* Based on the popular novel by Kuwabara Mizuna. Historical Japanese warlords and their minions continuously reincarnate, attempting to change the course of the Sengoku Period by re-fighting it in the present, known as the Dark Civil War. Caught in this war is Naoe Nobutsuna and Ougi Takaya (Uesugi Kagetora), the reincarnations of the leaders of the Uesugi Army. Centering around the emotions of winners/losers, pride, and purpose. Source: AnimeNfo Note: Mirage of Blaze has over 30 volumes spanning for over 14 years. This TV series covers volume 1-8 while the OVA covers the 9th volume of the novel.