ムシブギョー

2013 - 2013

Here Comes Tsukishima Jinbei!!!

Episode 1

Jinbei has traveled all the way to Edo to join the Insect Magistrate's Office. That is if he can find it before being killed by a Yarougumo.

My rival is female ninja Hibachi!

15th April 2013

Episode 2

Teamed up Hibachi for his first assignment, he is regulated to the sidelines, forbidden to draw his sword.

The Killer of 99, Koikawa Shungiku

22nd April 2013

Episode 3

While on patrol, Jinbei can't understand why the people of Edo hate Shungiku. When Shungiku is accused of murder, Jinbei stands by his new sword master.

Ichinotani Tenma, I Can Do It!

29th April 2013

Episode 4

The youngest member of the group, Ichinotani Tenma and his shikigami are very powerful, but even he has a fatal weakness that Jinbei is determined to help him overcome.

Mugai, What Solitary Eyes See

Episode 5

A request from Minster Mizuno Saneyoshi has requested for Mugai to perform an insect extermination. Mugai has picked Jinbei to accompany him, but won't explain why...

The Hot Guy Beneath the Mask, Nagatomimaru

Episode 6

A masked figure is stalking the headquarters of the Insect Brigade.

Summer War in Edo!!

Episode 7

Tsukishima runs around preparing for the famous Ryogoku River Opening, as everyone else evacuates for the best seat for Summer War.

Mitsuki`s Honey Trap

Episode 8

A former team member of Mugai has been tasked to gather information on the Insect Magistrate, she attaches to Jinbei as a source of info, learning this Mugai offers her some advice.

The Insect Hunters Attack!! Battle of Hachijo Island!!

Episode 9

The Insect Magistrate is in danger and all military groups must set out! But as the groups set a bug attacks Edo and Jinbei must decide to save the town or follow orders.

Kuroageha Arrives

Episode 10

The Insect Magistrate is confused by Jinbei's actions; is he friend or foe? Jinbei continues his fight against the hunters but the difference in skill is obvious.

Jinbei`s Power Awakens!!

Episode 11

Cornered by Sougan, the strongest of the Insect Hunters, attacks the Insect Magistrate but seconds before death an unfamiliar Jinbei awakens.

Training With Father! The Thirty-six Blades of Fuji!!

Episode 12

Returning to Edo, the Insect squad is stunned to see mounds of bug carcasses and one man standing alone.

We'll Show You Everything!! The Edo Women's Baths!!

Episode 13

Osono the journalist plans to write an expose about the Insect Magistrates and knows she will get her big scoop at the women's bath.

Insect! Man! A Mysterious Enemy Attacks!

Episode 14

A new half insect half man has appeared in Edo looking for a certain young samurai. As conventional weapons fail to stop him it is up to Jinbei to test his new skills.

To Kishuu! The Ten Crucifix Insects of Sanada Appear!

Episode 15

Sanada Yukimura's 10 Crucifix Insects attack one village after another. The Insect Magistrate rushes to Edo Castle, where she discovers a secret in Nagatomimaru's room.

The Cool Guy in Glasses Lectures on Right and Wrong

Episode 16

The Insect Magistrate heads to Kishuu to recover her lost powers. Oooka Tadasuke, Edo's smartest man, accompanies her as her guard. Jinbei goes as well, but Oooka is upset by his failings as a Samurai.

Sanada Yukimura's Trap! Caught in a Net!!

Episode 17

Jinbei is chased and captured by the people of Kishuu at the order of Sanada Yukimura. The village of Iwamatsu, where he is kept, is attacked by bandits, and he wins the hearts of the people by chasing them off. However, there is only a brief moment of rest.

Time's Up! The Insect Magistrate's Office Arrives!

5th August 2013

Episode 18

Jinbei heads to meet the lord of Kishuu, but he finds Hibachi instead. The party meets with the rest of the City Patrol group and enjoys a brief rest. But the time limit is drawing nigh, and just when the Ten Crucifix Insects attack the people of Kishuu...

