Mushibugyo

Synopsis

In Edo, enormous insect monsters are causing destruction, leaving ordinary citizens defenseless. To combat this menace, a special unit called the Insect Magistrates, skilled in espionage and martial arts, takes on these creatures. Needing extra forces, they summon the celebrated swordsman Genjuurou Tsukishima from Tsugaru Province. However, an accident prevents Genjuurou from answering the call, so he sends his son, Jinbee, to take his place. Driven by a strong desire to atone for the cowardice that caused the incident, Jinbee travels to Edo and joins the Insect Magistrates. With unyielding resolve and a fierce fighting spirit, he vows to become a powerful samurai and wipe out the insect threat from Edo once and for all.

Background

Mushibugyou was released on Blu-ray and DVD in Japan from July 26, 2013 to March 28, 2014. The series was also published on Blu-ray in North America by Sentai Filmworks on April 26, 2022. A video game adaptation developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment was released in Japan on September 19, 2013 for the Nintendo 3DS.