Chiruran 1/2

Meet the Shinsengumi. An elite police squad tasked with protecting the ancient capital of Kyoto at the end of the Edo Period. The names of these men are some of the most well-known in history, but what about their nicknames? Come meet the men of the Shinsengumi and experience their day-to-day lives.

What makes an ideal man? The officers of the Shinsengumi ponder this very concept as each has their own individual appeal. Is the perfect man silent and strong like Hijikata Toshizou? Adorable and powerful like Okita Souji? Or violent and ill-mannered like Saitou Hajime? You decide!

Even a famous warrior needs rest. The men of the Shinsengumi all sleep together in one big room, which seems like it might be good for comdradery, but not so great for actual rest as one might think. Come spend a night and see just how the men spend their nights.

The struggles of being a member of the Shinsengumi never end. Not only do the men fight to keep the peace in Kyoto but they also spend time writing back to their numerous female fans. Everyone except for Nagakura Shinpachi that is. Will Shinpachi ever get a much desired love letter?

Night time at the Shinsengumi headquarters can be a frightening time. The men must always be on their guard in case of night attacks, but when strange noises can be heard coming from the bathroom, not everything is what it seems. Even these brave men have things they`re afraid of.

Each member of the Shinsengumi has a special item that they treasure. From various weapons and items of defense to a...scarf? The things that matter to the men vary as much as they men themselves. Come and see the treasured items of the Shinsengumi!

Winter time in the capital of Kyoto is bitter and cold, yet the Shinsengumi`s duties are never done. Patrolling the city is one of their most important duties, but no one wants to do it when it`s cold. So how exactly do they decide who has the misfortunate of patrolling in the freezing cold?

While the lives of the Shinsengumi might be filled with duty and training, they do find the time every now and then to relax. Of course, their favorite way to relax is to get stone cold drunk. That`s when their true colors start to show.

Typically the work of the intelligence division, going undercover is not something most of the men of the Shinsengumi are accustomed to, but there are a few star stand outs who know how to really disguise themselves. It may look like cosplay but this is serious business. Who can disguise themselves the best and fool those anti-shogunate bad guys?

Shinsengumi holds an eating contest.

Battle of the Snacks at Shinsengumi.

Shinsengumi takes a break.