Ryomaden

The founder of the Mistubishi gives an interview to a young reporter about an unknown samurai who challenged his society's suppressive caste system.

Ryoma is tasked with building a river bank, but is met with resistance by the unruly farmers.

After proving himself, Ryoma is allowed to travel to Edo for Kendo lessons, but the path ahead has a few more twists and turns than he expected.

Ryoma arrives in Edo and finds the city both tempting and unbelievable. He finds a true rival in his fencing master's skilled daughter.

Japan is threatened when horrifically large American ships arrive at Edo. Ryoma is distressed and struggles with his place in the world.

After abandoning his sword, Ryoma tracks down a worldly scholar with big ambitions that could change his life forever.

A mysterious teacher comes to town with stories of America and Ryoma's father falls gravely ill.

Yataro rushes home from Edo when his father is unjustly beaten. He and Ryoma attempt to find justice.

Ryoma is back in Edo and must confront the rising tide of his clan's anti-alienism.

Kao and Ryoma confess their love to each other, but Kao's older brother feels Ryoma is less than adequate.

A riot forms after a high ranking samurai murders a lower samurai, and it's up to Ryoma to return everyone to their senses.

Ryoma travels to learn more about anti-alienism while the Tosa Loyalist Party grows angrier.

Dueling assassination orders are contemplated as Ryoma considers making a huge change.

The second season begins when Ryoma, now a wandering fugitive, is tracked down. Yataro explains Takechi's growing sphere of influence.

Ryoma encounters Takechi and reunites with his first love, Kao, in Kyoto. The emotional journey is complimented by Takechi's increasing use of Izo as an assassin.

Through a series of favors and chance happenings, Ryoma finally meets with the naval magistrate.

Ryoma finds his way onboard Japan's very own black ship, and finds a new path to follow.

Ryoma and Manjuro find themselves recruiting samurai off the street for Japan's navy.

The day to issue an order againt foreigners fast approaches, and Takechi's Tosa Loyalist Party grows uneasy.

Takechi sees his dream crumble before him and Ryoma must provide comfort as well as reunite with an old friend.

Lord Yodo shows his fangs and strikes down the Tosa Loyalist Party, all while Ryoma watches helplessly from the sidelines.

Ryoma meets a young lady in need of financial assistance. Later he reunites all too briefly with his friend Izo, a wanted murderer.

Izo is captured and Takechi struggles watching his former subordinates being tortured. Ryoma renews his resolve and encounters the scary force known as the Shinsengumi.

The Shinsengumi continue to slay the anti-alienists. Ryoma must return to the naval base, and Takechi's stay in prison is extended.