Takaya was sent to Kyoto to investigate the re-awakening of Ikko sect and Araki Murashige, a member of the Ikko sect who deserted the clan.With the help of his vassal Haruie, Takaya is finally successful in tracing Araki who hunts down a 400-years-old mandala (Buddhist artifact for meditating) that was made of the hair of the deceased Araki clansmen. Unfortunately, by the time they meet, Haruie recognizes Araki as Shintarou, her lover in her past-life. Takaya orders her to eliminate Araki, who is a threat, but will she be able to do it. Furthermore Takaya finally meets Naoe...
Synonyms: Honoo no Mirage: Minagiwa no Hangyakusha, Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge, 炎の蜃気楼~みなぎわの反逆者~
Status: Finished Airing
Country: Japanese
Released: 2004
Season: OVA