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Shinsengumi! (2004)
Enjoying it so far
From the couple of episodes I have seen, I think this is an excellent series to watch if you have an interest in the Bakumatsu period.
The character information is thrown at you a little thick and fast at the beginning of the first episode, with many characters being introduced in a short time. So it is a little difficult to identify characters at the beginning.
After that though, it is a lot easier to follow as the next few episodes provide more background slowly. It is useful to know some of the history of that period/do a little research.
The acting, costumes and sets are quite good. The background music could have been better in parts, as it tends to be overpowering in some scenes.
On the whole - I think it provides thoroughly enjoyable insight into the Shinsengumi and the Bakumatsu.