Joran: The Princess of Snow and Blood
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UnclaimedA Japanese anime and mixed-media franchise set in an alternate Meiji-era Japan, following the assassin Sawa Yukimura.
Last updated September 26, 2026
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Overview
Joran: The Princess of Snow and Blood (擾乱 THE PRINCESS OF SNOW AND BLOOD) is a Japanese anime and mixed-media franchise that premiered in 2021. The story is set in an alternate-history Japan in the 64th year of the Meiji era, where Tokugawa Yoshinobu still holds absolute power and the nation has developed a unique blend of Edo-period culture and science powered by a fictional energy source called "Ryūmyaku." The protagonist, Sawa Yukimura, is an executioner for a shadow organization of the Tokugawa government called "Nue," and she seeks revenge for the murder of her family by hunting the snake-eyed man responsible. The franchise includes the anime television series, a manga adaptation, Blu-ray releases, and a stage play adaptation announced for the Meiji-za theater. The official website serves as a hub for news, story information, and merchandise. The anime aired in 2021 and was rebroadcast in the January 2022 season. The property is a commercial brand encompassing animation, publishing, and live entertainment.
History
Joran: The Princess of Snow and Blood is a Japanese anime and mixed-media franchise that debuted in 2021. The project was announced and developed as an original anime series, with a story set in an alternate version of the Meiji era. The official website launched to promote the series, providing story details, character information, and news updates. The anime television series aired in Japan in 2021. The story is set in the 64th year of the Meiji era, a timeline where Tokugawa Yoshinobu maintains absolute power and Japan has developed a unique civilization blending Edo-period aesthetics with science powered by the fictional "Ryūmyaku" energy source. The protagonist, Sawa Yukimura, is an executioner for the Tokugawa government's shadow organization "Nue," and she seeks revenge against the snake-eyed man who killed her family. In May 2021, a manga adaptation was announced, and the first Blu-ray volume was released. The series was rebroadcast in the January 2022 season. In December 2021, a stage play adaptation was announced for performance at the Meiji-za theater. The franchise has expanded into multiple media, including anime, manga, home video, and live stage performances, with merchandise sold through the official website and at events.
Blu-ray volume 1 released
Manga adaptation announced
Rebroadcast confirmed for January 2022 season
Stage play adaptation announced at Meiji-za
Products and positioning
A dark historical fantasy anime franchise with a revenge-driven narrative, targeting anime and manga audiences.
Anime television series
Original anime series aired in 2021.
Manga adaptation
Comic adaptation announced in May 2021.
Blu-ray releases
Home video releases, including volume 1 'Love and Sorrow Mountains and Rivers Edition'.
Stage play
Stage adaptation performed at Meiji-za theater.
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