The year is 972 A.D. in Kyoto, the capital of ancient Japan. Kyoto is becoming a corrupt and run-down city; selfish samurai and onmyoji, who care only about gaining political power are everywhere. To make matters worse the city is suffering from famine and widespread disease. Unable to ignore the condition of the city any longer, the Imperial Court decides to send Minamoto no Raiko, a famous samurai well-known for his archery skills, to recover a legendary gem said to hold mysterious power to save the world. However Raiko also falls ill to disease. Instead his youngest sister, Hikaru, decides secretely to make the journey in his place. Hikaru meets many people, and has many adventures while on her trip for the legendary gem.
(Source: ANN)
Great news for this guide! Otogizoushi is a completely faithful adaptation of the original manga that contains no filler episodes.
You can enjoy all 26 episodes in chronological order with the peace of mind knowing that each chapter is canonical content that contributes directly to the development of the main story and character arcs. You don't need to skip any episodes to live the complete and authentic experience of Otogizoushi.
Episodes of Otogizoushi (26)
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Episodes
Aired
Type
1
Raiko
07/07/2004
CANON
2
Sadamitsu
07/14/2004
CANON
3
Tsuchigumo
07/21/2004
CANON
4
Rashou Gate
07/28/2004
CANON
5
Urabe
08/04/2004
CANON
6
Noroijima
08/11/2004
CANON
7
Mansairaku
08/18/2004
CANON
8
Red Demon
08/25/2004
CANON
9
Darkness
09/01/2004
CANON
10
Shuten
09/08/2004
CANON
11
Relationship of Enmity
09/15/2004
CANON
12
Seimei
09/22/2004
CANON
13
Hikaru
09/29/2004
CANON
14
Tokyo
10/06/2004
CANON
15
Shinjuku
10/20/2004
CANON
16
Shiba Park
10/27/2004
CANON
17
Kourakuen
11/03/2004
CANON
18
Ueno
11/10/2004
CANON
19
Shibuya
11/17/2004
CANON
20
Azabu
12/01/2004
CANON
21
Ikebukuro
12/15/2004
CANON
22
Ookubo
12/22/2004
CANON
23
Marunouchi
12/29/2004
CANON
24
Manseibashi
01/05/2005
CANON
25
Demon Gate
03/23/2005
CANON
26
Minato
03/30/2005
CANON
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