Princess Shizu enters the world bound by a dire curse. Her salvation depends on eight legendary samurai from all corners of Japan, destined by prophecy to defend her against a powerful supernatural clan. This 1983 film is directed by Kinji Fukasaku, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Toshio Kamata. The cast features Hiroko Yakushimaru, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Shin’ichi Chiba.