The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors · SEASON 1
The Futility Dance
Episode 3 · 1990-12-25

- Animation
- Drama
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Action & Adventure
Episode overview
Sosuke becomes an assassin after being ordered by Kamezasa to kill Shino. The two warriors, however, soon realize the extent to which fate has connected them, and make a pledge of brotherhood. As for Hamaji, she learns that her hand in marriage has been promised to the jindai, Higami Kyuroku. Deeply in love with Shino and despondent over this news, Hamaji decides to kill herself, but is saved at the last minute by Samojiro Aboshi, who later reveals to her his true nature as an evil sorcerer and sets upon Hamaji himself. Hamaji's subsequent rescuer turns out to be her long lost brother, Dosetsu Inuyama, from whom she was separated at birth.
30 minutes
Season 1 episodes
1. The Kaleidoscope1990-10-25
2. Dark Music of the Gods1990-10-25
3. The Futility Dance1990-12-25
4. Horyu Tower1990-12-25
5. Demon's Melody1991-03-25
6. The Cicada Spirit Cry1991-03-25
7. Spirits1993-11-25
8. Taigyuro Hall1994-01-25
9. The Legend Of The Ghost Cat1994-04-10
10. Hamaji's Resurrection1994-07-10
11. Dog Warriors in the Netherworld1994-09-10
12. Aspirations of Paradise1994-11-10
13. Taking Leave of a Sullied World1995-03-25