The Fight of the Megumi Fire Brigade
Komiya Akiko · Kabuki Play Guide
Read source(opens in a new tab) ↗Coming soon · Edo (now Tokyo), Japan · 1805
Sumo vs. the Fire Brigade: Brawl
A sumo wrestler takes on Edo's Me-gumi firefighters in a classic arcade beat 'em up.
Suggested age 13+ · site guidance, not an official rating
Sumo vs. the Fire Brigade: Brawl is suggested for ages 13 and up.
Content note: Cartoon-style arcade fighting and references to historical death and injuries. No graphic violence.. Please confirm you are 13 or older to continue.
The opening · The Me-gumi Brawl
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Chapters
Chapter 1Coming soon
The Me-gumi Brawl
Fight through the shrine grounds in a five-minute belt-scrolling brawler. Face groups of Me-gumi firefighters, master sumo-inspired palm strikes and throws, then defeat a fictional captain. The playable hero and battles are invented; discover the real 1805 incident after playing.
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Behind the history · The Me-gumi Brawl
Fight through the shrine grounds in a five-minute belt-scrolling brawler. Face groups of Me-gumi firefighters, master sumo-inspired palm strikes and throws, then defeat a fictional captain. The playable hero and battles are invented; discover the real 1805 incident after playing.
Hot Tempers: Firefighters, Street Violence, and Status in 19th-Century Edo
Steven Wills · Modern Japan History Workshop · 2007-11-16
Read source(opens in a new tab) ↗A Collection of Trivia You Can Drop in the Gallery — The Me-gumi Brawl Really Happened
Ukiyo-e Notes
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