Watch Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians

Name: Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians
Genre: Anime
Released: 2004-10-05
Cast: Tomoko KawakamiKazuhiko InoueTomokazu Seki

2004
1 Season
6.6 (46)

Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians is a Japanese anime series based on the popular video game of the same name. The show follows the story of a high school girl named Akane Motomiya who, along with her friend Tenma Morimura, is transported back in time to the Heian period of Japan. It is a magical and mystical world filled with divine beings, sacred treasures and spirits.

Once they arrive, the girls meet the mysterious Tamayori Princess, who possesses magical powers and is central to the story's plot. In this world, there are eight guardians who serve the tamayori princess, protecting her from the evil Onmyoji, who seek to use her powers for their own gain. As the story progresses, a romance develops between Akane and one of the guardians named Akuram, and the group must band together to defeat the Onmyoji and protect the Tamayori princess and the land from the forces of darkness.

The series features beautiful artwork and animation that captures the beauty and intricacy of the Heian period. The character designs are unique and diverse, with each guardian possessing their own unique abilities and personalities. The show also features a fantastic soundtrack composed of traditional Japanese instruments mixed with contemporary sounds that adds depth and emotion to the story.

Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians is a blend of fantasy, romance, drama and action. The show explores themes of love, sacrifice, friendship, and courage. Beyond the fantasy elements, the show delves into personal conflicts, such as questions of belonging, identity and purpose in life. The show also explores Japanese culture and history, with the use of various historical figures and events to create a more realistic and immersive experience.

Overall, Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians is an engaging and entertaining anime series with likable characters, a beautifully crafted world, and a gripping storyline that will leave viewers hooked until the very end.

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Seasons

26. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: Into the Distance, Into Your Heart

March 29, 2005

Akane and the Eight Guardians head forth to their final battle, firm in their bond of faith. Akram, however, sacrifices his own body to summon the Black Dragon.

25. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: The Parting of the Clouds

March 22, 2005

The Demon clan unleashes the Four Gods, plunging the capital into utter chaos. Yasuaki ultimately breaks the seal upon Little Tengu in order to combat the onslaught of the Four Gods, controlled by the Demons.

24. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: The Released Four Gods

March 15, 2005

The Demon clan, having tainted the Four Sacred Talismans, seeks now to use Ran's power of the Black Dragon to rule over the capital.

23. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: Dusk

March 8, 2005

Akram steals away not just Ran, but three of the Four Sacred Talismans that the Eight Guardians had collected.

22. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: When Demons Appear

March 1, 2005

Shortly after the appearance of the Talisman of the South, Tenma pays a visit to Ran, who feels frustrated by the fact that her brother continues to avoid talking about what happened to her.

21. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: Demons and People

February 22, 2005

A drought brought on by a Demon curse continues to plague the capital. While the Eight Guardians discuss possible countermeasures, Inori anxiously feels that he must take action on his own.

20. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: Light Endowed by a Lady

February 15, 2005

Shirin appears before Takamichi as he searches for the Talisman of the West. Takamichi sees the figure of his foster mother, whom Shirin is holding captive.

19. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: Unstoppable Feelings

February 8, 2005

Eisen is unexpectedly summoned by a former guardian while searching for his Talisman.

18. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: The Chamberlain and Maiden Akane

February 1, 2005

One day, Akane and the Eight Guardians meet Maiden Akane, a young woman who looks exactly like Akane.

17. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: The Chamberlain and Maiden Akane

January 25, 2005

One day, Akane and the Eight Guardians meet Maiden Akane, a young woman who looks exactly like Akane.

16. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: The Oleander Lady

January 18, 2005

Unable to find so much as a clue, Takamichi grows increasingly anxious in his search for the Talisman of the West while Tomomasa, lackadaisical as ever, only causes him further irritation.

15. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: Heart Beyond Hate

January 11, 2005

"œThe Four Sacred Talismans" can only be found when two of the Eight Guardians, representing the Heavens and the Earth, join their powers together.

14. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: The Rainbow Prophecy

January 4, 2005

Some time after the Eight Guardians wrest Akane and Ran from Akram's clutches... The midday sun is pierced by a white rainbow - a sign of ill omen.

13. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: Release Your Heart

December 28, 2004

Akane agrees to Akram's offer in order to save Ran, and suddenly finds herself in the demon village. She enters a mysterious manor, where she discovers Ran unconscious.

12. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: Demon Lurking Darkness

December 21, 2004

Ran, the girl with the Demon clan, places Akane under a curse that calls for her death the next evening. In order to have that curse dispelled, Akane travels to the home of Seimei, Yasuaki's master.

11. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: The Cursed Priestess

December 14, 2004

A young girl calling herself the "Priestess of the Dragon God" appears?! Akane seeks her out, while Tenma frantically searches alone for his missing sister.

10. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: The Eight String Harp, Part 2: Ripples of the Falling Flower

December 7, 2004

The one responsible for the curse of the eight string harp was Sefle, a demon boy. He reveals the secret to breaking the curse - one of the Eight Guardians must play the harp and give up his life.

9. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: The Eight String Harp, Part 1

November 30, 2004

An incident occurs at Toji Temple involving a young monk who dies after touching an eight string harp. Akane visits the temple to see the harp and meets Eisen by the lakeside.

8. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: The Flame of Demon Hatred

November 23, 2004

Inori is a young boy who lives a tough life in the capital, working as an apprentice blacksmith while protecting his sick elder sister.

7. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: The Night Cry of the Nue

November 16, 2004

Upon hearing that white-winged vengeful spirits have appeared at the foot of Daimonji Mountain and threatened the people there, Yorihisa remembers the "Nue" he encountered in the mountains of his homeland in his youth.

6. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: The Vice Minister and the Imperial Palace Demon

November 9, 2004

One night, at the Chief Councilor's banquet, the Vice Minister of Civil Affairs Fujiwara-noTakamichi meets the dancer Shirin. All of the noblemen are intoxicated by her beautiful figure and graceful performance.

5. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: The Dewdrop Lodge

November 2, 2004

Thoughts of Akram continue to sway Akane, though the quick response of the Eight Guardians in sensing her troubles further proves to her the existence of a mysterious bond connecting the Priestess and Eight Guardians to one another.

4. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: The Flower Purifying Ceremony

October 26, 2004

Major General, Tachibana-no-Tomomasa, pays a visit to Princess Fuji's palace as an Imperial messenger, offering the Priestess of the Dragon God, Akane, an invitation to the Flower Purifying Ceremony.

3. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: The Sorcerer

October 19, 2004

Akane is safely reunited with the once missing Tenma. However, she is still unable to accept that she is the Priestess of the Dragon God. Amid all this, Akane falls over from a fever of unknown cause.

2. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: The Capital, Invaded by Demons

October 12, 2004

Princess Fuji, a girl of the Star clan, ancestral servants to the Priestess, accepts Akane and Shimon into her palace. There, Akane unintentionally unleashes the rampant power of the Dragon God.

1. Beyond the Stream of Time - A Tale of the Eight Guardians: It Is Thee, Priestess of the Dragon God

October 5, 2004

While on her way to high school with friends Tenma and Shimon, Akane Motomiya is drawn to an old well. Together with a sudden gust of wind, a mysterious shadow appears.

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