Intrigue in the Bakumatsu – Irohanihoheto (2006): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2006, Intrigue in the Bakumatsu – Irohanihoheto is an animation, drama, sci-fi & fantasy and mystery series.

What it’s about. The Shogunate is in its final years, and war is fast approaching. When Yojiro Akizuki, a dark and mysterious mercenary, nears something supernatural with some kind of importance to him, the ornament on the end of his sword hilt waves in its direction, his eyes glow mysteriously, and he is driven to go after it. He comes across a traveling theater group who is out for revenge for the killing of the parents of the group's leader, and whose mysterious playwright likes to secretly help along events of history. Yojiro joins them to lend them his skill against their enemies, while dark conspiracy continues to follow behind him.

Who’s in it. Intrigue in the Bakumatsu – Irohanihoheto stars Daisuke Namikawa as Akizuki Yōjirō, Rina Sato as Yuyama Kakunojō, Kazuhiko Inoue as Ibaragi Sōtetsu and Kohsuke Toriumi as Kanna Sakyōnosuke, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Intrigue in the Bakumatsu – Irohanihoheto has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Intrigue in the Bakumatsu – Irohanihoheto page.

If you liked it. Fans of Intrigue in the Bakumatsu – Irohanihoheto tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.