Shin Hakkenden
神八剣伝
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Synopsis
Based on the long cherished, classic Japanese novel Nanso Satomi Hakkenden by Bakin Kyokutei Takizawa (1767), a modified version of it was made into animation. Taking place in the future, during this time wars were occuring in heaven, mostly for possession between the eight moons created by the savior Fuse that surrounded God's land. When the war ended, there was only one ruling family - that of the Oowaris, and the remaining son gained control of all the moons of heaven, except for one. Meiten, the moon of the pope, where people refrained from war and were therefore out of it's terms. Eight people. Each from one of the eight moons. Each possessing one of the jewels - the elements that compose Earth. They are those who are destined to become saviors of humanity. All of them have sacrificed for these jewels, and are determined to complete their duty to Queen Fuse who entrusted these to them. When the mad emperor Kai threatens to revive a ghost who wants to prevent the restoration of Earth, these eight must battle using the powers given by their jewels in order to create Earth and defeat those who want to prevent it. So they all go to Kusanagi, the ship in the center of God's land. They must gather the jewels in the key called Yatsufusa at Kusanagi's center, in order to create Earth. (Source: AniDB)
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About Shin Hakkenden
Shin Hakkenden (神八剣伝) blends action, adventure and sci-fi by Public & Basic (1999). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The setup: Based on the long cherished, classic Japanese novel Nanso Satomi Hakkenden by Bakin Kyokutei Takizawa (1767), a modified version of it was made into animation. Taking place in the future, during this time wars were occuring in heaven, mostly for possession between the eight moons created by the savior Fuse that surrounded God's land.
Further in, when the war ended, there was only one ruling family - that of the Oowaris, and the remaining son gained control of all the moons of heaven, except for one. Meiten, the moon of the pope, where people refrained from war and were therefore out of it's terms. Eight people. Each from one of the eight moons.
In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Masami Suzuki as Kou Yagami and Tomohiro Nishimura as Gyou Enjou. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 26 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.
Production & Appeal
Animation is handled by Public & Basic, so the studio's house style defines how Shin Hakkenden looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Masami Suzuki as Kou Yagami, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1999, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.
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- How many episodes does Shin Hakkenden have?
- Shin Hakkenden has 26 episodes in total. Every released episode is listed on this page.
- Do I need to watch anything before Shin Hakkenden?
- Start with Episode 1 and continue in order. Check the series page for any related seasons, movies or specials.
- Is Shin Hakkenden still airing?
- Shin Hakkenden is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
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