Though he grew up as an orphan, Nio Chirinu finds a place to belong: being a waiter at his adoptive grandmother's restaurant. But this peace does not last long; Nio and his sister Iroha are used as bait to arrest child abductors by Toshizou Hijikata and Souji Okita—two members of an infamous ronin group called Miburo. After the ordeal, Toshizou proposes that Nio join the ranks of Miburo and protect the people of Kyoto.
Frustrated by his own weakness, Nio trains to match the swordsmanship of his new comrades. Even so, he struggles to be accepted by Tarou Tanaka and Hajime Saitou, the other Miburo members of his age. Determined to befriend them, Nio must discover his own sense of justice and become strong enough to prevail against all his enemies.
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KANLen09
Blue Miburo — A Rurouni Kenshin-inspired era...that just doesn't quite inspire the same way as history intrigues it to be (at least from someone's POV). Don't get me wrong, I love history when it's at least interpreted right to a degree of relatability, mixed in with some element of action that keeps the rich tradition alive. Some, like the infamous Rurouni Kenshin author Nobuhiro Watsuki, know Japan's rich history when it comes to the era of the Samurai to merge a story so grand against someone whose ideals of peace create the inevitable conflict that impacts the future of Japan's modernization into the tumultuous period (rightbefore World War II). However, there are also people who want to depict a rather different take of the samurai that, though still rooted in history, hopes to be interesting to see from a POV that's unique and a sort-of prequel to whatever we're seeing of Rurouni Kenshin (through the remake) right now. This is famed Over Drive and Days mangaka Tsuyoshi Yasuda coming in with the 3rd anime adaptation of his works, featuring his latest work of Ao no Miburo a.k.a The Blue Wolves of Mibu.
The story setting is adjacent to the history of the Shinsengumi during the terrorizing Bakumatsu era, featuring the Mibu Roshigumi during the Tokugawa Shogunate from October 1862 to April 1863 (before being disbanded to form the Shinsengumi), alongside its prominent members (Kondo Isami and others) that heralded the form from creation to disbandment. And in Tsuyoshi Yasuda's view of creating this from the perspective of MC Chirinu Nio, a white-haired kid living together with his granny helming a family restaurant. His days of living are meaningful and fruitful, but deep down, his sense of justice is just burning for desire. And the turbulent "blue spring a.k.a one's adolescence" meets his match when the ronin of Hijikata Toshizo and Okita Souji comes to the area around his place, which is the infamously hated Miburo, to exact their form of justice to preserve the peace of the land, which aligns with Nio's calling to want to change the world and become the group of ronin that people would come to respect instead of being offended for the longest time. Thus, he joins the Miburo as the 3rd Wolves of Mibu, hoping to instill change and hope for the future with the infamous group of samurai.
In hindsight, you would think that a traditionally rooted story would help the show get on its knees following a rather enthusiastic and charismatic kid journey with the group that would evolve to become the respected historical group who would go on to protect the Kyoto Shogunate. But while that is fine and all, seeing Chirinu Nio progress from being a boy to a man...is quite the stretch, because as a young boy who has been mostly sheltered for all of his life, Nio may have witnessed a fair few of reckless murders, but for the murders to show that his idealist world of peace requires sacrifices to be done, him trying to bawl for most of his act, and being friends with both friend and foe to seek reconciliation, it's just not the way you want to paint your MC when it comes to character development. And yes, despite the Miburo guys trying to help him out to witness that everything requires the "yin and yang" balance of interest, even reminding him at times where sacrifice is needed for the greater good, Nio, at most times, fizzles out and refuses to accept the reality of people being able to live with peace, not after bouts of swordsmanship that will always end up with someone else's death. Sure, if in an alternate reality, this would be appropriate, but given such an infamous era in Japan's history, friendliness is never an option, not at all.
The Miburo accompanying Nio are good guys at that, influential people who have gone through the history of the formation of the Shinsengumi from the time they were the ronin. To see them depicted in the show does give some sense of how they were like, distinguished and goofy as they are. At least they're the authority working for the greater good (that eventually paves their role to be even greater), and I have no issues seeing them being both serious and not to improve their reputation. Stereotypical guys who get the job done; I'll give credit where credit is due.
