#Gorou Fujita

[iamyourmagician]

currently translating meiji tokyo renka’s first game into english via youtube subtitles !!

meiji tokyo renka (or “meikoi”) is a japanese otome game about a normal, food-loving girl named mei who travels back in time to the meiji era and loses all of her memories. she sneaks into a party where she meets many famous historical figures! but when she’s about to be arrested, who will save her? and will it lead to something more—?!

it received an anime in 2019, if this looks familiar to you! i’m translating the game that it was based off of!!

CAST:

- Mori Ougai: Namikawa Daisuke

- Hishida Shunsou: KENN

- Izumi Kyouka: Okamoto Nobuhiko

- Kawakami Otojirou: Toriumi Kousuke

- Koizumi Yakumo: Tachibana Shinnosuke

- Fujita Gorou: Fukuyama Jun

- Iwasaki Tousuke: Yoshimasa Hosoya

- Charlie: Morikawa Toshiyuki

all of these boys have full routes, and i’ll be translating them in this order! i’m currently finished with the first route (ougai), though it isn’t subtitled. if you’d like to help with subtitles, please DM me! the translation is going very smoothly. <3

to any old fans, welcome back! and if this is your first time seeing meikoi, i hope you can give it a shot, whether that be the game or the anime! thank you so much!

[aestheticallypleasinganimeboys]

Meiji Tokyo Renka - Fujita Gorou

[rz-jocelyn]

[NEWS] Double Drive: The Blu-ray/DVD for "Outro Double" has been Announced

RELEASE INFORMATION

Release Date: September 02, 2023

DESCRIPTION

A continuation of the movie series that started with "Borderline" and the "Double Drive" movies, "Outro Drive" is the latest and final installment in the series. The movie follows Agatsuma Abel (Fujita Ray) and Igarashi Junya (Sato Ryuji) following their adventures in the previous movies as they live their lives as partners. To watch the trailer, please refer to this link here: HERE

The boxset also includes the full episodes of "Fujita Ray x Sato Ryuji Futari Tabi" where Fujita Ray and Sato Ryuji go on a trip together, and we get a glimpse of what their friendship is like behind the cameras.

To watch the previews, please refer to the links below.

Spot 01: HERE

Spot 02: HERE

Spot 03: HERE

NOTE: In addition to the "Double Drive" series, Ryuji and Ray are close friends in real life who have worked together on productions, like the "Live Spectacle NARUTO", "Rock Opera 'R&J' and "'Jujutsu Kaisen' The Stage".

Ryuji was actually cast in the "Double Drive" series because Ray wanted him to be in the series.

CAST

Fujita Ray as Agatsuma Abel

Sato Ryuji as Igarashi Junya

Makishima Hikaru as Tsukamoto Kohei

Nakamura Tarou as Ikehata Shunsuke

Takahashi Ryoya as Kubota Norio

Nadagi Takeshi as Kubota Gorou

Chihara Seiji as Anaguma Daruma

BLU-RAY/DVD BOXSET CONTENT

Main movie (1 disc)

Extras and bonus features (4 discs)

EXTRAS AND BONUS FEATURES

Disc 01:

Fujita Ray x Sato Ryuji Futari Tabi (Episodes 01 to 03)

Making footage

Special news video

Promotional videos

Promotional spots

Disc 02:

20/8 Fujita Ray x Sato Ryuji Futari Tabi Talk Show (Session 01)

20/8 Fujita Ray x Sato Ryuji Futari Tabi Talk Show (Session 02)

NOTE: Sato Ryuji is featured here.

Disc 03:

18/7 Storm of Announcements Online Event! Complete Version (including the after-talk)

1/11 Spoiler Live Online Talk Show! Complete Version (including the after-talk)

NOTE: Sato Ryuji is featured here.

