During the mid-19th Century, a samurai named Munezo leaves his clan's fiefdom to take a position in Edo, while his friend Yaichiro is sent home in disgrace after a failed political intrigue. As Munezo learns Western warfare methods, he discovers his former maid Kie is being abused and rescues her. Despite their feelings, they cannot marry due to different castes.
Kakushi ken: Oni no tsume
In 19th Century Japan, a samurai struggles to redeem his tarnished reputation after a past mistake by his father, while also confronting unresolved feelings with a former maid and a close friend.
