1x1 - The Princess and the Ninja: Awakening of the Power!!

July 19, 1997

Recca Hanabishi is the son of a fireworks maker, and a ninja. Or at least, he thinks he is! Since he was young, he's always felt a deep connection to those shadowy warriors from the past. But when the past comes calling, Recca's in for a fiery awakening.

1x2 - Wind and Fire: A Dangerous Seduction!!

August 2, 1997

Recca declares that he's Yanagi's personal ninja in front of the entire school, which causes all kinds of rumors. Fuko, Recca's rival, decides to see whether there's any truth to the claims.

1x3 - The Water Swordsman: The Fang of Revenge!!

August 9, 1997

Kage Hoshi reveals some disturbing information after Domon and Recca save Fuko from herself. Overhearing all of this, the next day Tokiya, an older classmate, challenges Recca to a fight.

1x4 - Labyrinth of Mirrors: The Flame of Death!!

August 16, 1997

Domon, Yanagi, and Fuko try to help Recca out of his depression over his loss to Tokiya. But a trip to an amusement park turns deadly when Tokiya challenges Recca once more.

1x5 - The Shadow Ninja Clan: The Mystery of the Hokage!!

August 20, 1997

Recca finds a kindred spirit in the new history teacher, who knows all about the ninja of the past. The visit to the teacher's home, however, goes wrong when enemies show up to kidnap Yanagi.

1x6 - Fearful Fire Sorcerer, Kurei!!

September 13, 1997

In order to unlock the secret of immortality for his father, Kurei has kidnapped Yanagi. Recca sets off to rescue her, with Domon and Fuko joining him to settle their own scores.

1x7 - Stone Guardian: The Game of Death!!

September 27, 1997

Rescuing Yanagi will be easier said than done. Kurei's mansion is filled with deadly tricks and traps, not to mention enemy madogu users.

1x8 - The Room of Dolls: Fuko's Desperate Struggle!!

September 27, 1997

Fuko, Domon, and Recca face off against the Kata Kugutsu madoku user, who can control dolls. But even if they succeed, Kurei has plenty more in store.

1x9 - Demon Domon: His Unknown Power!!

October 4, 1997

Following the fight against a master of dolls, the group is confronted by a mountain of a man, who takes the descriptor literally.

1x10 - Clash of Flames: The Two Hokage!!

October 11, 1997

Tokiya lends a hand to Recca, allowing him to continue on to Yanagi. But then Kurei shows up, and reveals some startling truths about Recca's past.

1x11 - The Five Fangs of Kogonank!!

October 18, 1997

Tokiya fights Koganei while Recca and the others are trapped in the demented Mokuren's lair. Upon hearing Yanagi's screams, Recca loses his cool.

1x12 - Kurenai the Flame: The Angel of Death!!

October 25, 1997

Recca and the others face off against Kurei, who reveals the true nature of Hokage fire. It seems impossible to overcome, but Kage Hoshi has one last gambit in mind.

1x13 - The Ultimate Fire: The Legendary Dragon!!

November 1, 1997

With his gauntlet off, the form of Recca's fire reveals itself. Making a deal with a dragon, Recca turns the heat up on Kurei.

1x14 - The Past Revived: The 400-Year-Old Truth!!

November 15, 1997

Gathering at a secret mansion, Kage Hoshi, or rather Kagero, keeps her promise to reveal everything to Recca. She tells the story of his birth, long, long ago.

1x15 - The Curse of Time: Mother and Son!!

November 22, 1997

Unsettled by the truth of his birth, Recca turns his anger upon three would-be ninja assassins.

1x16 - Ready to Fight! Recca's Challenge!!

November 29, 1997

Determined to grow stronger for their inevitable showdown with Kurei, Recca attempts to master the eight dragons, while Fuko and Domon train with new madogu.

1x17 - Underground Death Tournament! The Hokage Arrives!!

December 6, 1997

Recca and the others are invited to the Underground Death Tournament, and are given no choice but to accept.

1x18 - Sword of Blood! Tokiya in the Ring!!

December 13, 1997

The tournament begins, with Recca's Team Hokage up against the "bandit killers" in Team Kuu. The first match: the staff wielding Daikoku versus Tokiya!

1x19 - The Iron Fist Fails! Domon's Trump Card!!

December 20, 1997

With the conclusion of Tokiya's fight, it's time for Domon to step into the ring! But his opponent Minamio has flexibility on his side, literally.

1x20 - Explosion! The Secret of a Maiden's Flower!!

January 10, 1998

None of the Team Kuu members have been pushovers, but none have been quite so vile and perverted as Fuko's opponent, Fujimaru! Can Fuko keep her cool, and her shirt?

1x21 - The Paper Dance: Coming to Life!!

January 17, 1998

At last, it's Recca's turn to fight. But his opponent Saicho declares he'll beat Recca in just 10 minutes. What can a guy who controls paper do against fire?

1x22 - The Other Face: Transformation of the Saint!!

January 24, 1998

Unable to accept his team's "easy" win, Recca challenges the leader of Team Kuu, Kukai, to a final showdown to determine everything. But Kukai's not the saint he's described as.

1x23 - The Life-Staking Test!!

January 31, 1998

Kukai's rampage is unstoppable, and to top it off, he claims he'll kill Yanagi as well as Recca! But there's something more to this fight, and Recca just might figure it out.

1x24 - Beastly Roar: The Warrior from Hell!!

