The Blue Miburo anime, in Trailer

The trailer of the Blue Miburo anime (Ao no Miburo, Blue Wolves, The Blue Wolves of Mibu) has just been unveiled and takes us alongside Nio, an apprentice samurai who will evolve alongside the members of the Shinsengumi.

The anime series The Blue Wolves of Mibu premieres on October 19, 2024 in Japan.

Genre: Shonen, Slice of Life/Action, Samurai/Drama

Synopsis – The Blue Wolves of Mibu:

In 1863, during the last days of the shogunate, Japan was on the verge of major changes. The streets of the capital are marked by bloodshed, a symptom of political upheaval and growing tensions between ronin (masterless samurai) and samurai in government service, heralding one of the most tumultuous periods in Japanese history.

The young orphan Nio, who knows the harsh realities of the world well, nevertheless harbors a burning passion for justice and the desire to change the world for the better.

His life takes a decisive turn when he crosses paths with Hijikata Toshizo and Okita Souji, two founding members of the despised ronin group called Miburo, who would later become the famous Shinsengumi. Inspired by the efforts of these "Mibu Blue Wolves", Nio decides to join their ranks to help shape the world he desires.

But in a context where betrayals and reversals are commonplace, will Nio be able to stay true to his principles and his conscience?

Trailer – The Blue Wolves of Mibu :

Staff Animation – The Blue Wolves of Mibu:

Mangaka: YASUDA Tsuyoshi
Studio: Maho Film
Director: Kumiko Habara (Akuyaku Reijou nano from Last Boss, I'm Standing on a Million Lives)
Writer: Kenta Ihara (Ishura, Tsuyokute New Saga, Saga of Tanya the Evil)
Character Design: Miyako Nishida (Level 1 dakedo Unique Skill) & Yuko Oba (Toaru Ossan no VRMMO Katsudoki)
Music: Yuki Hayashi (My Hero Academia saga, Haikyu saga!, Wistoria: Wand and Sword)

Blue Wolves manga information:

The manga Blue Wolves (Ao no Miburo) by YASUDA Tsuyoshi began in 2021 at Kodansha Editions and currently has 14 bound volumes in Japan.