TV / Summer 2014
Bakumatsu Rock
The story
Synopsis
In an alternate Japan where only sanctioned melodies are permitted, a hotheaded guitarist named Ryouma refuses to let rock music be silenced. He and his loyal friends Shinsaku and Kogoru form a rebellious band, battling restrictions and public indifference as they seek places to play. Their performances and clashes with authority spark both comedic moments…
Characters
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Ryouma Sakamoto
Main | Japanese VA: Taniyama, Kishou
Souji Okita
Main | Japanese VA: Ono, Kensho
Shinsaku Takasugi
Main | Japanese VA: Suzuki, Tatsuhisa
Kogorou Katsura
Main | Japanese VA: Morikubo, Shoutarou
Toshizou Hijikata
Main | Japanese VA: Morikawa, Toshiyuki
Yoshinobu Tokugawa
Supporting | Japanese VA: Saiga, Mitsuki
Relations
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Staff
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Kawasaki, Itsurou
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Hirota, Mitsutaka
Script, Series Composition
Hattori, Kentarou
Producer
Maruyama, Hajime
Producer
Takahashi, Tomoko
Producer
Wada, Kaoru
Producer
Latest Episodes
Recent episodes from Bakumatsu Rock.
Episode 12: Ultra Soul! The Dawn of Rock!
Aired Sep 17, 2014
Episode 11: Heaven's Song! Time for the Climax!
Aired Sep 12, 2014
Episode 10: Solo Debut! We Can't Play Together Anymore!
Aired Sep 3, 2014
Episode 9: Mask the Rocker! The Soul is Important!
Aired Aug 27, 2014
Episode 8: Dark Cherries! Death to Rock
Aired Aug 20, 2014
Episode 7: Rockers! Let's Form a Band!
Aired Aug 13, 2014