Takaya Ougi
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OVA
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Format:OVA
Episodes:3
Episode Length:30 mins
Season:SUMMER 2004
Source:light novel
Estimated watch time
1h 30m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Boys' Love79%Historical79%Super Power79%Male Protagonist79%Primarily Male Cast79%Reincarnation79%Ghost60%
OVAFINISHED2004 SUMMER6.0 / 10 AniList score
Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge
炎の蜃気楼(ミラージュ)～みなぎわの反逆者～• Honoo no Mirage: Minagiwa no Hangyakusha
Synopsis & Story
Takaya was sent to Kyoto to investigate the re-awakening of Ikko sect and Araki Murashige, a member of the Ikko sect who deserted the clan.With the help of his vassal Haruie, Takaya is finally successful in tracing Araki who hunts down a 400-years-old mandala (Buddhist artifact for meditating) that was made of the hair of the deceased Araki clansmen. Unfortunately, by the time they meet, Haruie recognizes Araki as Shintarou, her lover in her past-life. Takaya orders her to eliminate Araki, who is a threat, but will she be able to do it. Furthermore Takaya finally meets Naoe... (Source: Anime News Network)
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Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge: should you watch it?
At a glance
Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 60/100 — 28% of 542 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #19 highest-rated anime of 2004, and #27 most popular anime of 2004 on AniList.
Of the 1.1K AniList users who started it, 5.3% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 920 have finished it.
At about 1 h 30 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Romance — especially boys' love, historical, super power, male protagonist.
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Mirage of Blaze (2002)
Episodes
3 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Mizuna Kuwabara
- Director
- Fumie Muroi
- Music
- Kouichirou Kameyama
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Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge FAQ
- How many episodes does Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge have?
- Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge has 3 episodes of about 30 minutes each, roughly 1 h 30 min in total.
- Is Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge finished?
- Yes. Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge has finished airing — the final episode aired November 26, 2004.
- Is there a season 2 of Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge?
- No sequel is listed for Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
- What should I watch before Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge?
- Watch Mirage of Blaze first — Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge is a direct sequel.
- Is Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge based on a light novel?
- Yes. Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge adapts the light novel by Mizuna Kuwabara.
- Who sings the opening of Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge?
- The opening, "A Vision Of Flames", is performed by an uncredited artist.