The year 1630, in the province of Suruga, Japan. The cruel prince Tadanaga Tokugawa, third brother of the Shogun Iemitsu, decides to gather the most valiant fighters to make them face eachothers in a tournament. The first duel opposes two men that seem to know each other, Gennosuke Fujiki and Seigen Irako. But what is their real connection?. Both are disciples of Iwamoto Kogan, who is known as Japan’s greatest swordsman. Each of them is determined to prove himself the successor of Iwamoto’s school. However, there can only be one champion.So begins a story of intertwining fates, conflict, and strange destinies.Expect great music and great cinematographic styles used on this very bloody anime series.This anime is definitely NOT for kids. There is blood, nudity, and extreme violence.