Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge

Japanese: 炎の蜃気楼～みなぎわの反逆者～

Premiered: Summer 2004

Plot Summary: Takaya was sent to Kyoto to investigate the re-awakening of Ikko sect and Araki Murashige, a member of the Ikko sect who deserted the clan.With the help of his vassal Haruie, Takaya is finally successful in tracing Araki who hunts down a 400-years-old mandala (Buddhist artifact for meditating) that was made of the hair of the deceased Araki clansmen. Unfortunately, by the time they meet, Haruie recognizes Araki as Shintarou, her lover in her past-life. Takaya orders her to eliminate Araki, who is a threat, but will she be able to do it. Furthermore Takaya finally meets Naoe...

Genre: Action,Drama,Historical,Romance,Shoujo,Shounen Ai,Supernatural

Aired: Jul 28, 2004 to Nov 26, 2004

MAL Score: 6.92

Status: Finished Airing

Synonyms: Mirage of Blaze OVA