Kai Doh Maru
Japanese title: 怪童丸
Alternative titles: Kaidoumaru, Kaidomaru
Type: OVA
Source: Original
Episodes: 1
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Dec 19, 2001
Duration: 46 min
Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
Studios: Production I.G
Producers: Aniplex, SME Visual Works
Licensors: Manga Entertainment
Genres: Action, Fantasy
Themes: Historical

This story takes place during the Heian Period of Japan`s history, when evil spirits still resided in the forests, mountains and rivers. A girl, accompanied by her loved one, battles against these evil spirits, while she is disguised as man. This brave woman, aka "Kaidomaru", with a Chinese character "Flame" tatooed on her upper arm, was one of the "Four Devas". Kaidomaru fights for the honor of her lost love, Raikou Minamotono, who had sacrified his life in order to protect the capital Kyoto, from the evils deeds of a "princess" cursed by a malicious ogre. The princess, whom Kaidomaru used to play with as a child, has now become her ultimate enemy.

(Source: Production I.G.)