Synopsis
Sentenced to death, ninja Gabimaru the Hollow finds himself apathetic. After leading a blood-soaked life, Gabimaru believes he deserves to die. However, every attempt to execute him inexplicably fails. Finally, Sagiri Yamada Asaemon, a fledgling member of a famed executioner clan, is asked to take Gabimaru's life; yet Sagiri makes no move to kill him as requested. Insisting that Gabimaru will not die because of his love for his wife, Sagiri instead offers him the chance to obtain a full pardon for his crimes. If he can travel to the island of Shinsekyo and obtain the Elixir of Life—which supposedly grants immortality—and bring it back for the shogun, then his freedom will be assured. But of the many who have traveled to Shinsekyo in search of the mythical Elixir, not a single person has returned sound of mind, if at all. Though unaware of the numerous dangers ahead, Gabimaru decides to accept the offer—alongside ten other death row convicts—in hope that he and his wife may finally live in peace. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Episodes
- 13 Dreams and Reality 夢と現（うつつ） 1 Jul 2023
- 12 Umbrella and Ink 傘と墨 24 Jun 2023
- 11 Weak and Strong 弱イと強イ 17 Jun 2023
- 10 Yin and Yang 陰と陽 10 Jun 2023
- 9 Gods and People 神と人 3 Jun 2023
- 8 Student and Master 弟子と師 20 May 2023
- 7 Flowers and Offerings 花と贄 13 May 2023
- 6 Heart and Reason 心と理（ことわり） 6 May 2023
- 5 The Samurai and the Woman 侍と女 29 Apr 2023
- 4 Hell and Paradise 地獄と極楽 22 Apr 2023
- 3 Weakness and Strength 弱さと強さ 15 Apr 2023
- 2 Screening and Choosing 選別と選択 8 Apr 2023
- 1 The Death Row Convict and the Executioner 死罪人と執行人 1 Apr 2023