Release Date

25 Aug, 1986

Runtime

04:44: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

The 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 of around 350, who fought in the Boshin War (1868–1869).

Original Title

白虎隊

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Actors

風間 杜夫

森繁久彌

Hashinosuke Nakamura

佐藤慶

里見浩太朗

丹波哲郎

Crew

齋藤武市

Hajime Sunaga