At the end of the Edo period Japan was completely isolated from the outside world
was shocked by the appearance of the "Black Squadron" Perry on its shores,
who demanded to open the country to trade.
What should have been done is to open the country or drive out the foreigners?
Japan was divided into two camps.
This story is about great people who were caught in the center of the storm that destroyed the Tokugawa Shogunate.
Dorama " Shinsengumi"
Episode 1 The Appearance Of The " Black Squadron"
Subtitles by Graft
April 29, 1864-Kyoto
Where is the master?
We are from Shinsengumi.
We'll take this place for a while.
Begin.
Vice-commander of the Shinsengumi Hijikata Toshizo
Head of intelligence Shimada Kai
Commander of the Fifth division Takeda Kanryusai
The commander of the operational group Yamazaki Susmu
The Commander Of The Shinsengumi Kondo Isami
Commander of the First division Okita Soji
Commander of the Sixth division Other Genzaburo
Sit down.
Have You Spotted Katsura?
Not yet.
Yamazaki-San, I don't know what Katsura Kogoro looks like.
Katsura is an extremely cautious person.
He always wears a hat and looks down so that others can't see his face.
And it bypasses anyone who gets too close.
("Menko Kaiden" is the highest level of fencer) He received the Menko Kaiden diploma from The Shindo Munen Ryu school. He sees everything even behind his back.
If you see someone walking fast with their head down, it's very likely Katsura.
Head of supply Department Free Shipping Kisaburo
Disassemble the haori and equipment.
Sorry for being late, I couldn't find my way.
They have already started to gather.
Second Vice-commander of the Shinsengumi With Keisuke Yamana
Aha...
Commander of the Second division Nagakura Shinpachi
Commander of the Tenth division Harada Sanosuke
Have you seen my haori?
Commander of the Eighth division Todo Heiske
There are probably fewer than ten people in the meeting.
Shimada, you will cover the exit from Ozeka.
The others will break in.
There shouldn't be too many people inside.
Otherwise, you get a dump.
It will be inconvenient for us if we enter in too large a group.
Let them escape through the back doors and cover them on the riverbank.
Then let's split into two groups.
Commander, Okita, Genzaburo-San, and I will enter from the front.
Nagakura, Harada, Saito, and todo will be waiting for those who run out on the beach at the back door.
Perfectly.
Saito, did you hear that?
Commander of the Third division Saito Hajime
That is all.
We just have to wait for word from Yamazaki.
One of the three great Patriots of Ishin Katsura Kogoro
Yamazaki-San...
I invented a way to kill an enemy without getting splattered with blood.
And how?
It is necessary to quickly rebound after the chopping blow.
It's unlikely to work...
I will try this method today.
Soji, we must concentrate on KILLING the enemy.
But... if we all get spattered with blood, we can't go for a drink later.
This is it.
Sorry, you're wearing my haori.
You made a mistake.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Katsura had just entered the hotel.
I can't agree to that.
If you burn Kyoto as planned,
at least a million people will lose their homes and die on the streets.
We have official business here.
Katsura's Lover Kogoro Geisha Ikumatsu
Under cover of the fire disturbances, we can get the Emperor out of the Hagi Palace.
Shinsengumi Is Here!
Faster!
So-so, Kondo-Sensei...
Where's Katsura?
Katsura? I haven't seen him in a while.
Don't kill, take prisoners!
I'll catch up!
Three killed, five captured, one escaped.
Who got away?
Katsura Kogoro.
Again!
Well, we did everything we could.
Takeda-kun, the bodies of those three should be buried immediately.
Because they are criminals,
we don't have to hand over the bodies to anyone.
Let the Choshu people bury them.
I think we can handle it.
Miyuki Dayu
The Shinsengumi...
or Choshu samurai...
Kondo-Sensei is the most reliable.
We go home over the Sanjo bridge.
I don't want to...
Not that we're making a big detour, but there are a lot of passers-by there at this time.
That's why I chose this road.
Everything in the collection.
Commander!
Lift it higher.
("Makoto" - " Loyalty to your views") The "Makoto" sign is not visible.
Residence of the Aizu clan
Hirosawa Of Tomijiro
(The prefix " I "translates as" hotel") The Shinsengumi arrested ronin criminals in Yanagi-ya.
Thank Kondo for his excellent work.
Obey.
Shinsengumi's work is incredibly difficult.
Daimyo of the Aizu clan Matsudaira Katamori
I'd like to invite them to dinner.
I'll arrange everything.
Please accept our thanks. It's not much, of course.
One of your comrades ate some rice.
How much for it?
