The original visual novel game Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom was released in Japan by Otomate for the PlayStation 2, marking the beginning of the franchise.
The first season of the Hakuoki anime TV series aired in Japan, expanding the franchise's popularity beyond the game medium.
These two sequel games were released for PlayStation Portable, further developing the story and characters of the franchise.
Second season of the Hakuoki anime was aired in Japan, continuing the adaptation of the visual novel's storylines.
Localized version of the original game was released in North America by Aksys Games, making the game accessible to Western audiences.