Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood
桃源暗鬼
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Synopsis
Rebellious teen Shiki discovers he's Oni, attends Rasetsu Academy to master powers and accept his true identity.
In a world where ancient bloodlines clash, those descended from Momotarou and Oni exist in an eternal struggle. The Oni, known for their wild and unpredictable nature, stand opposed by the Momotarou who dedicate themselves to maintaining balance between the human world and supernatural forces. Shiki Ichinose is a rebellious teenager whose carefree attitude masks something deeper within him. Living with his foster father Tsuyoshi, who has raised him with unwavering patience and love, Shiki has always felt different from those around him. When mysterious forces begin targeting Shiki, his ordinary life shatters as hidden truths about his heritage come to light. The awakening of powers he never knew he possessed draws the attention of Rasetsu Academy, a special institution where young Oni learn to understand and master their abilities. Under the guidance of Naito Mudano, an experienced Oni teacher, Shiki must confront the darkness within himself and learn that true strength comes not from raw power, but from understanding who he really is. As Shiki navigates this dangerous new world, he'll discover that the line between human and monster isn't as clear as he once believed, and that his greatest battle may be learning to accept all parts of himself.
Individuals with Momotarou and Oni blood coursing through their veins maintain a longstanding rivalry. The Oni are careless, rash, and disorderly, while the Momotarou protect the human world from the uncontrollable Oni. Shiki Ichinose is a reckless and irresponsible teenager, aware of his defiance and even proud of his expulsion from school. Despite Shiki's rebellious attitude, his foster father, Tsuyoshi, cares about him deeply. Tsuyoshi's selfless love is soon shown in an explosive incident when a Momotarou barges in looking for Shiki. As a Momotarou himself, Tsuyoshi has been hiding Shiki for years and keeping his Oni origins a secret even from him. As he gives up his life to save Shiki and confesses everything in his dying breath, Shiki's Oni blood awakens for the first time, transforming him into an unruly monster overflowing with rage and a thirst for revenge. Shiki's momentary outburst attracts the attention of Naito Mudano, an Oni teacher at the Rasetsu Academy—an institution for young Oni in need of understanding and perfecting their powers. Before Shiki can avenge his father, he must learn to control his headstrong and impulsive nature and, above all, fight against his own demonic blood.
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No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood begins and ends here.
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