Dai Shogun - Great Revolution (2014)
A bold mecha anime that rewrites Japanese history, blending samurai tradition with giant robots in an alternate Edo period that never modernized.
Dai Shogun - Great Revolution - Series Information
- Original Title: 風雲維新ダイ☆ショーグン
- First Air Year: 2014
- Last Air Year: 2014
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 10, 2014 (United States - TV-MA), April 10, 2014 (Canada - 14+), April 10, 2014 (Germany - 16), April 10, 2014 (Australia - MA 15+), April 10, 2014 (Brazil - 16), April 10, 2014 (Mexico - B-15)
- Networks: Tokyo MX
- Production Companies: J.C.STAFF, ACGT, Nippon Columbia, Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Дай-шьоґун: Велика революція (UA), L'héritier du Shogun : Grande Révolution (FR), Dai-Shogun: Great Revolution (US), Fuun Ishin Dai Shogun (JP)
Dai Shogun - Great Revolution - Plot
In the late Edo period, Japan had experienced an unprecedented crisis by Kurofune (Black Ships), the ships from foreign countries. But a giant robot called Onigami, which has existed since ancient time, dispelled the Kurofune ships and the exclusion of foreigners was accomplished. The story begins in Japan where Meiji restoration in 1868 didn't happen.
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Dai Shogun - Great Revolution - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Tetsuya Kakihara as Keiichirō Tokugawa (voice)
- Ayako Kawasumi as Kiriko Hattori (voice)
- Yukari Tamura as Chiharu (voice)
- Hideki Ogihara as Hyakusuke (voice)
- Miyuki Sawashiro as Hōkōin (voice)
- Takehito Koyasu as Hideyoshi Hitotsubashi (voice)
Executive Producers
- Takeshi Yasuda
Dai Shogun - Great Revolution - FAQs
What is the alternate history setting of Dai Shogun?
The series takes place in a Japan where the Meiji Restoration of 1868 never occurred. Ancient giant robots called Onigami repelled foreign Black Ships, allowing Japan to remain closed to the outside world — creating a unique alternate history backdrop that blends samurai culture with mecha action.
Is Dai Shogun - Great Revolution worth watching?
Fans of mecha and ecchi anime will find it an entertaining, if lightweight, ride. The alternate Edo period setting is genuinely creative, and the voice cast is stacked with seasoned talent. It runs just 12 episodes, making it an easy binge for those curious about its quirky historical fantasy premise.
Where can you stream Dai Shogun - Great Revolution?
The series is available to stream on HiDive and the Hidive Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own it digitally, episodes can be purchased on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability may vary by region.
Who voices the main characters in Dai Shogun?
The lead role of Keiichirō Tokugawa is voiced by Tetsuya Kakihara, with Ayako Kawasumi as Kiriko Hattori and Yukari Tamura as Chiharu. Miyuki Sawashiro voices Hōkōin, Hideki Ogihara plays Hyakusuke, and Takehito Koyasu takes on the role of Hideyoshi Hitotsubashi.
What is the content rating for Dai Shogun - Great Revolution?
Dai Shogun - Great Revolution carries a TV-MA rating in the United States, reflecting its mature content that includes action violence and ecchi elements. Equivalent ratings apply internationally: 14+ in Canada, 16 in Germany and Brazil, MA 15+ in Australia, and B-15 in Mexico.
Is Dai Shogun - Great Revolution based on a true story?
Not directly, though it draws heavily from real Japanese history. The series reimagines the late Edo period and the arrival of Commodore Perry's Black Ships — a genuine historical event — through an alternate lens where ancient mechs change the course of history, preventing the Meiji Restoration from ever taking place.
How many episodes does Dai Shogun - Great Revolution have?
The series ran for a single season of 12 episodes, each approximately 24 minutes long. It aired on Tokyo MX beginning April 10, 2014, and concluded the same year. The compact episode count makes it one of the shorter mecha anime series of its season.
What anime are similar to Dai Shogun - Great Revolution?
If you enjoyed Dai Shogun, consider Valvrave the Liberator or BACK ARROW for mecha action with dramatic flair, Deca-Dence for inventive world-building, or Chaika - The Coffin Princess for a similar 2014 fantasy adventure feel. Strike Witches shares its blend of action and fan-service elements.
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