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“Eight reincarnated dog warriors unite to redeem their clan through bushido virtues against demonic forces.”

The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors

THE 八犬伝

6.64

6,843 rank · 10,871 viewers · 15 favorites

Action Adventure Historical Martial Arts Mythology Samurai Supernatural

6 episodes · 30 min per ep min · AIC · R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

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Synopsis

Eight reincarnated dog warriors unite to redeem their clan through bushido virtues against demonic forces.

"During the blood-soaked feudal wars of Japan, the Awa clan faced certain extinction from a rival clan backed by demonic forces. Their clan's salvation becomes a curse when the family dog brings back the head of the enemy warlord but insists upon marrying the lord's daughter! This unnatural union bears fruit, but they are killed; and their eight unborn pups reincarnate as the eight Dog Warriors - The Hakkenden. The eight reincarnated souls travel their separate paths of violence and retribution, but slowly they come together as a formidable group representing the eight virtues of the bushido to slay the demons and redeem their clan!" (Source: DVD Complete Series Back Cover)