HIDIVE has added the first season of Hakkenden -Eight Dogs of the East- to its catalog, making the complete 13-episode run available with both English dub and subtitles. Based on the manga by Miyuki Abe, the series reimagines the classic Japanese epic Nansō Satomi Hakkenden as an urban fantasy centered on three survivors of a plague-stricken village who find their fates intertwined with a divine sword and a mysterious destiny.
Produced by Studio Deen, the show leans heavily into its shoujo roots, balancing supernatural action with a character-driven mystery. The narrative follows Shino Inuzuka—a boy cursed with eternal youth—as he and his companions navigate the Imperial Church's influence while searching for the eight legendary dog warriors. It serves as a solid entry point for viewers who enjoy mythological world-building paired with an aesthetic typical of early 2010s supernatural anime.
With the series finished, viewers can stream the entirety of this first arc without waiting. Those who find themselves invested in the mystery of the Inuzuka family's survival can also look forward to the continuation of the story in the show's second season, which completes the adaptation of the source material.