February 7, 1998

The next round of the tournament is upon Team Hokage, but Domon and Fuko have fallen into Kurei's trap! Rather than lose by default, a certain someone shows up to save the day.

1x25 - Impact! A Decisive Flash of Lightning!!

February 14, 1998

Now a member of Team Hokage, Koganei faces down Shiju, the chimera. But even after winning, Domon and Fuko are still missing. Koganei will need to fight again, and this time the opponent is someone he knows.

1x26 - Mokuren Resurrected: The Ire of the Human-Faced Tree!!

February 21, 1998

Mokuren swallows Koganei, earning Team Hokage a loss. Rather than worrying about winning against the reborn serial killer, Tokiya steps into the ring to save Koganei.

1x27 - A Reason for Tears: The Young Girl with the Tangled Hair!!

February 28, 1998

Recca faces off against Meno, who looks to be nothing more than an innocent schoolgirl. But the vile Genjiro wouldn't leave anyone with their innocence.

1x28 - Scorching Glance!! Setsuna's Incineration!!

March 7, 1998

The final battle of round two has Recca pitted against the leader of Team Uruha Illusion, Genjiro. But Genjiro was never worried about losing... and he's got his own ideas for what to do with Recca!

1x29 - Dangerous Lips: The Terror of the Kotodama!!

March 14, 1998

Round three of the tournament, and Team Hokage faces off against Team Uruha Sound. Domon's up first, but when his opponent starts stripping in the ring, something's definitely not right.

1x30 - Seduction of the Beauties: Double-Play of Death!!

March 21, 1998

In a twist, Neon and Miki challenge Tokiya and Recca to a doubles match. But will the two be able to work past their differences to win, or will Neon sing their swan song?

1x31 - Cursed Fire! Kurenai's Past!!

March 28, 1998

Neon unleashes her requiem, a powerful effect that could kill everyone in the stadium! But why is she willing to go so far for Kurei's sake?

1x32 - Invisible Foe! The Battle Against Fear!!

April 17, 1998

With their next opponents too injured to fight, Team Hokage automatically advances to the semi-finals. But Uruha Ma is filled with strange and deadly opponents... and Koganei's got to fight first!

1x33 - Two Fire Dragons! A Stolen Technique!!

April 24, 1998

In the second round, it's Recca versus "the Magician" Kashamaru, who specializes in copying techniques he's seen before. Good thing Recca's still got some tricks up his sleeve!

1x34 - Fuko Fights! A Thin Skin Covered with Wounds!!

May 1, 1998

Fuko faces off against the heavily armed and armored Gashakura. It's a fight that pits force against intelligence... and they're going to have to go all out to see which one will win!

1x35 - A Girl's Prayer: The Awakening of the Fujin!!

May 8, 1998

With both Fuko and Gashakura at their limits, they put everything on the line. Fuko gains a little help from the Fujin.

1x36 - Fire Dragon Combo: The Opponent Beyond the Ring!!

May 15, 1998

In the final bout of the semi-finals, it's the mysterious Magensha versus Domon! But there's also another Magensha hunting down Yanagi. Which is which? And where did Fuko go?

1x37 - Escape from the Majigen: Battle in the Evil Dimension!!

May 22, 1998

Domon's fight against Magensha continues, but it's only when Fuko reappears that the real fight begins! Domon's Ring of Saturn shines brightly.

1x38 - Terror! The Revived Body of the Dead!!

May 29, 1998

A mysterious old man speaks with Team Hokage, imparting sage advice. The next day, a Kurei-less Uruha Crimson shows up to fight Team Hokage... and the first match is the Killer Machine Noroi versus Domon!

1x39 - Tokiya's Death Match! The Do-or-Die Ice-Crest Sword!!

June 12, 1998

The swordsman Kai steps into the ring, and Tokiya recognizes the blade he wields. Fighting one another, Tokiya learns the truth behind his sister's death. Meanwhile, Recca confronts his dragons.

1x40 - Evil Trap! The Angry Fujin!!

June 19, 1998

Mikoto from Uruha Kurenai has a creepy appearance, but what's truly frightening is her underhanded tactics! Fuko's got her work cut out for her, and Recca's trials against his dragons only get hotter.

1x41 - Second Reckoning! Recca and Kurei!!

July 3, 1998

The puzzling Joker forfeits his match with Koganei, leaving only one fight left... against Kurei! In a twist, Kurei takes on all of Team Hokage, but will Recca show up in time?

1x42 - Battle of Death! Until Life Is Burned Out!!

July 10, 1998

It's the final show down between Kurei and Recca. Flame versus flame, dragon versus phoenix. But Koran Mori still desires immortality, and nothing will stop him from obtaining it!

Kousuke Okano

Hanabishi Rekka

Yuki Masuda

Sakoshita Yanagi

Akiko Hiramatsu

Kirisawa Fuuko

Hikaru Midorikawa

Mikagami Tokiya

Nobuo Tobita

Ishijima Domon

Motoko Kumai

Koganui Kaoru

Ryotaro Okiayu

Kurei

Kotono Mitsuishi

Kagerou / Kagehoushi

Koichi Tochika

Raiha

Kaya Matsutani

Neon

Kiyomi Asai

Morikawa Ganko

Daiki Nakamura

Nagai Mokuren

Rokuro Naya

Mori Kouran

Miki Takahashi

Mikagami Mifuyu