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Format
OVA
Episodes
3
Episode Duration
30 min per ep
Status
Finished Airing
Premiered
Aired
2004-07-28 to 2004-11-26
Source
Light novel
Rating
R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
Genres
Action
Drama
Historical
Romance
Shoujo
Boys Love
Supernatural
Studios
Madhouse
Producers
Aniplex
Licensors
Media Blasters
Honoo no Mirage: Minagiwa no Hangyakusha (炎の蜃気楼~みなぎわの反逆者~)
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)