When their village was wiped out five years ago, there were only three young survivors: Shino Inuzuka, Sosuke Inukawa, and the girl Hamaji. Through a quirk of fate, both boys share the same peony-shaped birthmark. Genpachi Inukai and Kobungo Inuta were raised hundreds of miles away as foster brothers, but they too share the same birthmark. When they went north as part of the army three years ago, they went to confront demons and came back forever transformed. Now the Imperial Church has come for Shino and Sosuke and they must find eight mystical gems and their owners or face a fate worse than death at the hands of the Church. One of Japan's greatest works of literature is born again in HAKKENDEN: EIGHT DOGS OF THE EAST!
S**R
Good but lacking
This is a pretty interesting and unique series. However, the main downfall I have with this first part/season is that nothing happens beyond meeting characters -- that will clearly play a role later on -- and forming bonds between said characters. That's it. Plot wise? We're given the information of what our characters need to do, but they really don't take much action to follow through on doing it. Satomi is literally us in audience, repeatedly asking Shino about finding the gems (aka how is the plot coming along) and Shino is just like "I'm working on it" (aka not really). Again, these thirteen episodes revolve more around meeting other characters, forming bonds, and occasionally helping minor characters, but that's it. While I enjoyed it, it felt lacking. I'm hoping things actually get moving in the next part/season.
L**M
Strange but lovely anime.
If you like fights, this anime has them. The protagonists (and one antagonist) are all linked by heritage to their mother's union with a dog. Yes that is strange. The animation itself is beautiful. A number of the characters are a bit puzzling. But I enjoyed it. This is a successor to a number of anime on the same theme of the relationship of these eight and how they search for each other and find each other. Lots of swords.
O**G
Great Application
Good story. If you know the story, then this is a great application of it.
D**N
Love it!
Arrived on time and happy its part of my collection to watch!
J**G
Five Stars
AWSOME ANIME WE LOVE BOTH [ ONE AND TWO ]
K**R
Five Stars
Love it
K**I
Fantasy, lots of characters, animals and amazing songs.
I am excited to watch this series the product is brand new which I'm happy about the character designs are really beautiful. I already love this series
G**T
Good anime
Good anime
M**C
I LOVED IT
A VERY GOOD FIRST SEASON LOOKING FORWARD TO THE SECOND
P**R
Five Stars
interesting story cant wait for season 2
N**L
Amazing
Absolutely fantastic series.Product came exactly as described.I definitely recommend this DVD!
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