Where can I watch 'Chiruran Shinsengumi Requiem'?

The special drama 'Edo Seishun Hen' and the drama series 'Kyoto Kessen Hen' are exclusively streaming on U-NEXT. Parts are also available on TVer for a limited time.

What are 'Edo Seishun Hen' and 'Kyoto Kessen Hen' about?

'Edo Seishun Hen' was broadcast on TBS and is now available on U-NEXT. 'Kyoto Kessen Hen' is an original drama series exclusively streaming on U-NEXT, depicting the story that follows 'Edo Seishun Hen'.

Tell me about the original manga 'Chiruran Shinsengumi Requiem'.

The manga is by Eiji Hashimoto with original story by Shinya Umemura, depicting the lives of the Shinsengumi warriors set in Kyoto during the late Edo period. All 36 volumes are available from Coamix.

'Chiruran Shinsengumi Requiem' Achieves Largest Ever U-NEXT Premiere, Igniting Nationwide Frenzy! Dominates U-NEXT Rankings! SP Drama 'Edo Seishun Hen' & Drama Series 'Kyoto Kessen Hen' Now Exclusively Streaming to Acclaim!

Q: Is it available for streaming internationally?

Yes, it will be available on HBO Max starting May 9th (Saturday) in over 100 countries and regions worldwide, including North America, Latin America, Europe, and parts of Asia.

Q: What are the 'Chiruran' related contents?

In addition to the main drama series, these include content such as 'SPECIAL NAVIGATION,' 'PERFECT NAVIGATION,' and 'Comprehensive Guide,' which introduce the cast's thoughts and behind-the-scenes of the filming.

Published Apr 1, 2026 2:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:01 PM ・ 19 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

The drama 'Chiruran Shinsengumi Requiem,' a joint production by TBS, U-NEXT, and THE SEVEN, has been released and achieved a major hit.

The drama 'Chiruran Shinsengumi Requiem,' a 'TBS × U-NEXT × THE SEVEN Global Project,' produced by THE SEVEN Corporation (Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director/CEO: Katsuyoshi Setoguchi), TBS Television Corporation (Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Masamine Ryuho), and U-NEXT Corporation (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Tenshin Tsutsumi), aired its special drama 'Edo Seishun Hen' over two consecutive nights on TBS on March 26th (Thursday) and 27th (Friday). Following the broadcast each night, it became available for streaming on U-NEXT. Furthermore, the drama series 'Kyoto Kessen Hen,' which depicts the story that follows, is exclusively streaming on U-NEXT, with new episodes updated every Friday.

This work is the first live-action adaptation of the popular comic 'Chiruran Shinsengumi Requiem,' based on the original story by Shinya Umemura, known for 'Record of Ragnarok,' with manga by Eiji Hashimoto, whose powerful art and overwhelming drawing skills are captivating. Set in Kyoto during the late Edo period, it depicts the rough yet passionate lives of the samurai of the Shinsengumi with spectacular action and a bold interpretation of historical facts.

Yuki Yamada plays the protagonist Toshizo Hijikata. The Shinsengumi warriors are portrayed by a cast of young, talented actors with strong personalities and skills, including Nobuyuki Suzuki, Aoi Nakamura, Kanata Hosoda, Shuuhei Uesugi, Kisetsu Fujiwara, Yosuke Sugino, Shuntaro Yanagi, Akito Miyazaki, and Hio Iwanaga. Additionally, the cast is joined by Ken Sato as 'Hitokiri Izō' (Izō Okada), Hijikata's nemesis and ally, Jun Matsumoto as the legendary Aizu domain lord Matsudaira Katamori, the founder of the Shinsengumi, and Go Ayano as Serizawa Kamo, the 'strongest and most formidable enemy' who stands in Hijikata's way.

Following the two-night broadcast of the special drama 'Edo Seishun Hen' on TBS on March 26th and 27th, the drama series 'Kyoto Kessen Hen,' depicting the story that follows, began its exclusive streaming on U-NEXT. It immediately achieved the largest premiere in U-NEXT history, marking a historic blockbuster start.

