Song Of The Samurai Episode 1 Recap: The Shinsengumi Begins To Take Form

The story of Song of the Samurai starts well before Toshizo became a well-known historical figure. We first meet him as a young man traveling between martial arts schools, trying to improve his skills as a fighter. He isn’t looking for companionship, but when he realizes the fighters at the Shieikan Dojo – and their leader, Kondo Isami – could help him become the best in Japan, he unexpectedly finds himself becoming part of their group.








