The historical action series Joran: The Princess of Snow and Blood has arrived on Crunchyroll, offering its full 12-episode run with both English dub and subtitle options. Set in an alternate 1931 where the Tokugawa Shogunate still reigns, the story follows Sawa Yukimura, a seemingly ordinary bookshop owner who is secretly part of an elite executioner unit known as Nue, hunting down rebels.
Produced by Bakken Record, the anime delves into themes of revenge and political intrigue against a backdrop of advanced technology powered by the mysterious "Dragon Vein." Sawa's tragic past fuels her mission as she navigates a world where the Shogunate maintains its iron grip, blending supernatural elements with swordplay and a strong female protagonist.
As an original anime, Joran presents a unique vision of a technologically advanced Edo period. The series concluded its broadcast in Spring 2021, making it a complete package for viewers looking for a contained historical fantasy with a dark, revenge-driven narrative.
