Kousuke Okano
Hanabishi Rekka
Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes1997
Flame of Recca
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Episode 124 min1997-07-19
The Princess and the Ninja: Awakening of the Power!!
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.
Episode 224 min1997-08-02
Wind and Fire: A Dangerous Seduction!!
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.
Episode 324 min1997-08-09
The Water Swordsman: The Fang of Revenge!!
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.
Episode 424 min1997-08-16
Labyrinth of Mirrors: The Flame of Death!!
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.
Episode 524 min1997-08-20
The Shadow Ninja Clan: The Mystery of the Hokage!!
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.
Episode 624 min1997-09-13
Fearful Fire Sorcerer, Kurei!!
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.
Episode 724 min1997-09-27
Stone Guardian: The Game of Death!!
Rescuing Yanagi will be easier said than done. Kurei's mansion is filled with deadly tricks and traps, not to mention enemy madogu users.
Episode 824 min1997-09-27
The Room of Dolls: Fuko's Desperate Struggle!!
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.
Episode 924 min1997-10-04
Demon Domon: His Unknown Power!!
Following the fight against a master of dolls, the group is confronted by a mountain of a man, who takes the descriptor literally.
Episode 1024 min1997-10-11
Clash of Flames: The Two Hokage!!
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.
Episode 1124 min1997-10-18
The Five Fangs of Kogonank!!
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.
Episode 1224 min1997-10-25
Kurenai the Flame: The Angel of Death!!
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.
Episode 1324 min1997-11-01
The Ultimate Fire: The Legendary Dragon!!
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.
Episode 1424 min1997-11-15
The Past Revived: The 400-Year-Old Truth!!
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.
Episode 1524 min1997-11-22
The Curse of Time: Mother and Son!!
Unsettled by the truth of his birth, Recca turns his anger upon three would-be ninja assassins.
Episode 1624 min1997-11-29
Ready to Fight! Recca's Challenge!!
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.
Episode 1724 min1997-12-06
Underground Death Tournament! The Hokage Arrives!!
Recca and the others are invited to the Underground Death Tournament, and are given no choice but to accept.
Episode 1824 min1997-12-13
Sword of Blood! Tokiya in the Ring!!
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!
Episode 1924 min1997-12-20
The Iron Fist Fails! Domon's Trump Card!!
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.
Episode 2024 min1998-01-10
Explosion! The Secret of a Maiden's Flower!!
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?
Episode 2124 min1998-01-17
The Paper Dance: Coming to Life!!
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?
Episode 2224 min1998-01-24
The Other Face: Transformation of the Saint!!
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.
Episode 2324 min1998-01-31
The Life-Staking Test!!
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.
Episode 2424 min1998-02-07
Beastly Roar: The Warrior from Hell!!
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.
Episode 2524 min1998-02-14
Impact! A Decisive Flash of Lightning!!
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.
Episode 2624 min1998-02-21
Mokuren Resurrected: The Ire of the Human-Faced Tree!!
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.
Episode 2724 min1998-02-28
A Reason for Tears: The Young Girl with the Tangled Hair!!
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.
Episode 2824 min1998-03-07
Scorching Glance!! Setsuna's Incineration!!
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!
Episode 2924 min1998-03-14
Dangerous Lips: The Terror of the Kotodama!!
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.
Episode 3024 min1998-03-21
Seduction of the Beauties: Double-Play of Death!!
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?
Episode 3124 min1998-03-28
Cursed Fire! Kurenai's Past!!
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?
Episode 3224 min1998-04-17
Invisible Foe! The Battle Against Fear!!
With their next opponents too injured to fight, Team Hokage automatically advances to the semi-finals. But Uruha Ma is filled with strange and deadly opponents... and Koganei's got to fight first!
Episode 3324 min1998-04-24
Two Fire Dragons! A Stolen Technique!!
In the second round, it's Recca versus "the Magician" Kashamaru, who specializes in copying techniques he's seen before. Good thing Recca's still got some tricks up his sleeve!
Episode 3424 min1998-05-01
Fuko Fights! A Thin Skin Covered with Wounds!!
Fuko faces off against the heavily armed and armored Gashakura. It's a fight that pits force against intelligence... and they're going to have to go all out to see which one will win!
Episode 3524 min1998-05-08
A Girl's Prayer: The Awakening of the Fujin!!
With both Fuko and Gashakura at their limits, they put everything on the line. Fuko gains a little help from the Fujin.
Episode 3624 min1998-05-15
Fire Dragon Combo: The Opponent Beyond the Ring!!
In the final bout of the semi-finals, it's the mysterious Magensha versus Domon! But there's also another Magensha hunting down Yanagi. Which is which? And where did Fuko go?
Episode 3724 min1998-05-22
Escape from the Majigen: Battle in the Evil Dimension!!
Domon's fight against Magensha continues, but it's only when Fuko reappears that the real fight begins! Domon's Ring of Saturn shines brightly.
Episode 3824 min1998-05-29
Terror! The Revived Body of the Dead!!
A mysterious old man speaks with Team Hokage, imparting sage advice. The next day, a Kurei-less Uruha Crimson shows up to fight Team Hokage... and the first match is the Killer Machine Noroi versus Domon!
Episode 3924 min1998-06-12
Tokiya's Death Match! The Do-or-Die Ice-Crest Sword!!
The swordsman Kai steps into the ring, and Tokiya recognizes the blade he wields. Fighting one another, Tokiya learns the truth behind his sister's death. Meanwhile, Recca confronts his dragons.
Episode 4024 min1998-06-19
Evil Trap! The Angry Fujin!!
Mikoto from Uruha Kurenai has a creepy appearance, but what's truly frightening is her underhanded tactics! Fuko's got her work cut out for her, and Recca's trials against his dragons only get hotter.
Episode 4124 min1998-07-03
Second Reckoning! Recca and Kurei!!
The puzzling Joker forfeits his match with Koganei, leaving only one fight left... against Kurei! In a twist, Kurei takes on all of Team Hokage, but will Recca show up in time?
Episode 4224 min1998-07-10
Battle of Death! Until Life Is Burned Out!!
It's the final show down between Kurei and Recca. Flame versus flame, dragon versus phoenix. But Koran Mori still desires immortality, and nothing will stop him from obtaining it!