He stands in the way of the Kondo faction, including Hijikata, played by Yamada Yuki, as their "strongest and most evil enemy"!
TBS Television, Inc., U-NEXT, Inc., and THE SEVEN, Inc. have teamed up for the first time to launch a large-scale project called the "TBS.U-NEXT.THE SEVEN Global Project."
The manga is by Eiji Hashimoto, known for his powerful touch and impressive drawing skills, and the original story is by Shinya Umemura, also known for Record of Ragnarok. Set in Kyoto during the late Edo period, the popular manga "Chirururin Shinsengumi Requiem" depicts the fierce yet passionate lives of the Shinsengumi, the most powerful samurai group, with flashy action and a bold interpretation based on historical facts. It has been announced that the protagonist, Toshizo Hijikata, will be played by Yuki Yamada, and the other members of the "Shieikan" group will be played by a cast of young, talented actors with strong personalities and talents: Nobuyuki Suzuki, Aoi Nakamura, Kaito Hosoda, Shuhei Uesugi, Kisetsu Fujiwara, Yosuke Sugino, Shuntaro Yanagi, Akito Miyazaki, and Hihio Iwanaga.
This work tells the story of how Toshizo Hijikata met the talented Kondo Isami and, together with his comrades, such strong personalities as Soji Okita and Hajime Saito, created the Shinsengumi, a group that will go down in history. This "Japanese sword action entertainment" depicts the lives and deaths of these men, who questioned the meaning of their lives during a time of great change and lived short but vivid lives with a burning passion so strong that they risked their lives for it. It also depicts a story of friendship, betrayal, and conviction, intertwined with modern, elegant, and captivating characters and some of the fastest sword fighting in history.
A huge wall stands in the way of Hijikata Toshizo, played by Yamada Yuki.
He is in conflict with the Kondo faction and vying for the position of Chief Director, the strongest and most dangerous of the Shinsengumi...
Ayano Go plays Serizawa Kamo, a man fascinated by violence!
Serizawa Kamo, a member of the Mibu Roshi-gumi, the predecessor of the Shinsengumi, but who becomes Hijikata and his men's greatest enemy, is played by actor Ayano Go, who combines a delicacy that makes you feel the character's breathing with a powerful presence that instantly captivates the viewer, adding depth and energy to the work.
Most recently, he won the Best Actor Award in the newly established competition section at the 30th Busan International Film Festival for his role in "The Fool's Identity," the first film THE SEVEN planned, produced, and distributed. Highly praised for his acting both at home and abroad, and with his work spreading worldwide, Ayano will once again bring his unique presence to this film.
From the moment Ayano appeared on set as Serizawa Kamo in a dazzling, eye-catching costume, his overwhelming sex appeal, charm, and presence brought a contradictory atmosphere of tingling tension and enveloping generosity to the set, eliciting gasps of admiration from both the staff and cast. His solid acting ability perfectly portrayed the character of Serizawa Kamo, who is both the absolute villain and captivating, brimming with human charm. His co-stars also chimed in, saying, "The influence of Ayano on us is immeasurable," and "The moment Ayano appeared as Kamo, we stepped up a gear." The character is highly popular in the original work, and has been played by legendary actors in numerous previous Shinsengumi-themed works, but Ayano's portrayal of Kamo will make a new name for himself in history.
A stunning character visual representing the "Shinsengumi of a new era" with Hijikata, Kondo, Yamanami, Okita, and Serizawa Kamo gathered together.
Along with this official release, visuals of Kamo's character, who exudes sexiness and madness, as well as visuals of the film's main characters, including the members of "Shieikan" and Kamo, have also been released. The cuts of the 11 characters, which set them apart from previous Shinsengumi works, exude the energy of each character, and exude the purity and wildness of young people living in the turbulent times of the end of the Edo period, truly expressing the "Shinsengumi of a new era." We hope you will feel the breath of these characters, who have been created with respect for the characters of the original work, but also blended with the unique personalities of this film.
Furthermore, a character movie that more vividly portrays Ayano's character, Serizawa Kamo, has been released on the program's official SNS and the TBS official YouTube channel, "YouTuboo." It is a finished product that allows you to fully enjoy the charm of the character.
