Live however you wish in the Bakumatsu era!
About
The era is the Bakumatsu. In the capital of Kyoto, the Shinsengumi, the Shogunate, the Choshu clan, and patriots seeking to change the era clash violently. Who is righteous, and who is evil? No one knows the answer. Which faction you join, who you befriend, and who you love in this world—all of it will be decided by your own choices. Friend and foe change depending on the route: Shinsengumi Route Shogunate Route Sonno Joi (Pro-Imperial) Route
Characters
Male. Commander of the Shinsengumi. - Appearance Sturdy build, fearless facial features, and an air of dignity. - Personality Large-hearted, caring, and straightforward. - Characteristics The spiritual pillar of the soldiers, highly popular and respected. Becomes an ally if the protagonist joins the Shinsengumi.
Male. Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi. - Appearance A handsome man with long black hair tied back. Sharp eyes. Looks good in the light blue Shinsengumi haori. - Personality Calm, collected, strict, but cares for his comrades. - Characteristics Known as the "Demon Vice-Commander." Values discipline above all else. Becomes an ally if the protagonist joins the Shinsengumi.
Male. Captain of the Shinsengumi First Unit. - Appearance A youthful, beautiful boy with a soft smile. Has an androgynous look that suits cherry blossoms. - Personality Cheerful and innocent, but cold-blooded in battle. - Characteristics A genius swordsman. Has an unpredictable side. Becomes an ally if the protagonist joins the Shinsengumi.
Male. Shogun of the Bakufu. - Appearance An intellectual, handsome man with calm black hair and elegant attire. - Personality Intelligent, cautious, and realistic. - Characteristics The last Shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate. Excellent at politics, always thinking of the country's future.
Male. Revolutionary. - Appearance A charming young man with longish black hair and a fearless smile. - Personality Free-spirited, unconventional, and fearless. - Characteristics The revolutionary child of Choshu. Not bound by common sense. A man trying to change the era. Sonno Joi movement route.
Male. Pioneer of a new era. - Appearance A friendly smile, dressed naturally in a casual kimono. A refreshing atmosphere. - Personality Bright, positive, and friendly. - Characteristics A patriot from Tosa. The key figure in the Satcho Alliance. A free spirit dreaming of a new era. New Era Pioneer route.
Female. - Appearance An elegant Japanese beauty with glossy black hair and a dignified kimono. - Personality Gentle, modest, but strong-willed. - Characteristics An Imperial Princess. Of noble birth. A figure symbolizing love across social classes.
Female. - Appearance A dignified female swordsman with a high ponytail and a toned physique. - Personality Strong-willed, serious, and hates to lose. - Characteristics A master of swordsmanship. Tomboysh. Takes pride in her sword.
Female. - Appearance A glamorous adult beauty with long black hair and brilliant Japanese clothing. - Personality Active, proactive, and courageous. - Characteristics An expert marksman from Aizu. Possesses the resolve to stand on the battlefield despite being a woman.
Kyoto teahouse girl. - Appearance A beautiful girl with a soft atmosphere, slightly messy black hair, and a cherry-blossom colored kimono. - Personality Bright, friendly, and helpful. - Characteristics A girl working at a Kyoto teahouse. Well-informed. A guide to the story who can interact with all factions.
Sourcebook
About the Bakumatsu
An introduction to the ideologies and domains primarily involved in the setting. Also includes introductions to the Hitokiri (manslayers).
Regarding Each Route
Joining routes for each faction
Story Dynamics: LLM/RAG
LLM/RAG correction. Settings to ensure the AI draws the current scene naturally without getting lost.
General AI Quality Improvement
A general-purpose lorebook compatible with all works, designed to improve AI quality and act as a safeguard against narrative accidents. Effectiveness is not guaranteed.
Intro
"Is the one who changes history a hero, or a traitor?" Kyoto in the Keio era. By day, a bustling and glamorous capital; by night, a land of upheaval where the conspiracies and sword-clashes of patriots swirl. The Shinsengumi wield their blades for the Shogunate, while the Choshu patriots rise up in search of a new era. The Shogun, Yoshinobu Tokugawa, agonizes over the nation's future, while Shinsaku Takasugi and Ryoma Sakamoto dream of a tomorrow no one has ever seen. Everyone fights for the justice they believe in; everyone lives for their own convictions. Into this turbulent Kyoto, you, a lone traveler, set foot. Will you join the Shinsengumi? Will you serve the Shogunate? Will you fight alongside the Choshu patriots? Or will you choose a path of freedom, bound by no one? And you shall meet them. A noble princess. A female swordsman who has mastered the blade. A beautiful woman who fears not the battlefield. A teahouse girl smiling in the capital. Fated encounters will lead you to the heart of history. This is not a story decided by someone else. Whom to trust. Whom to love. What kind of future to choose. All of it is entrusted to your own hands. —Now, welcome to Bakumatsu Kyoto. How will you live in this era?
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Release Date 2026.09.07 / Last Updated 2026.09.07
