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Flame of Recca
Flame of Recca: A classic anime blending action, adventure, and martial arts. Follows the journey of Recca, a modern-day ninja with a secret weapon.
MyAnimeList Rating
| Year | 1997 |
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| Formats | Streaming |
| Opening theme | "Nanka Shiawase" by the OYSTARS |
| Ending theme | "Love is Changing" by Hikaru Nishida |
| Episodes | 42 |
| Duration | 23 mins |
| Status | Finished |
| Release Date | July 19, 1997 |
| End Date | July 10, 1998 |
| Format | TV Series |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
Synopsis
Recca Hanabishi is a ninja, but is nearly killed in an accident. However, a girl named Yanagi heals him with her powers. Later, the two are tracked down by a woman who attacks them. She tells Recca to ignite his flame, but he is clueless. Just as she hurts Yanagi, Recca releases a powerful flame upon the woman. She is excited to see this. It turns out that Recca was a baby, from the Hokage Clan of the past, that was sent to the future in order to escape death. Now, Recca is the leader of the new Hokage Clan who must stop his half brother, Kurei, from kidnapping Yanagi.
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Characters & Voice Actors
Kagerou MAIN | 
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Fuuko Kirisawa MAIN | 
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Recca Hanabishi MAIN | 
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Yanagi Sakoshita MAIN | 
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Editor's Review
“Flame of Recca” is an anime that combines action, adventure, and martial arts in a captivating narrative. The story revolves around Recca Hanabishi, a boy who likes to think of himself as a modern-day ninja. After defending a homeless man against some punks, Recca receives a strange tattoo on his palm, which turns out to be a secret weapon produced in the arms race between America and the Serinistan Kingdom.
One of the standout features of “Flame of Recca” is its protagonist, Recca. Despite his seemingly irresponsible nature, Recca’s never-say-die attitude and his journey through a sequence of ordeals to realize his true strength make him a truly unique character.
The narrative of “Flame of Recca” follows a very formulaic approach. However, this doesn’t mean it’s not enjoyable. The animation is fair, and the sound is nothing spectacular, but nothing memorable. The characters are moderately well designed, but again follow cliched “five-guy-superhero-team” stereotypes.
Despite these criticisms, “Flame of Recca” is still a good introduction to the franchise. The anime is top-notch, and both the subbed and dubbed versions are enjoyable. However, the manga of “Flame of Recca” tells a much more complete story.
In conclusion, “Flame of Recca” is a classic anime that offers a unique blend of action, adventure, and martial arts. Its unique premise, engaging characters, and high-quality animation make it a series worth watching.