The Hakkenden

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The Hakkenden

Other names: The Hakkenden,
English name: The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors
Japanese name: THE 八犬伝

"During the blood-soaked feudal wars of Japan, the Awa clan faced certain extinction from a rival clan backed by demonic forces. Their clan's salvation becomes a curse when the family dog brings back the head of the enemy warlord but insists upon marrying the lord's daughter! This unnatural union bears fruit, but they are killed; and their eight unborn pups reincarnate as the eight Dog Warriors - The Hakkenden. The eight reincarnated souls travel their separate paths of violence and retribution, but slowly they come together as a formidable group representing the eight virtues of the bushido to slay the demons and redeem their clan!" (Source: DVD Complete Series Back Cover)During the blood-soaked feudal wars of Japan, the Awa clan faced certain extinction from a rival clan backed by demonic forces. Their clans salvation becomes a curse when the family dog brings back the head of the enemy warlord but insists upon marrying the lords daughter! This unnatural union bears fruit, but they are killed; and their eight unborn pups reincarnate as the eight Dog Warriors - The Hakkenden. The eight reincarnated souls travel their separate paths of violence and retribution, but slowly they come together as a formidable group representing the eight virtues of the bushido to slay the demons and redeem their clan!

Type: OVA
Studio: AIC
Date aired: Oct 25, 1990 to Mar 25, 1991
Year aired: 1990
Status: Completed
Genre: Action, Adventure
Country: Japan
Duration: 30 min/ep
Source: Novel
Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
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