#1 | 07/19/1997The Princess and the Ninja: Awakening of the Power!!
Recca Hanabishi is the son of a fireworks maker, and a ninja. Or at least, he thinks he is! Since he was young, he's always felt a deep connection to those shadowy warriors from the past. But when the past comes calling, Recca's in for a fiery awakening.
#2 | 08/02/1997Wind and Fire: A Dangerous Seduction!!
Recca declares that he's Yanagi's personal ninja in front of the entire school, which causes all kinds of rumors. Fuko, Recca's rival, decides to see whether there's any truth to the claims.
#3 | 08/09/1997The Water Swordsman: The Fang of Revenge!!
Kage Hoshi reveals some disturbing information after Domon and Recca save Fuko from herself. Overhearing all of this, the next day Tokiya, an older classmate, challenges Recca to a fight.
#4 | 08/16/1997Labyrinth of Mirrors: The Flame of Death!!
Domon, Yanagi, and Fuko try to help Recca out of his depression over his loss to Tokiya. But a trip to an amusement park turns deadly when Tokiya challenges Recca once more.
#5 | 08/20/1997The Shadow Ninja Clan: The Mystery of the Hokage!!
Recca finds a kindred spirit in the new history teacher, who knows all about the ninja of the past. The visit to the teacher's home, however, goes wrong when enemies show up to kidnap Yanagi.
#6 | 09/13/1997Fearful Fire Sorcerer, Kurei!!
In order to unlock the secret of immortality for his father, Kurei has kidnapped Yanagi. Recca sets off to rescue her, with Domon and Fuko joining him to settle their own scores.
#7 | 09/27/1997Stone Guardian: The Game of Death!!
Rescuing Yanagi will be easier said than done. Kurei's mansion is filled with deadly tricks and traps, not to mention enemy madogu users.
#8 | 09/27/1997The Room of Dolls: Fuko's Desperate Struggle!!
Fuko, Domon, and Recca face off against the Kata Kugutsu madoku user, who can control dolls. But even if they succeed, Kurei has plenty more in store.
#9 | 10/04/1997Demon Domon: His Unknown Power!!
Following the fight against a master of dolls, the group is confronted by a mountain of a man, who takes the descriptor literally.
#10 | 10/11/1997Clash of Flames: The Two Hokage!!
Tokiya lends a hand to Recca, allowing him to continue on to Yanagi. But then Kurei shows up, and reveals some startling truths about Recca's past.
#11 | 10/18/1997The Five Fangs of Kogonank!!
Tokiya fights Koganei while Recca and the others are trapped in the demented Mokuren's lair. Upon hearing Yanagi's screams, Recca loses his cool.
#12 | 10/25/1997Kurenai the Flame: The Angel of Death!!
Recca and the others face off against Kurei, who reveals the true nature of Hokage fire. It seems impossible to overcome, but Kage Hoshi has one last gambit in mind.
#13 | 11/01/1997The Ultimate Fire: The Legendary Dragon!!
With his gauntlet off, the form of Recca's fire reveals itself. Making a deal with a dragon, Recca turns the heat up on Kurei.
#14 | 11/15/1997The Past Revived: The 400-Year-Old Truth!!
Gathering at a secret mansion, Kage Hoshi, or rather Kagero, keeps her promise to reveal everything to Recca. She tells the story of his birth, long, long ago.
#15 | 11/22/1997The Curse of Time: Mother and Son!!
Unsettled by the truth of his birth, Recca turns his anger upon three would-be ninja assassins.
#16 | 11/29/1997Ready to Fight! Recca's Challenge!!
Determined to grow stronger for their inevitable showdown with Kurei, Recca attempts to master the eight dragons, while Fuko and Domon train with new madogu.
#17 | 12/06/1997Underground Death Tournament! The Hokage Arrives!!
Recca and the others are invited to the Underground Death Tournament, and are given no choice but to accept.
#18 | 12/13/1997Sword of Blood! Tokiya in the Ring!!
The tournament begins, with Recca's Team Hokage up against the "bandit killers" in Team Kuu. The first match: the staff wielding Daikoku versus Tokiya!
#19 | 12/20/1997The Iron Fist Fails! Domon's Trump Card!!
With the conclusion of Tokiya's fight, it's time for Domon to step into the ring! But his opponent Minamio has flexibility on his side, literally.
#20 | 01/10/1998Explosion! The Secret of a Maiden's Flower!!
None of the Team Kuu members have been pushovers, but none have been quite so vile and perverted as Fuko's opponent, Fujimaru! Can Fuko keep her cool, and her shirt?
#21 | 01/17/1998The Paper Dance: Coming to Life!!
At last, it's Recca's turn to fight. But his opponent Saicho declares he'll beat Recca in just 10 minutes. What can a guy who controls paper do against fire?
#22 | 01/24/1998The Other Face: Transformation of the Saint!!
Unable to accept his team's "easy" win, Recca challenges the leader of Team Kuu, Kukai, to a final showdown to determine everything. But Kukai's not the saint he's described as.
