The Tale of Oan: What I Learned That Summer

📖 SYNOPSIS

"The Tale of Oan" is a promotional anime for Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, drawing inspiration from "Oam Monogatari." The story centers on Oam, the daughter of Yamada Kyoreki, a vassal to the warlord Ishida Mitsunari. The anime offers a rare glimpse into the life of a noblewoman during the Sengoku Era, focusing on her coming-of-age. The narrative weaves between the past and present, depicting Oam's struggles at Ogaki Castle, which would later become a pivotal location in the Battle of Sekigahara. The anime also explores how Oam, along with her mother, managed to escape the castle under the cover of darkness. The series highlights the challenges and experiences of a young woman amidst the backdrop of war.