Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors
THE八犬伝
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About
During the war-torn feudal wars in 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 on marrying the lord's daughter. Their unnatural union bears fruit but when both are killed, the eight unborn pups are reincarnated as the eight Dog Warriors - The Hakkenden. As they slowly find each other and come together as a group, these eight warriors, who represent the eight separate aspects of Bushido, engage in bloody battles with demonic entities and evil samurai in a final attempt to redeem their clan!
Cast
Toshihiko Seki
as Shino Inuzuka (voice)
Koichi Yamadera
as Dousetsu Inuyama (voice)
Tomohiro Nishimura
as Genpachi Inugai (voice)
Tessyo Genda
as Kobungo Inuda (voice)
Minami Takayama
as Keno Inusaka (voice)
Noriko Hidaka
as Shinbei Inue (voice)
Akio Otsuka
as Daikaku Inumura (voice)
Kappei Yamaguchi
as Sosuke Inukawa (voice)
Aya Hisakawa
as Hamaji (voice)
Hirotaka Suzuoki
as Samojirou Aboshi (vioce)
Kiyoyuki Yanada
as Rikijirou (voice)
Akiko Hiramatsu
as Hitoyo (voice)
Toshio Funatsu
as Tota (voice)
Arisa Andô
as Masaka (voice)
Chafurin
as Haichirou Kanamari (voice)
Chieko Honda
as Hamaji (voice)
Chikao Ohtsuka
as Ikkaku Akaiwa (voice)
Hajime Koseki
as Kagetsura Anzai (voice)
Hidenari Ugaki
as Komiyama (voice)
Hidetoshi Nakamura
as Suketomo Ohta (voice)
Episodes
Season 1
The Kaleidoscope
The year is 1457. Princess Fuse, daughter of Yoshizane Satomi, Lord of Awa province, is forced into matrimony with her dog, Yatsufusa. This situation occurs when, under siege by the neighboring army of Lord Kagetsura Anzai and facing starvation. Yoshizane makes a desperate, last-ditch promise to the animal. Ultimately, the princess is killed, along with Yatsufusa, by a bullet from the gun of Daisuke Kanamari, who had come to rescue her. At the moment of Fuse's death, eight spirit beads from the necklace she was wearing disperse into the sky and the legend of the dog warriors begins.
Dark Music of the Gods
The year is 1458. A child is born in the village of Otsuka, in Musashi Province. His name is Shino Inuzuka. After coming of age, he is entrusted with a legendary sword, the Murasame, by his father Bansaku. Shino's father, however, commits hara-kiri after losing face when his brother-in-law, Hikiroku Otsuka, tries to trick him into giving up the sword, Then Shino, devastated by his father's death, somehow comes into possession of a small bead, On this strange bead, the Chinese character ""KO"", symbolizing filial devotion mysteriously appears.
The Futility Dance
Sosuke becomes an assassin after being ordered by Kamezasa to kill Shino. The two warriors, however, soon realize the extent to which fate has connected them, and make a pledge of brotherhood. As for Hamaji, she learns that her hand in marriage has been promised to the jindai, Higami Kyuroku. Deeply in love with Shino and despondent over this news, Hamaji decides to kill herself, but is saved at the last minute by Samojiro Aboshi, who later reveals to her his true nature as an evil sorcerer and sets upon Hamaji himself. Hamaji's subsequent rescuer turns out to be her long lost brother, Dosetsu Inuyama, from whom she was separated at birth.
Horyu Tower
In the midst of the disturbance in Otsuka village caused by Hamaji's disappearance, there comes the arrival of evil itself, personified by the jindai and his retainer, to whom the village chief and his wife soon fall prey. Only one man, Sosuke, is able to stand up to them, though it is he who is ultimately arrested and blamed for the murders of his step-parents. Meanwhile. Shino arrives in Koga and is granted an audience with the Shogun, Nariuji Ashikaga. The legendary Murasame sword that he offers up, however, is revealed to be a fake, and Shino becomes a hunted criminal. But the man released from captivity in the castle dungeon and assigned to capture Shino turns out to be none other than the fourth dog warrior, Genpachi Inukai.
Demon's Melody
One day, in the town of Gyotoku, in the province of Shimousa, an innkeeper named Kobungo Inuta rescues two men while fishing on the Tone river. The men turn out to be Shino and Genpachi, who had been adrift since falling into the river from Horyu Tower. Kobungo's brother-in-law Fusahachi, however, recognizes the two as fugitives, and alerts the authorities. During the heat of an intense battle, Fusahachi mistakenly kills his wife, Nui, and in his moment of shock, he is struck down by Kobungo. But all that remain are the carcasses of two dogs...
The Cicada Spirit Cry
Leaving Gyotoku, the three warriors take Nui's infant son Daihachi and set off for Otsuka village. Back in Otsuka, Sosuke faces a death sentence after being charged with the murders of his step-mother and father. After getting wind of this, Shino and Genpachi go to his rescue. Under cover of night, the two sneak onto the killing ground and hide themselves. Then, just as Sosuke is about to have his punishment of crucifixion carried out, they pounce... Will they succeed in their quest to rescue Sosuke and escape to safety?
Spirits
Shino, Sosuke, Genpachi, Kobungo and Dosetsu get together finally. However, Dosetsu is obesessed with revenge on Sadamasa Uesugi for his father. He attacks Uesugi in his carrier, but the man he has killed is Uesugi's impostor who is used as a decoy to trap Dosetsu! Dosetsu and the other dog warriors are driven into a corner by Uesugi's troop!
Taigyuro Hall
Having disguised himself as a dancing girl, Keno draws ever closer to avenging his father. But when the dark shadows of Taigyuro are drenched in blood, evil spirits unsheathe their malicious fangs...
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About Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors
During the war-torn feudal wars in 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 on marrying the lord's daughter. Their unnatural union bears fruit but when both are killed, the eight unborn pups are reincarnated as the eight Dog Warriors - The Hakkenden. As they slowly find each other and come together as a group, these eight warriors, who represent the eight separate aspects of Bushido, engage in bloody battles with demonic entities and evil samurai in a final attempt to redeem their clan! Across 1 season and 13 episodes.
Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors Cast and Characters
The cast features Toshihiko Seki (as Shino Inuzuka (voice)), Koichi Yamadera (as Dousetsu Inuyama (voice)), Tomohiro Nishimura (as Genpachi Inugai (voice)), Tessyo Genda (as Kobungo Inuda (voice)), and Minami Takayama (as Keno Inusaka (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors has built such a passionate audience.
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Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors holds a 7.2/10 rating based on 5 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors?
The main cast includes Toshihiko Seki, Koichi Yamadera, Tomohiro Nishimura, and Tessyo Genda, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors available in Japonés?
Yes — Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors was originally produced in Japonés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors released?
Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors first aired in 1990.
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What is Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors about?
During the war-torn feudal wars in 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 on marrying the lord's daughter. Thei… It belongs to the Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres.
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When was Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors first released?
Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors first premiered on October 25, 1990 (1990). The series has since concluded its run.
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