Ikki Tousen

In the Kanto region of Japan, seven high schools take place in a turf war for territorial supremacy: Nanyo Academy, Kyosho Academy, Seito Academy, Yoshu Academy, Rakuyo High School, Gogun High School, and Yoshu Private School. The fighters of each school bear the sacred jewels called magatama, which contains the essence of warriors from the Three Kingdoms era of Ancient China 1800 years ago, as well as their fates.

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Seasons

1. The Champions

Air Date: 2003-07-30

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.

2. A Confrontation at Nanyou

Air Date: 2003-08-06

Fighters from Rakuyo High School have been found hanging around near Nanyou Academy. Rakuyo is headed by the fierce Fighter Totaku, who has conquered a couple of the schools in Kanto. Other schools have been banding together against him. Meanwhile, while running late for school, Koukin reveals to Hakufu that he would be willing to sacrifice himself if it meant protecting her. Gakushu questions Saji over Nanyou Academy's leader, Enjyutsu, whom he has not seen in months. Gakushu feels that there is something going on that he has been kept in the dark about. Enjyutsu sees Hakufu as a threat and issues the order to Big Four member Kannei to execute her to prevent her destiny from being fulfilled. This order is given to the whole of Nanyou Academy, and results in Hakufu doing battle with Kannei and Ryomou, while Koukin fights all of the students and Saji. Will they all survive? And what is Saji planning?

3. My Chastity is in Danger

Air Date: 2003-08-13

Following on from the previous episode, Hakufu Sonsaku has defeated Big Four member Ryomou, when her defeat looked imminent. However, her victory saw a force take over her body, rending her powerless against it, almost costing Ryomou her life, who is recovering in Hospital. Koukin vows to protect Hakufu so that it never happens again, but Hakufu runs away from home, only to find herself in trouble.

4. A Duel! Taishiji vs. Sonsaku

Air Date: 2003-08-20

The schools throughout Kanto begin to form short-term alliances as a means of disposing of their enemies. Taishiji is given an order to execute Hakufu Sonsaku. After his school's Fighters render Koukin incapable to fight, Hakufu does battle with Taishiji himself. How will it all end?

5. An Angry Hakufu and a School Wide Counterattack

Air Date: 2003-08-27

The Great Fighter's Tournament is approaching quickly. Totaku, the previous victor, is hoping that the other schools will eliminate each other, leaving him to do battle with the sole, under-strengthed school left in the tournament (other than his own), and in order for ends to meet, he has rigged the draw for the tournament. Hakufu goes on a rampage to avenge Taishiji, but is defeated, until the spirit awakens within her once again...

6. The Great Tournament Begins

Air Date: 2003-09-03

The new Fighters Tournament has now commenced. Which school will come out on top? Will anyone defeat Toutaku? How will Nanjou Academy go with Hakufu Sonsaku fighting for them? And will the spirit living inside her be awakened once again?

7. A Confrontation With Destiny

Air Date: 2003-09-10

Hakufu and Koukin manage to fend off the crazed snake-like Kannei Kouha. Ryofu continues to pursue her own relationships with the possibility of betraying Tontaku. Shimei Ryomou fights the beautiful but deadly schoolgirl-uniformed Kanu Unchou of Seito Private School on the rooftops. Hakufu gets in another battle as well.

8. Why! The Betrayal of Gōei!

Air Date: 2003-09-17

Nanyou Academy gets to fight Kyoshou Academy in this round. Hakufu Sonsaku is up against Kakouton "Basic" Genjou, but Aunt Goei arrives; whom will she support? Ryomou's opponent, Kakuka Houkou isn't a pushover either. Meanwhile, Kaku Bunwa and Ryofu Housen get into a heated conflict; Ryofu Housen and Chinkyuu Koudai decide to walk away from Toutaku's gang.

9. Viva Hot Springs!

Air Date: 2003-09-24

Aunt Goei takes Hakufu and Koukin to a mountain hot springs that seems to attract some of the other female fighters including Ryoumou and Ryofu who are also hoping to recover. Hakufu catches up to Ryoumou and they spar with Hakufu's old teacher Choukou.

10. An Encounter Between the Ruler and the Devil

Air Date: 2003-10-01

Aunt Goei gives Hakufu and Koukin some tickets to the pool. Ryoumou ponders her fate to guard Hakufu. At the pool, Toutaku catches Hakufu in an alone moment, and befriends her with some watermelon. The mysterious and foreshadowing Ukitsu appears before Goei, looking for Hakufu. Chinkyuu gets caught stealing the Gyokuji. Ukitsu arrives at the pool and challenges Hakufu to a fight. Ryofu decides to get her revenge.

11. Ryofu - Love and Death

Air Date: 2003-10-08

Ukitsu was about to fight Hakufu, but Hakufu was weakened by Toutaku's touch, so she gives up. Goei, Ryoumou and Koukin ponder Hakufu's destiny where her dragon fighting spirit may awaken and she might lose her life. Ryoumou and Koukin look for Gakushuu. Koukin meets Saji who invites him to see the senior leader Enjutsu, but then gets ambushed and attacked. Hakufu stays home for the day, but then learns of her fate, and decides to go after Toutaku.

