Random Curiosity

「鯖目の巻」 (Sabame no Maki)
“The Story of Sabame”

“Now you’re num-nums!”

「白面不動の巻」 (Shirafu Fudou no Maki)
“The Story of the Blank-Faced Buddha”

Bored by the chore of saving face

「ばんもんの巻・下」 (Banmon no Maki: Ge)
“The Story of Banmon, Part 2″

A mother’s embrace

「ばんもんの巻・上」 (Banmon no Maki: Jou)
“The Story of Banmon, Part 1″

“People like us… We’re sharks attracted to blood. You smelled blood too, didn’t you? Isn’t that why you’re here?”

「多宝丸の巻」 (Tahoumaru no Maki)
“The Story of Tahomaru”

The fight scenes in this episode are based on famous battles which actually took place in ancient Japan.

「無残帳の巻」 (Muzan Chou no Maki)
“The Story of the Merciless”

The Unforgiving Flowers Blossom

「さるの巻」 (Saru no Maki)
“The Story of Saru”

Flowers for Aniki

「絡新婦の巻」 (Jorougyumo no Maki)
“The story of the Jorogumo silk spider”

The spider woman comes, softly through the shadow of the evening sun.

「守子唄の巻・下」 (Moriko Uta no Maki: Ge)
“The Story of the Moriko Song, Part 2″

“The virgin child makes her wish without feeling anything”

「守り子唄の巻・上」 (Mamori Ko Uta no Maki: Kami)
“The Story of the Moriko Song, part 1″

A mumble in the jungles of shouts and screams

「妖刀の巻」 (Youtou no Maki)
“The Story of The Cursed Sword”

Cranes in the sky.

「寿海の巻」 (Jukai no Maki)
“The Story of Jukai”

The cost of a life

「万代の巻」 (Bandai no Maki)
“The Story of Bandai”

For whom the bell tolls

「醍醐の巻」 (Daigo no Maki)
“The Story of Daigo”

The perfect beginning for the tale of Hyakkimaru.