Disc 04:

3/9 Theater Release Commemorative Stage Greeting (Sessions 01 and 02)

10/9 Blockbuster Appreciation Stage Greeting (Sessions 01 and 02)

BONUS GOODS INCLUDED WITH THE BOXSET FEATURING IGARASHI JUNYA (SATO RYUJI)

Perfect Box

Igarashi Junya solo L-Size bromides (set of 4)

Igarashi Junya solo acrylic stands (set of 4)

Igarashi Junya can badge (set of 4)

Agatsuma Abel x Igarashi Junya L-size bromides (set of 5)

Regular Box

Agatsuma Abel x Igarashi Junya L-size bromides (set of 5)

SALES LINKS AND INFORMATION

Pre-Order Period: Now to July 25, 2023

To pre-order the Blu-ray/DVD, please refer to the links below.

Perfect Box: HERE

Regular Box: HERE

NOTE: The Blu-ray and DVD for the "Perfect Box" and "Regular Box" can be selected using a dropdown menu as indicated in the images below.

Ryuji and Ray also sang "BOND", the theme song for the movie. To purchase the single, please refer to this link: HERE

NOTE: For more information about the proxy services available in Japan, please refer to this link: HERE

Source: ( x )

[chizakura]

Everyone: Welcome to the Rokumeikan! Mei: Huh? Shunso: Oh, are you. Ougai: C'mon, Haruko. You’re back, little squirrel. You’re late. Shunso: Geez. You’re so soft, Moriko-san. Mei: Huh?? Yakumo: My fairy! I was so worried! Tousuke: You’re pretty close, Yakumoko! Mei, come here. Mei: Huh???! Shunso: Don’t stay there and sit next to Kyouko. Kyouka: You’re really a dumb. Fujita: Too noisy! Y'all keep silence! Tousuke: Oh, Goroko-san! Today you’re very excited, isn’t it? Fujita: You should keep silence first, Momoko. Mei: Huh? Huh?? Huh????! Wh-Why all of you wear Geisha clothes? Also, girls manner? Probably I hit my head? Charlie: Hey, what happen, Mei-mei? Mei: Charlie-san! Why are you here?

NT: Why Shunso is “Haruko”? Because the first kanji in his name is 春 (Haru), then, become to 春子 (Haruko). And Tousuke? Same reason, the first kanji is 桃 (momo) is equal to 桃子 (Momoko).

Did you know? Today, 2 years before, was announced officially the adaptation to anime after an event. Facebook reminded me this in my Memories. x’D So, this drama was in my draft and today its a good day to publish.

I’m so sorry if i have grammar mistakes, English isn’t my native language. If you find any error, please let me know. 

[thecrazyanimegirl]

~ Meiji Tokyo Renka Opening ~

[brightersoul2]

[Meiji Tokyo Renka - episode 3]

[sweetdarkselfishness]

Hubby <3

[faceclxims]

[raisutaro]

He reminds me of a frog

[misskumikosixteen]

how else can you convince Meiji period investors about electricity than having a present-day girl sing about its benefits?

[sansan9]

[rz-jocelyn]

[NEWS UPDATE] Double Drive: "Outro Double" is Currently Available for Streaming Online for a Limited Time

TRAILER

The physical single with the theme song for the movie, "BOND", is also currently on sale. The song is sung by Sato Ryuji and Fujita Ray.

To purchase the single, please refer to this link: HERE

CAST

Fujita Ray as Agatsuma Abel

Sato Ryuji as Igarashi Junya

Makishima Hikaru as Tsukamoto Kohei

Nakamura Tarou as Ikehata Shunsuke

Takahashi Ryoya as Kubota Norio

Nadagi Takeshi as Kubota Gorou

Chihara Seiji as Anaguma Daruma

STREAMING INFORMATION FOR "OUTRO DOUBLE"

Streaming Period: Now to December 14, 2022

Streaming Links

DMM Movies: HERE

Amazon Prime: HERE

dTV: HERE

STREAMING LINKS FOR PREVIOUS MOVIES IN THE "DOUBLE DRIVE" SERIES

Double Drive ~Ookami no Okite~

DMM Movies: HERE

Amazon Prime: HERE

dTV: HERE

Double Drive ~Ryuu no Kizuna~

DMM Movies: HERE

Amazon Prime: HERE

dTV: HERE

The physical DVDs for the movies are also available for purchase. Please find the links below.

