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Format: TV
Episodes: 26
Episode length: 23 min
Status: Finished
Aired from: Jul 7, 2004
Until: Mar 30, 2005
Season: Summer 2004
Source: Original
Average score: 63%
Mean score: 65%
Popularity: 4,373
Favorites: 24
Studio: Production I.G
Producers: VAP, Nippon Television Network, Media Blasters
Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Adventure, Supernatural
Romaji: Otogizoushi
English: Otogi Zoshi: The Legend of Magatama
Native: お伽草子
Synonyms: Fairytale Book Древняя легенда 御伽草子

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Otogi Zoshi: The Legend of Magatama

★ 6.3 4,373 members

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: AnimeNewsNetwork)