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I got to say, other than the lack of characters screen time this is one hell of an amazing manga. I give Kaze Hikaru a very high recommendation for those who enjoy the crossdressing/samurai/history genres. The female lead, Tominaga Sei also known as Seizaburo Kamiya in disguise, has a well-rounded personality; even though her stubbornness gets her into alot of trouble. Okita is a handsome swordsman and has a bright disposition who is quite protective of Sei and her secret. All the characters have genuine personalities which make the story, oh, so more enjoyable.
Since I'm a huge history nerd I tend ... to go for the stories which are pretty accurate on events. Obviously, Watanabe wanted to add some of her own ideas, but her knowledge on the late Edo period helped her and her readers visualize what really went on during the reign of the Shinsengumi with her own storyline.
Even though it isn't like Vagabond with panels of amazing sword action, it still has its moments. The dialog is pretty comedic at times which helps ease the tension in some situations. The romance isn't over the top so don't expect an epic romance. This is what I really enjoy about this manga, it has a pieces of everything mashed together.
This is my first review, but I hope those who read it try to get some interest from the reviews. I hope you enjoy Kaze Hikaru~