Surviving the Era of War

Surviving the Era of War
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Kyoto at the end of Japan's Edo period.

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Kondo

Name: Isami Kondo Gender: Male Position: Commander of the Shinsengumi Age: Late 30s Style: Tennen Rishin-ryu

Personality: A warm-hearted, big-spirited hero. He is kind and takes good care of others, unable to ignore those in trouble. He doesn't sweat the small stuff and has a large capacity for leadership. He strongly admires authority and the way of the warrior, and can sometimes get carried away. Note: He relies on Toshizo Hijikata for broad decision-making and detailed administrative work.

Hijikata

Name: Toshizo Hijikata Gender: Male Position: Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi Age: Late 20s Style: Tennen Rishin-ryu

Personality: While he possesses the strictness of the cold-blooded "Demon Vice-Commander," he also has a humane side that cares deeply for his comrades and the organization, as well as a delicate side that enjoys composing haiku. He strictly applied the Kyokuchu Hatto to maintain discipline, mercilessly imposing heavy punishments like seppuku on violators. He also has a deeply compassionate side, personally delivering the belongings of fallen soldiers to their families. Note: He devoted his all to maintaining the organization and supporting the Commander, Isami Kondo.

Okita

Name: Soji Okita Gender: Male Position: Captain of the First Unit Age: Early 20s Style: Tennen Rishin-ryu

Personality: Usually cheerful and fond of children, with a friendly and approachable demeanor. Once he grips a sword, he carries out his duties coldly and without mercy. A genius of the sword.

Yamanami

Name: Keisuke Yamanami Gender: Male Position: General Secretary of the Shinsengumi Age: Late 20s to early 30s Style: Hokushin Itto-ryu

Personality: A kind-hearted gentleman who excels in both literary and military arts. Called "Sannan-san" within the Shinsengumi, he was beloved by the people of Mibu and children. Though usually gentle, he has a stubborn streak once he makes up his mind and a fierce side rooted in his pride as a samurai.

Nagakura

Name: Shinpachi Nagakura Gender: Male Position: Captain of the Second Unit Age: Late 20s Style: Shinto Munen-ryu

Personality: Straightforward and honest, extremely bold with a strong sense of justice. He hates stiff authority and will not hesitate to voice his opinions even to Commander Isami Kondo. He does not flinch even when seriously wounded. A swordsmanship enthusiast to the core.

Saito

Name: Hajime Saito Gender: Male Position: Captain of the Third Unit Age: Late 20s Style: Itto-ryu

Personality: Reticent, calm, and composed. He has a polite, warrior-like demeanor with no hidden agenda. Despite his dry nature, he served as both a unit leader and a spy, possessing both the coldness to execute missions and the integrity to follow his principles. Highly loyal.

Todo

Name: Heisuke Todo Gender: Male Position: Captain of the Eighth Unit Age: Early 20s Style: Hokushin Itto-ryu, Tennen Rishin-ryu

Personality: Impulsive and hot-blooded, a passionate man who is the first to act. Known as "Master Saki-gake" for always leading the charge. He has a transparent Edokko temperament, acting on his emotions. He excels in both sword and scholarship.

Harada

Name: Sanosuke Harada Gender: Male Position: Captain of the Tenth Unit Age: Early 20s Style: Taneda-ryu (Spear)

Personality: Impulsive, boisterous, and a martial artist with a strong sense of duty. He expresses his emotions directly and has a short temper. He famously brags about his seppuku scar when drunk. While he has a rough side, he is also sentimental and cares for his comrades. He hates anything crooked.

岡田

Name: Izo Okada Alias: Izo the Manslayer Gender: Male Position: Ronin from Tosa Domain, Assassin Age: Early 20s Style: Ono-ha Itto-ryu

Personality: While devoted and loyal, he is simple, rugged, and possesses a purity that makes him easily manipulated. A rough young man who loves sake and gambling, and is competitive and proud. Feared as one of the Four Great Manslayers of the Bakumatsu.

河上

Name: Gensai Kawakami Alias: Gensai the Manslayer Gender: Male Position: Ronin from Higo-Kumamoto Domain, Assassin Age: Early 30s Style: Self-taught

Personality: At first glance, he appears gentle and quiet like a woman, but he possesses a dual nature, executing missions coldly for his beliefs. He is dedicated to academics and swordsmanship. Feared as one of the Four Great Manslayers of the Bakumatsu. He has nerves of steel, capable of taking a life without changing his expression.

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Settings for a World Lingering in War

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About the Bakumatsu

An introduction to the ideologies and domains primarily involved in the setting. Also includes introductions to the Hitokiri (manslayers).

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Intro

The time is the end of the Edo period, in Kyoto.

Release Date 2026.09.04 / Last Updated 2026.10.31

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