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Okita Soji was born as a son of lower [[Shirakawa han]] Samurai.He was raised by his oldest sister Mitsu and her husband after father died.

Okita Soji was born as a son of lower [[Shirakawa han]] Samurai.He was raised by his oldest sister Mitsu and her husband after father died.

When he was around 10, he became pupil of Kondo Shusuke's [[Shieikan]] dojo of [[Tennen Rishin Ryu]].

When he was around 10, he became pupil of Kondo Shusuke's [[Shieikan]] dojo of [[Tennen Rishin Ryu]].

One of famous episode of this Kenjutsu genius is when he was just 12, he defeated Kenjutsu teacher of Shirakawa han.

One of the famous episode of this Kenjutsu genius is when he was just 12, he defeated a Kenjutsu teacher of Shirakawa han.

Soji became head coach of Shieikan when he was only 19.

Soji became head coach of Shieikan when he was only 19.

==Shinsengumi==

==Shinsengumi==

Soji involved assassination of [[Tonouchi Yoshio]], [[Serizawa Kamo]].

Soji was involved in the assassination of [[Tonouchi Yoshio]] and [[Serizawa Kamo]].

On the [[Ikedaya Affair]], he was one of 4 members who raided inside of Ikedaya.

On the [[Ikedaya Affair]], he was one of 4 members who raided inside of Ikedaya.

During the 2hours battle, Soji fought on the 2nd floor almost alone but  

During the 2hours battle, Soji fought on the 2nd floor almost alone but  

fell down unconscious for Anemia or heat.

fell down unconscious because of either Anemia or heat.

(Recent researches deny that was symptom of tuberculosis)

(Recent researches deny that this was symptom of tuberculosis)

Many people who witnessed Shinsengumi described Soji was

Many people who witnessed the Shinsengumi in action, described Soji as

one of best Swordman in Shinsengumi.

one of the best Swordman in the Shinsengumi.

On the other hand,[[Yagi Tamesaburo]] told [[Shimozawa Kan]] in early Showa period  

On the other hand,[[Yagi Tamesaburo]] told [[Shimozawa Kan]] in early Showa period  

"Soji was always joking"  

"Soji was always joking"  

[[Battle of Toba-Fushimi]] in January [[1868]].

[[Battle of Toba-Fushimi]] in January [[1868]].

March, he visited [[Sato Hikogoro]] in Hino as a member of [[Koyo Chinbutai]]  

March, he visited [[Sato Hikogoro]] in Hino as a member of [[Koyo Chinbutai]]  

but had to return to [[Edo]] because of ill.

but had to return to [[Edo]] because of his illness.

He died a month after Kondo's death.

He died a month after Kondo's death.

His grave is in Keisho-ji, Tokyo.

His grave is in Keisho-ji, Tokyo.