Double Drive ~Ookami no Okite~: HERE

Double Drive ~Ryuu no Kizuna~: HERE

NOTE: For more information about proxy services available in Japan, please refer to this link: HERE

[queenofnohr]

Fate/Grand Order Saito Hajime Line Masterpost

Gotta pay my respects to the Shinsengumi as always.

I really do recommend reading these along with a video showcasing his lines if you don’t have him since his voice acting is phenomenal and also some of what he says is clearly like... under his breath or there’s a tone shift or whatever (for example, his lines with Okita sound rather harsh if you’re under the assumption he’s always speaking directly to her).

As always these lines aren’t in the order they appear in on his card page, but the order you’re most likely to hear them in.

One other note is - I left “makoto” untranslated when in direct reference to the Shinsengumi flag/ideals. Makoto means “truth” and it would still work translated as that, but within context it means... more than that. Not just truth, but ideals, what it means to be Shinsengumi, etc. and I thought cutting it down to simply truth was doing it a disservice.

Summoning: Hajime Saito, Captain of the Shinsengumi’s Third Division here. You can call me your beloved Hajime-chan. Wait, no, like I thought that’s no good. So you’re Master-chan, huh? Well that explains the look on your face. Oh, right, I’m not great with formalities so… with that, regards to ya.

Level Up 1: Thanks a bunch, Master-chan. Level Up 2: Thanks for that.

Ascension 1: How do I look? Pretty swanky, right? I looked like this back in the day since I was a police officer. I’m pretty used to wearing Western clothes because of that. Ascension 2: Oh, these swords? This one is a wakizashi, and the other is a naga-wakizashi. The longer the wakizashi the better, and the Commander encouraged me by saying, “That suits you surprisingly well!” …...Ha, a sword suiting me.* Ascension 3: To think there’d come a day when I’d wear this again…… A lot of things happened, but in the end I came back. It’s been so long, and no time at all…… There’s nothing more to say. Ascension 4: Thank you, really, for sticking with me this far even though I’m like this. What’s with this? I’m not the type to get all choked up. There must really be something wrong with me. …...Anyway. I’m entrusting my sword to you. —Hajime Saito, Invincible Blade and Captain of the Shinsengumi’s Third Division reporting in.

My Room Generic 1: Are you heading out? Then I’ll tag along with you. What? I won’t get in your way, so do as you like. My Room Generic 2: I’m no good at serving under people, I’m no good at not serving under people…… I just go with the flow. If I force it, it’ll just leave. My Room Generic 3: So I’m your subordinate, huh, Master-chan? Since I’m a Servant. But, sorry, I won’t go to my death. What’s the saying? If a human dies, they lose. My Room Generic 4: School of swordsmanship? Nah, I don’t do anything like that, I just swing my sword around carelessly when the time comes. It’s not anything as impressive as a school of swordsmanship. Well, if I had to call it anything it’d be the “Invincible Style.” There’s no theory to crossing swords in the first place. It’s just something I’m crazy about. That is, killing each other.

With Okita: Well, if it isn’t Okita-chan. You doing okay? What, can’t a guy ask what’s up? You always were Ms. Sickly after all. Well, in any case it’s a relief we’re on the same side. It was only you I never wanted to meet again…... With Hijikata: Vice Commander, you still…… No. It’s fine. It’s better if you stick to your “makoto.” Just as I must try to overcome my “makoto.” With Izou: So that’s Man-Slayer Izou, huh. His sword skills are certainly a big deal. Calling him a genius is no exaggeration. But the most important thing - the ability to get on in the world - is something he totally lacks. It’s all over when you die. With Ryouma: Ryouma Sakamoto of Tosa. I didn’t think I’d see you here. But if you’re not an enemy I guess I’ll thank you. That’s right, you always were quite the charmer. By the way, can you introduce me to the beautiful woman accompanying you? …...Huh? I have a bad feeling about this. With Musashi (any version): So even Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojirou are here. What’s with this place? Can a minor swordsman like me even get a day in the limelight? With all these legendary swordsmen around…… For once I wish I was on the other si— Woah, that was out of character for me. I’d better quit while I’m ahead. With Okita Alter: You’re Okita-chan!? Nonono, what’s with that look, what’s with that sword, what’s with those tits!? …...Huh? “As an Alter it’d be better to call me Majin-san”? Wow, I have no idea what you’re talking about. Whatever. By the way, how about a drink tonight? We can eat soba or whatever too. With Kagetora: So the great war hero of Echigo is a woman, huh. But Nobunaga is also a woman, so that’s not really surprising…… No, isn’t it normal to be surprised!? But, well, it seems people also thought Okita-chan was a man……

