Peacemaker Kurogane is a historical fiction manga series written and illustrated created by Nanae Chrono. It is unrelated to the Peace Maker manga by Ryōji Minagawa. The story begins in 19th century Japan before the Meiji Restoration, a chain of events that led to enormous changes in Japan's political and social structure while the seeds of the revolution are being planted. The story follows the boy protagonist, Tetsunosuke Ichimura, who joins the Shinsengumi while seeking strength to avenge his parents' death at the hands of a Chōshū rebel. The prequel of Peacemaker Kurogane is Shinsengumi Imon Peace Maker was published by Enix in the magazine Monthly Shōnen Gangan. Shinsengumi Imon Peacemaker is licensed in North America by Tokyopop. A live-action adaptation of the manga was aired on TBS entitled Shinsengumi Peace Maker. It premiered on January 15, 2010, until its conclusion on March 19, 2010.