Episodes

A man wakes up on a snowy mountain with no memories, where he is chased by a giant centipede monster. He's saved by a girl with furry ears and a long cat tale. || A man has suddenly awoken in the middle of a snow-covered land, chased by an insect-like monster of some sort. It chases after him but he is saved by a young woman with animal ears and a tail, who introduces herself as Kuon. He has no memory of anything, not even of his own name. After a gruelling journey through the forests and mountains they reach a small village, where Kuon gives him the name Haku, after a figure of legend. After recuperating from his injuries, Haku is made to do menial work at the village in order to earn his keep, but he is singularly unsuitable for this as he is physically weak. He appears to have a clever mind however and manages to repair the village`s mill, whose waterwheel had long been broken. He meets Ukon, who appears to be an important person in the village.

The village is under attack by monsters called gigiri, small insects with nasty claws. Haku and Kuon go with a group of mercenaries to help wipe them out, but get more than they bargained for when they run into a boro-gigiri, a monster that's over 30 feet tall. || Kuon receives payment for her services to the village, and Haku shows that he has a head for maths, being able to do mental arithmetic on fairly large numbers easily. A group of men has been injured after encountering some creatures called gigiri, and Kuon treats them with her herbs. Ukon decides to go out with some village warriors to hunt these gigiri, and asks Kuon to join, as they may have need of her healing skills. She agrees on the condition that Haku join as well. As before Haku is quickly exhausted by the trek up the mountains and meets a court scholar riding in their cart named Maroro. Haku learns from Maroro that the gigiri are sort of like the insect-like monster he encountered previously. They lay a trap of rotting meat and a large number of the gigiri are drawn to it, and Maroro casts a magical spell that sends fire that kills many of them, while Ukon and the rest of the village warriors finish off the rest. A much larger gigiri, called a boro-gigiri appears, evidently the same sort of creature that Haku encountered before, and it manages to kill a few of the village warriors even as more gigiri appear. Kuon gives Haku a metal fan that he is able to use as a weapon, while Ukon orders the rest of the warriors to retreat while he, Kuon, and Haku execute a plan to use the same cursed slime (tatari) in the cavern to consume this boro-gigiri the way it did the other one previously.

Haku and Kuon travel to the capital, but their journey is interrupted by a bandit attack. || Ukon asks Kuon and Haku to accompany him as he escorts Rurutie, the youngest princess of Kujuuri to the capital. Along the road they see a young woman with a broken cart who asks for their help, but turns out to be a ruse by a gang of brigands to distract them. They take all of the cargo intended as gifts for the Emperor. All this however was actually part of Ukon`s plan to find the brigands` secret hideout and capture them, and had a group of warriors had hidden themselves amongst the cargo. He goes to attack the brigands when the location of their hideout is known, leaving Kuon and Haku behind to protect Rurutie and Maroro. As the hideout is about to be overwhelmed by Ukon and his warriors, the leader of the brigands tries to escape via a secret passage he prepared for that purpose, and he emerges where Haku and the others are waiting. He tries to take Rurutie hostage but is attacked by her bird, just as a company of imperial soldiers arrives to arrest him and his cohorts. The imperial soldiers are led by a masked man named Oshutoru. They eventually arrive at the capital.

Having reached the capital, Haku and gang look for work... but not before partying. That's when a girl named Nekone appears before them, and she's actually Ukon's little sister. || Haku, Kuon, and Ukon eventually arrive safely at the capital with Rurutie and take lodging at an inn named Hakuroukaku. They meet Ukon`s little sister Nekone, and try the baths for which the inn is famous. The next day Haku and Kuon are shown around the city by Rurutie, and Nekone tags along, as she is suspicious of Haku and wants to know more about him, as her brother seems to trust him. The town is very lively, and they see Oshutoru conducting an inspection. Kuon tries to find Haku another job, and while he makes mistakes on the job people still seem to like him. They return to the inn and Haku receives a letter, which exposes the fact that he cannot read present-day writing. It is an invitation from Ukon to meet, but instead of Ukon they see Oshutoru, who wishes to become Haku`s patron. He removes his mask and they find that Oshutoru and Ukon are the same person.

Haku's busy days of working hard in the mornings and afternoon and studying at night are wearing down his mind. However, his hard work pays off when he's finally given a vacation. With his freedom and a little money, he sets out to the capital. || Haku`s busy days of working hard in the mornings and afternoon and studying at night are wearing down his mind. However, his hard work pays off when he`s finally given a vacation. With his freedom and a little money, he sets out to the capital. Source: crunchyroll

The inn where Haku's staying, the Hakuroukaku, is known for its beautiful owner. She sends him a letter and invites him to a banquet. He goes, but... || The inn where Haku`s staying, the Hakuroukaku, is known for its beautiful owner. She sends him a letter and invites him to a banquet. He goes, but... Source: crunchyroll

The emperor of Yamato holds absolute loyalty from his subjects. And his daughter, Anju, has her birthday approaching. Hakuroukaku finds itself with a strange visitor. Kuon's eyes shine coldly at this selfish young girl. || The emperor of Yamato holds absolute loyalty from his subjects. And his daughter, Anju, has her birthday approaching. Hakuroukaku finds itself with a strange visitor. Kuon`s eyes shine coldly at this selfish young girl. Source: crunchyroll

A lone passenger ship set sail in the night fog. It turns out to be a hub for illegal gambling. || A lone passenger ship set sail in the night fog. It turns out to be a hub for illegal gambling. Source: crunchyroll

