ZAN - Episode 1

During Japan’s Warring States period, the warrior ZAN was locked in a fierce battle at Azuchi Castle. Guided by the mysterious voice of a young girl, he steps beyond time and space into another world—a realm where he must face powerful rivals and monstrous beings known as Tropes. RIKKA, the ruler who commands the Tropes—the very symbols of life—maintains the world’s order. Questioning the justice behind his own battles, ZAN embarks on a journey to uncover the truth, joined by Panther, a mechanical lifeform, and Uzume, the enigmatic girl who called out to him. (Source: Official Website) Notes: - Announced in 2010 for a worldwide release in the spring of 2012. Despite a projected 2012 release date, Amano stated in an Oct 2012 interview that the project was still in its funding and development stages, and may instead be realised as a TV series down the road. - In 2022, they announced that the theatrical had instead been rebooted as a series, then in 2026, it was again changed and instead listed as a theatrical to be released in 2026 or later.