880-01 Otogi-zōshi / original story by Production I. G and NTV ; chief writer, Yoshiki Sakurai ; director, Mizuho Nishikubo ; animation production, Production I.G.
Publisher:
Media Blasters,
Copyright Date:
2005
Description:
12 videodiscs (650 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Originally released as a TV series by Nippon Television Network between July 2004 and March 2005. Each volume contains an additional DVD containing group discussions by staff, lectures on Heian culture, textless opening and closing, etc. Volume 1-3: Heianhen ; volume 4-6: Tokyohen.
Contents:
V. 1. Legend of the magatama, episodes1-5 -- v. 2. Enemy shores, episodes 6-9 -- v. 3. Burning the past, episodes 10-13 -- v. 4. Modern history, episodes14-18 -- v.5 Crossing boundaries, episodes19-22 -- v. 6. Full circle, episodes23-26.
Summary:
The first 13 episodes are set in Heian-Period Japan during a time of famine and widespread disease. The imperial court orders Minamoto no Raikō to bring back the magatama jewels, which have the power to restore the well-being of the city but are now in the hands of tribes and clans who are opposed to the court. As Raikō is sick and confined to his bed, his sister Hikaru pretends to be Raikō and sets out on a journey to recover the jewels accompanied by her loyal servant Tsuna. Episodes 4 to 16 are set in contemporary times where Hikaru and Tsuna investigate strange phenomena occurring in Tokyo.
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