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Kyoto in the third year of Bunkyu. --Serizawa Kamo, the head of the Shinsengumi, and the group around him spend their days and nights having fun in Gion and Shimabara, squandering precious military funds, and even robbing townspeople of money and valuables under the pretense of military funds. As a result, the citizens' voices of resentment towards the Shinsengumi grow louder. Kondo Isami, the deputy head, is concerned about this, but he wishes for peace within the group and suppresses the cries of spirited Okita Soji and others who call for them to be killed.
Kyoto in the third year of Bunkyu. --Serizawa Kamo, the head of the Shinsengumi, and the group around him spend their days and nights having fun in Gion and Shimabara, squandering precious military funds, and even robbing townspeople of money and valuables under the pretense of military funds. As a result, the citizens' voices of resentment towards the Shinsengumi grow louder. Kondo Isami, the deputy head, is concerned about this, but he wishes for peace within the group and suppresses the cries of spirited Okita Soji and others who call for them to be killed.
The film's central narrative, focusing on Kondo Isami and the Shinsengumi's defense of the Tokugawa Shogunate against revolutionary forces during the Ikedaya Incident, champions themes of loyalty, duty, and the preservation of established order, aligning with right-leaning values.
This Japanese historical drama, focusing on the Shinsengumi and the Ikeda-ya Incident, features casting that is traditional for its cultural and historical context, without incorporating modern diversity-driven recasting. The narrative is expected to frame traditional Japanese identities and historical figures in a neutral to positive light, consistent with the genre, rather than offering a critique of these identities.
As a historical drama set in Edo-period Japan, the film likely portrays Buddhism as an integral and respected part of the cultural and spiritual landscape, influencing characters' lives and the societal fabric without critique. Its presence contributes to the authentic depiction of the era.
The film "近藤勇 池田屋騒動" is a historical drama focused on the Shinsengumi and the Ikeda-ya incident. The narrative concentrates on historical events and figures of the era, and there are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes depicted within the story.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a historical drama depicting the Ikeda-ya Incident, featuring real historical figures like Kondo Isami. All major characters, historically male, are portrayed by male actors, consistent with their established gender. No instances of gender swapping are identified.
The film depicts historical Japanese figures from the late Edo period, such as Kondo Isami and members of the Shinsengumi. As a 1953 Japanese production, it is historically accurate in portraying these characters with actors of Japanese (East Asian) descent, aligning with their documented race.