The 2018 anime Bakumatsu, a historical action series centered on samurai and time travel, is now available on Crunchyroll with both English dub and subtitle options. The complete 12-episode run follows Takasugi Shinsaku, a Choshu soldier who boards a government ship seeking a powerful timepiece capable of manipulating time, intending to destroy it to prevent its misuse.
Produced by Studio Deen, known for its work on series like KonoSuba and Fate/stay night, Bakumatsu delves into the turbulent Bakumatsu era, blending historical figures with a sci-fi premise. The narrative unfolds as Takasugi and his allies navigate political intrigue and swordplay while grappling with the implications of altering history.
This series is a direct sequel to Bakumatsu Crisis, which aired in Spring 2019. Viewers looking for a complete story can now stream the entire first season, which sets the stage for the subsequent installment.