Kyoto is sleeping peacefully
under the protection of the Shinsengumi.
Sakamoto Ryoma
There are no more suspicious ronins on the streets.
Despite this...
for me, Shinsengumi is a scar on my soul.
I think it was better before.
Ryoma-San, your tea is ready.
Shinsengumi are like very strong people.
I don't want to hear about them
I don't want to deal with them.
Kanto samurai, such as their commanders, are ill-mannered and unattractive.
Did Ryoma-San doesn't know Condo?
It can't be!
Ryoma-San, is he your friend?
Sorry.
I knew him when we were little.
They're old friends.
We used to see each other a lot when we were in Edo.
Who does Kondo Isami look like?
I don't know how to describe it.
Is he really as bad as they say?
Well I do not know...
Is he the first swordsman in Japan?
I've heard he can put his fist in his mouth.
Is this true?
Well...
"Well" Yes "well" is that all you can say?
24 Jan 1854 - 10 years ago
Edo
I am very sorry that this happened.
You can't say that he forgot about getting married.
But, indeed, there was a misunderstanding...
There is no excuse for it.
He was always like that.
He always had a tendency.. uh... to deceive women.
Why didn't Toshi-San come to explain?
Coward...
Please understand...
He's too young to be married.
He is a man with a great future.
Please understand.
That is all.
I'll pay.
I'm asking for your help.
Will you help?
Yes.
All I want to do is hit that scoundrel...
I'll get him.
No, don't.
I can't hit such a beautiful face...
Then what do you want?
I can't go home like this.
Oh well.
I owe you one.
You have to change your lifestyle,
or women will ruin you.
I know.
Don't you have anything else to do,
other than harassing women?
As a man, you must...
Well, what is it?
You're as simple as an axe.
I'm worried about you.
Do their work.
What ?
Practice fencing.
I have my own dojo.
Now it is small,
but I will make it the best in Edo.
Can you?
This is my life's work.
I'm not like you, who only think about entertainment.
I have plans for life, too.
Are you going straight home?
I'm busy, unlike you.
Don't you want to eat?
Pepper, Kat-Chan.
Don't call me Kat-Chan!
Did you change your name again?
I'm Kondo Isami.
I can't get used to it.
This is my new name.
Why "Is"?
What's wrong?
It's kind of weird.
("Sirami" - " louse") "Isami" is similar to"Sirami". That doesn't sound good.
My father gave me that name.
("Isami-ASHI" - " concerned") I caught up. It's like "Isami-ASHI"!
I thought so too!
I heard your voices.
Oooh!
This Is Katsura Kogoro.
Nice to meet you.
This is my childhood friend, Hijikata Toshizo.
Thank you for yesterday.
I never mind helping.
He gave me a helping hand when the dojo needed support.
The other day there was a contender for the dojo.
Then he turned to me for help.
And I helped him out.
Thank you.
I'm glad the Challenger didn't take your banner.
That would be the end of the dojo.
It looks like it's really delicious.
(soba-hot noodles) And I can't get used to the soba here.
Katsura-San is from Choshu, he is not used to our cuisine. Isn't it good?
Good, but...
We prepare very spicy soba.
So I usually use spices here.
For me, cold soba is not very tasty,
however, I will try.
Contact us if you need help again.
No longer will you have?
No, I've had enough.
I pay for all three servings.
Not worth.
Everything all right. How much is it?
48 mon.
Don't pay for us.
This is just friendly help.
Don't worry about it.
He's not a bad person, but...
He spoke disparagingly of food in Edo!
What?
I can't allow that.
Wait! It's a completely different level.
He received the "Menko Kaiden" of the Shindo Munen Ryu school.
But...
Sit down!
I myself.
Katsura-San!
What is it?
Maybe I'm from a poor dojo,
but there is no reason to pay for us!
Take it away, please!
You can pay for me next time.
Take it away!
I refuse.
Let's do this.
You can return this to me,
by giving the money to that beggar over there.
Take the money and give it to the beggar yourself.
Don't twist my words! I won't take the money back!
You leave me no choice.
Attack!
Well, well...
You two, that's enough!
Oh, it's Sakamoto-kun!
I don't like the word "beggar."
Apologize.
I may look like a beggar, though...
What school does the Shieikan dojo belong to?
This prefix "Tennen" says something.
Tennen Rishin Ryu School!
This is the Shihan of the dojo.
His name is Shimazaki Katsuta.
This is Sakamoto Ryoma from the Koshiba dojo.
I'll need the money.
Give them here.
I eat spicy soba noodle shops.
