The essential episodes of Ikki Tousen
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Ikki Tousen — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Seven schools are competing for complete control over the region of Kanto. The students are known as "Fighters", and each carry a sacred bead, or Magatama, and enclosed in it is a spirit of an ancient fighter from 1800 years ago in Chinese history. The Fighters are destined to the fates of their Magatama. Enter Hakufu Sonsaku, a big-breasted, air-headed bimbo, who joins the ranks of Nanjou Academy, alongside her cousin, Koukin. Encassed in her Magatama is the spirit of a fierce warrior who conquered the lands 1800 years previous, but was killed at an early age. The Big Four of Nanyou Academy see her as a threat and wish to prevent history from repeating itself.
- 02
Summer Comes to the Watermelon Patch
Toutaku forces Hakufu to battle Ryofu, otherwise Ryoumou will be killed. The girls fight each other, but also attempt to go after Toutaku. It looks like no one will be able to win, until Ryofu defies her fate, and uses her ultimate technique. Hakufu and Ryoumou learn Saji's true identity and they go to rescue Koukin and confront Saji.
- 03
The Movements of a Newborn Dragon's Spirit
Ryomou stealthily pursues the Dragon Jade while the dragon hidden within Sousou begins to stir.
- 04
The Military is a Great Matter of the State
Hakufu and her crew work to raise money for a tournament where they will face fierce opponents. When her little sister shows up things get crazy!
- 05
All Warfare is Based on Deception
When a gang of thugs kidnaps her sweet little sister, Hakufu goes on a rampage. The odds are not on her side, but luckily, her friends are!
- 06
The Dead Cannot be Brought Back to Life
Ryomou is shocked to stumble upon a girl everyone thought was dead, but all Hakufu can think is taking the new girl to a karaoke bar!
- 07
Love Your Soldiers Like Your Children
Mysterious necklaces that unleash their wearers’ deepest desires create havoc at a martial arts shrine. Pretty ones, beware what lurks within!
- 08
Do Not Fight Unless the Situation is Critical
A day at the beach turns into a treasure hunt, but when giant man-eating sharks appear, the bikini-clad warrior babes show off their moves.
- 09
Use the Highest Intelligence of the Army for Purposes of Spying
A quest to recover lost memories lures Hakufu’s crew into an ambush at an abandoned school. Amidst a flurry of flying fists, they revisit the past.
- 10
Possessed by a mysterious girl in a cape, Ryofu wreaks havoc on her new friends. He scandalous behavior with Gentoku may push Kanu over the edge.
- 11
To the People and Not for the People
Suspicious of her master’s odd behavior, Kanu sends a messenger to ask Hakufu for help; Ryomou’s peaceful dip in a hot spring is disrupted by Ryofu.
- 12
Many Calculations Result in Victory, Few Calculations Result in Defeat
Saji and the magician who shares his name use Ryofu as the centerpiece of a heinous plot to awaken the dragon lurking within Ryomou.
- 13
The Best General Will Aim to Ruin the Enemy's Plans
When Hakufu is possessed by the magician, cousin Koukin and Chuubo must make a dangerous stand to prevent her from being lost forever.
- 14
Sworn to avenge her brother's death, novice warrior Mouki infiltrates the killer's academy, then must test her skills against his fierce defenders.
- 15
To celebrate their victory and safe return to Saito, the teens throw a party for Gentoku, unaware that in another part of town, a new evil lurks.
