Sayonara ga Chikai no de
For Our Farewell Is Near·さようならが近いので
The story takes place during the Boshin War, a civil conflict in 1868 and 1869 between the Shogunate and those seeking to restore imperial authority. The Shogunate was backed by various samurai groups, including the Shinsengumi, a force originally formed to protect Kyoto. The narrative centers on Okita Soji, a renowned swordsman and member of the Shinsengumi. The manga references actual historical events.