I'm not hungry, but if this
I'll settle your quarrel, then I'm ready to eat.
Well, come on.
You leave me no choice.
Well, come on!
Sakamoto-kun!
What else?
Get ready for tomorrow!
Sake of Sakuma-Sensei! And don't be late!
You're always late...
Six in the morning, right? I'll be the first to arrive!
I'll kill him some day, I promise.
Why say such dangerous things?
Why should the Japanese fight each other?
Can you come too?
Tomorrow.
Perry's black Squadron anchored in Uraga Bay.
Tomorrow is George Washington's birthday, and they'll be firing guns in his honor.
I've seen this before.
Who is George Washington?
(Tokugawa Ieyasu is the first Tokugawa shogun. Completed the unification of Japan in 1600.) It is for them kind of like Tokugawa Ieyasu of Japan.
I heard it's not safe in that area.
Do you know Sakuma Shozan from Kobika?
No.
He's my shooting instructor.
Tomorrow he will be watching the Black Squadron.
We will accompany him as vassals.
I'll tell the teacher about you two.
What'll we do?
When the clan assigned me to port security last year, I once saw one of the Black Ships.
This will definitely change your idea of life.
Well, if, as you say...
Tomorrow at six in the morning.
In Shinagawa, near the Nakano bridge.
And don't be late!
Now I'm going to eat some sobs.
Shieikan Dojo
One blow for me!
Sojiro!
Welcome back.
I'm back, mother.
You, as always, are surrounded by fans.
You are now the official heir of the Kondo family.
You need to stop communicating with people of low birth.
Toshizo comes from an old family name of peasants living in Hino.
I hope he's not suspicious.
Please forgive me.
Black Squadron?
You can see it...
These are turbulent times,
so you need to be careful out there.
This is a great opportunity.
So, when are you going?
Tomorrow.
Do you think I'm a fool?!
Father...
I don't want to hear about it.
I'll be back in the evening.
Anyway!
What about lessons outside the dojo?
Will you go?
This was not enough.
Tama is very far away for me.
Okay, that's enough!
That's all for today!
I want Sojiro to teach from tomorrow.
But he's only thirteen!
He is already very strong.
I'm worried about the students.
No one will listen to a little boy.
Sojiro can fight any of them.
And no one can defeat Sojiro.
I think your little brother has the greatest talent.
Why not Katsuta?
Something happened.
Tomorrow he goes to look at the Black Ships.
Black Ships?
He acts selfishly...
Where is he now?
Doing "research" in his room.
Is he home?
I'll go talk to him.
Like a sister, like a brother...
You must always be on your guard!
I didn't see you come in!
As interesting... you have a big bump!
Don't touch it!
I heard you were going to look at the Black Ships.
I don't know anything about them.
What do foreigners do there?
They made insane demands on the shogun.
Which ones?
They want open access to the Bay.
What Bay?
The Bay Of Edo.
So what?
The government officially refused them.
They tried to intimidate us.
That is why foreigners moved away and began to make demands to open access.
They must go.
What if they don't leave?
War will begin.
It can't be.
All the samurai of the country will rise.
Japan will turn into hell.
What is it?!
The whole room is covered in puddles!
I'm sorry! I should have wet the towel!
I'll clean it up immediately.
Why are you and your mother so different?..
As you can see...
This has always been a mystery to me.
Why doesn't she look like you?
She is tormented by the idea that I am communicating with a peasant from Tam.
Fool, don't touch it!
Don't do anything to Katsura.
I can't promise anything.
After THAT, we will have a broader Outlook.
What do you mean?
I will Board the Black Ship.
You want to attack them?
This has occurred to me, but it is too complicated...
What will you do when you get on Board?
Have no idea.
I'll think of something.
For example?
I want to hit them back.
I want to show foreigners that we have national dignity.
Damn, what a thought you have.
Your idea sounds interesting!
Sakuma Shozan
Why are you here?
Sakamoto-San invited us.
I don't know anything.
He said that he would inform Shozan-Sensei about us.
I don't know anything.
Did he not say?..
I'm sorry, I overslept! Sorry, sorry!
Did you really decide to come?
Can you tell us about us?
What should I say?
Please take them with you.
Don't be silly.
I want to see this Black Ship.
We're not playing games here.
Sakuma-Sensei arrived here according to the orders of the clan.
Who are these people?
This is the heir of the poor dojo Shieikan.
You didn't have to mention poverty.
Sorry.
And this is his friend.
He is quite a respectable man. I'll vouch for him.
You.
Yes?
Why do you want to see the Black Ship?
I want to see something I've never seen before.
Go.
