Chaika: The Coffin Princess

Synopsis

For over five centuries, the Gaz Empire was under the ruthless rule of the Taboo Emperor Arthur Gaz, known for his cruel experiments on his subjects. His reign ended five years ago when the Eight Heroes emerged victorious against him in a decisive battle for the capital, thus concluding the three-century-long war between the empire and the six-nation alliance. Tooru Acura, once a skilled saboteur during the conflict, now struggles to find a place in peacetime society as his combat skills go unused. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Chaika Trabant, a pale-haired Wizard carrying a coffin on her back. Chaika seeks to gather her father’s remains to provide him with a dignified burial and enlists Tooru and his adopted sister, Akari, to assist her. Meanwhile, the Council of Six Nations, established from the previous alliance, sends Albéric Gillette and his Kleeman Agency to track down and apprehend the deceased Emperor Gaz's daughter. Upon discovering the startling revelation about Chaika’s lineage, the Acura siblings must decide whether to support Chaika in her quest or to preserve the delicate peace that has been achieved on the continent.

Background

Hitsugi no Chaika adapts the first 6 novels of Ichirou Sakaki's light novel series of the same name, while utilizing original content for the 8th and 9th episode.