatsunosuke Ichimura, a bookkeeper, deems him too young. Sōji Okita, the first unit captain, invites Tetsu to spar before commander Isami Kondō. Tetsu demonstrates a double-sword technique but is easily defeated by Okita. Although Kondō approves of Tetsu’s potential, Toshizō Hijikata, the second vice commander, opposes his enlistment. Later that night, Tetsu witnesses Hijikata slaughter a group of ronin who were sent after him, leaving the boy deeply traumatized by the violent encounter.
EP 2Tetsu joins the Shinsengumi and envies the watcher role while reflecting on his humanity.
Oct 15, 2003Amidst a heavy downpour outside the dojo, Tetsu remembers Okita’s question about sacrificing his humanity for vengeance. As the rain subsides, Hijikata formally accepts Tetsu into the Shinsengumi. Tetsu praises housekeeper Ayumu Yamazaki for her cooking before meeting unit captains Sanosuke Harada and Shinpachi Nagakura. He feels reluctant to serve as Hijikata’s page. Meanwhile, watcher Susumu Yamazaki reports on the Choushuu clan’s revolutionary activities against the Shogunate. Tetsu becomes jealous of Susumu and expresses a desire to become a watcher rather than remain a page.
EP 3Susumu as Geisha and Okita's Shinsengumi Code Explanation
Oct 22, 2003Susumu, disguised as a geisha, discovers Tetsu following him in the streets. Sanosuke and Shinpachi fight two ronin while Tetsu and Okita rescue a mute captive. Okita is then attacked by a third ronin but kills him to protect Tetsu. Hijikata deduces the Choushuu clan is responsible based on Susumu's information. Okita explains the Shinsengumi code requiring seppuku for violations. Tetsu realizes he was assigned as a page specifically to avoid living under this strict code.
EP 4Susumu investigates wildfires and murders while Tetsu spars and meets Heisuke Toudou.
Oct 29, 2003Susumu learns of a wildfire and a noodle vendor’s murder. Tetsu skips chores to spar with Sanosuke and Shinpachi before Heisuke Toudou, the eighth unit captain, arrives excitedly. Hijikata suspects Choushuu clan leader Toshimaro Yoshida of the recent crimes. Hajime Saitou, the third unit captain, detects a dark spiritual aura within Tetsu. Saitou encounters zombies during a night patrol. Susumu, disguised as a ninja, attacks and stops sorcerer Kamuzune Furube from resurrecting the undead.
EP 5Tetsu meets Saya and learns of her tragic past while Yamanami visits
Nov 5, 2003First Vice Commander Keisuke Yamanami visits and observes Tetsu favoring him over Hijikata. While buying groceries for Ayumu, Tetsu encounters a mute girl who shyly introduces herself as Saya. He recalls his father’s advice that tossing a coin from a distance increases the likelihood of wishes being granted. Saya reveals her parents were murdered, prompting Tetsu to empathize with her loss. However, she flees in tears after Tetsu vows to avenge her parents. Meanwhile, Yamanami argues that Tetsu should remain a page, whereas Kondou believes he deserves his own sword and uniform.
EP 6Okita and Tetsu Spar While Yamanami Wins the Footrace with Abacus Skates
Nov 12, 2003During Hijikata's absence, Tetsu appears depressed amidst a martial arts competition. Okita finds him in the dojo, and they engage in a spar where Okita explains that motivations for strength vary, though Tetsu falls asleep during the lesson. Meanwhile, Yamanami wins the footrace using abacuses as roller skates, earning a pot of rice. In the afternoon, Okita invites children to a melee competition. Saya, one of the participants, approaches Tetsu to apologize, leading to their reconciliation. Tetsu promises to dedicate himself to becoming stronger without saddening Saya, despite his ongoing worries.
EP 7Tetsu encounters Suzu at a sword shop while Hijikata learns about the Shinsengumi's origins.
Nov 19, 2003Tetsu and Tatsu visit a marketplace, where Tetsu sneaks into a sword shop and clashes with a white-haired boy named Suzu Kitamura over a short sword. Their commotion irritates a customer, forcing Tatsu to apologize repeatedly before both boys leave. Meanwhile, Hijikata expresses frustration that a martial arts competition occurred during his leave, prompting Kondou to recount the history of the Shinsengumi's establishment. Suzu, serving as a page for Yoshida, receives advice about focusing on his identity rather than his future self. Tetsu desperately requests a sword, but Hijikata refuses. Okita’s conversation with Hijikata implies he received his own blade at age nine, a decision viewed as a regrettable error. Elsewhere, Susumu evades three female ronin by leaping from a bridge into a riverbank.