Curiosity is a privilege of youth.
Thank you.
You love sincerity, Sakuma-Sensei!
Here's a bit of yesterday's soba...
And don't think.
Sensei, are you really sure?
This isn't a tour, after all.
Don't be so short-sighted.
If I may introduce myself...
Leave it alone.
I probably won't see you again.
And don't look so menacing.
I was going to call you " little Devil."..
But you have very fair skin.
You'll be a " Piece of tofu."
Well said!
I have a gift for giving good names.
Take.
What for?
This will change your appearance.
You look good.
From head to toe, you look like a port handyman.
I was enraged by his comments.
Sakamoto-kun, I'm worried about firing guns...
I'll be ready.
It was terrible that time.
Then it was clear to see,
that you don't understand how guns work.
I'm not a good judge of detail.
So we will change.
Let me take your swords.
Why?
Are you unarmed?
Your swords will be in the tea house.
If you don't want to give them away, I'll insist.
Sorry for the delay.
Here, take it.
Were you a farmer before?
Yes, and he is now...
Don't touch me.
I was a peasant, too.
Do you also have peasant roots, Sakamoto-San?
("Goshi" - a samurai engaged in peasant labor) Yes, I belong to Gosha.
Where I come from,
("jeshi" - a samurai who has vassals) samurai were always divided into " goshi "and"jeshi".
Therefore, you are a samurai.
"Gosha" and "Jesi" - two big differences.
If you don't belong to the jeshi, then you don't have the right to take a life.
In addition, we were forbidden to wear geta.
Did you go barefoot?
We weren't considered human.
Even animals were treated better.
That's why I moved to Edo.
A samurai is always a samurai.
Do you want to become a samurai?
It won't work anyway.
Your face shows what you want.
Shimazaki-kun, Sakuma-Sensei wants to see you.
Let him come here if he needs to.
Don't be silly.
Hey, Little Devil!
What about the other one?
Bring him too!
Go, go!
Sit down.
How do you see the future of Japan?
I want to know the opinion of ordinary people. Come on, answer me.
How do you see the future of Japan?
What should be, will not be avoided.
And you can't argue...
You should know as much about the world as possible.
Little devil, how old are you?
Twenty-one years.
I have something very important to say.
Listen carefully.
Katsura-kun, take some paper and write it down.
A person should think exclusively about himself only until the age of ten.
From ten to twenty, he must think of his family.
From twenty to thirty, he must think of his native province.
When you turn thirty, you should think about all of Japan.
When you are forty, you must think of the whole world.
Where are you from?
From Tama-Gori, province of Musashi.
Now you must think about the fate of your native province.
Ten years from now, you should be thinking about the whole country.
You have to learn a lot now so that you can make the right decisions later.
Did you write everything down?
I'm sorry, I left my brush in the tea house.
Please repeat this later.
Fool. Such words are not repeated.
Not worry. I remember them very well.
Really...
I am Sakuma Shozan, military adviser to the Matsushiro clan, sent here for observation.
This is my equipment.
Three of the seven ships are visible from here.
The Susquehanna is the largest of them.
The Next One Is The Mississippi.
The Central one is Commodore Perry's flagship, the Pohatan.
Please let me see.
Shozan-Sensei, what do they value most?
What do they value most on the ship?
I do not understand?
This.
Flag.
American star-spangled banner.
I'm going to steal it.
How do I get on Board?
There's a fishing boat over there.
I'll use it.
Katsura, let's go up the hill.
Sakamoto-kun, we're going up.
What the hell?
This was thrown by the men of the Black Squadron.
They pollute the seas of Japan.
Why do they need these things?
Look, there's a face here.
This is our war trophy.
What are you thinking?
I want to ride one of these.
I want to go all over the world on a ship like this!
What do you think?
I don't share Sakamoto-kun's optimism.
I have dark forebodings.
I'm worried about the future of Japan.
If there is a war with a country that builds such ships...
...we're going to lose.
Isn't it amazing?
People look at the same thing, and their thoughts are so different.
Cheeeers...
Kat-Chan...
What ?
There's no oars.
You'll have to row with your hands.
Be prepared to die!
What are they doing?
They're going to get on Board the Black Ship.
Do you think this is possible?
They're just kids.
Japan will split into two camps.
Some, by definition, are inclined to everything foreign...
Others will hide in a shell named "Japan".
We have to go the third way,
which will peacefully open our country to the absorption of new knowledge alien to Japan,
and after we combine them, we can use them in battle.
This is the only way to get rid of foreigners.
Stop it, it won't help!
And then what?
We'll swim.
What kind of people are they?