Episode 3

"Ryoma in the Bakumatsu! ~ The Story of His Youth ~" / "Bakumatsu ni ryūma ari!〜 Seishun-hen 〜" (幕末に龍馬あり！〜青春編〜) is the third episode in the anime series Meow Meow Japanese History.

Summary
Age of warriors has come to an end. Arrival of the black ships, transfer of power to the emperor, and the Satcho Alliance.

Sakamoto Ryoma supported Japan outside the spotlight. He was born in Tosa. He headed to Edo to hone his sword skills. At the time, Japan was in isolation from other countries. Japan was intimidated by foreigners arriving on their shores for trade. At the time, Japan was divided into domains and leaving resulted in a serious punishment. Ryoma leaves Tosa and doesn't return.

Ryoma is going to assassinate Katsu Kaishu, but before he can, Katsu shows him a globe and points out how small Japan is. Katsu believes Japan should be open to foreigners. Ryoma agrees and becomes his apprentice. Ryoma would then learn to captain a ship. He sends long detailed letters back to his family in Tosa.