Joran: The Princess of Snow and Blood

The year is 1931. Prince Tokugawa Yoshinobu holds absolute control over Japan. Remnants of the Meiji era’s culture can be seen around the city, but scientific technology and Japanese esoteric cosmology Onmyodo are also developing. Yet lurking behind the glitz is Kuchinawa, a dissident group planning the assassination of the prince. Tasked to extinguish these dissidents is Nue, the government’s secret executioner group. Sawa Yukimura, who works for this organization, suffered at the hands of the Kuchinawa boss. Her entire family was murdered and she dedicated her life to avenging their death.

This production, originally released in 2021, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Action & Adventure genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.4 across its 1 season.

• Storyline Highlights:
• • Explores themes within Animation and Action & Adventure.
• • Produced in Japan.
• • Original Language: Japanese.