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Joran The Princess of Snow and Blood
"Joran: The Princess of Snow and Blood" is an anime about Sawa Yukimura, an assassin seeking revenge in an alternate historical Japan.
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| Year | 2021 |
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| Formats | Streaming |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Duration | 23 mins |
| Status | Finished |
| Release Date | March 31, 2021 |
| End Date | June 16, 2021 |
| Format | ONA |
| Studio | BAKKEN RECORD |
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Synopsis
The year is 1931. Prince Tokugawa Yoshinobu is 94 years old and holds absolute control over Japan. Remnants of the Meiji era’s culture can be seen around the city, but scientific technology and Japanese esoteric cosmology Onmyodo are also developing, exuding a sense of modernity. Yet lurking behind the glitz is Kuchinawa, a dissident group planning the assassination of the prince, and effectively the fall of the regime. Tasked to extinguish these dissidents is Nue, the government’s secret executioner group. Sawa Yukimura, who works for this organization, suffered from an early age at the hands of the Kuchinawa boss. Her entire family was murdered and she dedicated her life to avenging their death.
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Note: The show streamed the episodes on Hulu a week earlier than TV. The regular TV broadcast started on April 7, 2021.
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Characters & Voice Actors
Asahi Nakamura MAIN | 
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Sawa Yukimura MAIN | 
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Elena Hanakaze MAIN | 
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Jin Kuzuhara MAIN | 
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Editor's Review
“Joran: The Princess of Snow and Blood” is an original Japanese anime television series that offers a unique blend of action, fantasy, and historical themes. The series is set in an alternate historical Japan, the 64th year of the Meiji era (1931 A.D.), where the shogun Tokugawa Yoshinobu continued to reign over Japan instead of handing over power to a Prime Minister.
The nation of Japan discovered the “Dragon Vein”, a unique energy source, within its own borders that allowed Japan to dramatically increase its technological progress through the Edo period. Despite this unexpected prosperity, the government is threatened by an insurgent group known as “Kuchinawa,” which hates the isolationist policies of Tokugawa and aims to overthrow the Shogunate.
In response, the Tokugawa government has created “Nue,” a secret police organization dedicated to rooting out Kuchinawa. Sawa Yukimura is orphaned after her family are murdered by Kuchinawa to obtain a quantity of their blue blood which has the ability to transform humans into “Changelings”, demonic beasts associated with animals. She unwillingly becomes an assassin for Nue in the hope of seeking revenge on her family’s murderers.
The series does an excellent job of portraying Sawa’s journey as she navigates through a world filled with political intrigue and supernatural elements. Her character is well-developed, with her tragic past and quest for revenge adding depth to her character. The animation quality is top-notch, with detailed character designs and vibrant colors that bring the world of “Joran: The Princess of Snow and Blood” to life.
In conclusion, “Joran: The Princess of Snow and Blood” is a captivating anime that offers an engaging storyline, well-developed characters, and high-quality animation. It successfully combines elements of action, fantasy, and historical themes to provide an entertaining viewing experience. Whether you’re a fan of action genres or just looking for a good anime to watch, “Joran: The Princess of Snow and Blood” is definitely worth checking out.