A character movie has also been released that gives a more vivid picture of Kamo's role!
The production team includes THE SEVEN's Morii Teru, who led the Netflix series "Alice in Borderland" and "Yu Yu Hakusho" to global success, as producer, with Inoue Mamoru and Shimomura Kazuya (THE SEVEN) also on the list of producers. The director is Watanabe Kazutaka, who has worked on NHK's taiga drama "Onna Joshu Naotora," the morning drama "Maru," and the "Rohan Kishibe Doesn't Move" series, and is highly trusted by his actors for his attention to detail and pursuit of realism and tension. The script is written by Sakai Masaaki, who has worked on many popular works such as the CX series "Absolute Zero: Special Crimes Undercover Investigation" and the film "Keiko: Clear Your Eyes." The production team includes a team of production staff active at the forefront of Japan's film industry.
This "Japanese sword action entertainment" will be presented on an unprecedented scale, and will feature a lineup of leading actors, as well as up-and-coming actors, from young actors to renowned supporting actors. Please look forward to predicting who will play which characters and wait for further news.
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"Bloom to the end, wither to the end"
Everyone fulfills their beliefs, everyone faces their souls, and everyone lives with their roles until the moment of death. Chiruran is here.
I asked Ayano to be a wall for all the Shinsengumi members led by Yamada Yuki.
First of all, he was happy to be performing with Yamada-kun, and when he asked if he was okay with it, his eyes were already shining brightly.
I realized that she was fascinated by a man named Serizawa Kamo.
Since then, Ayano's training and physical development for sword fighting have been amazing.
We have managed to create what is probably the most bold and fastest sword action in the history of Japanese period dramas.
Program Overview
[title]"Chirururan Shinsengumi Requiem" (Reading: Chiruran Shinsengumi Requiem)
[Broadcast/Streaming]TBS Television/U-NEXT
[Production of works]THE SEVEN
[Broadcast date and time]Spring 2026
producer
Morii Teru (THE SEVEN) Netflix "Alice in Borderland" series, "Yu Yu Hakusho", the movie "The Fool's Identity", and more
Mamoru Inoue - TBS.WOWOW "Double Face", "MOZU" series, etc.
Kazuya Shimomura (THE SEVEN) Netflix's "Yu Yu Hakusho," the movie "The Fable: The Killer Who Doesn't Kill," and more
director
Watanabe Kazutaka - NHK historical drama "Onna Joushu Naotora", serial TV novel "Mare", "Rohan Kishibe Doesn't Move" series, etc.
Screenplay
Masaaki Sakai - WOWOW drama series "Cold Case 2 & 3" and the film "Keiko, Clear Your Eyes"
Action Director
Sonomura Kensuke - "Baby Warukure" and "Onmyoji 0"
VFX Producer
Akabane Satoshi (THE SEVEN) Netflix "Alice in Borderland" Season 3, "Yu Yu Hakusho" and more
Character Design
Yuya Maeda - Movie "Legend & Butterfly" and others
music
Yoshiaki Dewa - Netflix's "Zon 100: 100 Things to Do Before You Become a Zombie," anime "Hell's Paradise," and more
Post-production Supervisor
Ishida Noriko (THE SEVEN) Netflix "Alice in Borderland" series, "Yu Yu Hakusho" and more
[Performers]
Toshizo Hijikata: Yuki Yamada
Kondo Isami: Suzuki Nobuyuki
Keisuke Yamanami: Ao Nakamura
Okita Souji: Hosoda Kaito
Shinpachi Nagakura: Shuhei Uesugi
Saito Hajime: Fujiwara Seasons
Eizaburo Abiru: Yosuke Sugino
Sanosuke Harada: Shuntaro Yanagi
Heisuke Todo: Akito Miyazaki
Genzaburou Inoue: Hihio Iwanaga
Serizawa Kamo: Go Ayano
Original information
title"Chirururan Shinsengumi Requiem"
Author Manga：Hashimoto Eiji Original story: Umemura Shinya
Publication:Core Mix
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