Otogi Zoshi: The Legend of Magatama

<p>It is 972 A.D. in Kyoto, the capital of ancient Japan. The city is growing corrupt and run-down; selfish samurai and onmyoji who care only about gaining political power are everywhere. Worse still, the city suffers from famine and widespread disease. No longer able to ignore the state of the city, the Imperial Court decides to send Minamoto no Raiko, a famous samurai known for his archery skills, to retrieve a legendary gem said to hold mysterious power that can save the world. But Raiko also falls ill with disease. Instead, his youngest sister, Hikaru, secretly decides to make the journey in his place. Hikaru meets many people and has many adventures on her trip for the legendary gem.</p>