"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!"
The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors has finished airing and it has 6 Episodes. It is also Known as: THE 八犬伝, The Hakkenden
Genres: Japan , Fantasy , Action , Asia , Swordplay , Drama , Violence , Samurai , Demon , Martial Arts , Historical , Adventure
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Top 6 Anime Like The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors (The Hakkenden) [2024 List]
6. Youma
A terrible war has ravaged the land, and now, fueled by the blood of numerous fallen warriors the Yoma, demons from hell, emerge once more. A skilled ninja seeks to end the bloodshed these demons inflict upon humanity, but to do this he must fight against his undead former best friend and fellow ninja who was killed in battle and has been resurrected to serve the Yoma.
Blood Reign: Curse of the Yoma has finished airing and it has 2 Episodes. It is also Known as: 妖魔, Curse of the Undead Yoma
5. Wolf's Rain
In a dying world, there exists an ancient legend: when the world ends, the gateway to paradise will be opened. This utopia is the sole salvation for the remnants of life in this barren land, but the legend also dictates that only wolves can find their way to this mythical realm. Though long thought to be extinct, wolves still exist and live amongst humans, disguising themselves through elaborate illusions.
A lone wolf named Kiba finds himself drawn by an intoxicating scent to Freeze City, an impoverished town under the rule of the callous Lord Orkham. Here, Kiba discovers that wolves Hige, Tsume, and Toboe have been drawn in by the same aroma. By following the fragrance of "Lunar Flowers," said to be the key to opening the door to their ideal world, the wolves set off on a journey across desolate landscapes and crumbling cities to find their legendary promised land. However, they are not the only ones seeking paradise, and those with more sinister intentions will do anything in their power to reach it first.
Wolf's Rain has finished airing and it has 26 Episodes. It is also Known as: ウルフズレイン, Wolf Rain, Wolfs Rain
4. Juubee Ninpuuchou: Ryuuhougyoku-hen
Fourteen years after defeating the immortal warrior Himuro Genma and thwarting the Shogun of the Dark's evil plans, Kibagami Jubei continues to roam all over Japan as a masterless swordsman. During his journey, he meets Shigure, a priestess who has never seen the world outside her village. But when a group of demons destroys the village and kills everyone, Jubei becomes a prime target after acquiring the Dragon Jewel—a stone with an unknown origin. Meanwhile, Shigure—along with the monk Dakuan and a young thief named Tsubute—travels to the village of Yagyu. And with two demon clans now hunting down Shigure, Dakuan must once again acquire the services of Jubei to protect the Priestess of Light.
Ninja Scroll: The Series has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 獣兵衛忍風帖「龍宝玉篇」, Juubee Ninpuuchou: Ryuuhougyoku Hen, Jubei Ninpucho - Ryuhougyokuhen, Jubei Ninpucho: Ryuhogyoku-Hen, Wind Ninja Chronicles [Dragon Stone Chapter], Ninja Scroll - The Series
3. Sengoku Kitan Youtouden Movie
The year a comet races across the sky, splitting the heavens, from the depths of the Earth the dark god shall arise once again. Then, the dark evil lurking in the shadows shall come out of the depths of Hell and show itself in the present world. The emotions of the blade of the wind shall collect at the source of the blue light. And the three blades shall become one, vanquishing evil.
The year is 1580, and the unholy armies of Lord Nobunaga Oda steadily spread across Japan. Narrowly escaping the slaughter of her clan, a young ninja steals into the shadows. She is Ayame, the last of the Kasumi clan, and the dagger she wields is one of three, mystical blades. She is joined by Sakon and Ryoma, renegade ninja and the possessors of the sacred sword and spear. Now, these shadow warriors must unite their weapons and skills to fulfill `The Prophesy of the Enchanted Swords` or die trying...
This is a cut version of the earlier OVA.
Wrath of the Ninja has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 戦国奇譚 妖刀伝 劇場版, Sengoku Kidan Youtouden Gekijouban, Legend of the Enchanted Swords, Yotoden Movie
2. Hakkenden: Touhou Hakken Ibun
The village of Ootsuka—home to Shino Inuzuka, Sousuke Inukawa, and Hamaji—was lit on fire under the preconception that a virus had seen all of its life eradicated. Now surrounded by flames and on the verge of death, the three were approached by a strange man holding a sword. He tells them that they must reach a decision if they want to live. That night changed everything for these children.
Five years later, the family of three now lives under the watchful eye of the small Imperial Church in a nearby village. All is fine and dandy until the Church attempts to reclaim the demonic sword of Murasame. To accomplish this, they kidnap Hamaji to lure Shino, now a bearer of Murasame's soul, and Sousuke, who possesses the ability to transform into a dog. The brothers must put their differences aside to rescue their beloved sister from the Church in the Imperial Capital, signalling the beginning of a very difficult journey.
Hakkenden -Eight Dogs of the East- has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 八犬伝 -東方八犬異聞-, Hakkenden: Touhou Hakken Ibun
1. Shigurui
At the beginning of the Edo Era, when people enjoyed a time of peace, Lord Tokugawa Tadanaga holds a fighting tournament. In the past, matches were fought with wooden swords. This time, real swords will be used.
One-armed Fujiki Gennosuke and blind Irako Seigen will fight each other in this match. Both are disciples of Iwamoto Kogan, who is known as Japan's greatest swordsman. Each of them are determined to prove himself the successor of Iwamoto's school. However, there can only be one champion.
So begins a story of intertwining fates, conflict, and strange destinies.
Shigurui: Death Frenzy has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: シグルイ, Crazy for Death
