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Revisit some of the most riveting moments from the epic battle to save humanity. As an added bonus, fans can finally experience the heartbreaking action that took place before the war began.

Threatened with invasion, Hakuoro must devise a plan to defend his fledgling country against a much larger nation’s superior fighting force.

Hakuoro is mobbed by eager mediators and various individuals seeking information about his new country.

Hakuoro leads his small army of rebels to the gates of the Emperor’s castle, but they are stunned by unexpected news.

More soldiers join Hakuoro’s rebellion, and the masked man soon finds himself locked in battle with a mighty samurai.

Hakuoro seizes control of the captured station and begins planting the seeds of rebellion in the minds and hearts of the oppressed citizens.

When the elder is murdered, the devastated villagers set out to extract a full measure of vengeance against those responsible for her death.

A village elder appears to have vanished from the village, but Hakuoro eventually discovers her tending to a girl with an unusual sickness.

As the sun rises on the final battle, Hakuoro fights enemies from within. Can he gain control of his wilder half - or will the violent conflict rage on?

Revelations take center stage as more of Iceman’s tragic story is disclosed, and the mystery behind Hakuoro’s true identity is finally unraveled.

Within the walls of Kuuya’s castle, the battle begins, but there is more to this war than meets the eye.

A devastating defeat leads to a lull in the fighting, during which Hakuoro reflects on his past and ponders the true identity of the “Iceman.”

With Emperor Kuuya’s army threatening his capital city, Hakuoro arrives at a horrifying realization: there will not be enough time to evacuate his people.

Led down a bloody path by her advisors, Kuuya simultaneously engages all nations in a colossal war aimed at bringing peace to the continent.

Hakuoro and Kuuya converse again, but when the talk turns to plans for war, Hakuoro is faced with a difficult decision.

When a sacred shrine is destroyed, the Queen of the Forest responds by killing innocent villagers, and Hakuoro joins the desperate effort to appease the angry spirit.

Hakuoro lends assistance to an overmatched rebel army, but motives will soon be called into question.

Karula’s younger brother embarks on an ill-advised rebellion in a nearby country. Though spirited, his undermanned army is dwarfed by its opponent.

Hakuoro shares a long and heartfelt talk about the state of the world with Kuuya. Later, he learns something surprising about the emperor who hides behind a mask.

Hakuoro tries to shake Niwe’s haunting final words, and Benawi and Oboro fight each other to determine who possesses the superior strength.