(L) Hakuouki: Shinsengumi Kitan anime (Seasons 1 & 2)

[Demetrius]

I adore this series already. I'm a sucker for samurai anime as it is, but the cast is what really makes the series stand out to me. Okita is shaping up to be one of my favorite anime characters, I can't wait to see more of him.

[MikaMiaka]

Originally Posted by Zu Ra

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^^♥♥♥ hah.

Saw ep two, loved it, and like many of you, am loving Okita to death. His voice is def. my fav. Love the biting sarcasm. My fav. part was probably when he was like, "if you run away, we'll kill you." And what did she say? She blushes and says arigato gozaimasu. Hhahaha!!! So sweet and adorable that Chizuru. And I love that she is fearless when called upon! Now if only she can learn to fight -- it seems promising since even Saitou praised her technique.

I think that I'm giving up hope for any meaningful action -- though that opening sequence in Ep 1 was such a tease. Hope I'm wrong and we see some really awesome fighting in Ep. 3 -- it certainly was set up that way.

And after thinking about it, maybe the horns girl isn't her? IDK -- everyone looks alike, the only thing we can judge on is eye color, since clothes and hair can change -- that was why I thought it was her.

Went to the website and love the poster there -- def. a power up, as someone mentioned before.

Ep. 3 cannot come soon enough!

[Haak]

Christ how many Kuudere's does a group need? I hate to say it but the characters aren't really grabbing my attention that much, so I hope they're developed quickly or the plot starts to go at a faster rate (though it seems that's happening anyway) because otherwise I'm going to get bored . Decent episode though.

[Kanon]

Originally Posted by MikaMiaka

^^♥♥♥ hah.

Saw ep two, loved it, and like many of you, am loving Okita to death. His voice is def. my fav. Love the biting sarcasm. My fav. part was probably when he was like, "if you run away, we'll kill you." And what did she say? She blushes and says arigato gozaimasu. Hhahaha!!! So sweet and adorable that Chizuru.

Haha, that part made laugh too. That's the first time I see someone so happy to be told such a thing. So adorable. Even Sanna couldn't resist her cuteness.

The second episode was alright. Would have probably enjoyed it a bit more if I were into guys

[gonzo562]

man hope this doe not turn into

damsel in distress and weak heroine anime

hope she turns out to be semi strong

episode 2 was alright

[Boduar]

Worst case scenario I don't think shes going to be useless.

[kitten320]

Finally saw the subs... series are getting better! Can't wait to see the next action filled episode

[hoofy]

I thought the part where Chizuru turned the sword -blade upwards with that serious face was quite funny (in a cute way) when I watched the epi without subs. Then my humour was all dispelled with the subs.

Spoiler for The historical Okita Souji:

Wonder if there is a possibility that Okita's tuberculosis, should it appear in this story's universe, will be "miraculously" cured by the failed soldier kool-aid ?

Of course, I haven't noticed any indication in the epis thus far or suggestions in the OP/ED that lean toward the illness being showcased - but considering the role of doctors in the story, then why not include this aspect of the historical figure.

[germanturkey]

what group are we all watching? i'm still waiting for ksn. you guys going for Aoi?

ironic that Saito uses battoujitsu... haha.

[PreSage]

Sharing some love.

Spoiler for some nosebleed fun:

Spoiler for for Chizu fans:

Spoiler for ChizuxOkita:

Okay...I need to go clean my bleeding nose now.

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by PreSage

Spoiler for ChizuxOkita:

They really are my favorite pairing, and this images shows why i think just that. So adorable together.

[White Manju Bun]

Originally Posted by PreSage

Sharing some love.

Spoiler for some nosebleed fun:

You need to give me blood now Im running low...

[PreSage]

@Bun: Seems like we need to hunt for more blood donors...

Okay I saw this image (and another) of Hijikata but, aside from his hotness, one thing really stands out...he's holding his sword in his left hand. Is this just picture fun or does this suggest that he may be ambidextrous? It'll be so awesome if he can wield his sword in either hand.

Spoiler for pic:

...and, dang it, it's so hard to find Hiji pics. Saito is totally dominating the modelling agency. And I have yet to see a Sannan illustration. Wait, was Sannan even in the original game? I can't remember seeing him before the anime.

EDIT: Soooo cuuutee!!! I WANT THESE!!!!


I just love Saito's "I don't care who you are; I'll just kill you" expression.

