http://www.shinsengumihq.com/MFD.htm
has two new files written/performed/produced by Hirotada Tokugawa
the first "Jurisdiction Pt1" is very very good (^_^)
I enjoyed Kondou's "voice" alot!!!!
"Akizuki Teijiro- Aizu Chujo no Onari" is more educational for those
of us unfamiliar with Edo-Era etiquette
the advantage of audio recordings:
They are easy to make
you can drag in your friends, unwilling boyfriends and girlfriends and
have them be other charas
you can be really REALLY creative
if anyone wants to contribute please contact the email on the page and
provide a description. For example, in "Akizuki Teijiro..." many of
us would not know the meanings of the words so Hirotada Tokugawa gave
a brief explanation.
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http://www.shinsengumihq.com/art.htm
New Kondou Isami fanart by Hirotada
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http://www.shinsengumihq.com/fanficFriendofaFriend.htm
OLD fanfic w/ new cover
I mentioned this fic before when it was uploaded to
http://www.shinsengumifics.com
However, I found more interesting historical information well after I
completed the fic which may sort of buttress the fictional scenario.
I don't know what to say about this fic --- all I know is that
hopefully historical Fujita Goro was unaware of the details
surrounding the fight for Kondou's life.
Satsuma was more inclined to save Kondou while Tosa wanted Kondou
executed based on their belief that the Shinsengumi had murdered Ryoma
Sakamoto. The strongest voice came from Tosa man Tani Tateki.
So I will explain how historically Fujita Goro was always "one spot"
away from Tani Tateki the man who really pushed for the death penalty
for Kondou Isami.
so here is a diagram (ignore the names in the [middle], just notice
how Fujita Goro is "close" to *Tani). The relationships are
especially strong in the years right after Fujita Goro retired from
the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Dept.
#1 [VERY VERY strong connection]
Fujita Goro (friends w/) Yamakawa Hiroshi (friends w/) Tani Tateki
****this is also discussed by Japanese fans, it is well known that
Fujita Goro spent alot of time at Hiroshi's house and Tani ALSO was at
Hiroshi's home too!
****the basis of the fic is based on this strongest connection
#2 [weak connection]
Fujita Goro (friends w/) Takamine Hideo (opposition in career w/) Tani
Tateki
#3 [weakest connection]
Fujita Goro (employee of) Jigoro Kano (friends w/) Tani Tateki
the diagram implies a LINEAR relationship however I should also add
that Yamakawa Hiroshi (+) Takamine Hideo and (+) Jigoro Kano all
interacted on a professional and personal level extensively as well
however it is NOT CLEAR if Tani's memoirs (WHICH CLEARLY STATED HIS
INVOLVEMENT WITH KONDOU's DEATH) was published during Fujita Goro's
lifetime or not OR if the peole in the [middle] such as Yamakawa
Hiroshi or Takamine Hideo (BOTH OF WHOM KNEW FUJITA GORO was formerly
a member of the Shinsengumi) read Tani's own writings. So if the
people in the [middle] knew then surely they would never let Tani and
Fujita Goro interact even if Mr. Fujita was completely oblivious to
Tani's past...
As I researched these interaction by examining the educational network
I couldn't help feeling that somehow there is cruel irony involved. (T_T)
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***coming soon, fanart for Tokio's page
***Yamaguchi Yukiko by Hirotada Tokugawa (niece of Fujita Goro, and
student at "Tokio's School") ok it was not technically "Tokio's
school" but we'll call it that to keep things simple
Tokio + Yamamoto Yaeko (Joushitai) Fanart (housed on the Bakumatsu/Edo
Art page)
http://www.shinsengumihq.com/edoart.htm
*I mentioned this on the edojidai mailing list but I guess maybe some
people here want to see Tokio fanart too