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The Cherry Blossoms Have Fallen

The Cherry Blossoms Have Fallen

Episode number: 1

Overview: A decade after the destruction of the Kouga and Iga ninja clans, only two survivors remain in a hidden village. But fate isn't done with the ninjas yet...

The Five Treasures Have Arrived

The Five Treasures Have Arrived

Episode number: 2

Overview: Hachirou wants to leave the ninja village and start a new life. He and Hibiki are destined never to be together, and he's terrified of their powers. But the war between the Kouga and Iga may not yet be over...

The Kouga Must Die

The Kouga Must Die

Episode number: 3

Overview: A dark force descends upon the Five Treasures as they are attacked by a mysterious ninja... or is he a ninja at all?

The Joujinshuu Appear

The Joujinshuu Appear

Episode number: 4

Overview: The slaughter of the Iga and Kouga continues as the Joujinshuu cut a swath through the Five Flowers. Who are they, and what do they want?

The Cherry Blossoms Run Mad

The Cherry Blossoms Run Mad

Episode number: 5

Overview: The Joujinshuu continue to cut a swath through the ninja, and Hachirou himself is forced to join the fray.

Evil Clouds Begin to Stir

Evil Clouds Begin to Stir

Episode number: 6

Overview: Many years have passed. The surviving ninjas are in hiding, and Hachirou has disappeared. The Joujinshuu have yet to return, but can these days of relative peace last forever?

Tadanaga's Change of Heart

Tadanaga's Change of Heart

Episode number: 7

Overview: As the black castle towers in the forest near the tea stand, Hachirou is called to meet Tadanaga, where he learns the truth about Tadanaga's thoughts during the incident four years ago.

The Advent of Joujin

The Advent of Joujin

Episode number: 8

Overview: The ninjas prepare to storm Murakumo as Hachirou escapes from Suruga's carefully-laid traps.

The Butterfly Dances

The Butterfly Dances

Episode number: 9

Overview: Hachirou is determined to slay Joujin and his Joujinshuu, but Joujin has deeper plans for the Lord of Suruga than he'd thought.

The Heavenly Robe Sees Carnage

The Heavenly Robe Sees Carnage

Episode number: 10

Overview: The local daimyo stages an attack on the Joujinshuu's Murakumo castle. As their massive army is annihilated by the Murakumo's cannons, Tenkai realizes only ninjas can destroy the castle...

Like a Rhinoceros

Like a Rhinoceros

Episode number: 11

Overview: As the ninjas prepare for an assault on the castle, Shikibu's armor breaks. Gorone attempts to repair it, but he's vulnerable when he's not wearing it. Then an enemy attacks, and separates him from the group...

The Wind Blows Through the Pines

The Wind Blows Through the Pines

Episode number: 12

Overview: The assault on the Murakumo castle has begun, and the first task is to draw away the troops surrounding it. Rui and Shichigen attempt an assault, but the enemy has prepared for their techniques...

Utsutsu Dreams of Hell

Utsutsu Dreams of Hell

Episode number: 13

Overview: The assault on Murakumo continues as Utsutsu's terrible past, and the origin of her techniques, is revealed.

Murakamo Must Be Destroyed

Murakamo Must Be Destroyed

Episode number: 14

Overview: Hadaebou infiltrates Murakumo castle, where he attempts to kill the Lord of Suruga. Joujin tries to get Hachirou and Hibiki to join forces with him.

The Shielding Eye Is Deceived

The Shielding Eye Is Deceived

Episode number: 15

Overview: The Murakumo castle has vanished without a trace, and it seems as if the Joujinshuu have disappeared. The ninjas return to their normal lives, but is everything really over?

The Massive Castle Rumbles

The Massive Castle Rumbles

Episode number: 16

Overview: Murakumo is back! Now the castle is on wheels and it's slowly heading towards Edo. The ninjas try to break in as Hachirou attempts to flee.

Everyone Gathers at the Battlefield

Everyone Gathers at the Battlefield

Episode number: 17

Overview: Tenkai's servant infiltrates Murakumo Castle with a mission: to bring Tadanaga back or to kill him if he refuses to leave.

The Cherry Blossoms Must Fall

The Cherry Blossoms Must Fall

Episode number: 18

Overview: Hadaebou's attempt to retrieve Tadanaga from Mukakumo Castle does not go as planned. Hachirou appears before the gathered ninjas of Kouga and Iga, faced with an enemy he cannot defeat alone.

100 Eyes See Their Destiny

100 Eyes See Their Destiny

Episode number: 19

Overview: Hachirou enters the castle at last, as Saizou falls victim to Yasha Itaru's Destiny's Passage.

We Must See the Lotus Flowers Together

We Must See the Lotus Flowers Together

Episode number: 20

Overview: Saizou is dead, but his sacrifice has allowed the ninjas to proceed into Murakumo at last. But even greater threats await them inside.

Remembrance Must Fade

Remembrance Must Fade

Episode number: 21

Overview: The ninjas make their way up Murakumo castle, but they're stopped by Neirichiou. He's still alive, and he wants them dead.

The Demon Revives

The Demon Revives

Episode number: 22

Overview: Kujaku's secret is revealed as Joujin meets a grisly end, and the Demon King Nobunaga revives.

The Cherry Blossoms Scatter

The Cherry Blossoms Scatter

Episode number: 23

Overview: Nobunaga revives, only to quickly die again. Then Hibiki and Hachirou are trapped in a bizarre space created by the Joujinshuu's techniques. When they escape, they find themselves in a parallel world.

The Cherry Blossoms Bloom

The Cherry Blossoms Bloom

Episode number: 24

Overview: In a parallel world, Hibiki and Hachirou face off with the Joujinshuu one final time. The Joujinshuu are caught off guard and overwhelmed, but Joujin still has a final trick up his sleeve: a deep connection to a powerful, hidden ninja.