First volume of the dark Japanese anime series. At the turbulent close of the Endo period, a writer called Momosuke sets out to travel the land and collect 100 stories to include in his book. When he falls in with a group of outlaws called Mataichi, Ogin and Nagamimi, he finds himself exploring some of the darkest aspects of human nature, in a land ravaged by horrific violence and strife. Episodes are: 'Asuki the Bean Washer', 'Willow Woman', 'Enchanted White Fox', and 'Dancing Head'.