Shadow of the Cherry Blossoms

📖 SYNOPSIS

Set in ancient Japan, "Shadow of the Cherry Blossoms" tells the tragic tale of a princess and her beloved. Forced to flee from those who seek to control them, they choose a desperate act to preserve their freedom and love. Facing imminent capture, they make a solemn vow to end their lives together, rather than be separated and return to the princess's former life. They attempt a double suicide, but something goes terribly wrong. Now, one of them is left alive, grappling with the aftermath of their failed pact and the perceived abandonment. Driven by a thirst for retribution, the survivor embarks on a quest for revenge, fueled by the betrayal of their shared final act. The anime explores themes of love, loss, and the devastating consequences of broken promises.