Kondo Isami was a prominent samurai and leader of the Shinsengumi, a special police force in Japan during the late Edo period. He played a significant role in the tumultuous events leading up to the Meiji Restoration. Kondo was captured by the imperial forces in 1868 during the Boshin War. On May 17, 1868, Kondo Isami was executed in Itabashi, Tokyo. His death marked a significant moment in Japanese history, symbolizing the end of the samurai era. Kondo's legacy continues to be remembered in various forms of media, highlighting his contributions to the Shinsengumi and the fight for the Tokugawa shogunate.