A messenger arrives at Yamato, claiming he's from a land beyond the eastern sea. || A messenger arrives at Yamato, claiming he`s from a land beyond the eastern sea. Source: crunchyroll

Anju is in love with Oshutoru, the royal general. But because she is the imperial princess, she can't fall in love like ordinary people do. Kuon and the others try their best to help her. || Anju is in love with Oshutoru, the royal general. But because she is the imperial princess, she can`t fall in love like ordinary people do. Kuon and the others try their best to help her. Source: crunchyroll

The princess has decided to pretend to be kidnapped, in hopes that Oshutoru will come and save her. She enlists Nosuri's help and Haku is forced to help too. But Nosuri has no idea who she really is, and when Oshutoru comes, Haku is forced to face him alone...! || The princess has decided to pretend to be kidnapped, in hopes that Oshutoru will come and save her. She enlists Nosuri`s help and Haku is forced to help too. But Nosuri has no idea who she really is, and when Oshutoru comes, Haku is forced to face him alone...! Source: crunchyroll

For his services in saving the princess, Haku is invited to the palace and given an audience with the emperor. He is gifted two girls who are called the Priestesses of Chains. But he doesn't realize the deep meaning they possess. || For his services in saving the princess, Haku is invited to the palace and given an audience with the emperor. He is gifted two girls who are called the Priestesses of Chains. But he doesn`t realize the deep meaning they possess. Source: crunchyroll

Yamato is threatened by a barbarian invasion from the north, but the town doesn't seem worried at all. The eight pillar generals mount a counterattack, and Haku finds himself dragged along. || Yamato is threatened by a barbarian invasion from the north, but the town doesn`t seem worried at all. The eight pillar generals mount a counterattack, and Haku finds himself dragged along. Source: crunchyroll

The ancient power of the masks is brought down to bear on the invading Usuurussha armies. The armies are torn apart by the power of the Eight Pillar Generals, but is the cost to Yamato's own citizens too great? || The ancient power of the masks is brought down to bear on the invading Usuurussha armies. The armies are torn apart by the power of the Eight Pillar Generals, but is the cost to Yamato`s own citizens too great? Source: crunchyroll

After returning from the war, Haku is deeply depressed. The girls all offer him gifts to cheer him up, but it doesn't help. So all the men decide to have a massive banquet and drink together. It gets out of hand and everyone starts taking off their clothes.. || After returning from the war, Haku is deeply depressed. The girls all offer him gifts to cheer him up, but it doesn`t help. So all the men decide to have a massive banquet and drink together. It gets out of hand and everyone starts taking off their clothes... Source: crunchyroll

The truth behind Haku's past is revealed. What is his connection to the emperor, and to the mysterious and powerful masks? || The truth behind Haku`s past is revealed. What is his connection to the emperor, and to the mysterious and powerful masks? Source: crunchyroll

The Emperor has declared war on Tousukuru, and Haku is summoned to join the fight. Will Kuon be willing to fight against her homeland? || The Emperor has declared war on Tousukuru, and Haku is summoned to join the fight. Will Kuon be willing to fight against her homeland? Source: crunchyroll

The war against Tousukuru is going poorly, and Haku is sent with reinforcements. Munechika turns to him to come up with a plan to break the stalemate. || The war against Tousukuru is going poorly, and Haku is sent with reinforcements. Munechika turns to him to come up with a plan to break the stalemate. Source: crunchyroll

Haku comes up with a brilliant plan to attack the fortress where the Tousukuru provisions are stored. But he's discovered by a general who's as powerful as his entire group combined! || Haku comes up with a brilliant plan to attack the fortress where the Tousukuru provisions are stored. But he`s discovered by a general who`s as powerful as his entire group combined! Source: crunchyroll

The Emperor is dead, and now his daughter must take his place. But the Eight Pillar Generals have other ideas. She is poisoned and Oshutoru is blamed for the killing. Will Haku be able to make it in time? || The Emperor is dead, and now his daughter must take his place. But the Eight Pillar Generals have other ideas. She is poisoned and Oshutoru is blamed for the killing. Will Haku be able to make it in time? Source: crunchyroll

The emperor is dead, and Anju has been poisoned. Oshutoru takes the blame for the crime. Haku mounts a daring plan to rescue him. || The emperor is dead, and Anju has been poisoned. Oshutoru takes the blame for the crime. Haku mounts a daring plan to rescue him. Source: crunchyroll

The chase is on as Haku attempts to smuggle Oshutoru and Anju from the capital. But will he be able to flee the combined might of the eight pillar generals? || The chase is on as Haku attempts to smuggle Oshutoru and Anju from the capital. But will he be able to flee the combined might of the eight pillar generals? Source: crunchyroll

The race is on to escape the capital as the rest of the Eight Pillar Generals seek Oshutoru's death. Burai corners Haku and his friends, and the only way to survive is for a wounded Oshutoru to use the power of his cursed mask. || The race is on to escape the capital as the rest of the Eight Pillar Generals seek Oshutoru`s death. Burai corners Haku and his friends, and the only way to survive is for a wounded Oshutoru to use the power of his cursed mask. Source: crunchyroll

The princess and the rest of the group have successfully fled to Enna-Kamui to ready themselves for the coming civil war. Oshutoru and Nekone arrive later, bearing bad news: Haku is dead. || The princess and the rest of the group have successfully fled to Enna-Kamui to ready themselves for the coming civil war. Oshutoru and Nekone arrive later, bearing bad news: Haku is dead. Source: crunchyroll