Song of the Samurai - Chapter: Fateful Showdown in Kyoto

Hijikata reunites with Izo, now a deadly assassin. After their tragic duel, he forges a ruthless code to protect his remaining brothers.

The murder of a young member pushes Nagakura toward execution. As Kondo sacrifices his pride to save his comrade, a shocking betrayal comes to light.

Outnumbered 150 to 10, Yamanami devises a desperate plan. Harada makes a suicidal last stand, buying time for his brothers-in-arms to strike back.

As Serizawa's violence spirals, Hijikata confronts the man he calls his shadow. They agree to settle everything in one last, deadly clash.

Abandoning a clever strategy, Kondo Isamu and his group decide to launch a frontal assault with the pride of samurai. Before setting out, Kondo fears that the genius Soji Okita will once again turn into a "demon" in battle, so he entrusts the matter to Toshizo Hijikata. With each of them resolved in their hearts, they headed for Shimabara. 57 points

The final deadly battle for the future of the Shinsengumi began. Okita Soji challenges Serizawa Kamo and releases his inner "demon," but Serizawa dismisses the sword of the man as "pointless violence." In a desperate situation, the dying Isamu Kondo rushes to the scene...