Meiji Gekken: 1874

A moody historical anime that blends political intrigue with samurai action, asking for close attention as it unfolds.

Genres

Animation, Drama

Starring

Yuichi Nakamura, Satoshi Mikami, Tomoyo Kurosawa

Overview

A former samurai, a yakuza bodyguard, a devious spy, and a geisha assassin try to find their place in the rapidly evolving Meiji-era while escaping the sins of their pasts.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, betrayal, power, corruption

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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