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Yotoden
戦国奇譚妖刀伝
(Sengoku Kidan Yōtōden)
Genre Historical
OVA
Director Osamu Yamazaki
Studio J.C.Staff
Episodes 3
Released May 21, 1987 (ep 1)
December 16, 1987 (ep 2)
November 5, 1988 (ep 3)
Animated film: Wrath of the Ninja
Director Osamu Yamazaki
Studio J.C.Staff, MTV Japan
Released Flag of Japan May 27, 1989
Runtime 87 Minutes

Yōtōden (戦国奇譚妖刀伝 Sengoku Kidan Yōtōden?, lit. Historical fantasy is a subgenre of Fantasy, related to Historical fiction. abbreviated (and sometimes as OAV) is a term originating from Japanese animation ( Anime) for animated films and series which are made specially to be is a Japanese animation studio founded on January 1986 Their first release was the three episode OVA Sengoku Kidan Yōtōden, in 1987 Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) is a Japanese animation studio founded on January 1986 Their first release was the three episode OVA Sengoku Kidan Yōtōden, in 1987 MTV JAPAN ( Music Television Japan) is the Japanese version of the Cable television network based in Japan. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Legend of the Enchanted Swords) is a Japanese historical fantasy direct-to-video anime created by J.C.Staff, based on a novel by Takeshi Narumi. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Historical fantasy is a subgenre of Fantasy, related to Historical fiction. abbreviated (and sometimes as OAV) is a term originating from Japanese animation ( Anime) for animated films and series which are made specially to be (anime in Japanese, is a Japanese animation studio founded on January 1986 Their first release was the three episode OVA Sengoku Kidan Yōtōden, in 1987 The story takes place during Japan's Sengoku period, at the time of Oda Nobunaga's rule. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. ( June 23, 1534 &ndash June 21, 1582) was a major Daimyo during the Sengoku period of Japanese history

The series was released in three volumes from May 21, 1987 to November 5, 1988. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) On May 27, 1989, Yotoden was re-edited into the Wrath of the Ninja feature film. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) A compilation movie, or compilation film, a term used by reviewers of Japanese Anime, is a feature film that is mostly composed of footage from a television serial

Contents

Plot

Yōtōden is based around the historical figure of Oda Nobunaga. ( June 23, 1534 &ndash June 21, 1582) was a major Daimyo during the Sengoku period of Japanese history Nobunaga is a demon warlord who slays all who stand in his way. are creatures from Japanese folklore, variously translated as Demons Devils Ogres or Trolls They are popular characters in Japanese A legend says three mystical weapons from three different ninja clans can end Nobunaga's unholy campaign. The story follows Kasumi no Ayanosuke, a young kunoichi who escaped her village's destruction, in an effort to reunite the Enchanted Swords. Kunoichi (くノ一 is the term for a female Ninja or practitioner of Ninpo.

Characters

Ayame - A female ninja with a tragic past. She is an impressive fighter but is very emotional at times.

Sakon the Whirlwind - A stubborn ninja who is reclusive and prefers to be left alone. He shows very little emotion and this causes friction between him and Ryoma.

Ryoma - A headstrong ninja who is probably the strongest of the three. Unfortunately, he witnesses his father and sister being killed at the hands of Nobunaga's army. He also is forced to kill the woman he loves when her body is inhabited by a demon from Nobunaga's army.

Kikyo - Ryoma's younger sister who died in Ayame's arms. Before her death, Kikyo befriended Ayame and tried to comfort her when she was upset and reminiscing about her tragic past.

Kayo - A female ninja who Ryoma has an unrequited love for. Kayo is possibly the most tragic character in the story. Her body is possessed by one of Nobunaga's henchmen, turning her against her comrades and this forces Ryoma to kill her. Afterwards Ryoma weeps for the loss of her.

Lord Momochi - Kayo's older brother. He tries to kill his sister when her body is possessed by the demon.

Nobunaga - The adversary of the main characters. He rules over the host of Oboro, the three headded demon (who destroys the three clans), and the seven Oboro ninjas.

Ranmaru - Nobunaga's right hand man. Because he wants to rule over the known world of this time, he betrays Nobunaga by making his thoughts turn against him. Nobunaga dies at the hands of Ranmaru's betrayal.

Shinoske - Ayame's brother who was killed in the attack on Kasumi. Since his and Kikyo's death, Ayame vows to destroy the three headde demon who killed her her brother and her friends. He was the one who gave Ayame the Mystical Dagger of the Kasumi Clan.

Saegusa Jinnai - One of the seven Oboro ninja. He is the first Oboro ninja to appear on the scene. He attacks Ayame and Sakon first and then sends his henchmen to do his dirty work. Ayame and Sakon slaughter his minions and then Saegusa escapes. He comes back later on and attempts to kill Ayame but fails and accidentally ends up killing Kikyo instead.

Masago - One of the seven Oboro ninja. He possesses Kayo and causes her to kill her own comrades.

Kagami - One of the seven Oboro ninja. She has the ability to reanimate dead corpses. She then uses her small undead army to kill her enemies. She makes an attempt to kill Ryoma but fails and meets her death at the hands of the man she tried to kill.

Kiheji The Quiet Doom - One of the seven Oboro ninja. He is extremely quick and this makes him a tough adversary for Ayame.

Genzo - One of the seven Oboro ninja. He calls himself "The Harpist. " He attacks both Ayame and Ryoma but Kayo rescues them.

The Host of Oboro

The Host of Oboro were Oda Nobunaga's dirty workers. These demons have an appearance of a bird's face, and long, sharp talons as claws. These monsters are mostly known for killing Sakon's followers in the beginning of this movie.

Voice cast

Movie version

A compilation movie, from screenplay by Shou Aikawa, was cut together by MTV Japan in 1989. Kazuki Yao (矢尾 一樹 Yao Kazuki, born June 17, 1959) is a veteran voice actor and actor who was born in Ishikawa. See also Pre-production Screenwriting A screenplay or script is a written plan authored by a Screenwriter, for a Film or Television MTV JAPAN ( Music Television Japan) is the Japanese version of the Cable television network based in Japan. It has been released in the United States under the title Wrath of the Ninja: The Yotoden Movie. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the

External links

Fire And Rain [1] A Yotoden Website

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