EP 8Tetsu wins a dagger at the festival while Hana faces trouble with three men.
Nov 26, 2003Susumu receives shoulder treatment from Ayumu while feeling ashamed of his role. Tetsu accidentally throws a bamboo sword hilt at Kondou, who forgives him and sends him to buy brown sugar candy. At the marketplace, Tetsu encounters Saya and Hana. The group visits a shrine, where Hana watches in amazement as Tetsu and Saya throw coins. Later, they attend a festival and pressure Tetsu into a ring toss game. He must choose between winning a piglet plushie for Saya or a red hairpin for Hana. Instead, Tetsu wins a dagger. Hana explains that her father, a ronin umbrella maker, stopped crafting swords after her mother died. When Hana retrieves ginger ale, she encounters three men. Sanosuke and Shinpachi rescue her while Tetsu and Saya watch. Hana develops a crush on Sanosuke, and Tetsu gives away his dagger.
EP 9Tetsu and Tatsu deliver a package while Suzu trails them to a harbor encounter.
Dec 3, 2003Tetsu and Tatsu are unexpectedly dispatched to a harbor to retrieve a package for Hijikata. On the journey, Tetsu is pursued by Suzu, and the pair follows a brook toward their destination. Tetsu reunites with a worried Tatsu, after which Suzu departs. Following a lunch break, Tetsu follows a mysterious man into a forest where a group of thugs confronts him. Tatsu arrives discreetly. The man throws a hat at Tetsu, shoots a thug, and shatters their sword. After defeating the remaining attackers, the man reveals two ships at a naval base, noting he is one of two hundred soldiers in combat training.
EP 10Yamanami seeks demotion while Hijikata delivers medicine and faces a demon attack.
Dec 10, 2003Yamanami recalls observing Hijikata’s practice and requests a transfer to bookkeeper duties to avoid further bloodshed, remembering his past assassination of a Shinsengumi commander during their time as ronin. Tetsu delivers a package to Hijikata, who informs Okita that it contains medicine for physical vigor. When a patrol group is reported attacked by ronin at a riverbank, Hijikata and Okita investigate. Yamanami and Saitou follow, witnessing Furube summon a giant warrior demon to assault Hijikata. Saitou intervenes, causing Furube to retreat, and reveals his expertise in esoteric incantations to explain the situation.
EP 11Tatsu meets Ryouma Sakamoto while Hotaru attempts espionage for Choushuu
Dec 17, 2003Tatsu receives sweets from Okita after Tatsu accidentally bumps into Yamanami, causing books to spill. A mysterious man appears, revealed to be Ryouma Sakamoto, who calls Tatsu one of the peacemaker's sons. Okita orders his unit to capture Ryouma, a wanted criminal who evades them by shooting several men. Tatsu learns Ryouma abandoned his clan and revolted against the loyalists. Meanwhile, a girl named Hotaru, who has a crush on Okita, assists Ayumu in the kitchen. Unbeknownst to Okita, Hotaru is actually a spy working for the Choushuu clan. At night, Hotaru gathers old papers from Okita's room but nearly gets caught by Ayumu. The following morning, the papers are rejected, and Hotaru requests to resign as a spy.
EP 12Tetsu encounters a woman resembling Saya at the dojo and later visits an okiya.
Dec 24, 2003While drying laundry, Tetsu spots a figure resembling Saya. During a spar, Saitou senses Tetsu’s distraction by a living person from his past and knocks him out after Tetsu feels surrounded by flames. Yamanami and Heisuke take the unconscious Tetsu to an okiya, where he meets a courtesan named Akesato. Tatsu opposes this arrangement and sets out to track them down. Upon arrival, Tetsu discovers that both Hana and Saya are residing in the okiya, surprising him significantly.
EP 13Suzu encounters Tetsu while Akesato faces harassment and hidden service duties
Jan 7, 2004Suzu attempts to speak with Akesato regarding future plans but is stopped by Hana, who reveals a prior appointment. He subsequently meets Tetsu, causing mutual discomfort. Akesato informs Yamanami that Saya will soon live as a courtesan bound to a patron. Unaware that both he and Suzu serve as pages under the same authority, Suzu believes their master protects Tetsu as a favor. Meanwhile, Yamanami and Heisuke drive away patrons harassing Akesato. A relieved Tatsu is happy to see Tetsu again. Finally, Saitou orders Suzu to leave the room while staring gloomily at Tetsu.
