The video game Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom was first released in Japan for the PlayStation 2, marking its entry into the gaming world.
The game was officially released in North America, allowing Western audiences to experience the visual novel and its story.
The game was ported to the PlayStation Portable, expanding its availability and reaching a broader player base.
The game was launched on Apple's iOS platform, making it accessible to mobile gamers.
Chizuru arrives in Edo searching for her missing father, initiating her involvement with the Shinsengumi.
Chizuru meets the members of the Shinsengumi, including key figures such as Toshizo Hijikata and Okita Souji, and becomes embroiled in their conflicts.
Several Shinsengumi members, including Okita and Hijikata, reveal themselves as Rasetsu—humans enhanced by the mysterious Water of Life serum, gaining superhuman abilities at the cost of their humanity.
The Shinsengumi eliminate Serizawa Kamo, their initial erratic leader, consolidating power under Kondo Isami and Hijikata Toshizo.
Shinsengumi fights off Furies—demonic creatures formed from transformed humans—during various battles, including confrontations with Oni and other supernatural threats.
Chizuru discovers her father was involved with the creation of the Water of Life and the Rasetsu, connecting the supernatural elements to the Shinsengumi’s struggles.
After taking the Water of Life serum, Hijikata fully embraces his Rasetsu form to protect the Shinsengumi and Chizuru.
The Shinsengumi participate in the historical Battle of Toba-Fushimi, fighting on the side of the Tokugawa shogunate against the Imperial forces, leading to a decisive defeat.
Chizuru and the Shinsengumi face off against Chikage Kazama, a powerful oni and antagonist connected to their pasts and secrets.
Chizuru resolves her personal quest and the fate of the Shinsengumi is decided, culminating the story arcs of main characters.
