Song of the Samurai - Chapter: Youthful Days in Edo 2026

Overview

Song of the Samurai - Chapter: Youthful Days in Edo is a 2026 Japanese live-action television series set during the final years of the Edo period. The series is centered on the Shinsengumi, a renowned samurai corps tasked with maintaining order in Kyoto during the turbulent Bakumatsu era. It follows Toshizo Hijikata, portrayed by Yuki Yamada, a former street brawler who becomes a key figure within the Shinsengumi and forms a close brotherhood with Isami Kondo and Soji Okita. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, conflict, and personal bonds as the group faces internal and external challenges including betrayal, illness, and warfare. Directed by Kazutaka Watanabe, the series combines historical elements with dramatic storytelling and action sequences. It is part of a broader multimedia project that includes music and other media extensions. The show features a cast that includes Nobuyuki Suzuki and Aoi Nakamura. It is available for streaming through various platforms including Plex. The series is also known by its Japanese title, Chiruran Shinsengumi Requiem: Edo Seishun-hen.