EP 14Okita comforts Tatsu while Susumu attempts seppuku and Ayumu advises Tetsu to eat and befriend Susumu
Jan 14, 2004Okita sympathizes with Tatsu regarding the stress of his parents' death, while Tatsu vows to raise Tetsu responsibly. Tatsu questions Hijikata's grave reaction at the okiya the previous day. Susumu, feeling guilty for a failed mission, attempts seppuku, but Ayumu stops him. Akesato encourages Saya to follow her heart. Tetsu refuses food all day due to recent events but eventually eats after finding Ayumu at night. She advises honesty and avoiding complicated matters. When Tetsu calls her a big sister, Ayumu tearfully suggests he befriend Susumu for inspiration.
EP 15Okita shares haiku with Tetsu, prompting Hijikata to chase them while Ryoma races to intervene.
Jan 21, 2004Okita presents humorous haiku to Tetsu to lift his spirits, unaware the poem actually belongs to Hijikata, who demands its return. Ryoma challenges Hijikata to a footrace to stop the pursuit. Tetsu shows the poem to Sanosuke and Shinpachi, causing Hijikata to chase them until he trips on a vegetable. Exhausted from the tailing, Tetsu attempts to return the haiku to Okita, who instructs him to keep it. Tetsu runs toward Tatsu as Hijikata approaches, but Tatsu hands over the poem without hesitation. Tatsu thanks Okita for the lesson, revealing that the returned haiku was a fake created by Okita, despite Hijikata’s serious demeanor.
EP 16Tetsu spars with Heisuke while Ryouma fails to dissuade Yoshida from revolt.
Jan 28, 2004Tetsu demonstrates progress during sparring sessions with Heisuke, a development observed by Okita, who notes Tatsu’s deep concern for his younger brother. Meanwhile, Ryouma attempts to persuade Yoshida against initiating a rebellion against the Shogunate but is unsuccessful. Hotaru encounters an individual in the streets who bears a striking resemblance to Okita. Later, Tatsu collides with Ryouma, leading to a confrontation where they are surrounded by patrons. The pair manages to escape using a wheelbarrow, eventually reaching the riverbank. Unaware of the true identity of the person she conversed with earlier, Hotaru ponders the actual nature of Okita. That night, the lookalike, identified as Kichisaburo, kills the group of patrons, an act that satisfies his master, Seiga no Chujo.
EP 17Hijikata and Okita investigate an impostor while trapped in a mystical realm requiring a search for the Gate of Life.
Feb 4, 2004Despite witnesses seeing Okita kill patrons, Hijikata claims Okita was with him and identifies the killer as an impostor. Okita informs Hotaru of this deception. Later, Hijikata encounters Kichisaburo, and Saitou intervenes. Kichisaburo retreats to Seiga no Chujo, who plans to burn the Imperial Palace. After striking a mystic cat spirit, Hijikata, Okita, and Saitou are transported to the Gate of Obstruction, where they must find the Gate of Life to escape. Hotaru removes Furube’s incantation seals, destroying his summoned demon warrior spirit. Seiga no Chujo fires fire arrows at the group, but Saitou reflects them, shielding Kichisaburo and sacrificing himself. The trio thanks Hotaru, acknowledging she is a spy sent by the Choushuu clan.
EP 18Tetsu confronts Susumu about Ayumu while Hijikata questions the ronin's motives during the rain.
Feb 11, 2004Amidst heavy rain, Tetsu questions Susumu regarding Ayumu's location, but Susumu appears indifferent. Hijikata reflects on whether the ronin target the Shinsengumi due to fear or malice. At the okiya, Yamanami and Akesato walk outside to discuss Tetsu's depression and Ayumu's absence, with Yamanami admitting his loneliness without her. Meanwhile, Saya comforts Tetsu by resting his head on her lap. In a separate incident, Ayumu, working as a hairdresser, is discovered by Masuya as a spy for the Choushuu clan. Ayumu wounds Masuya's arm with a blade in an attempt to kill him.
EP 19Tetsu reveals Ayumu's death to indifferent Susumu, leading to a quiet funeral and a new promise of friendship.
Feb 18, 2004Tetsu informs Susumu that Ayumu is in danger, noting that Susumu remains indifferent toward her despite Ayumu’s request for him to care for her younger brother. Susumu arrives too late to find Ayumu beaten and dead on the ground. The Shinsengumi mourns the loss, with a regretful Hijikata ordering a swift and discreet funeral. Later, Tetsu joins Susumu on a rooftop at night, expressing guilt over failing to finish the last meal Ayumu prepared for him. Susumu then reveals that Ayumu had taken his place as a watcher to protect him from death. The following morning, Tetsu makes a promise to become friends with Susumu from that point forward.