U-NEXT Rankings: Dominating the Top 2 Spots in Domestic Drama!

Related Programs Also Charting, Creating a 'Chiruran' Phenomenon!

Simultaneously with the end of the terrestrial broadcast on March 27th, the first episode of the U-NEXT original 'Kyoto Kessen Hen,' which follows the Shinsengumi led by Hijikata, started streaming. The overwhelming excitement from watching on TV had barely subsided before viewers rushed to U-NEXT. This momentum recorded the largest movement in the U-NEXT domestic drama genre. The fervor began immediately after the release, and on March 28th, 'Edo Seishun Hen' and 'Kyoto Kessen Hen' impressively secured the 1st and 2nd positions in the U-NEXT Domestic Drama Daily Ranking.

What's even more remarkable is that not only the main series but also related 'Chiruran' content such as 'SPECIAL NAVIGATION,' 'PERFECT NAVIGATION,' and 'Comprehensive Guide' have consecutively entered the top ranks. Viewers are not just watching the main series but are also fully immersing themselves in the world of 'Chiruran' by enjoying the related content that introduces the cast's thoughts and behind-the-scenes of the filming.

The seamless integration from terrestrial broadcast to U-NEXT original streaming, coupled with the rich related programs, all working in synergy, is creating a massive 'Chiruran' wave that transcends the boundaries of a single drama, and it is now beginning to sweep across Japan.

Why are so many people captivated by 'Chiruran'?

Whether you've already watched it on terrestrial television or are about to watch it for the first time, we encourage you to experience the overwhelming passion of the special drama 'Edo Seishun Hen,' the drama series 'Kyoto Kessen Hen,' and the related content, exclusively streaming on U-NEXT, with your own eyes.

《U-NEXT Page》

https://www.video.unext.jp/po2/chiruran

《TVer Page》

https://tver.jp/series/srozs5n6nt

*'Edo Seishun Hen' Nights 1 & 2 are also available for a limited time on TVer.

Comments

＜Teruhiko Morii, Chief Producer＞

We, the entire staff and cast, are deeply grateful to the many people who have embraced 'Chiruran' beyond our wildest imaginations immediately after its release. We are filled with surprise and joy that such enthusiasm, achieving the largest premiere in U-NEXT domestic drama history, could be generated. I am confident that the spectacular action and the passionate lives of the warriors, tackled with literal life-or-death dedication by the superb cast led by Yuki Yamada, have reached your hearts. However, the story truly begins now. In 'Kyoto Kessen Hen,' an even more intense, passionate, and tear-jerking torrent of events awaits. This nationwide fervor will only accelerate. Please run through to the very end with them!

Work Overview

【Title】

'Chiruran Shinsengumi Requiem' (Read: Chiruran Shinsengumi Rekuiemu)

【Domestic Streaming】

Exclusive Streaming on U-NEXT

Special Drama 'Edo Seishun Hen' Nights 1 & 2

Drama Series 'Kyoto Kessen Hen' All 6 Episodes *New episodes updated every Friday at 7:00 PM JST.

【International Streaming】

HBO Max from May 9th (Saturday)

In over 100 countries and regions worldwide, including North America, Latin America, Europe, and parts of Asia.

【Production & Copyright】

THE SEVEN

【Staff】

＜Producers＞

Teruhiko Morii (THE SEVEN) / Netflix 'Alice in Borderland' Series, 'Yu Yu Hakusho', etc.

Mamoru Inoue / TBS x WOWOW 'Double Face', 'MOZU' Series, etc.

Kazuya Shimomura (THE SEVEN) / Netflix 'Yu Yu Hakusho', Film 'The Fable: A Killer Without Mercy', etc.

＜Director＞

Kazutaka Watanabe / Taiga Drama 'Onna Joshu Naotora', Asadora 'Mare', 'Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai' Series, etc.

