Princess Osakabe

In medieval Kyoto, Osakabe tries to avert her father’s destructive passion while defending her own love.

A mysterious one-eyed foreigner guides her escape. His protection leads toward a ruined castle and a bargain with supernatural power.

Okamoto Kidō’s complete historical fantasy follows the consequences across centuries, with translated poetry and brief historical notes. AI-assisted translation, prepared and edited by Valentin Sarić.