Hakkenden: Touhou Hakken Ibun

Name: Hakkenden: Touhou Hakken Ibun
Rating: 7.9

八犬伝―東方八犬異聞―
Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East

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Synopsis

Five years ago, almost every villager of Ootsuka died due to a tragic plague. But mysteriously enough, three survivors: a girl and two boys, emerged. Now living in a church, the three live in isolation, hidden from those who may seek to find them. Shino, one of the survivors, has control over the power of Murasame, the blade of life. But when the imperial church seeks to take the Murasame for themselves, their peaceful life becomes a thing of the past... (Source: Bliss)

Publication notes

Hakkenden: Touhou Hakken Ibun was first serialized in Ichirachi magazine from June 2005 to September 2009. It then went on hiatus until January 2011, wherein the mangaka, Abe Miyuki, moved to Kadokawa Shoten, continuing the serialization in CIEL magazine. On August 30, 2014, the series moved to quarterly Emerald magazine. Kadokawa Shoten republished all thirteen volumes that were published by Tosuisha in a 10-volume format. The series has spanned into multiple adaptations including two drama CDs released on September 21, 2007 and July 25, 2008 and a two-cours anime adaptation which aired in 2013. In 2015, a musical was staged in Theatre Sun Mall between August 14 and 23.

Published

Jun 20, 2005 to Aug 30, 2024

Authors

Abe, Miyuki

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Main characters

Shino Inuzuka257 fan favorites
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An 18-year old boy who is the holder of the Devotion bead. He is one of the five survivors of the destruction of Otsuka Village. He holds the living sword of Murasame on his right arm, along with a peony birthmark. Because of this, he still looks like a 13-year old. He has also been known to be weak and has crossdresssed when he was young. He is very close to Sousuke and Hamaji and regards them as siblings. (Source: Wikipedia)
Genpachi Inukai57 fan favorites
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Holder of the Integrity bead. Genpachi is a captain of the imperial military police. Like his foster brother Kobungo, Genpachi was sent on assignment in the north three years ago and returned a changed man. Now he transforms into a demon who preys on supernatural beings. He and Kobungo's sister Nui were once lovers, Stupidly obsessed with Shino at times, Genpachi seems to be one of the most perceptive ones, understanding how difficult it is for Shino and Sousuke to live the life they're living now, making him look more adult than others. Genpachi's also very popular with women of any age, however he doesn't seem to be interested in any of them. The staff at his house seems to be rather fond of him, including his old butler.
Sousuke Inukawa42 fan favorites
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Holder of the Duty bead. Sosuke also survived the fiery destruction of Otsuka Village. He did not have relatives and was raised with Shino and Hamaji as if they were siblings. He has a peony-shaped birthmark on the back of his neck. Ever since the accident that happened 5 years ago, he has an ability to transform into the dog Yoshiro. Sousuke has a very gentle and caring personality, and is more like a big-brother figure towards the childish Shino.
Ao37 fan favorites
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Was most probably born when Satomi Rio saved Sousuke's life five years ago, but at the cost of splitting his soul in half. Ao also holds their childhood memories, which is the reason why the other Sousuke can't remember much. Ao seems obsessed with Shino, he likes teasing Shino but maybe that is only a facade to hide his loneliness, because Shino chose to be with his other half, Sousuke.
Murasame15 fan favorites
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Murasame is the living sword spirit, rumored to have sway over anything regardless of shape or form. It is said that whoever possess Murasame will meet a tragic end. The spirit can transform into a crow and can communicate human language. Murasame sometimes sits on Shino's arm and likes to pick and eat food droppings, which Shino has scolded Murasame for.
Hamaji9 fan favorites
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Hamaji is like a sister to Shino and Sosuke, having been raised with them since childhood. Along with them, she survived the destruction of Otsuka Village. She is something of a health nut, and obsessed with making sure everyone around her maintains a proper diet, but her cooking skills leave a lot to be desired. Unlike her pretty appearance, she often manipulates Shino and Sosuke, but in heart, she cares about them. There are hints that Kaname has feelings for her, but those feelings haven't been addressed.
Kobungo Inuta3 fan favorites
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Holder of the Fraternity bead. Kobungo's family runs the Konaya bed-and-breakfast inn, and Kobungo himself is excellent at caring for people's needs. Three years ago, he volunteered as a foot soldier and accompanied his foster brother Genpachi in an army deployment sent to contain an incident taking place in a remote northern village, where the two of them were brutally attacked by man-eating demons. But the brothers came back to life with changed bodies, now able to transform into demons themselves. Kobungo's peony-flower birthmark is on his lower back.