Sousuke Inukawa
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OVA
6.3
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 7
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Total watch time
- 3 h 30 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- November 25, 1993 – March 25, 1995
- Season
- Fall 1993
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- AIC
- Director
- Tatsuya Okamoto
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 63/100
Estimated watch time
3h 30m
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Classic Literature79%Revenge79%Tragedy79%Demons50%Swordplay50%Historical50%
OVAFINISHED1993 FALL6.3 / 10 AniList score
The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors Part 2
THE 八犬伝 〜新章〜• The Hakkenden: Shin Shou
Synopsis
Second part of The Hakkenden.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors Part 2?
Only if you enjoy action and adventure, especially stories with classic literature, revenge, tragedy.
Reception is lukewarm: 63/100 on AniList, with 36% of 428 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #15 highest-rated anime of 1993.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 4.5% of viewers drop it.
Watch The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors first: this continues its story.
At about 3 h 30 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
7 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Tatsuya Okamoto
- Character design
- Atsushi Okuda
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors (1990)
Related entries
The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors Part 2 FAQ
How many episodes does The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors Part 2 have?
The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors Part 2 has 7 episodes of about 30 minutes each, roughly 3 h 30 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors Part 2?
About 3 h 30 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 4 days; at one hour a day, about 4 days.
Is The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors Part 2 finished?
Yes. The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors Part 2 has finished airing — the final episode aired March 25, 1995.
Is there a season 2 of The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors Part 2?
No sequel is listed for The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors Part 2 as of October 2026.
What should I watch before The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors Part 2?
Watch The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors first — The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors Part 2 is a direct sequel.
Is The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors Part 2 based on a other source?
Yes. The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors Part 2 adapts the other source.
Who animated The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors Part 2?
The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors Part 2 was animated by AIC and directed by Tatsuya Okamoto.