The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors
The Hakkenden
Genres
- Action
- Adventure
- Supernatural
Tags
all 5- ArtsClassic Literature79
- DramaTragedy79
- TimeHistorical79
- ActionSwordplay50
- TraitsDemons50
Genres: Action, Adventure, Supernatural. Tags: Classic Literature, Tragedy, Historical, Swordplay, Demons.
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#6985
Popularity
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This Season
Rated OVA
#9
This Season
Popular OVA
Episode Progress
Complete6 / 6 episodes aired
All 6 episodes available
- Aired
- Oct 25, 1990 – Mar 25, 1991
- Duration
- 30 min
- Time to Complete
- 3h
- Rating
- R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Studios
- AIC, Artmic
Alternative Titles
jaTHE 八犬伝
en-x-romajiThe Hakkenden
frHakkenden
Synopsis
"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)
Synopsis
"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 -
"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)
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"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 -
"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)
Franchise Timeline
The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors is entry 1 of 2 in the The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors watch order — the first entry in this franchise's main story.
Franchise Timeline
The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors
Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content
- The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog WarriorsMain Story #1 (OVA)1990
- The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors Part 2Main Story #2 (OVA)1993
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
Platform Scores
MAL
6.68
AniList
63 / 100
Kitsu
67 / 100
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Episode Guide
Aired so far: 6 / 6
Main Story
6 / 6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors worth watching?
With an Action, Supernatural, and Adventure genre mix and an age rating of R - 17+ for violence and profanity, The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors is the first entry in a two-part franchise. It features six finished OVA episodes.
How many episodes does The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors have?
The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors is an OVA series that consists of 6 episodes. The series has finished airing.
Is The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors a sequel?
No, The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors is the first entry in its franchise. It is followed by a second part.
Where can I watch The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors?
Information on where to watch The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors is not available in the provided data. It is a finished OVA series with 6 episodes.
Information
- Type
- OVA
- Status
- Finished
- Country
- Japan
- Aired
- Oct 25, 1990 – Mar 25, 1991
- Episodes
- 6 / 6
- Duration
- 30 min
- Time to Complete
- 3h
- Rating
- R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Studios
- AIC, Artmic
Alternative Titles
jaTHE 八犬伝
en-x-romajiThe Hakkenden
frHakkenden
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