He Shed His Skin! The Insect-men's True Form!!

12th August 2013

Episode 19

The battle with the Ten Crucifix Insects begins! The first round is Tsukishima Jinbei vs. Nedzu Jinpachi. As soon a the battle begins Jinbei is drawn into the castle moat, and forced to fight underwater at a huge disadvantage.

Dream of the Butterfly

19th August 2013

Episode 20

The second battle of Wakayama Castle is against Kirigakure Saizou, the strongest of the Ten Crucifix Insects, who is a master of strange techniques. Hibachi is dazzled and bewildered by illusions of her past.

The Compassion Slash That Cuts G!!

26th August 2013

Episode 21

The Miyoshi brothers have powerful regenerative capabilities. They say that taking life is offering salvation, and in them Shungiku sees his own younger self. Oooka, who knows the old Shungiku, is doubtful he can win the battle.

Who Is Righteous! Tenma and Justice!

2nd September 2013

Episode 22

The fourth battle of Wakayama Castle is between Ichinotani Tenma and Anayama Kosuke. Anayama says "Justice" a lot. He attacks Tenma with his warped sense of justice. A badly wounded Tenma continues to fight, hoping for just one thing: to meet the father and mother he's never seen.

My Life's Greatest Task

9th September 2013

Episode 23

Jinbei's flower team advances steadily. Meanwhile the snow team, the Magistrate's party, reaches the eternal well. Kirigakure Saizou then reveals his true self and begins a one on one fight with Mugai.

The Insect Magistrate's Cursed Past

16th September 2013

Episode 24

The battle for Wakayama castle continues! Muagi battles Saizou while the rest of the Magistrate's fights the last of the crucifix insects, and Jinbei attacks Yukimura. The Magistrate plunges herself into the Eternal Well, and her mysterious past is revealed.

The Promise Is Hope Within Despair

23rd September 2013

Episode 25

When he learns that the power of the well will cost the servant her memories, Jinbei goes into the well after her. She was prepared to lose her memories but Jinbei persuades her not to. When she leaves, Sanada Yukimura is there...

Tsukishima Jinbei Is Here!!!

30th September 2013

Episode 26

The well gives the Magistrate back her power and she transforms into Shiroageha, but her memories are lost. She attacks Jinbei, and the power of the well makes Sanada much stronger. Jinbei, who swore to fight until he dies, is faced with his last enemy. The final battle begins!

Top Cast

KENN•Rumi Okubo•Takuya Eguchi

Action & Adventure Animation

The action story is set in Edo-era Tokyo in the early 1700s. The eighth shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune ordered boxes to be installed so commoners can submit their thoughts. After hearing their voices, the shogun creates a new magistrate unit — Mushibugyou — to protect the people in the heart of the city. Each member is a specialist with unique fighting skills.

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Tsukishima Jinbee

Rumi Okubo Image

Rumi Okubo

Hibachi

Takuya Eguchi Image

Takuya Eguchi

Koikawa Shungiku

Takuma Terashima Image

Takuma Terashima

Mugai

Yu Serizawa Image

Yu Serizawa

Ichinotani Tenma

Full Crew

Takuya Hiramitsu

Sound Director

Takayuki Hamana Image

Takayuki Hamana

Series Director

Yoichi Kato Image

Yoichi Kato

Series Composition

Yoshimitsu Yamashita

Character Designer

Tetsuro Oda

Original Music Composer

Kenji Masuda

Layout Supervisor

Makoto Hijikata

Producer

Toshiko Umezu

Art Direction

Kazuhiko Seki

Editor

津守裕子

Color Designer

Tadashi Kitaoka

Director of Photography

Akiharu Ishii

Supervising Animation Director

Hiroshi Fukuda

Comic Book

Hiroshi Fukuda

Original Series Design

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