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

[KaedeF]

Spoiler for S2 preview:

Short-haired Hijikata

looks much better.

[BigSky]

Loved this Anime and loved this Anime season, hope the next season of Hakuoki be as good as the first one

[White Manju Bun]

Broke down and watched the raw

Spoiler for epi 12:

Anyone else think Kazama with horns was hot

Ok since I dont understand japanese all that well, why exactly did Hijitake drink that stuff, was he really that injured or did he just want to fight Kazama on a higher level? Kazama freaking out when Hiji cut him was cool.

Yamazaki T_T

Originally Posted by KaedeF

Spoiler for S2 preview:

Short-haired Hijikata

looks much better.

Spoiler for s2:

I nearly fell outta my chair when I saw that!

[Haladflire65]

Originally Posted by White Manju Bun

Broke down and watched the raw

Spoiler for epi 12:

Anyone else think Kazama with horns was hot

Ok since I dont understand japanese all that well, why exactly did Hijitake drink that stuff, was he really that injured or did he just want to fight Kazama on a higher level? Kazama freaking out when Hiji cut him was cool.

Yamazaki T_T

Spoiler for s2:

I nearly fell outta my chair when I saw that!

Spoiler for Last epi:

Hiji probably drunk it cause he knew he was no match for Oni Kazama.... I was SO GLAD he did that....

I am so damn excited for S2... Hijikata looks pretty hot with his costume change

[Mei19]

I just hit jackpot when I checked out the first episode. Bishounens, shoujo, swords, and blood. What more can a fangirl ask for?? *___*

[orion]

Originally Posted by Mei19

I just hit jackpot when I checked out the first episode. Bishounens, shoujo, swords, and blood. What more can a fangirl ask for?? *___*

Hiji undressing during an episode which didn't happen this season.

[Haladflire65]

Originally Posted by orion

Hiji undressing during an episode which didn't happen this season.

I'm really hoping for it next season There seem to be a lot of scenes in the S2 trailer that correspond to screenshots from the game, so my hopes are high... (yes, there is a shot of half-naked Toshi in the game)

[Haak]

Okay, there were somethings in the last two episodes that irked me but there were some really great stuff aswell. It's good that they've ended it so well because I honestly couldn't think of anything good about this series until the last two episodes. I'm interested to see what'll happen in season two.

[Shiroth]

It's a shame Inoue had a death flag the second he appeared in this episode, i mean a side character like that playing such an important role in the last episode is sure to die. At least he went out with a great line though. As for Yamazaki, his death flag was raised the second he gave Chizuru his book a few episodes back, but still that was pretty depressing.

Great last episode though i must say. Plenty of foreshadowing for what's to come in the second season, and i can't wait to see how Hijikata being an oni will effect the story.

Seriously love that preview for the second season, especially seeing Hijikata in his 'Hijikata' uniform along with the short hair. It's going to be a painful wait for second season to begin.

[Jin Kizuite]

They killed ninja dude?! Damn this series. He should of drank some of that red stuff too since it seems like the "cure all" medicine in this show. =(

[White Manju Bun]

Watched the fight scene again now that sub is out, Hiji did really want to beat Kazama on his own level, sucks that it cost him so much...

Yamazaki's line to Hiji was great.

[gameboy234]

I wonder why the hate for Chizuru..
She is so cute..

[Kanon]

Originally Posted by Jin Kizuite

They killed ninja dude?! Damn this series. He should of drank some of that red stuff too since it seems like the "cure all" medicine in this show. =(

I was wondering the same thing... it would have been nice to have a scene where he refused to drink it, or a scene where they stated they didn't have anymore Ochimizu left. I'll just assume it's the latter.

Anyways, that was a nice last episode. I'm looking forward to the second season, it should be more eventful that than this one.

[Joojoobees]

As far as I'm concerned the series went out strong. There were people predicting that Deen would break down somewhere, but the animation held up throughout. I really like the way the intensity built towards the end. I don't know why, but I didn't expect it would be quite this bleak.

Looking forward to October.

[Casshern]

Thank god they didn't end the season with okama boy!

Aside from that it was a very cool episode. The swordfights have been very impressive throughout the series and this last one was undoubtedly the best one. Hijikata was awesome, and this time we got to see his more humane and emotional side taking over from the logical and cold soldier; although there were hints throughout that he had strong emotions which he was supressing for the sake of his duty.

I was slightly let-down that we didn't get to see Yukimura-kun fighting, but I'm sure they must have been holding out for something special in the second season.

Overall I was happy with the artwork, animation and direction. Music was decent, voice acting was excellent as well, with only Yukimura's VA somewhat dropping the ball slightly. For me the biggest dissapointment in the series was Yukimura's brother. If the conclusion wasn't gonna involve him (as it didn't) then they should have just left his "coming out" for S2, because it didn't serve anything. The way it was done so suddenly, it wasn't so much a curve-ball out of nowhere as much as surprize buttsecks!

What I want to see in S2 is who is stronger, Hijikata or Saitou? The two have been hinted at being the top amongst their fellow shinsengumi, but I suspect Saitou is a better swordsman with Hijikata being the better leader.

Can't wait for S2!

[elite-dreams]

I absolutely can't wait for season 2

The only thing that bothered me throughout the first season was how useless/powerless Chizuru was :/ when Kazama said she was an Oni too, i thought maybe they would show some of her powers but I guess not D: I hope she gets stronger in the next season.

[Bombo]

When they release S2? I want it now ..I bet more action in s2..
Inoue & Yamazaki T_T
I really love this series

[Haladflire65]

Originally Posted by Bombo

When they release S2? I want it now ..I bet more action in s2..
Inoue & Yamazaki T_T
I really love this series

S2 is coming this fall, it's only a few months' wait

BTW, is there any news on how long it's gonna be? I'm hoping it'll be longer than S1 so the characters and story can get actual development. And judging by the Shinsengumi's fate historically, I'm looking forward to some tragedy and drama and action in the next season.

[White Manju Bun]

Originally Posted by Casshern

What I want to see in S2 is who is stronger, Hijikata or Saitou? The two have been hinted at being the top amongst their fellow shinsengumi, but I suspect Saitou is a better swordsman with Hijikata being the better leader.

If I may quote Rurouni Kenshin epi 30

"Hirazuki has no blind spot. It was developed by the assistant leader of the Shinsengumi, the military genius Hijitake Toshizuo. But this Gatotsu is mine." - Saito

Right there I think Saito is the better swordsman even though Im cross referencing another anime XD I was happy to see that in certain scenes, epsc in 12, we see Hijitake use the that style.

Also Im just gonna throw in....

"A Shinsengumi is a Shinsengumi. A wolf is a wolf. And a manslayer is a manslayer. Right, Battousai?"

Ok done quoting Saito

@Halad, I cant see it being longer then 12 epis again, most s2 have the same number of epis as s1 (not all but generally) so we'll have to see what they decide to stuff into another 12 epi season.

[Pocky Yoshi]

Alrighty, this series gets a generous 10/10. It's been forever since I've seen anime of this kind. It was a fun ride. Looking forward to season 2. Na-mu......