12. Summer Comes to the Watermelon Patch

Air Date: 2003-10-15

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.

13. Farewell to Hakufu and the Days of Fighting

Air Date: 2003-10-22

Hakufu and Ryoumei go after Ouin Shishi, who manages to enrage Hakufu. But instead of her dragon spirit manifesting, Hakufu channels the remaining influence of Toutaku and gets out of control. Can Koukin save her from her fate? Ukitsu also comes back for a final challenge.

1. The Movements of a Newborn Dragon's Spirit

Air Date: 2007-02-26

Ryomou stealthily pursues the Dragon Jade while the dragon hidden within Sousou begins to stir.

2. Awakening of the Devil King

Air Date: 2007-03-05

Kakuka's scheming causes Sousou's dragon to awaken; Ryomou visits Seito High School.

3. Dripping Blood, Shedding Tears

Air Date: 2007-03-12

The awakening of Ryuubi's dragon forces Ryomou to flee; Sonsaku and the Nanyou gang at last make their first appearance.

4. Chance Meeting Between Two Dragons

Air Date: 2007-03-19

The looming threat of Kyoshou lures Nanyou into the plot. During a visit to Seito to search for answers, an assassin is sent to face Ryomou.

5. Cruel Toushi

Air Date: 2007-03-26

Ryomou's battle comes to an unforeseen end; Sousou loses more of himself to his ancient namesake.

6. An Encounter with the Crouching Dragon

Air Date: 2007-04-02

Kan'u leaves Seito to judge famed strategist Koumei Shokatsuryou's worthiness, yet she is unknowingly followed by two familiar faces.

7. Kanu's Surrender

Air Date: 2007-04-09

Influenced by the desires of his ancient incarnation, Sousou goes to great lengths to have Kan'u at his side once again.

8. A Minor Leader's Glorious Defeat

Air Date: 2007-04-16

Sonsaku journeys to Kyoshou alone to seek justice for Kakouen's rampage, but a surprising opponent is waiting there.

9. Shattered Friendship

Air Date: 2007-04-23

Sonsaku is gone; an old comrade returns; and Kakouton pays a heavy price for following his principles.

10. Koukin's Vissitude

Air Date: 2007-04-30

Koukin is still devastated by a loss and wanders without purpose, until a chance encounter with Seito's Kan'u reestablishes his resolve.

11. The War of Toushi

Air Date: 2007-05-07

Koumei Shokatsuryou's master plan comes to fruition, with Nanyou and Seito once again forming an alliance against Kyoshou and replaying the events of the Battle of Red Cliffs 1800 years later.

12. Chibi Ablaze!

Air Date: 2007-05-14

The final battle commences, as three dragons fight for survival and domination as they did thousands of years ago.

1. The Military is a Great Matter of the State

Air Date: 2008-06-11

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!

2. All Warfare is Based on Deception

Air Date: 2008-06-18

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!

3. The Dead Cannot be Brought Back to Life

Air Date: 2008-06-25

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!

4. Love Your Soldiers Like Your Children

Air Date: 2008-07-02

Mysterious necklaces that unleash their wearers’ deepest desires create havoc at a martial arts shrine. Pretty ones, beware what lurks within!

5. Do Not Fight Unless the Situation is Critical

Air Date: 2008-07-09

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.

6. Use the Highest Intelligence of the Army for Purposes of Spying

Air Date: 2008-07-16

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.

7. At First Like a Young Virgin

Air Date: 2008-07-23

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.

8. To the People and Not for the People

Air Date: 2008-07-30

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.

9. Many Calculations Result in Victory, Few Calculations Result in Defeat

Air Date: 2008-08-06

Saji and the magician who shares his name use Ryofu as the centerpiece of a heinous plot to awaken the dragon lurking within Ryomou.

10. The Best General Will Aim to Ruin the Enemy's Plans

Air Date: 2008-08-13

When Hakufu is possessed by the magician, cousin Koukin and Chuubo must make a dangerous stand to prevent her from being lost forever.

11. Taking the Initiative Insures the Enemy's Defeat

Air Date: 2008-08-20

Chuubo reveals her shocking true identity, the joins forces with Koukin and Hakufu on a perilous mission to rescue Ryomou.

12. Bound to Reunite After a Long Separation

Air Date: 2008-08-27

Koukin and Hakufu risk their lives in the battle to save Chuubo; brawling with Ryofu, Ryomou learns a lesson of vital importance.

1. Wet Warrior

Air Date: 2010-03-26

Sworn to avenge her brother's death, novice warrior Mouki infiltrates the killer's academy, then must test her skills against his fierce defenders.

2. Gathered Comrades

Air Date: 2010-04-02

Bookish team leader Gentoku and her Saito Academy pals befriend the defeated Mouki and reveal the secret behind their intense warrior bond.

3. The Training Lion

Air Date: 2010-04-09

Mouki convinces powerful fighter Hakufu to mentor her and undergoes grueling training in preparation for a mysterious all-schools tournament.

4. Beckoning Demon

Air Date: 2010-04-16

While Hakufu visits her sister, the Saito Academy fighters set sail for the tournament but soon discover a vicious rival team has invaded their boat..