🌸 Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms

• Developer: Idea Factory & Design Factory
• Platform: PlayStation Vita, Steam
• Genres: Otome, Historical, Supernatural, Tragedy-Romance
• Playtime: ~2–3 hours per route
• Price: $5.99 on Steam 💻
• Voice Language: Japanese only 🎙️
• Sequel to: Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds 🌸

“There is no peace without loss. But even in the ashes of war, love can still bloom.”

🗾 About the Game

🌸 Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms is the direct sequel to Kyoto Winds, continuing right where each route left off. You reprise the role of Chizuru Yukimura, now more entangled than ever in the fates of Japan’s final samurai, the Shinsengumi. Where Kyoto Winds built up the foundation, 🌸 Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms is where the emotional bombs drop. Gone is the common route—you now dive straight into deep personal narratives, fierce romance, and heavy consequences.

This game is darker, heavier, and—if I’m being honest—even more addictive.

Trailer

💖 Character Ranking

1. Kazama Chikage – Super sexy demon who wants me as his wife? SOLD.
2. Keisuke Sannan – Cold, calculating tsundere who melts like butter behind those glasses.
3. Hajime Saito – Soft kuudere king. Wears his emotions on his sleeve when it counts.
4. Hachiro Iba – Sweet, shy, tragic—and surprisingly bold. Loved his inner conflict.
5. Ryoma Sakamoto – Flirty outlaw energy. The forbidden “enemy” never felt so good.
6. Sanosuke Harada – Walking pheromones. Smooth, sexy, and always knows what to say.
7. Susumu Yamazaki – Quiet, thoughtful, and emotionally reliable. A true gem.
8. Heisuke Toudou – ADHD chaos gremlin hiding a heart of gold. Adorable when he opens up.
9. Souji Okita – From “go away” to “please stay.” Love the growth.
10. Kazue Souma – Sexy, eager, but a little too wild to climb higher.
11. Toshizo Hijikata – Smoldering and poetic, but SO stubborn. Sir, please just COMMUNICATE.
12. Shinpachi Nagakura – Tall and handsome, but constantly calling me his sister? Instant demotion.

🎭 Character Route Reviews (Spoiler-Free)

💜 Toshizo Hijikata

CV: Shinichiro Miki – Nesso (Black Wolves Saga), Yuzuki (7’scarlet)
📅 Height: 175 cm
🔊 Quote: “Look, kid. When you’re at war, you can’t just prepare for victory. Gotta consider your defeat as well…”
📝 Story: 5/5
💗 Romance: 5/5
💋 Kissing CG: YES

Hijikata’s route is the longest and most story-rich in Edo Blossoms. It’s less about fluff and more about grit—his fight to stay true to the Shinsengumi while gradually, finally, allowing himself to love Chizuru. The angst is real, the pacing is perfect, and the payoff? Beautiful.

💀 Souji Okita

CV: Showtaro Morikubo – Impey (Code: Realize), Toa (7’scarlet)
📅 Height: Unknown
🔊 Quote: “This entire time I never thought I’d care about someone hating or holding a grudge towards me…”
📝 Story: 4/5
💗 Romance: 5/5
💋 Kissing CG: YES

Watching Okita’s walls crumble was one of the best arcs. From sarcasm and distance to trembling confessions and breakdowns—this was peak development. The romance bloomed so naturally, and that one emotional breakdown scene? Gutted me.

⚔️ Hajime Saito

CV: Kōsuke Toriumi – Lawrence (Psychedelica AH), Hideyoshi (Ikemen Sengoku)
📅 Height: 169 cm
🔊 Quote: “With your assistance, I can see that which has eluded me in the past. It is still unknown, but I see it.”
📝 Story: 4/5
💗 Romance: 3/5
💋 Kissing CG: YES

Saito stays our quiet blade of loyalty, though the romance takes a while to ignite. When it does, it’s Chizuru who pulls it out of him with gentle determination. Highlights? Sweet introspection, cute awkward moments, and…ear fetish content? You’ll see.

🎉 Heisuke Toudou

CV: Hiroyuki Yoshino – Heishi (Norn9), Auger (Black Wolves Saga)
📅 Height: 160 cm
🔊 Quote: “Er! I-I mean, uh… All I meant was that, well, I have a habit of wanting to show off to you.”
📝 Story: 3/5
💗 Romance: 3/5
💋 Kissing CG: YES

Love Heisuke, didn’t love his route. Lots of self-loathing and internal drama. Still, the chemistry was strong, and the way he finally opens up gave me hope for his happiness. Baby boy needs therapy and hugs.

🔥 Sanosuke Harada

CV: Koji Yusa – Itsuki (Norn9), Bernardo (Lucky Dog 1)
📅 Height: 180 cm
🔊 Quote: “Man, you’re adorable, you know that? It’s just cute seeing how much faith you have in people…”
📝 Story: 4/5
💗 Romance: 5/5
💋 Kissing CG: YES

Hot. Flirty. Confident. Harada doesn’t beat around the bush, and neither does the romance. His teasing will make you blush, and the ending is so rewarding. Honestly? One of the sexiest routes in the game.