EP 20Okita interrogates Masuya while Susumu attacks him and Yoshida traps Tetsu in a burning cabin.
Feb 25, 2004Okita orders Masuya’s interrogation for harboring ronin to rebel against the Shogunate. Susumu, disguised as Ayumu, stabs Masuya unconscious to avenge her death. Hijikata tortures Masuya, learning he acted independently rather than following Yoshida’s orders. Meanwhile, Tetsu and Suzu walk to a forest cabin where Suzu attempts to kill him. Yoshida subdues Suzu, forces Tetsu into the cabin, and sets it on fire to kill him. Tatsu becomes overwhelmed upon realizing Tetsu is trapped inside the burning structure. The events highlight the complex loyalties and violent conflicts among the characters as they navigate their dangerous circumstances and personal vendettas.
EP 21Tatsu reveals Tetsu's trauma while the Shinsengumi plans an attack on the Choushuu clan.
Mar 3, 2004Tatsu informs Okita that Tetsu suffers from trauma regarding his parents' murder in a burning building. Hijikata spares Masuya after learning the ronin were ordered to burn the Imperial Palace. Suzu feels guilty for sparing Tetsu, leading Yoshida to suspend his page duties. The Shinsengumi prepares to attack the Choushuu clan during a meeting at an inn near a bridge. Yamanami misses the battle due to illness while Tatsu serves him dinner. Susumu attempts to reason with Tetsu, who has locked himself in a cabinet. When Tatsu tries to intervene, Susumu insists Tatsu should feel relief for Tetsu's suffering. The group remains focused on their strategic objectives despite these personal conflicts and emotional burdens affecting their members.
EP 22Yamanami recalls childhood ricefishes as the Shinsengumi raid the inn and Yoshida faces Okita and Tetsu.
Mar 10, 2004Yamanami tells Tetsu about watching ricefishes in a canal during his youth. The Shinsengumi attack the inn, where Yoshida watches Kondou kill Teizo Miyabe and Jyusuke Matsuda. Yoshida lets Suzu summon reinforcements. Heisuke cuts Yoshida’s spear in half, but Yoshida impales the broken shaft onto Heisuke’s head before Shinpachi can intervene. Susumu fights Yugao on the rooftops while Okita engages Yoshida in a fierce duel. When Tetsu arrives, Okita urges him to flee. Okita is pinned and defenseless. As Yoshida prepares to strike the final blow, Tetsu steps in to face Yoshida alone.
EP 23Susumu and Yugao reconcile after battle while Tetsu defeats Yoshida and Okita intervenes
Mar 17, 2004Susumu and Yugao conclude their conflict by reconciling and parting ways. Suzu attempts to summon clan reinforcements but receives no response at the gate. Tetsu gains the upper hand against Yoshida, who suffers from a leg wound, and severs his arm. Tetsu discovers Yoshida did not murder his parents two years prior. As Yoshida attempts to attack Tetsu with a sword fragment in his mouth, Okita decapitates him from behind. Hijikata observes that Okita has been coughing up blood for several days. Tetsu serves tea to Okita, which Hijikata appreciates. Upon returning, Suzu finds Tetsu has killed Yoshida and cradles the severed head lying on the ground.
EP 24Tetsu seeks peace while the Shinsengumi prepare for Choushuu attacks during the festival.
Mar 24, 2004Tetsu dreams of his father on Ryouma's warship, urging him to become a peacemaker. Meanwhile, Hijikata warns Sanosuke, Shinpachi, and Keisuke to remain vigilant against a potential Choushuu clan assault, even as they focus on the upcoming festival. Okita insists his health is stable, while Yamanami takes Tetsu to a shrine to honor the battle dead. During the festivities, Tatsu and Susumu wait for Tetsu, with Susumu forgiving Tatsu for his past harshness. At the okiya, Saya and Hana care for the ill Akesato. Tetsu eventually speaks with Saya, promising never to kill with his sword. He later watches fireworks with Tatsu and Susumu before joining Hijikata, Okita, and Kondou on a rooftop.
Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does PEACE MAKER Kurogane have?
- PEACE MAKER Kurogane has 24 episodes.
- When did PEACE MAKER Kurogane come out?
- PEACE MAKER Kurogane came out in 2003.
- Which studio made PEACE MAKER Kurogane?
- PEACE MAKER Kurogane was produced by GONZO.
- Who directed PEACE MAKER Kurogane?
- PEACE MAKER Kurogane was directed by Toshiki Kameyama.
- Is PEACE MAKER Kurogane finished?
- Current status of PEACE MAKER Kurogane: Finished.