Covered Bridge

📖 SYNOPSIS

Set during the tumultuous final years of the Tang Dynasty, the anime depicts a grim world ravaged by cannibalism. A once-proud knight-errant, now an old man burdened by illness, lives a cautious existence, driven by the primal need to survive. He has abandoned his sword and former glory, prioritizing self-preservation in a land where humanity has been lost. His days are marked by the struggle to find sustenance and avoid becoming prey. However, his solitary life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with a young girl. This encounter stirs something within him, awakening his long-dormant fighting spirit and reminding him of the compassion he once held. The anime explores themes of survival, the loss of humanity, and the potential for redemption even in the darkest of times.