ImpracticalOni

⚔The flag that connects us⚔

Today is the anniversary of Hijikata's death (according to the old calendar), so I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to show my entry for the Hakuouki zine ( @ephemeralblossomszine). I knew right away that I wanted to do somthing with one of my favourites numbers in Musical Hakuouki Shinkai - Hijikata Toshizou hen. That number, The Flag that connects us, has the Shinsengumi members that passed on halfway remind those still struggling (Sano, Shin and Saitou) that their fight is far from over, and their vow to the Makoto no Hata still stands.

夢見た明日の前で倒れても Even if we fall before we reach the future we dreamed of 仲間に托して信じ抜けば if we entrust [our dream] to our friends and keep believing 辿り着けるはず 目指したあの場所へ we're sure we can reach the place we aimed for

In the end Hijikata appears saying that he got the message and that he will take care of it. They can leave it all to him (The song is set between him leaving Chizuru behind and her joining him in Ezo).

I always thought that was such a strong image and the choreo has been engraved in my mind. If not for the zine, I would have drawn someting for it anyways, but I'm glad I got the opportunity to do it this way.

Heisuke and Okita throwing petals is a small nod to the final HijiHen curtain call where they burried Kubota in petals.

I hope you like it as much as I do.

Eastasiasoft has announced that Hakuoki Memoirs: Drifting Clouds (Hakuouki Shinkai: Tenun no Shou) will be released in English for the Nintendo Switch in 2027!

"Reunite with beloved characters and get to know them like you never have before! Hakuoki Memoirs: Drifting Clouds is a 'fan disc' expansion to the romantic tale of heroine Chizuru and the handsome warriors of the Shinsengumi. Explore a variety of character-focused vignettes set between the chapters of Hakuoki: Chronicles of Wind and Blossom and make key decisions for Chizuru along the way.

Previously unseen events and moments of romance unfold in gorgeously illustrated style! Engage in sweet, funny, lighthearted and sometimes surprising dialogue localized in English for the first time and immerse yourself in authentic settings inspired by the history of Japan’s Edo period. As an essential new supplement to the series’ core narrative, Hakuoki Memoirs: Drifting Clouds becomes an essential part of the definitive Hakuoki experience!"

myne~

22.05 - Happy HijiChi day! 🍙🍵

You know how you will often find people drawing reports after attending live events with some of their favourite or most memorable scenes? I tried to do so after watching Live 4, except it took me 4 months to draw these. Part 1 was posted last month, and here is part 2!

I forgot which show each interaction was from, but these all happened during the character introduction when Ruri ran on stage to introduce herself as Page of the Vice Minister of the Army, Hijikata Toshizo. I always looked forward to the Chizurus' first appearance on stage.

Once again, the time for the Honzuki Exchange: Star Festival draws nigh!

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