Likes: Stuff I like? That’d be playing around. I mean I look like a freeloader, right? That’s really how I am. …...Eh? You can see it? That’s unexpected. Oh, that’s right, you know the croquette soba I ate at the cafeteria? I like that. Dislikes: Stuff I hate? I’ve always been bad at dealing with stubborn guys. Weren’t those types all around me? I don’t know who you’re talking about. The Vice Commander? Oh, he isn’t stubborn. —It’s more like he’s pure. Holy Grail: The Holy Grail? It can make whatever you wish for come true? Wow~ That sounds shady even to me. Well, “don’t knock it till you try it,” and all. So why don’t you try it? If it works out, I’ll try it too.

Bond 1: Master-chan? There’s no need to worry about me, right? I’m just a guy who sides with the strong and gets carried along with the tide. No, really. Bond 2: Haa~ you’re so serious Master-chan. Aren’t you tired of it? Though even if you wanted to run away, you couldn’t. There, there, it’s okay; I’m in the same boat too. Bond 3: Look, at the end of the day, I didn’t follow the Commander or the Vice Commander. I’m an unreliable guy. So, Master-chan, don’t care about me and use me as you like and throw me away when you like. I’d like for it to be like that, too. Bond 4: —Huh? Oh, sorry. I was thinking. What, it’s not a big deal. I was wondering if it was okay to just go on as things are now. Then, I decided. That I’ll go as I am now. Don’t worry, since I’m one of the Shinsengumi that survived. Bond 5: My “makoto” is only my own. It’s the “makoto” of freedom that isn’t bound to anyone. Master-chan…… No, Master. This is my true nature. Serving someone and swearing my loyalty to them doesn’t suit me. So I will help you in accordance with my “makoto.” As long as you remain you.

Event: “Woah, looks like an event is going on. Shouldn’t you get out there? You should play while you can, ‘cause you can’t play when you’re dead. I’ve said it for a long time now, “Life is short, so play around while you’re young.” Right? Birthday: Oh, you’re here. Your birthday is today - congratulations. …...That said, I didn’t get you anything. Sorry, but I’m not that thoughtful. Oh, that reminds me - I’m not saying this is a substitute, but are you going to eat soba? If so, I’ll treat you to croquettes.

Battle Start 1: It’ll be fine, after all you have the invincible Hajime-chan on your side. …...What? Battle Start 2: Well, I hope these guys are weak. Battle Start 3: I’m Hajime Saito, Captain of the Shinsengumi’s Third Division. If you want to flee, flee quickly. …...Well, I won’t let you escape, but even so.

Card Select 1: This one? Card Select 2: ……Okay Card Select 3: Yeah, yeah

Attack 1: Hah! Attack 2: There and there and there! Attack 3: This is how to use a sword! Attack 4: There we go. Attack 5: Take this! Attack 6: There!

Extra Attack 1: Dodge it? …...You can’t! Extra Attack 2: Hoy, hoy, hoy, hoy…… it’s over! Extra Attack 3: Sorry, but this is as far as you go. …...Die.

Skill 1: Well, let’s take it easy. Skill 2: Now then, shall I kill? Skill 3: I got too carried away.

NP Select 1: I’ll show you…… an invincible blade! NP Select 2: Well then, could you step back, Master-chan? NP Select 3: You think you can take this sword? …...You’ll die if you do.

NP 1: It doesn’t matter what technique you use. Only the strong will win. …...Like me— Haugh! NP 2: Good grief. Well then…… Here I come! —This is…… the end! NP 3: Without form, it is intangible, flowing, it is infinite, and thus my sword is— invincible!

