Kaze Hikaru

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In the year 1863, a time fraught with violent social upheaval, samurai of all walks of life flock to Kyoto in the hope of joining the Mibu-Roshi—a band of warriors united around their undying loyalty to the Shogunate system. In time, this group would become one of the greatest (and most famous) movements in Japanese history... the Shinsengumi!

Into this fierce milieu steps Seizaburou Kamiya, a young would-be warrior who, though lacking in combat experience, possesses a fiery enthusiasm to both aid the Mibu-Roshi in their mission and to avenge his wrongfully murdered family. One of the Mibu-Roshi's most gifted (and immature) swordsmen, the legendary Souji Okita, agrees to take Seizaburou under his wing. What no one suspects, least of all Souji, is that Seizaburou is actually a girl named Sei Tominaga in disguise!

(Source: Viz Media)

Included one-shot:
Volume 45: Ooedo Shinsengumi! Kaze Hikaru won the 48th Shogakukan Manga Award in the Shoujo category in 2002, along with Nana.

The series has been published in English by VIZ Media under the Shojo Beat imprint since January 3, 2006.

Associated Names

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Synonyms: The Wind Shines, Ooedo Shinsengumi!, Ooedo Shinsengumi! Kaze Hikaru Another World
Japanese: 風光る
English: Kaze Hikaru

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  • Souji Okita (沖田 総司)

    Okita Souji

    Supporting

    A genius swordsman of the Shinsengumi and master of the Tennen-rishin ryu sword style. Okita was the captain of Shinsengumis First Unit. In the OVA, he often fought together with Saito and was involved in the Ikedaya Affair in 1864. On one of his night en...

  • Sei Tominaga (富永セイ; 神谷 清三郎)

    Tominaga Sei

    Main

    She disguises herself as a boy to join the Mibu-Roshi, also known as the Shinsengumi, to avenge the murder of her father and older brother. She trains under Okita Soji and develops a crush on him, but also desires to be a true warrior. (adapted from volum...

  • Akesato (明里)

    Akesato

    Supporting

    Akesato, a beautiful geisha working in Shimabara, who loves Yamanami.She is also a Choshuu spy.Her family was killed by the Bakufu, and Akesato is now secretly working for the Choshuu (Yoshida), along with two other female ninjas, presumably to avenge her...

  • Sanosuke Harada (原田 左之助)

    Harada Sanosuke

    Supporting

    Age: 25Height: 6 4Weight: 215 lbs.Eyes: BrownHair: Dark brownAffiliation: ShinsengumiPosition: 10th Unit CaptainThe number one spear user in the Shinsengumi, Harada Sanosuke is not one to be estimated. Though his skills with the katana leave much to be de...

  • Toshizou Hijikata (土方 歳三)

    Hijikata Toshizou

    Main

    Hair color: BlackEye color: Dark BrownPosition: Second-in-commandNicknames: Oni no Fukuchou (Demon-like Fukuchou)Fighting style: Tennen Risshin StyleHijikata Toshizo, the Shinsengumis Demon. He is stern, unforgiving and cruel on the surface, but once you ...

  • Isami Kondou (近藤 勇)

    Kondou Isami

    Supporting

    Hair: BlackEye: Dark BrownAffiliation: ShinsengumiPosition: Kyoukuchou (the head)Though hes the head of the Shinsengumi, he plays a relatively minor role in the series and is often seen to be overruled by Hijikata. Hes much more tolerant of the errant Tet...