Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East - S01

Sousuke and Shino press on in their quest to gather all eight sacred gems, tracking down the remaining holders. Meanwhile, the Imperial Church lurks in the background, weaving its own dark plans, while a mysterious woman pursues a sinister agenda tied to the gem holders. As the origins of the gems become clearer, the truth about Sousuke's double, Ao, also emerges. Ao reappears with his own ambitions-ones that involve Sousuke and his gem.