Damage 1: Oh shit! Damage 2: Ouch! Damage 3: Are you for real!? Damage 4: tch!

Defeated 1: There’s no way I could lose…… They always said I was the Invincible Blade…… Defeated 2: It was my rule to never lose a match…… I’ve lost my edge…... Defeated 3: Sorry…… Everyone……

Victory 1: My rule is to never lose a match. That’s what it means to be invincible. Victory 2: *sigh* That was an unexpectedly troublesome job. Master-chan, are you safe? Victory 3: Right, arrest anyone who’s still breathing! Third Division, withdraw!

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* History lesson! While this could be in reference to Kondou Issami (the Commander in question), his talking about being on the police force gives me reason to believe he’s talking about his time after the Shinsengumi as Fujita Gorou (he did serve as part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department until he retired in 1890). In that case, this story in particular is about he was the only person authorized to carry a katana (naga-wakizashi are almost identical to katana) after the fall of the Tokugawa. It also puts his tone shift in perspective when listening to the line itself - he goes from relaying a work story to reflecting on said story near-bitterly because of course a sword would suit him. After all, he was a part of the Shinsengumi (which his boss would not know about).

[thecrazyanimegirl]

“They are a boisterous bunch, but this evening wasn’t so bad.”

[shinsengumi-archives]

Semi-Historical Saitou Page from the Old Site

The original page is no longer available, so I’m adding it to the archive.

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Most of the following below was written almost two years ago except the last few paragraphs. This is really more of a fangirl approach to history which I still add anyway because fans provide fuel for interest, whether they are fiction fans or history fans.

What's he really like? Well not as hot as RK Saitou but then again it's not fair to compare the two. I have grown a healthy respect for the historical version. The San-ban-tai Kumichou went through several name changes mostly because of the line of his work as a spy, first he was Yamaguchi Hajime, then Saitou Hajime (Shinsengumi), Inouhe Denpachi and finally Fujita Gorou. He was born to Yamaguchi Yuusuke and Masu. Well as most significant life starts out a bit shaky, he is rumored to have killed the son of a Retainer to the Shogun and thus left Tokyo, his hometown. He left behind his mother and father and his siblings Katsu (sister) and Hiroaki (brother).  He also had a nice named Yuki.

He met Kondou (soon to be Commander of the Shinsengumi) in Tama and later on joined the Shinsengumi as a troop captain. He is described as a very good swordsman on par with Okita Souji who during the time was the best swordsman in the Shinsengumi. In history just like in Anime and the movies he did command the third troop and was trusted by Hijikata, so much so that he gave him the assignment to spy on Itou Kashitarou. Itou's group defected from the Shinsengumi and created what is considered to be one of the worst internal disturbance in Shinsengumi history. Historical Saitou fought valiantly in Toba-Fushimi, during the Seinan wars and the Boshin wars. He became part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police. It is believed that it was Toshiyoshi Kawaji, a native of Satsuma who recruited Saitou into the TMPD. After serving the TMPD (and rising up in the ranks) he finally retired and became a Museum guard, teacher and traffic enforcer in a girl's school where his wife Tokio also worked.

There is also a rumor that before Tokio Takagi (his wife), he was involved with a woman older than him named Yaso during the war but she died. It is unclear whether she died of illness though. His marriage to Tokio Takagi was arranged and it is said that the Daimyo himself was the sponsor for the marriage. He had three sons named Tatsuo, Tsutomu and Tsuyoshi. The youngest, Tatsuo was actually adopted.

Correction on Tatsuo's adoption 9/8/04: There are new findings that Tatsuo was not actually an adopted son, he is actually the biological son of the Fujita's however he was adopted "out" of the family to the Numazawa family. It is believed that Tatsuo was adopted out to help preserve the Aizu as the Numazawa's were retainers and Tokio and Hajime had strong ties with the Aizu clan. However there is debate if this was the only reason. There might've been more to the adoption, it is most probable that during the time Saitou Hajime (Fujita Gorou) was a prisoner of war the Numazawa's probably helped him during the time. The Numazawa's approached the Fujita family and probably asked the Fujita's to bear a child for them to adopt, citing Hajime's indebtedness while he was a POW.

