Brave 10

Plot

The story takes place during the Warring States period, approximately a year before the Battle of Sekigahara. Kirigakure Saizou, an Iga Ninja in search of his life's path, comes across Isanami, an Izumo shrine maiden, being attacked by assassins. Isanami, who survived the burning of Izumo Temple by Tokugawa Ieyasu's forces, is traveling to Shinshuu to seek sanctuary with Sanada Yukimura. At the same time, Sanada Yukimura is in the midst of gathering 10 subjects of extraordinary valor, the Sanada Ten Braves, whose combined strength will allow them to alter the course of history. During the course of the continuing battles, the mysterious power hidden within Isanami will awaken soon...

This story explores ideas of good, bad and balance in the world. It has a cast of unusual characters that make an unlikely family (even though many are reluctant to see it that way at first). One theme is the idea of fighting for someone and allowing yourself to be attached to others, as this makes you stronger, gives you something to fight for. It has a good balance between serious themes, action and comedy.

Characters

A Ninja who originally came from Iga. He was rumored to be the "genius" ninja who has never let even a single strand of hair to be touched. It was indicated Saizo has been a cold, efficient ninja who has killed large number of people, but later changed after he met Isanami who insisted to believe in him and was saved from the darkness in his heart. While spending his days with Isanami, he begin to cares Isanami more or maybe even harbors some feelings for her. His weapon allowed him to use "senkou" (flash) that enables him to accelerate. According to Yukimura, Saizo carries the element of light, which he denies because he has taken so many lives.

A priestess Saizo saved in the woods, first seen running from an organization that seem to after her. After her home in Izumo is burnt down, Isanami as the only survivor went to seek refuge by Yukimura. Though it seems she always play a damsel in distress because of her kushi mitama, she regrets of making people hurt because of her and decided to run away. But later Ana encourage her to face the reality and that the strength come in different shape, boosting her confidence to become one of Yukimura's brave. Among the braves, when Saizo is the light, Isanami is actually the darkness. Later it was revealed that she was the goddess of darkness that took 1000 people lives named Isanami, and the only one that could stop her is only Saizo. She harbors feelings for Saizo too.

A ninja that could communicate with the animals and always having a composed feature. He often blush whenever talk with Isanami. His element is grass.

The Lord that gathers the 10 braves with his non-chalant attitude. But his subordinates are all loyal to him, especially Rokuro. He seems to possess the power to battle either by demonstrating the small duel between him and Date Masamune.

The stranded princess from Europe to Japan and also Saizo's childhood friend. In order to return the honor back to her family, Hanzo tricked her and made her his pawn. Making her betraying the Yukimura and the braves. Her element is ice.

A kid Yukimura met on the way to Kyoto. He excels in traps and bombs. His element was fire while he was one of the Ten Braves before Yukimura officially adopts him as his son. After his adoption, he is now known as Yukimura Daisuke.

The commander in control of Oushu. With an eye patch over his right eye and white hair. Once kidnapped Isanami because wants to destroy kushi mitama that said to be able to quell the chaos in the world. He pays careful attention on Yukimura.

The head of the 5 Iga ninja. Seems to be even stronger than Saizo in terms of speed. He seeks and chased Isanami because she was the goddess of darkness. But later due to his greed and thinking that he could tame the pure darkness, Isanami who has changed into the goddess of darkness devoured his right hand. His element is fire, taking Benmaru's place after the kid's adoption.

An up-tight and sticking to the tradition samurai that excels in sniping and loyal to Sanada Yukimura. Seems to love his gun to the point of naming them one by one. His element is metal.

The head of a band pirates controlling Lake Biwa. The one who soaks brotherhood to Kakei during his travels. He loves drinking sake, women's, and his ship. He once rejected the fact Isanami is a woman because of her small chest. His partner is a black panther named Veronica. His element is manipulating lightning.

The one who picked Isanami in Izumo when she was a baby. When he learned about Isanami he became confused with the path of God and went to search of his own God. He thought isanami as his own sister and went to lengthy measure to protect her, including when she is being picked. He has a monstrous power and muscles that could block shuriken and crush the ground. His element is earth

Yukimura's most loyal servant and is able to record and see through anything in his right eye. He also has the power of soundwaves. His element is water.

An unclear fact whether kamanosuke is a girl or a man. He wields a large sickle and able to control wind. He was saved by Isanami from Saizo and after letting him live, he went to follow Saizo to battle him more, and later picked by Yukimura to be one of the braves.

A feudal lord of Aizu. He tried to be Yukimura's ally to fight the Tokugawa clan.

A feudal lord of Saweyama. He supports Mitsunari to form an alliance with Yukimura.

Radio

There is a Web Radio program called " 柿原徹也・ 森川智之の BRAVE10 on the radio " starring Japanese voice actor as host: Tetsuya Kakihara as Sarutobi Sasuke (猿飛佐助, Sarutobi Sasuke) and Toshiyuki Morikawa as Yukimura Sanada (真田幸村, Sanada Yukimura) It was first broadcast online in December 2011.

They usually talk about what is happening currently in the anime and manga related to Brave 10 series. Sometimes random guests from the Japanese anime cast will also come join in the radio chat. You can listen to it free of charge at the HiBiKi radio station website. However, they do update and replace the old episodes as newer episodes comes, so don't miss the chance to listen to it.

The " 柿原徹也・ 森川智之の BRAVE10 on the radio " program is also released on DVD and Mobacon format in Japan. There are five volumes being released. The first volume was released on January 27, 2012 in Japan. People who pre-ordered the first volume received special photos from the Japanese voice acting radio cast.