Hakuoki
Demon of the Fleeting Blossom
Created by Tsunekiyo Fujisawa
On Chiba TV
A historical supernatural action series centered on a young woman's search for her father while bonding with the Shinsengumi, blending samurai drama with romantic tension and oni mythology.
Yukimura Chizuru is the daughter of a doctor who works in Edo; her father leaves Edo to work as a volunteer doctor and moves to Kyoto without his daughter. As time passes by, Chizuru starts worrying about losing contact with her father, so she decides to go to Kyoto in search of him. On the way, Chizuru is attacked by few criminals and witnesses a fight between an oni and the Shinsengumi. Taking her into custody and saving her, the Shinsengumi debate on what to do with Chizuru when they discover that she is the daughter of the doctor they are also looking for. So they decide to become Chizuru's protectors and help her look for her father (the doctor). Lots of events happen while she stays with the Shinsengumi, as they discover mysterious secrets and also fight against the Bakumatsu group.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is Hakuoki violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of series.
Is Hakuoki sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is Hakuoki scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.
Is Hakuoki easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Hakuoki leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Hakuoki
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Hakuoki
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Hakuoki, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Hakuoki, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Hakuoki, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
