"Blue Miburo: Serizawa Assassination Arc" is Season 2, scheduled to premiere on December 20, 2025 on Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV's "FRIDAY ANIME NIGHT."
A historical action work depicting the youth and struggles of the "Mibu Roshi" (later the Shinsengumi), born in Bakumatsu-era Kyoto, from the perspective of the fictional boy Nio Chiinu.
The "Serizawa Assassination Arc" is the climax of the organization's birth, where internal conflict, betrayal, clashing justice, and comrade bonds burn most intensely. The latest work by Tsuyoshi Yasuda, creator of the youth soccer manga "DAYS" with over 13 million copies sold, currently serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine ✨
The Shinsengumi's Ideals and Reality Through a Boy's Eyes
Despite the cruel Bakumatsu era, the pure motivations of "wanting friends" and "wanting to become stronger" pierce the heart. The protagonist Nio's growth story overlaps with the turbulent Mibu Roshi, making it easy to emotionally connect 🌟
The Immersive Feel of Sword Action
Detailed footwork, breathing, and changes in distance are carefully depicted, creating battle scenes perfect for anime. With MAHO FILM's high-quality animation, Bakumatsu sword battles are expressed with full impact ⚔️
Both the Serizawa and Kondo Factions Have Their Own "Justice"
The structure where neither side is purely evil creates depth. Watching Serizawa Kamo's charisma and violence clash with Kondo Isami's ideals and reality is absolutely compelling 💫
Hijikata's Coldness, Kondo's Ideals, Okita's Genius
The "core" of charming characters is most emphasized in this arc. Hijikata Toshizo's painful decisions, Kondo Isami's unwavering beliefs, and Okita Soji's genius swordsmanship with calmness behind his gentle smile stand out 🔥
The Tension of the Mibu Roshi's Survival
With trust from the Imperial Court and Aizu Domain wavering, the Mibu Roshi face organizational extinction. As internal conflict reaches its peak, can't-miss developments continue as we watch how they act 😱
The Moment Internal Rifts Reach Their Peak
Serizawa's violent acts and the Kondo faction's dissatisfaction overlap, shaking the Mibu Roshi's continued existence. When this tension reaches its climax, the story makes major moves ⚡
Nio Decides "What to Protect" by His Own Will for the First Time
This becomes the turning point of his growth. Watch the decision Nio makes while facing his feelings for comrades, admiration for justice, and his own weakness 🌱
A Certain Incident Sets the Entire Squad's Fate in Motion
While following historical facts, "Blue Miburo" is expected to include its own unique depiction. How the historical Serizawa assassination is portrayed is a must-see for original fans 📜
Hijikata's Anguish and Resolve
Hijikata makes the most painful decision as strategist. His feelings for comrades behind his coldness and his resolve to protect the organization will be depicted. Watch CV Yohei Azakami's performance 🎭
Season 2 Music
Season 2 OP is "OOKAMI" by Umeda Cypher, ED is "Fragment" by osage. Powerful songs color the Miburo racing through turbulent times 🎶
Season 1: Nio's Encounter with the Mibu Roshi
Amid worsening security in Kyoto, kind-hearted boy Nio Chiinu meets Hijikata Toshizo and Okita Soji of the Mibu Roshi, joining with the desire to protect people. He hones his sword talent through training with Okita and Nagakura, beginning to be recognized as a comrade ⚔️
The Squad Begins to Take Shape
Kondo and Hijikata's leadership strengthens, and squad members rapidly increase. However, the violence of the "Serizawa faction" led by Serizawa Kamo becomes problematic, greatly damaging the squad's reputation. Nio is shaken by the reality where "strength and justice don't align" 😰
Just Before Serizawa Assassination Arc: Internal Conflict Surfaces
With trust from the Imperial Court and Aizu Domain wavering, the Mibu Roshi face "organizational extinction" crisis. The Kondo faction vs Serizawa faction collision becomes decisive, and "a certain decision" is made to protect the organization——. This is where Season 2's story begins 🔥
Nio's Growth and Struggles
Throughout Season 1, Nio meets many comrades, hones his sword skills, and becomes recognized as a Mibu Roshi member. However, as internal conflict intensifies, he faces questions of "who to protect" and "what is right" 💭
Season 1's Major Events
Starting with Nio's enlistment, city patrols by the Mibu Roshi, growth through various missions, deepening bonds with comrades, and intensifying Serizawa vs Kondo faction conflict were depicted. In Season 2, this conflict finally reaches its conclusion ⚡
📺 TV Broadcast
Premiere: December 20, 2025 (Saturday) 5:30 PM~
Channel: Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV Network nationwide
Episodes: Expected 12-13 episodes
🌐 Streaming Services
Simultaneous and catch-up streaming on major services is planned:
• Netflix
• Amazon Prime Video
• d Anime Store
• U-NEXT
• Hulu
Streaming on these is likely 📱
⏰ Catch-up Streaming
Catch-up streaming after broadcast is also planned on TVer, Nippon TV Free, etc. You can watch without worry even if you miss the broadcast 📺✨
🎬 Season 1 Recap
Before Season 2, recap streaming or marathon broadcasts of Season 1 may also be held. Season 1 aired from October 2024 to March 2025 🌟
📱 Official Information
Check the official site (miburoanime.com) and official X (Twitter) for the latest broadcast and streaming information!
Nio Chiinu (CV: Shuichiro Umeda)
A pure, straightforward boy. His sword talent begins to blossom as he grows as a Mibu Roshi member. In the Serizawa Assassination Arc, his decision of "what to protect" becomes a crucial key to the story 👦
Hijikata Toshizo (CV: Yohei Azakami)
A strategist with cold judgment. He makes the most painful decisions in the conflict with the Serizawa faction. His actions "to protect the organization" approach the story's core ⚔️
Okita Soji (CV: Kensho Ono)
A genius swordsman. Behind his graceful swordsmanship and gentle smile lies calmness. Also serving as Nio's mentor figure, he promotes growth through sword instruction ✨
Kondo Isami (CV: Tomokazu Sugita)
The spiritual center of the squad. He maintains his belief in wanting to save people. Even amid conflict with the Serizawa faction, his ideals and sincere heart never waver 🌟
Serizawa Kamo (CV: Ryota Takeuchi)
One of the Mibu Roshi commanders. A charismatic drunk. His presence shakes the "organization's justice" and heightens the story's tension 🔥
Saito Hajime (CV: Chiaki Kobayashi)
One of Nio's comrades. With a serious, honest personality, he grows alongside Nio. Watch his position in the Serizawa Assassination Arc 💫
Tanaka Taro (CV: Shun Horie)
Another of Nio's comrades. With a bright, energetic personality, he lightens the mood even in harsh situations. The bond between the three becomes an important element of the story 🌈
Other Squad Members
Colorful squad members including Nagakura Shinpachi (CV: Shunsuke Takeuchi), Harada Sanosuke (CV: Shoya Chiba), Todo Heisuke (CV: Junichi Toki), Inoue Genzaburo (CV: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka), Yamanami Keisuke (CV: Jun Fukuyama) enrich the story 🎭