“In alternate 1931 Japan, blue-blooded Sawa joins executioners Nue to avenge her clan against rebel leader Janome.”
Joran The Princess of Snow and Blood
擾乱 THE PRINCESS OF SNOW AND BLOOD
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Synopsis
In alternate 1931 Japan, blue-blooded Sawa joins executioners Nue to avenge her clan against rebel leader Janome.
In 1931, the Tokugawa Shogunate remains in power, marking the 64th year of the Meiji era. Holding a monopoly over the newly discovered "Dragon Vein," the government is leading Japan toward an advanced Edo period. During this time, an elite force of executioners called "Nue" is tasked with defending the Shogunate from a rebel institution known as the "Kuchinawa." As the owner of the Tsuyukasa Bookshop, Sawa Yukimura runs the store's day-to-day business inconspicuously. But behind the scenes, she seeks vengeance against the man who slaughtered her tribe and family. With a special ability to transform granted by her blue blood, Sawa joins Nue after being promised information regarding the target of her revenge: Janome, the leader of the Kuchinawa.
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What 47 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.86 · split reception
4.2 pts
Recommenders 7.7 · others 3.5
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Running avg · Apr 2021 → Aug 2024
- 10 “This anime deserves far more recognition for its exceptional originality, completely avoiding the cliché isekai format where protagonists simply grow stronger with each episode. The series delivers...”
- 8 “One of the better anime of this season -- excellent art and music. The story is a bit generic and a lot of characters tropes are common but it's still a decently well-rounded anime. I like the...”
- 8 “Jouran is a phenomenal revenge story that fans of Lady Snowblood, Kill Bill, and Park Chan-Wook films will adore, featuring a fantastically realized roaring '20s/biopunk setting, engrossing...”
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- Format 12 × 22′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 24m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2021 – Jun 2021 Spring 2021
- Source Tv media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-19678 catalog
Produced by
- Dentsu Producer
- Tatsunoko Production Producer
- Bushiroad Producer
- Nippon Television Network Producer
- Bushiroad Music Producer
- Sonilude Producer
- HJ Holdings Producer
- Bushiroad Move Producer