Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys!
TV-14United States rating202224 min episodesAnimation, Action & Adventure, Drama
This animated series follows a group of criminals who are given a second chance at life by taking on the roles of fallen samurai. They must work together to protect the city of Kyoto while dealing with their own pasts. It is a story about redemption and finding a new purpose in a historical setting.
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This animated series follows a group of criminals who are given a second chance at life by taking on the roles of fallen samurai. They must work together to protect the city of Kyoto while dealing with their own pasts. It is a story about redemption and finding a new purpose in a historical setting.
Spoiler-free summary written by AI from the plot and dialogue.
What's in it
- Scary
- Some
- Violence
- Strong
- Language
- Mild
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Strong
- Pace
- Fast
- The anime style and action genre suggest frequent cuts and high energy during battle scenes. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.ScaryThe backstory involves the destruction of a samurai group and the death of characters' family members.
- Approx.ScaryThe plot mentions a survivor who was badly injured and lost limbs in a battle.
Talk about it after
- 1What did you think about the characters trying to change their lives for the better?
- 2How did the characters show teamwork to protect their city?
- 3What does it mean to have a second chance?
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