Matsubara Chuji

• Born: ?
• Died: 1865
• Rank: Shinsengumi captain (Kumichô)
• Japanese:松原忠司

He was Jujutsu dojo master in Osaka before joining Shinsengumi. He commited Seppuku but saved by Shinohara Tainoshin. However, he died soon because of the wound. The reason of his Seppuku is believed to be accused by Hijikata Toshizo for having affair with a Ronin's widow. The Ronin was killed by Matsubara himself.

Matsubara Chuji's Sword

• Fujishima Tomoshige 藤島友重

References

• Shinsengumi Taishi Den (新選組隊士伝) Gakken
• Shinsengumi Zentaishi Tettei Guide (新選組全隊士徹底ガイド) Maeda Masaki

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