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. Air Date : 19th-Jul-1997  Read More

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. Air Date : 2nd-Aug-1997  Read More

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. Air Date : 9th-Aug-1997  Read More

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. Air Date : 16th-Aug-1997  Read More

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. Air Date : 20th-Aug-1997  Read More

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. Air Date : 13th-Sep-1997  Read More

Rescuing Yanagi will be easier said than done. Kurei's mansion is filled with deadly tricks and traps, not to mention enemy madogu users. Air Date : 27th-Sep-1997  Read More

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. Air Date : 27th-Sep-1997  Read More

Following the fight against a master of dolls, the group is confronted by a mountain of a man, who takes the descriptor literally. Air Date : 4th-Oct-1997  Read More

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. Air Date : 11th-Oct-1997  Read More

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. Air Date : 18th-Oct-1997  Read More

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. Air Date : 25th-Oct-1997  Read More

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. Air Date : 1st-Nov-1997  Read More

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. Air Date : 15th-Nov-1997  Read More

Unsettled by the truth of his birth, Recca turns his anger upon three would-be ninja assassins. Air Date : 22nd-Nov-1997  Read More

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. Air Date : 29th-Nov-1997  Read More

Recca and the others are invited to the Underground Death Tournament, and are given no choice but to accept. Air Date : 6th-Dec-1997  Read More

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! Air Date : 13th-Dec-1997  Read More

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. Air Date : 20th-Dec-1997  Read More

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? Air Date : 10th-Jan-1998  Read More

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? Air Date : 17th-Jan-1998  Read More

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. Air Date : 24th-Jan-1998  Read More

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. Air Date : 31st-Jan-1998  Read More

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. Air Date : 7th-Feb-1998  Read More

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. Air Date : 14th-Feb-1998  Read More

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. Air Date : 21st-Feb-1998  Read More

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. Air Date : 28th-Feb-1998  Read More

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! Air Date : 7th-Mar-1998  Read More

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. Air Date : 14th-Mar-1998  Read More

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? Air Date : 21st-Mar-1998  Read More

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? Air Date : 28th-Mar-1998  Read More