＜Screenplay＞

Masaaki Sakai / WOWOW Continuous Drama W 'Cold Case 2 & 3', Film 'Small, Slow but Traveling'

＜Music＞

Yoshiaki Dewa / Netflix 'Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead', Anime 'Hell's Paradise', etc.

＜Action Director＞

Kensuke Sonoura / Film 'Baby Assassins', Film 'Onmyoji 0', etc.

＜VFX Producer＞

Satoshi Akaba (THE SEVEN) / Netflix 'Alice in Borderland' Season 3, 'Yu Yu Hakusho', etc.

＜Character Supervisor＞

Yuya Maeda / Film 'The Legend & Butterfly', etc.

＜Post-production Supervisor＞

Noriyori Ishida (THE SEVEN) / Netflix 'Alice in Borderland' Series, 'Yu Yu Hakusho', etc.

【Cast】

Toshizo Hijikata / Yuki Yamada

Isami Kondo / Nobuyuki Suzuki

Keisuke Yamanami / Aoi Nakamura

Soji Okita / Kanata Hosoda

Shinpachi Nagakura / Shuuhei Uesugi

Hajime Saito / Kisetsu Fujiwara

Eizaburo Abiru / Yosuke Sugino

Sanosuke Harada / Shuntaro Yanagi

Heisuke Todo / Akito Miyazaki

Genjuro Inoue / Hio Iwanaga

Makoto Ichikawa / Meru Nukumi

Ume / Yuki Sakurai

Nishimi Kin / Eita Okuno

Goro Hirayama / Mitsuomi Takahashi

Tadasaburo Sasaki / Nobuaki Kaneko

Izō Okada / Kento Nakajima

Shinbei Tanaka / Masanobu Ando

Katamori Matsudaira / Jun Matsumoto (Special Appearance)

Shinsaku Takasugi / Takumi Kitamura

Shinpachi Nagakura (Meiji Era) / Akira Emoto

Kamo Serizawa / Go Ayano

Original Manga Information

Title: 'Chiruran Shinsengumi Requiem'

Manga: Eiji Hashimoto, Original Story: Shinya Umemura

Publisher: Coamix

Volumes 1-36 currently on sale

First Chapter Free Read:

https://comic-zenon.com/episode/10834108156693612679

Official Website

https://chiruran-the7.jp/

Official SNS

[X] https://x.com/chiruran_the7

[Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/chiruran_the7

[TikTok] https://www.tiktok.com/@chiruran_the7

About THE SEVEN Corporation

Established in January 2022 with investment from TBS Holdings. The company has been at the forefront of global content business, collaborating primarily with global distribution platforms to plan, develop, and produce high-end content for worldwide distribution, serving as the core of the TBS Group's global strategy. It has led Japanese video production through strategic partnerships with Netflix, the completion of its own world-class studio, the production of Netflix's 'Alice in Borderland' Season 3, joint development with American and Korean partners, and partnerships with VFX studios.

In the strategic partnership announced in January between TBS Holdings and Legendary Entertainment, a major Hollywood-based studio, THE SEVEN plays a key role in the Japanese creative side, acting as a 'Cultural Translator' to draw out the essential appeal of Japanese IPs and deliver them to the world, striving to bridge Japan and the global market.

【Company Profile】

Company Name: THE SEVEN Corporation

Location: THE Hexagon 3F, 5-4-7 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Established: January 7, 2022

Representative Director & CEO: Katsuyoshi Setoguchi

THE SEVEN Official Website: https://www.the7.co.jp/

Inquiries: THE SEVEN PR Akihiko Watase, Mikako Watanabe E-mail: info@the7.co.jp

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: News

'Chiruran Shinsengumi Requiem' Achieves Largest Ever U-NEXT Premiere, Igniting Nationwide Frenzy! Dominates U-NEXT Rankings! SP Drama 'Edo Seishun Hen' & Drama Series 'Kyoto Kessen Hen' Now Exclusively Streaming to Acclaim!

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