KAI DOH MARU
2001 • Production I.G
- Format
- OVA
- Aired
- 2001
- Episodes
- 1
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- Production I.G · Aniplex · SME Visual Works · Manga Entertainment
- Genres
- Action · Fantasy
This story takes place during the Heian Period of Japan`s history, when evil spirits still resided in the forests, mountains and rivers. A girl, accompanied by her loved one, battles against these evil spirits, while she is disguised as man. This brave woman, aka "Kaidomaru", with a Chinese character "Flame" tatooed on her upper arm, was one of the "Four Devas". Kaidomaru fights for the honor of her lost love, Raikou Minamotono, who had sacrified his life in order to protect the capital Kyoto, from the evils deeds of a "princess" cursed by a malicious ogre. The princess, whom Kaidomaru used to play with as a child, has now become her ultimate enemy.
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Released in 2001, Kai Doh Maru was produced by Production I.G as a high-concept original video animation. The project was conceived as an ambitious blend of historical folklore and stylized action, drawing inspiration from the legend of Minamoto no Yoshitsune and his attendant, the warrior monk Benkei. By centering the narrative on the character of Raiko, a female version of Minamoto no Yorimitsu, the studio aimed to reinterpret traditional Japanese mythos through a distinctly modern, kinetic aesthetic common to the studio's output during the early 2000s.
The production is notable for its deliberate stylistic choices, featuring sharp character designs and a fast-paced, atmospheric visual language that emphasizes fluid animation over conventional exposition. Helmed by director Kanji Wakabayashi, the creative team sought to immerse viewers in a dark, supernatural version of Heian-era Kyoto. While it occupies a niche space within the studio's vast catalog, it is frequently cited by enthusiasts of the era for its experimental visual direction and its role in demonstrating the studio's technical capabilities in integrating digital and hand-drawn elements.
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