With the first two episodes of the series out and simulcast, Sentai Filmworks has added another summer 2014 series to its slate with Bakumatsu Rock. The series, which blends what you expect by its title, is directed by Itsuro Kawasaki based on scripts by Mitsutaka Hirota with character designs by Akiharu Ishii. The cast includes Toshiyuki Morikawa as Toshizou Hijikata, Showtaro Morikubo as Kogorou Katsura, Kensho Ono as Souji Okita, Kishou Taniyama as Ryouma Sakamoto and Tatsuhisa Suzuki as Shinsaku Takasugi.
Sentai Filmworks will roll out further digital distribution for this series soon and will have a home video release in the future.
Plot concept: There was once a period in history where military government established by*Tokugawa Ieyasu with his assumption of the title of*Shogun ruled over Japan and its people for hundreds of years. Right around the middle of the 19th century, the dark overlords of the Late Tokugawa Shogunate ruled Japan with an iron fist. Because of this, the top idols in Shinsengumi are ordered to sing only Heaven’s Songs to brainwash and subjugate the masses, making writing or singing any songs besides Heaven’s Songs a capital offense. Enter: Sakamoto Ryoma and his Masters of the martial art OF ROCK! They must take charge as they change the old ways of a grumpy old guard while singing for what is just. While these warriors may not carry swords, they do happen to shred with an axe of the amplified sort! *Get ready for a blitz of glitz and guitars as blissful cool guys sing their way into the hearts of beloved fans. Because nothing can beat the power combo of beautiful boys and rock. Join in on the r evolution as Sakamoto Ryoma and his samurai rock assassins assault the status quo by bringing rock-n-roll to the people in Bakumatsu Rock!
