Hakuouki follows the story of Chizuru, a young woman who finds herself fighting alongside the Shinsengumi as they struggle to protect Japan during the Meiji Restoration.
Chizuru Yukimura is a young woman from Edo who sets out on a journey to search for her missing father. On her quest she encounters the Shinsengumi, a group of samurai warriors sworn to protect Japan during its transition from feudalism to modernization. Chizuru soon finds herself embroiled in their fight against the forces of evil that threaten the nation’s stability and safety. With danger lurking around every corner, she must rely on her wits and courage if she hopes to survive and find her father. Along the way, she will discover secrets about her past and learn more about what it means to be a true samurai warrior.