Honoo no Mirage: Minagiwa no Hangyakusha
English title: Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge
Japanese title: 炎の蜃気楼～みなぎわの反逆者～
Alternative titles: Mirage of Blaze OVA
Type: OVA
Source: Light novel
Episodes: 3
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Jul 28, 2004 to Nov 26, 2004
Duration: 30 min per ep
Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
Studios: Madhouse
Producers: Aniplex
Licensors: Media Blasters
Genres: Action, Boys Love, Drama, Supernatural
Themes: Historical, Reincarnation
Demographics: Shoujo

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... 

(Source: ANN)