🥃 Shinpachi Nagakura

CV: Tomohiro Tsuboi – Toshi (Sengoku Basara)
📅 Height: 175 cm
🔊 Quote: “Chizuru, you’re like a sister to me. So, it’s only natural that I would want to keep you safe.”
📝 Story: 2/5
💗 Romance: 2/5
💋 Kissing CG: YES

He spends 80% of the route hiding in a dark room, being angsty, and calling me his sister. Not even kidding. The payoff came too late, and when it did, it felt rushed. Great NPC……….disappointing route.

🧠 Keisuke Sannan

CV: Nobuo Tobita – Straizo (JoJo), Capt. Gordon (Disgaea)
📅 Height: 173 cm
🔊 Quote: “Your kindness never ceases to amaze. However, you have to need to take pity on me.”
📝 Story: 4/5
💗 Romance: 4/5
💋 Kissing CG: YES

What a GLOW-UP. From creepy vibes in Kyoto Winds to a layered, emotional, brilliant man in Edo Blossoms. Loved his inner conflict, his redemption, and his romantic depth. Unexpected fave.

🕶️ Susumu Yamazaki

CV: Takayuki Suzuki – Oota (Koiken Otome)
📅 Height: 165 cm
🔊 Quote: “You tease me too much. You’re not allowed to charm and steal my heart whenever you please.”
📝 Story: 3/5
💗 Romance: 5/5
💋 Kissing CG: YES

HE LIVES!! That alone makes this route iconic. Yamazaki’s route was short but emotionally rich. He’s reserved but full of love, and watching his loyalty transform into affection was a chef’s kiss. Perfect ending.

⚗️ Hachiro Iba

CV: Mamoru Miyano – Light (Death Note), Tokiya (Utapri)
📅 Height: Unknown
🔊 Quote: “Her? As my wife?! I’m unfit to serve as a husband at this time!”
📝 Story: 4/5
💗 Romance: 5/5
💋 Kissing CG: YES

Misunderstood? Maybe. But Iba’s dark obsession has depth. Once his trauma is unpacked, he becomes one of the most vulnerable, sincere characters in the game. Loved the tension and the bittersweet ending.

🎯 Kazue Souma

CV: Yūki Kaji – Kei (Collar x Malice), Kanato (Diabolik Lovers)
📅 Height: Unknown
🔊 Quote: “Before joining the Shinsengumi, I’d never spoken with a girl just one on one…”
📝 Story: 4/5
💗 Romance: 3/5
💋 Kissing CG: YES

His route starts with a literal race and doesn’t slow down. Despite weak chemistry at first, Souma’s jealousy and passion made the ending fun and cute. Also: group teasing scene = hilarious gold.

🔫 Ryoma Sakamoto

CV: Daisuke Ono – Hades (Kamigami), Azuma (Norn9)
📅 Height: Unknown
🔊 Quote: “Why not? You have feelings for me right? Don’t tell me you’re going to make me hold out until we have the marriage ceremony.”
📝 Story: 2/5
💗 Romance: 3/5
💋 Kissing CG: YES

Fun in theory, but this route felt like a side mission. Too much “chase my rogue buddy” plot, not enough Ryouma-Chizuru connection. That said, the good ending was genuinely sweet and helped redeem it.

👹 Chikage Kazama

CV: Kenjiro Tsuda – Hanzo (Nightshade), Leonardo (Ikemen Vampire)
📅 Height: 172 cm
🔊 Quote: “Anyone who even thinks of abducting you under my watch will be punished without mercy.”
📝 Story: 4/5
💗 Romance: 5/5
💋 Kissing CG: YES

Arrogant. Powerful. Obsessed. In love. Kazama’s growth is slow and subtle, but undeniably romantic. Watching him protect Chizuru while barely understanding his own feelings? Delicious. Bonus: Amagiri as a love coach is ICONIC.

🎨 Art, Music, and Presentation

Much like Kyoto Winds, Edo Blossoms benefits from the triple art threat of Kazuki Yone, Miko, and Shiki Sakigumi. The CGs are emotionally powerful, with returning pieces from the original PS3 version and new additions that make every ending hit harder. The OP theme, “Kaze no Nakade Saku Hana,” is stunning and matches the tone perfectly.

❓ Should You Play It Without Kyoto Winds?

Technically? You can.
Emotionally? Don’t.
This is a direct sequel, and the emotional highs only land if you’ve walked through the fire of Kyoto Winds. Play that first or you’ll miss half the magic.

🌸 Final Thoughts

🌸 Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms is everything a good sequel should be. It finishes what was started, deepens character relationships, and throws your heart into a storm of war, loyalty, and love. While heavier than its predecessor, the emotional payoff is immense.

Recommended for:
✔️ Tragedy-lovers
✔️ Romance gluttons
✔️ Shinsengumi stans
✔️ Fans of the anime
✔️ Anyone who needs their heart broken (in the best way)

Rating: 💮💮💮💮💮 (A-tier otome tragedy goodness) 5/5

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