The Hakkenden

The Hakkenden, THE 八犬伝, The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors, Hakkenden

Episodes: 6 / 6

Type: OVA

Plot Summary: '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)

Genre: Action, Adventure, Historical, Martial Arts, Mythology, Samurai, Shounen

Type: OVA

Released: Oct 25, 1990 to Mar 25, 1991

Country: Japan

Status: Finished