OVA
Description
"Ikki Tousen: Shūgaku Tōshi Keppu-roku" is the fourth season of the "Ikki Tousen" anime series, continuing the saga of modern-day fighters who are reincarnations of warriors from the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. The story centers on Hakufu Sonsaku, a carefree and powerful fighter who wields the Dragon Soul, a mystical power tied to her destiny. Hakufu enrolls at Nanyo Academy, a school embroiled in a violent power struggle between rival factions. These factions, led by students possessing the spirits of ancient warriors, vie for dominance, mirroring the historical conflicts of their past lives.

The narrative introduces new characters and factions, including the enigmatic Goei, who seeks to manipulate the balance of power for her own ends. Hakufu’s allies, such as Ryomou Shimei and Kanu Unchou, play pivotal roles in the unfolding battles, each grappling with their own loyalties and the weight of their reincarnated destinies. The season delves deeper into the lore of the Dragon Spirits, exploring their origins and the consequences of wielding such power. As alliances shift and betrayals unfold, the characters are forced to confront their fates and the cyclical nature of their conflicts.

The plot is driven by intense martial arts battles, strategic maneuvering, and the interplay of personal ambitions with historical legacies. Themes of destiny, loyalty, and the struggle for power are central to the story, as the characters navigate their roles in a world where past and present are inextricably linked. The season maintains the series' signature blend of action, drama, and supernatural elements, while expanding the scope of its narrative and character dynamics.
Information
Ikki Tousen: Shūgaku Tōshi Keppu-roku
一騎当千 集鍔闘士血風録
Type: OVA
Movie/episode length: 48 min.
Date: 11/12/2011
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Staff
  • Director
    Rion Kujo
  • Storyboard
    Rion Kujo
  • Music
    Yasuharu Takanashi
  • Character Design
  • Chief Animation Director
    Yukiko Ishibashi
  • Sound Director
    Katsunori Shimizu
  • Director of Photography
    Shigeki Asakawa
  • Episode Director
    Rion Kujo
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Minoru Maeda
  • Animation Director
    Shūji Takahara
    Yoshiya Yamamoto
    Manabu Yasumoto
    Tomoyuki Kitamura
    Yukiko Ishibashi
    Hye-Jung Heo
    Sung Il Cha
    Jong Ki Choi
  • Cgi Director
    Masashi Suzuki
  • Producer
    Hisato Usui
    Shinsaku Tanaka
    Takurō Hatakeyama
    Tetsuya Tsuchihashi
Production
  • Production
    AT-X
    Bushiroad
    GENCO
    Showgate
    Media Factory
    Wani Books
  • Animation Production
    Arms