Kokurojo: The Samurai and the Prisoner plot
The Warring States period is dominated by civil wars and political and social unrest. Mr. Murashige Araki dares to oppose the tyrannical Nobunaga Oda, only to have his castle besieged. Meanwhile, mysterious crimes are committed in his court, fueling fear and distrust. With Oda's army closing in on them and a traitor clearly lurking within his ranks, Murashige is forced to join forces with a brilliant prisoner.