Otogi Zoshi: The Legend of Magatama (2004)

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)

Also known as

Otogizoushi · お伽草子

Format

TV · 26 episodes

Status

Finished

Genres

Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Supernatural

Studio

Production I.G

AniList score

64/100

Main characters

Mansairaku, Minamoto no Hikaru, Watanabe no Tsuna, Raikou Minamoto, Urabe Suetake, Sadamitsu Usui, Kintaro, Matsumushi