
Otogi Zoshi: The Legend of Magatama
Oshimeter
Synopsis
The year is 972 A.D. in Kyoto, the capital of ancient Japan. Kyoto is becoming a corrupt and run-down city; selfish samurai and onmyoji, who care only about gaining political power are everywhere. To make matters worse the city is suffering from famine and widespread disease. Unable to ignore the condition of the city any longer, the Imperial Court decides to send Minamoto no Raiko, a famous samurai well-known for his archery skills, to recover a legendary gem said to hold mysterious power to save the world. However Raiko also falls ill to disease. Instead his youngest sister, Hikaru, decides secretely to make the journey in his place. Hikaru meets many people, and has many adventures while on her trip for the legendary gem. (Source: ANN)
Episode Guide
Characters
Mansairaku
A calm, traveling Noh dancer, Mansairaku finds peace in performance but sometimes feels lonely.
Portrayed by Lang Lex
Hikaru Minamoto
Posing as her ill brother, Hikaru retrieves four sacred Magatama under Seimei's orders.
Portrayed by Mizusawa Fumie
Tsuna Watanabe
Loyal swordsman, Tsuna pledges his life to protect Raikou, even sacrificing his sight.
Portrayed by Price Jamieson
Sadamitsu Usui
A skilled, retired swordsman with a fondness for women, Sadamitsu joins Raiko's crew for mysterious reasons, addressing Raiko as "Taisho".
Portrayed by Sugiyama Ooki
Kintaro
Kintaro, renowned for his strength, dreams of becoming Japan's strongest and joins Raikou to fight Shutendouji.
Portrayed by Marshall Mona
Urabe Suetake
Mysterious assassin Urabe aids Raikou, using poison and stealth in pink kimono.
Portrayed by Fahn Melissa
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