The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors 1990
What is The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors?
The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors is a 1990 television series set during the war-torn feudal wars of Japan. The narrative begins when the Awa clan faces the threat of extinction from a rival clan supported by demonic forces.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 25, 1990
- Last aired
- Mar 25, 1995
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Overview
The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors is a 1990 television series set during the war-torn feudal wars of Japan. The narrative begins when the Awa clan faces the threat of extinction from a rival clan supported by demonic forces. A careless promise made by the lord of the Awa clan leads to a complex situation involving the clan's dog, which returns with the head of the enemy warlord and demands to marry the lord's daughter. Following their unnatural union and subsequent deaths, the eight unborn pups are reincarnated as the eight Dog Warriors known as the Hakkenden. As the story progresses, these individuals gradually locate one another and assemble as a unified group. Each of the eight warriors serves to represent one of the eight separate aspects of the Bushido code. The series follows their journey as they fulfill their destiny as the legendary protectors emerging from this historical conflict.
Should you watch it?
“Eight reincarnated warriors unite to uphold the virtues of Bushido during feudal Japan's dark era.”
- engaging mythological premise
- classic historical setting
- abrupt narrative conclusion
- complex character ensemble
Watch it if you enjoy historical fantasy epics rooted in traditional Japanese folklore.
The series features themes of war, supernatural conflict, and historical violence.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Kaleidoscope Oct 25, 1990
- E2 Dark Music of the Gods Oct 25, 1990
- E3 The Futility Dance Dec 25, 1990
- E4 Horyu Tower Dec 25, 1990
- E5 Demon's Melody Mar 25, 1991
- E6 The Cicada Spirit Cry Mar 25, 1991
- E7 Spirits Nov 25, 1993
- E8 Taigyuro Hall Jan 25, 1994
- E9 The Legend Of The Ghost Cat Apr 10, 1994
- E10 Hamaji's Resurrection Jul 10, 1994
- E11 Dog Warriors in the Netherworld Sep 10, 1994
- E12 Aspirations of Paradise Nov 10, 1994
- E13 Taking Leave of a Sullied World Mar 25, 1995
Frequently asked questions
What is the central premise?
The story follows eight warriors who are the reincarnations of pups born from a supernatural union.
What do the eight warriors represent?
Each warrior represents one of the eight distinct aspects of the Bushido code.
When is the series set?
The story takes place during the war-torn feudal period of Japan.
How do the warriors come together?
The warriors slowly find each other throughout the series to form a unified group.
What is the origin of the warriors?
They are the reincarnated spirits of eight pups born from a union between a dog and a lord's daughter.