Being studio Maho Film's first consecutive 2-cour series, I am very skeptical of rookie studios trying to attempt the near impossible when their average 12/13-episode shows just look so trash and unrefined. And to my (unsurprising) fears, the assumption remains true for the most part that the studio just doesn't really have the capability to remain consistent, let alone be assigned to task a project that's running for 6 months straight. Everything just looks so average and drab, and even the action feels minimalistic at best.
Even the music feels somewhat less stellar, which is a surprise given that it's composed by the famous Yuki Hayashi, who's composing for several shows for the Winter season (though to different degrees of varying success). His music is iconic given his reputation on bigger franchises like Haikyuu! and Boku no Hero Academia a.k.a My Hero Academia, but the low-ball efforts here just sadly don't amount to much. Not even the 2 OP/ED song sets are even worth mentioning, between the 1st Cour set of Spyair's OP and The Jet Boy Bangerz's ED, and the 2nd Cour set of Umeda Cypher's OP and Osage's ED (though I'll give the credit to the 1st Cour for making the show stand out more).
Ultimately, I get what Tsuyoshi Yasuda is trying to do with Ao no Miburo a.k.a The Blue Wolves of Mibu and its "full" adaptation (right until Part 2 of the Shinsengumi arc), but for the glaring faults that this show has that unfortunately outweigh the bad more than the good, I'm forced to concede that while the show is good on a historical level, that's just as much entertainment as you're going to get because everything else feels subpar at best.
Maybe give this a try to see if it works for you. Otherwise, there's the one series remake that is doing things a lot better and is definitely worth more of your time than this show.
spacecatcocoa
Just finished the last episode today, and I can finally say that this show brought me to tears so many times. The storytelling, characters, and emotional depth really left an impact on me. It’s a slow burn, so it takes time to build up, but once it gets going, it’s truly rewarding. The way it develops its characters and relationships makes every moment feel so meaningful. I honestly don’t understand why the ratings are so low—Blue Miburo deserves so much more recognition. It has such a unique charm, and the emotional weight of the story sticks with you long after watching. I really hope more peoplegive it a chance and appreciate all the effort that went into making this.
Happily waiting for season 2 and hoping it gets the love it deserves!
Civee
Ok, I feel like I need to speak up in defense of this show, because it seems like people coming into this show got the wrong idea about it. Many people seem to have come into this show expecting samurai action. yes, we get some of that, but the action is not really what this show is about. I will spare you the synopsis, since I'm sure you can read it in the description, but I wanted to talk about what this show is really about. This show is set 5 years before the Meiji restoration, a transformative moment in Japanese history, and primarily focuses onthe people of the time and the conflict they faced with the modernization of japan and the end of the samurai era. This show is a historical drama, and that is the lens through which you should be viewing this show. It is clear that how the writers wanted this show to be viewed with the way they set up the narration, with the old miburo at the beginning of the show. While there is some action, again, that is not the focus of this story. What I like about this show is that the ending wasn't entirely predictable. Not everything goes the way that our idealistic young protagonist hopes it would, but I feel that lends itself better to the message behind the story.
As for the show itself, the animation isn't groundbreaking, but it isn't an eyesore either. it's passable, so no complaints there. The characters were varied, they provided some depth for some of the more prominently featured side characters. The show focuses a lot on dialogue and really giving viewers an understanding of the conflict that drives the motives of the heroes and villains of the story, and I feel that is the best part of this show. Some would complain about the protagonist being a bit naive, but I feel it is portrayed in a more realistic way in the context of the story as not everything goes his way. he has to make compromises to his values at some point throughout the show, and his idealism ends up hurting him. The way they handle the characters idealism in the context of the story is why, for me, the character himself is more redeemable. I feel like they handle the character growth throughout the story pretty well.
overall, I give it a 7/10. This show is more of a drama than an action, so if you are looking for lot action, you might want to look elsewhere. If you are interested in a bit of fictionalized history on a big moment in Japanese history, you might be interested in this.
