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Otogizoushi
Synopsis: The year is 972 AD. In Kyoto, the capital of ancient Japan. Kyoto is becoming a corrupt and degraded city; Samurais selfish and onmyoji, who are concerned only with gaining political power everywhere. To make matters worse, the city is suffering from hunger and widespread disease. Unable to ignore the condition of the city more, the Imperial Court decides to send Minamoto in Raiko, a famous samurai well known for its arc and arrow skills, to recover a legendary jewelry that maintains a mysterious power to save the world. However, Raiko is also sick with the disease. Instead, his younger sister, Hikaru, secretly decides to make the journey in his place. Hikaru knows many people and has a lot of adventures during his trip to the legendary jewelry.
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Anime Names
- Anime Name: Otogizoushi
- Anime Name in Japanese: お伽草子
- Anime Name in English: Otogi Zoshi The Legend of Magatama
- Other names: Otozoushi
Production information
- Producers: VAP, Nippon Television Network
- Licensors: Media Blasters
- Studios: Production I.G
Anime Information
- Type: TV
- Episodes: 26
- Date: 38175 - March. 30, 2005
- Genres: Adventure, drama, fantasy
- Subjects: Historic
- Target: Seinen
Anime Reviews
- note: 6.941
- Popularity: 4231
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Curiosities
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- Otogizoushi is an anime based on a series of Japanese folk tales.
- The anime was produced by Studio Production I.G.
- History takes place in the Heian period of Japan in the tenth century.
- The protagonist is a young man named Hikaru, who has special skills.
- Otogizoushi combines elements of fantasy, action and drama.
- The anime presents a variety of mythical and supernatural characters, such as demons and spirits.
- The plot involves a struggle between good and evil, with Hikaru trying to protect his sister Akane from evil forces.
- Otogizoushi has a striking soundtrack that helps create the atmosphere of the historical period portrayed.
- The anime received praise for its high quality animation and surrounding plot.
- Otogizoushi aired in Japan between April and September 2004.
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Main Characters
Below is the main characters of: "Otogizoushi"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character:
- Hikaru (Mamoru Miyano) - A young samurai seeking revenge for the death of his father.
- Minamoto at Raikou (Kazuhiko Inoue) - A legendary warrior who helps Hikaru on his journey.
- Abe at Seimei (Takayuki Sugo) - A powerful Onmyouji who helps Hikaru control his powers.
- KINTAROU (Kouki Miyata) - A young boy with supernatural abilities joining Hikaru's team.
- Fujiwara no Michinaga (Takaya Hashi) - An influential nobleman who opposes Hikaru and his allies.
- Shuten Douji (Takahiro Sakurai) - A demon who becomes an unlikely ally from Hikaru.
- Suetake (Kenichi Suzumura) - A young apprentice from Onmyouji who joins Hikaru's team.
- Taira at Kiyomori (Tesshou Genda) - A powerful warrior who leads the Hikaru enemy army.
Summary and events
- Young Hikaru is sent to the imperial capital to become an onmyoji, an expert in magic and divination.
- He knows Princess Fujiwara on Yasumaro, who is being chased by an evil spirit.
- Hikaru and his friends fight against the evil spirit and manage to defeat him.
- Hikaru discovers that the princess is being controlled by an evil spirit and tries to save her.
- Hikaru and his friends discover that the evil spirit is being controlled by a rival Onmyoji.
- Hikaru and his friends fight the rival Onmyoji and manage to defeat him.
- Hikaru and the princess fall in love and decide to get married.
- Hikaru is appointed head of the onmyoji and continues to protect the imperial capital.
What happens in the end?
Otogizoushi's manga does not have a definitive ending, leaving many questions unanswered. However, the main story is concluded with the defeat of the main villain and the restoration of peace in the world of humans and spirits. Some characters find a happy ending, while others remain open to possible sequels.GAMES, MOVIES, OVAs and SPECIALS
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- Otogizoushi (Game Boy Advance)
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Meaning of Otogizoushi
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お伽草子
- お伽草子: Fairy tale
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EXTERNAL LINKS
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- Official Website: http://www.production-ig.co.jp/contents/works_sp/1170_/index.html
- MyAnimeList: https://myanimelist.net/anime/525