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The Hakkenden

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, also known as The Legend of the Dog Warriors: The Hakkenden, is an OVA series by AIC in two sequences, the second subtitled . The anime is based on the epic novel Nansō Satomi Hakkenden written by Kyokutei Bakin during the latter half of the Edo period. At 106 volumes, the novel bears the distinction of being the longest novel in classic Japanese literature.

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1990 · 1 season · 13 ep · Animation · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

During the war-torn feudal wars of Japan, the Awa clan faced certain extinction from a rival clan backed by demonic forces. However, a careless promise by their lord leads to both salvation and disgrace when their family dog brings back the head of the enemy warlord and insists upon marrying the lord's daughter! Their unnatural union bears fruit, but when they are both killed, the eight unborn pups are reincarnated as the eight Dog Warriors - the Hakkenden. Slowly they find each other and come together as a group. These eight warriors, who represent the eight separate aspects of the Bushido, engage in bloody battles with demonic entitles and evil samurai in the final attempt to redeem their clan!

Created by Takashi Anno, Bakin Kyokutei

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TTakashi AnnoDirector BBakin KyokuteiCreator

Toshihiko Sekias Shino Inuzuka (voice)

Koichi Yamaderaas Dousetsu Inuyama (voice)

Tomohiro Nishimuraas Genpachi Inugai (voice)

Cast & crew political lean — 1 of 16 researched: 0 left · 0 center · 0 right · 1 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.

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, also known as The Legend of the Dog Warriors: The Hakkenden, is an OVA series by AIC in two sequences, the second subtitled . The anime is based on the epic novel Nansō Satomi Hakkenden written by Kyokutei Bakin during the latter half of the Edo period. At 106 volumes, the novel bears the distinction of being the longest novel in classic Japanese literature.

Read the full article →

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Screen catalogue →

1990 · 1 season · 13 ep · Animation · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

During the war-torn feudal wars of Japan, the Awa clan faced certain extinction from a rival clan backed by demonic forces. However, a careless promise by their lord leads to both salvation and disgrace when their family dog brings back the head of the enemy warlord and insists upon marrying the lord's daughter! Their unnatural union bears fruit, but when they are both killed, the eight unborn pups are reincarnated as the eight Dog Warriors - the Hakkenden. Slowly they find each other and come together as a group. These eight warriors, who represent the eight separate aspects of the Bushido, engage in bloody battles with demonic entitles and evil samurai in the final attempt to redeem their clan!

Created by Takashi Anno, Bakin Kyokutei

IMDb ↗

Family guide

Family reviews:Plugged In ↗Common Sense Media ↗Dove ↗Movieguide ↗

Cast & creators

TTakashi AnnoDirector BBakin KyokuteiCreator

Toshihiko Sekias Shino Inuzuka (voice)

Koichi Yamaderaas Dousetsu Inuyama (voice)

Tomohiro Nishimuraas Genpachi Inugai (voice)

Cast & crew political lean — 1 of 16 researched: 0 left · 0 center · 0 right · 1 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.