Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge

Category: OVA
Adult: No
Native: 炎の蜃気楼~みなぎわの反逆者~
Romaji: Honoo no Mirage: Minagiwa no Hangyakusha
Titles:
Призрачное пламя OVA
Runtime: 30 minutes
Aired: Jul 28, 2004 [20 years 5 months ago]
Ended: Nov 26, 2004 [20 years 1 month ago]
Language: Japanese
Genres:
Fantasy
Shounen Ai
Tags:
Angst
Contemporary Fantasy
Samurai
Links: MAL ANIDB ANN

Takaya Oogi is a street smart high school student, dedicated to protecting his best friend Yuzuru Narita. The two are wrapped up in an ancient war of darkness and tragedy, begun during Japan's chaotic Warring States Period. The psychic powers of long ago find new life in the hearts of Takaya and Yuzuru. Rival clansmen seek to destroy them, fulfilling the wishes of the long dead warlord, Shingen Takeda. Mizuna Kurabara's acclaimed novels become an animated story of possession, destiny, and the beauty of darkness. Note: Mirage of Blaze has over 30 volumes spanning for over 14 years. This OVA covers the 9th volume of the novel, while the 13 eps TV series covers volume 1-8. * Based on the popular novel by Kuwabara Mizuna.

Episode 1: Dearest Wish
Runtime: 30 minutes
Air Date: 2004-07-28
Episode 2: Tiger's Eye
Runtime: 30 minutes
Air Date: 2004-09-29
Episode 3: Wind of the River's Edge
Runtime: 35 minutes
Air Date: 2004-11-26