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Estimated watch time
3h
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical79%Classic Literature79%Tragedy79%Demons50%Swordplay50%
OVAFINISHED1990 FALL6.3 / 10 AniList score
The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors
THE 八犬伝• The Hakkenden
Synopsis & Story
"During the blood-soaked feudal wars of Japan, the Awa clan faced certain extinction from a rival clan backed by demonic forces. Their clan's salvation becomes a curse when the family dog brings back the head of the enemy warlord but insists upon marrying the lord's daughter! This unnatural union bears fruit, but they are killed; and their eight unborn pups reincarnate as the eight Dog Warriors - The Hakkenden. The eight reincarnated souls travel their separate paths of violence and retribution, but slowly they come together as a formidable group representing the eight virtues of the bushido to slay the demons and redeem their clan!" (Source: DVD Complete Series Back Cover)
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The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors: should you watch it?
At a glance
The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 63/100 — 32% of 676 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #8 highest-rated anime of 1990, and #9 most popular anime of 1990 on AniList.
Of the 1.2K AniList users who started it, 8.1% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 905 have finished it.
At about 3 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure — especially historical, classic literature, tragedy.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors Part 2 (1993)
Episodes
6 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Series composition
- Shou Aikawa
The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors FAQ
- How many episodes does The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors have?
- The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors has 6 episodes of about 30 minutes each, roughly 3 hours in total.
- How long does it take to watch The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors?
- About 3 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 3 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
- Is The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors finished?
- Yes. The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors has finished airing — the final episode aired March 25, 1991.
- Is there a season 2 of The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors?
- Yes — the story continues in The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors Part 2 (1993).
- Where do I start The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors?
- Start here: The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors is the first entry, followed by The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors Part 2.
- Is The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors based on a other source?
- Yes. The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors adapts the other source.
- Who animated The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors?
- The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors was animated by AIC.