Byakkotai (1986)
Byakkotai was part of Aizu's four-unit military, set up in the domain's drive to finalize its military modernization, in the wake of the Battle of Toba-Fushimi. The other three units were Genbutai, Seiryūtai, and Suzakutai. Each of the four was named after the protecting gods of compass directions. Byakkotai was meant to be a reserve unit, as it was composed of the young teenage 16 to 17 year old sons of Aizu samurai in a group around 350, who fought in the Boshin War (1868–1869)
Season 1 Episode List
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Episode 1 - Kyoto Upheaval
Release Date: 1986-12-30First episode of the two-part miniseries.
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Episode 2 - Falling castle
Release Date: 1987-12-30