Guardian of Darkness - Takegami: War God — Season 1, Episode 3: Hiruko Kitan
Animation • 40 min • 1 season, 3 episodes • ★ 7.5/10
Episode synopsis
An ancient evll has awakened. According to legend, three dragons shall re-emerge from the Earth to wreak havoc upon the land. Preying upon the weak-willed, the dragon spirits grow stronger as they devour the souls of their chosen hosts. Only the Warrior-God Susanoo can fulfill the ancient prophesy and defeat the growing evil. In the region where Koichi grew up, There is a legend about a creature called Hiruko - the monstrous spawn of the twin serpent gods and the brother of Susanoo. One thousand years ago, Hiruko and his dragon servitors swept across the land, slaughtering every living thing . Now Hiruko is free once more... The connection between Koichi’s heritage and the ancient warrior-god has finally become clear. But after a disastrous battle with Hiruko, Koichi makes a horrifying discovery: Susanoo suffered his one and only defeat at the hands of Hiruko, and mortal host - the position currently held by Koichi - was killed in the battle. Summoning his remaining strength to protect Teruml, whose arcane powers are no match for the dragon-god, Koichi finds himself reliving the ancient battle of his ancestor. But is Koichi destined to share the same fate?
About Guardian of Darkness - Takegami: War God
Deep within the earth, an ancient evil has awakened. According to legend, three dragons shall re-emerge from the earth to wreak havoc upon the land. Preying upon the weak-willed, the dragon spirits grow stronger as they devour the innocent souls of their chosen hosts. Only the power of a long-dormant warrior-god can fulfill the ancient prophesy and defeat the growing evil. But will his chosen host be convinced to fight?