Personality wise there is not much said or known about the man. Again it is rumored that there are family records and Shinsengumi records which are still in possession by the family and has not been made public up to now. We do know that he is fond of drinking (which ultimately led to his death - he died in a Seiza position by the way), a very quiet man as described by his brother in law and washed and stretched his fudonshi everyday. For those who do not know what a fudonshi is, it's underwear. Now don't laugh, this is actually a very good thing, because it points to cleanliness. Now who wouldn't want an intelligent (yes he must be intelligent because he served as a spy), skillful (fighting skills) and CLEAN man? Ladies?

I don't care much for the facial features of the real Saitou Hajime. Some say that he has a face only a mother could love but I'll let you be the judge of that. He was rather tall almost 6 feet. Some say he was "stocky" but later on put on some weight (later in his Museum guarding days). A couple of other downsides was that as I've mentioned before he drank quite a lot and there is an account that he is fickle when it came to women (I'm still waiting for more info on this). So there you have it a no holds barred low down on the real Saitou Hajime.

How did Saitou Hajime die?

Well he never did in the world of Anime, Manga and Fiction (at least my fanfiction ^_^ )... But for the curious let me detail to you what happened in history.

September 28, 1915, Saitou Hajime died at the age of 72. As I wrote earlier he was fond of drinking and this is the cause of his death. As he realized that his time was near, he asked his family to move him to an alcove, there he sat "Seiza" and awaited his death while his daughter-in-law Midori (Tsutomu's wife), continuously removed phlegm from his throat by chopsticks and some cotton balls. Note how he died in "Seiza", this means sitting on your heels with your back straight, this requires continuous presence of mind and discipline as it is a formal way of sitting. He did all this until the moment of his death, this not only pointed to his self-discipline and control but also his awareness of the Mugai Ryu. Mugai Ryu is his swordsman style and it advocates to continuously challenge oneself. Being in "Seiza" until death shows his dedication as a Mugai Ryu swordsman.

Let's sum this up... Obviously what I wrote above is just a short summary and highly incomplete history on the real man. My focus has always been Saitou Hajime in popular culture since my first love will always be RK Saitou. However if you love RK Saitou then you owe it to him, and his creator and yourself to know about the real man. And maybe you can use what you know in history to give RK Saitou or any other fictional rendition of the wolf more depth. Oh don't get me wrong RK Saitou is deep but only if you read between the lines....

Takagi Tokio (Fujita Tokio)

Recently the Shinsengumi community has had a flurry of information relating to Takagi Tokio, Fujita Goro's wife. Takagi Tokio is an adopted daughter of the Kurasawa family and had a brother named Morinosuke.  She was once a lady in waiting of Teruhime, wife of Matsudaira Katamori in Aizu.  Later on she would meet Saitou Hajime and marry him have three children and live their lives in Tokyo. In Tokyo she would become part of the Normal School for Women through courtesy of her cousin Takamine Hideo. She worked there as a dorm mother. Later on in life, after Fujita Goro's resignation from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, he will join Tokio teaching in the same school, today known as Ochanomizu. She also worked in Yasuda bank. I would recommend that you find out more about her.

Addendum: 02/19/2006

There's no English book out yet for Saitou Hajime, however there is one for the Shinsengumi by Romulus Hillsborough ISBN: 0804836272. Some would regard his work as having leanings but that's what we have and I think it is good that he considered it more like historical fiction.

Shizuko Akama wrote several books about Saitou (i.e. ISBN: 4404025998 and ISBN: 4404026269). She is a life-long researcher of our wolf! Some would regard her work as having the elements of historical fiction. To be quite frank, I think that's good to bear in mind.

Try to get a hold of Remembering Aizu by Shiba Goro. It's good but keep in mind that the author is too close to the subject as well. Think of Nagakura's book (wrote it himself) where (it is said that) he's described himself a bit too good.

My favorite Saitou Site on the web is 1to5.net and the old 3-hajime site. You'll have to use a Japanese translator like nifty or babelfish.

Visit ShinsengumiHQ for more info as well.

[brightersoul2]

[Meiji Tokyo Renka - episode 8]