幕末義人伝 浪漫

"Bakumatsu Gijinden Roman" is a Japanese anime series produced by TMS Entertainment, which aired from January to March 2013, totaling 12 episodes. The anime is adapted from Takao's pachinko game "CR Ginroku Gijinden Roman," with original character designs by manga artist Monkey Punch (creator of "Lupin the 3rd"). Set in Kyoto during the late Edo period, the protagonist Manjiro works as a "helper" by day and transforms into the chivalrous thief "Roman" by night, retrieving stolen goods for their rightful owners. However, his thieving persona gradually gets embroiled in a nationwide conspiracy. The anime is known for its peculiar setting, unique characters, and exaggerated plot, blending period drama, fantasy, and comedy elements to deliver a fantastical period action adventure. Key characters include Roman (voiced by Kazuya Nakai), Koharu (voiced by Eri Kitamura), and Okuni (voiced by Maaya Uchida). The anime also spawned various merchandise including a Blu-ray box set.