HERMIT_PAIMON
Looks like this series getting unusual hate from teen audience . No doubt it has some out flows but it doesn't mean show is bad or lacking something serious . It offers you a package of emotions with good adventure in ancient japan e.g old dresses , training , samurai style which you expect to be delivered from a show like this . So, watch yourself without believing negative reviews because someone trash is someone gold ( rent a gf fandom exists) . As you know season 2 is comming next year hope so it improve out flows from this season by adding more good part init ( adding traditional music isn't a bad idea )
Meishuuu
its good tsts The story was decent but i like the side cast very interesting, Although some of the characters lacked depth but will mt be improved in season 2. not perfect but the plot was decent and simple enough to get it's point across, The last few episodes were probably the best and in my opinion redeemed the show and i lowk want to have a season 2 ygm. I think the anime is overhated and is good i don't get where the hate comes from the protagonist pretty similar to takemichi in tokyo revengers its alright ok bye
Kumoiro_Shizuki
There are some anime that, despite their flaws, possess a sincerity and soul that make them endearing. Blue Miburo is one of them. Unfairly criticized in my opinion, it deserves our attention, if only for a moment. Sure, its shortcomings are obvious, but it also has undeniable qualities that deserve to be highlighted. In this wave of negative reviews, I'd like to offer a more nuanced look, and perhaps inspire you to give it a try. Animation: 5.5 | Art direction: 7 From a technical point of view, Blue Miburo suffers from a number of clumsinesses. As the Maho studio's first 24-episode project, it shows a certainlack of experience. The animation lacks dynamism, particularly in combat, which is often reduced to still shots accompanied by visual effects designed to simulate movement. Many dialogue scenes are limited to field-versus-field, reinforcing the impression of rigid staging.
This observation is all the more striking when comparing the anime to its source material. The manga benefits from an assertive artistic style and far more dynamic drawings, particularly during confrontations. Paradoxically, the latter appear more fluid and impactful than in the animated adaptation.
But it's not all doom and gloom. If you can get past the technical limitations, the world of Blue Miburo has enough charm to keep you interested. The historical ambience, supported by creditable art direction, fleshes out the story and lends a certain authenticity to the narrative.
Music: 8.5 | Dubbing: 8.5
The soundtrack was a pleasant surprise. The soundtrack, composed by the legendary Yuki Hayashi, is particularly effective. Although it doesn't rival his most memorable works, such as My Hero Academia or Karakuri Circus, it strikes a chord at just the right moment. Those who already appreciate her style will immediately recognize her ability to play with emotions, particularly through her poignant violin flights. Personally, I felt this emotional impact on several occasions, and I think other viewers sensitive to her work might feel the same.
The dubbing, meanwhile, is another of the anime's strengths. Umeda delivers a convincing performance as Nio, while Azakami imbues his Hijikata character with an authority mixed with an underlying gentleness. A special mention must go to Tsuda, whose performance, though more discreet, manages to give her character depth. These vocal performances play a key role in the emotion emanating from certain scenes, particularly those in episodes 1 and 4, which made a particularly strong impression on me.
Scenario: 7 | Characters: 9
The story of Blue Miburo oscillates between two distinct tones, borrowing as much from the codes of shōnen as from those of seinen, without ever clearly choosing sides. This mixture creates a certain confusion: should it be seen as an initiatory tale focused on action and adventure, or as a darker, more introspective fresco? This narrative hesitation can disorientate the viewer and weaken the impact of certain key moments.
However, as the episodes progress, a sincere attachment to the characters develops. Despite the clumsiness of the script, the benevolence that emanates from their interactions and the trials they go through make the whole captivating. I won't give away too much of the plot, but you should know that if you accept the story's shortcomings, it can be a highly enjoyable experience.
A special mention to the Blue Wolves, or rather, the Shinsengumi, who won my affection. Hajime, Okita, and especially Kondō and Nio, have become fellow travelers over the weeks, and I've really enjoyed following their evolution.
I'm aware that my opinion won't be shared by everyone. Many will point to Blue Miburo's weaknesses, and these criticisms are not unfounded. However, behind its clumsiness, the anime conceals a sincerity that makes it unique. It's a story that, despite its imperfections, can deeply touch those who know how to approach it with kindness.
I hope I've aroused your curiosity and, who knows, inspired you to try this adventure. Perhaps, like me, you'll discover a work with obvious flaws but undeniable charm.
P.S.: I'm delighted to learn that the sequel to the series will be animated in 2026. I'm looking forward to seeing Nio and his companions again, and hope that the animation will benefit from the improvements it deserves.
