Winter anime "Onihei" to release OVA!　Full of highlights including powerful sword fighting action and fragrant love scenes!

An OVA will be released from the winter anime "Onihei," which will begin airing in January 2017.

Based on Shotaro Ikenami's historical novel series "Onihei Hankacho" (Bungeishunju), which has sold a total of 27 million copies. Set in Edo (present-day Tokyo), the series depicts Heizo Hasegawa, a master of the Hitsuke Touzoku Aratamekata, as he brings the villains to justice, and has gained popularity among a wide range of audiences. The work has been widely adapted into live-action dramas and manga, but this is the first time it has been made into an anime. Produced by Masao Maruyama of "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" and "Summer Wars," directed and character designed by Shigeyuki Miya of "BUZZER BEATER" and "Lupin III: GREEN vs. RED," produced by TMS Entertainment, and animated by Studio M2.
⇒ 2017 Winter Anime List

The OVA "Onihei: Sono Otoko, Hasegawa Heizo" produced prior to the TV anime will be released on DVD on February 22, 2017.
The story of Heizo Hasegawa, who was feared by the villains as "Oni no Heizo" (the devil), is told by a mysterious young man who is a thief.　The film consists of a mysterious young man who asks the people around him, including bandits, secret agents, and family members, about Heizo's charms, in order to decipher his character. The film is also packed with attractions such as the mysterious Heizo in his younger days, powerful sword fighting action, and fragrant love scenes.
Also included as extras are a specially edited "Onihei Hankacho" paperback edition and a pilot version of the film.

Cover of the bonus "Onihei Hankacho" special edition paperback

Product Information
OVA "Onihei: The Man, Heizo Hasegawa" (DVD)
Release date: February 22, 2017 (Wednesday)
Price: 5,800 yen (excluding tax)
Sales agency: TV TOKYO MEDIA NET CO.
Distributor: JVC Kenwood Victor Entertainment Inc.

<Bonus> "Onihei Hankacho" special edition library book, pilot version video

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