#23 | 01/31/1998The Life-Staking Test!!
Kukai's rampage is unstoppable, and to top it off, he claims he'll kill Yanagi as well as Recca! But there's something more to this fight, and Recca just might figure it out.
#24 | 02/07/1998Beastly Roar: The Warrior from Hell!!
The next round of the tournament is upon Team Hokage, but Domon and Fuko have fallen into Kurei's trap! Rather than lose by default, a certain someone shows up to save the day.
#25 | 02/14/1998Impact! A Decisive Flash of Lightning!!
Now a member of Team Hokage, Koganei faces down Shiju, the chimera. But even after winning, Domon and Fuko are still missing. Koganei will need to fight again, and this time the opponent is someone he knows.
#26 | 02/21/1998Mokuren Resurrected: The Ire of the Human-Faced Tree!!
Mokuren swallows Koganei, earning Team Hokage a loss. Rather than worrying about winning against the reborn serial killer, Tokiya steps into the ring to save Koganei.
#27 | 02/28/1998A Reason for Tears: The Young Girl with the Tangled Hair!!
Recca faces off against Meno, who looks to be nothing more than an innocent schoolgirl. But the vile Genjiro wouldn't leave anyone with their innocence.
#28 | 03/07/1998Scorching Glance!! Setsuna's Incineration!!
The final battle of round two has Recca pitted against the leader of Team Uruha Illusion, Genjiro. But Genjiro was never worried about losing... and he's got his own ideas for what to do with Recca!
#29 | 03/14/1998Dangerous Lips: The Terror of the Kotodama!!
Round three of the tournament, and Team Hokage faces off against Team Uruha Sound. Domon's up first, but when his opponent starts stripping in the ring, something's definitely not right.
#30 | 03/21/1998Seduction of the Beauties: Double-Play of Death!!
In a twist, Neon and Miki challenge Tokiya and Recca to a doubles match. But will the two be able to work past their differences to win, or will Neon sing their swan song?
#31 | 03/28/1998Cursed Fire! Kurenai's Past!!
Neon unleashes her requiem, a powerful effect that could kill everyone in the stadium! But why is she willing to go so far for Kurei's sake?
#32 | 04/17/1998Invisible Foe! The Battle Against Fear!!
With their next opponents too injured to fight, Team Hokage automatically advances to the semi-finals. But Uruha Ma is filled with strange and deadly opponents... and Koganei's got to fight first!
#33 | 04/24/1998Two Fire Dragons! A Stolen Technique!!
In the second round, it's Recca versus "the Magician" Kashamaru, who specializes in copying techniques he's seen before. Good thing Recca's still got some tricks up his sleeve!
#34 | 05/01/1998Fuko Fights! A Thin Skin Covered with Wounds!!
Fuko faces off against the heavily armed and armored Gashakura. It's a fight that pits force against intelligence... and they're going to have to go all out to see which one will win!
#35 | 05/08/1998A Girl's Prayer: The Awakening of the Fujin!!
With both Fuko and Gashakura at their limits, they put everything on the line. Fuko gains a little help from the Fujin.
#36 | 05/15/1998Fire Dragon Combo: The Opponent Beyond the Ring!!
In the final bout of the semi-finals, it's the mysterious Magensha versus Domon! But there's also another Magensha hunting down Yanagi. Which is which? And where did Fuko go?
#37 | 05/22/1998Escape from the Majigen: Battle in the Evil Dimension!!
Domon's fight against Magensha continues, but it's only when Fuko reappears that the real fight begins! Domon's Ring of Saturn shines brightly.
#38 | 05/29/1998Terror! The Revived Body of the Dead!!
A mysterious old man speaks with Team Hokage, imparting sage advice. The next day, a Kurei-less Uruha Crimson shows up to fight Team Hokage... and the first match is the Killer Machine Noroi versus Domon!
#39 | 06/12/1998Tokiya's Death Match! The Do-or-Die Ice-Crest Sword!!
The swordsman Kai steps into the ring, and Tokiya recognizes the blade he wields. Fighting one another, Tokiya learns the truth behind his sister's death. Meanwhile, Recca confronts his dragons.
#40 | 06/19/1998Evil Trap! The Angry Fujin!!
Mikoto from Uruha Kurenai has a creepy appearance, but what's truly frightening is her underhanded tactics! Fuko's got her work cut out for her, and Recca's trials against his dragons only get hotter.
#41 | 07/03/1998Second Reckoning! Recca and Kurei!!
The puzzling Joker forfeits his match with Koganei, leaving only one fight left... against Kurei! In a twist, Kurei takes on all of Team Hokage, but will Recca show up in time?
#42 | 07/10/1998Battle of Death! Until Life Is Burned Out!!
It's the final show down between Kurei and Recca. Flame versus flame, dragon versus phoenix. But Koran Mori still desires immortality, and nothing will stop him from obtaining it!
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