KAI DOH MARU is a oVA anime that premiered in fall 2001.

About the production: the story comes from an original script, there is 1 episode of about 46 minutes and its current status is "finished".

Its main genres are action and fantasy, with themes such as Magic, Historical and Swordplay.

On AniList, KAI DOH MARU has an average score of 49%, an average score, and appears on 1,943 users' lists.

The franchise continues in or follows from: Otogizoushi.

This story takes place during the Heian Period of Japan`s history, when evil spirits still resided in the forests, mountains and rivers. A girl, accompanied by her loved one, battles against these evil spirits, while she is disguised as man. This brave woman, aka "Kaidomaru", with a Chinese character "Flame" tatooed on her upper arm, was one of the "Four Devas". Kaidomaru fights for the honor of her lost love, Raikou Minamotono, who had sacrified his life in order to protect the capital Kyoto, from the evils deeds of a "princess" cursed by a malicious ogre. The princess, whom Kaidomaru used to play with as a child, has now become her ultimate enemy. (Source: Production I.G.)

Official synopsis from AniList.