Peacemaker

Category:	TV Series
Adult:	No
Native:	PEACE MAKER 鐵
Romaji:	Peace Maker Kurogane
Titles:	صانع السلام pmk Peacemaker Kurogane มือปราบดาบซามูไร Миротворець Курогане
Runtime:	25 minutes
Aired:	Oct 8, 2003 [21 years 6 months ago]
Ended:	Mar 24, 2004 [21 years 1 month ago]
Language:	Japanese
Genres:	Action Comedy Historical Shounen Ai
Tags:	Violence Swordplay Samurai Ninja Tokugawa Period Bakumatsu - Meiji Period Shinsengumi
Links:	MAL ANIDB ANN ANILIST

Ichimura Tetsunosuke has always been upset about his short stature. After he sees his parents being murdered by a Choshu assassin right in front of him, he vows with all his heart to become strong enough to take revenge on their killer. It is now 1864, the first year of Genji. Tetsunosuke, now 15, heads to the headquarters of the Shinsengumi with his older brother Tatsunosuke, looking to join the historical group to fulfill his dreams of getting stronger. Little does he realize what he is about to experience by doing so, for in order to join this army, one must forego his humanity and become a demon. * Based on a historical fiction manga series written and illustrated created by Kurono Nanae.

Episode 1: Cherry Blossoms Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-10-08 Young Tetsu desperately wants to join the Shinsengumi, a group of elite swordsmen, but his dream turns into a nightmare in the wake of a brutal beating at the hands of one of his heroes. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 2: Will Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-10-15 Tetsu’s determination finally earns him admission into the Shinsengumi, but he’s crushed to discover he’ll be serving as a page. Later, a mysterious visitor inspires him to pursue a new role. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 3: Crimson Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-10-22 Still dreaming of becoming a Watcher, Tetsu picks a fight with a gang of Ronin in defense of a young girl. His foolish actions land him in great danger and jeopardize a covert operation. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 4: Shadow Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-10-29 A murderous pyromaniac keeps burning down vacant houses, and Tetsu is severely reprimanded for constantly neglecting his duties as a page. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 5: Moon Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-11-05 Tetsu’s training is interrupted by the arrival of Vice Commander Yamanami, a far nicer man than his demonic counterpart. Later, while running errands in town, Tetsu runs into a familiar young girl. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 6: Warrior Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-11-12 The Shinsengumi hold a festival while Vice Commander Hijikata is away on business, but Tetsu is too depressed to participate. Could a sparring session with Souji lift his spirits? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 7: Suzu Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-11-19 Tetsu’s hot-headed nature lands him in big trouble when he gets in a fight over a samurai sword, and Souji questions Hijikata concerning his reluctance to arm his new page. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 8: Love Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-11-26 Tetsu’s obsession with swords takes center stage when he attends a local festival with two adorable young ladies. He desire for his own weapon is dampened, however, when he sees how a real man handles trouble! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 9: Ryo Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-12-03 Vice Commander Hijikata sends Tetsu and Tatsu to pick up an important package, but their mission is complicated by a run-in with Tetsu’s arch rival and the appearance of a mysterious warrior. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 10: Quiet Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-12-10 During a tense reflection on past battles, Hijikata and Yamanami nearly come to blows. Later, in the dead of night, they draw their swords against supernatural foes! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 11: Plot Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-12-17 Tatsu is visited by an outlaw who claims to have known his father, and Shinsengumi headquarters is infiltrated by a deceptively-adorable spy. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 12: Big Brother Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2003-12-24 Tatsu struggles with the responsibility of looking out for his reckless younger brother, and Tetsu is shocked beyond belief by an unexpected encounter with Saya. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 13: Gaze Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-01-07 After their paths cross yet again, Tetsu and Suzu realize they have much in common, but the sudden arrival of Suzu’s master threatens to end their blossoming friendship. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 14: Thoughts Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-01-14 Tetsu arouses concern at Shinsengumi headquarters when he refuses to get out of bed. His friends want to know what’s bothering the young page, but Tatsu refuses to shed light on the mystery. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 15: Poetry Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-01-21 Souji causes a commotion at headquarters when he steals Hijikata’s collection of haikus, and Suzu’s master commands him to carry out a chilling mission involving his new friend. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 16: Deceit Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-01-28 Tatsu barely survives another chaotic encounter with the mysterious Sakamoto, and a man with a passion for murder poses as Souji! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 17: Hollow Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-01-04 Hijikata and Souji pursue a murderous imposter, but their search leads them straight to the gates of death. Their future will surely be short-lived if they cannot escape a twisted realm of illusion! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 18: Rain Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-02-11 Concern over Ayumu’s prolonged absence continues to grow at Shinsengumi headquarters, but Tetsu’s earnest attempt to speak with her brother ends in violence. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 19: Sky Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-02-18 Reports of a woman being brutally beaten by a group of samurai send the Shinsengumi flying into action, but will they arrive in time to prevent the death of one of their own? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 20: Blade Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-02-25 Souji and his men set out on a quest for vengeance after the murder of their comrade, and Tetsu’s next encounter with Suzu could be his last. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 21: Battle Array Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-03-03 As the Shinsengumi prepare for all-out war, Yamanami struggles with painful flashbacks to a night of violence, and a traumatized Tetsu locks himself in seclusion. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 22: Fight Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-03-10 The bloodshed is great as the Shinsengumi cut down their enemies one by one. Even young Tetus joins the fight after a pep talk from Yamanami Source: crunchyroll
Episode 23: Truth Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-03-17 Rival spies battle to a standstill in the dead of night, and young boy struggles to choose between bloodshed and peace. Meanwhile, a heartbroken page is left with nothing but the head of his master. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 24: Iron Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2004-03-24 In the wake of an epic bloodletting, Tetsu dreams of his father, mourns the loss of a precious friendship, and makes a promise to the girl he loves. Source: crunchyroll