And in the second episode, leaving Sannan behind alone like that...gives me a very very bad feeling. D:

[andromeda0201]

Wow that second pic of Chizuru struck me hard, heres hoping she ends up being a skillful swordsgirl!

@Presage, I actually went and read up about the Ikedaya incident after watching ep 2, and lets say... if they are following history then your feeling about Sannan is somewhat correct. I too, had a somewhat bad feeling especially when they portrayed him in the beginning with the eerie background music (although it seemed to be resolved somewhat later... though temporarily IMO)
If he wasn't in the original game, then the anime probably added him down just to make it more historically accurate, but I'm not sure how they intend to proceed.

I'm fine with them not making Okita historically accurate though

[orion]

Originally Posted by Inujun

I'm fine with them not making Okita historically accurate though

I'll be very happy if Hiji is not historically accurate.

Okita got it good in real life. Why are you unhappy with his outcome? Nevermind, it was another one that got it good.

[Zu Ra]

@MikaMiaka had cropped the image while posting earlier

Its good to see some action at least a teaser hopefully the next episode will have some sword fights . Also by the look of things Chiruzu wont be seeing much action . I am a bit disappointed with her character she is bit too enamored by Shinsengumi . Shall I say meek when challenged or somehow I had a mental picture of this somewhat like her .

Coming to seiyu there a few seiyu who send a shock wave down my spine in pure excitement . One of them is Nobuo Tobita . When I watched the first episode I was very suspicious of Sannan and the reason was Dr Jackal . After WMB mentioned GB my head went in that direction . And I was like Ooh Yes ... Gosh I wish Nobuo Tobita was cast as an antagonist his voice does more just to gray/negative characters . He probably has the most orgasmic voice after Kujira .

Originally Posted by PreSage

...wait, is that lower left kissing picture of Heisuke and Saito kissing?

Shudo was as common of a norm as Bushido . Pederasty was a common practise in warrior cultures . There is even a a movie on Shudo featuring Shinsengumi . My memory fails on the name =/

[White Manju Bun]

After watching epi 2 subbed, Im also getting a bad feeling. My guess and hopefully Im wrong is whatever is effecting the Shinsengumi and turning them into Oni will happen to Sannan-san.

Also thanks to Gintama Ill never be able to look at Edo or the Shinsengumi the same since when Yamazaki shows up my first thought was, where's his PoT hat?

[PreSage]

Originally Posted by White Manju Bun

After watching epi 2 subbed, Im also getting a bad feeling. My guess and hopefully Im wrong is whatever is effecting the Shinsengumi and turning them into Oni will happen to Sannan-san.

It sure seems that may happen, seeing how Sannan seems to carry his injured arm like a curse, or another possibility is he'll end up being killed. I wonder if this has anything to do with this medicine stuff they're talking about? Though they call it "medicine", they sure aren't referring to it as very friendly stuff - seems like something they'd take as a last resort.

And I'm still wondering about what Heisuke said, about another Shinsengumi group and that caused Sanosuke to punch him. So there's more than one Shinsengumi group running around?

gah! a new Saito pic but no Hijitaka...OTL

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by White Manju Bun

Also thanks to Gintama Ill never be able to look at Edo or the Shinsengumi the same since when Yamazaki shows up my first thought was, where's his PoT hat?

Yeah i'm still waiting for him to appear with a tennis racket.

[Sinestra]

Originally Posted by PreSage

Spoiler for for Chizu fans:

Spoiler for ChizuxOkita:

Im a huge Chizu fan she is just so adorable. That is great pic of her in traditional dress.

Originally Posted by White Manju Bun

After watching epi 2 subbed, Im also getting a bad feeling. My guess and hopefully Im wrong is whatever is effecting the Shinsengumi and turning them into Oni will happen to Sannan-san.

Also thanks to Gintama Ill never be able to look at Edo or the Shinsengumi the same since when Yamazaki shows up my first thought was, where's his PoT hat?

This is my problem while watching i keep imagining the Shinsengumi of Gintama and laughing hysterically. Everytime i see Hijikata eat i keep waiting for him to take out the Mayo

Originally Posted by Shiroth

They really are my favorite pairing, and this images shows why i think just that. So adorable together.

Same here Shiroth i instantly fell in love with the two the first time i saw them in the same scene.


episode 2 was decent looks like ep 3 will be the first real fight scene we get and the aftermath. But for some reason im getting a really bad feeling about whats really going on in the series.