Utsuho's truthfulness as a child resulted in an enormous catastrophe, and he decided to lie from that day forward. Raised in a village of orphans by a monk, Utsuho is an unrepentant troublemaker. The monk eventually inspires him to help people, but there's no way Utsuho's going to lead an honest life! Instead, he's going to use his talents for mischief and deception for good!
Utsuho's truthfulness as a child resulted in an enormous catastrophe, and he decided to lie from that day forward. Raised in a village of orphans by a monk, Utsuho is an unrepentant troublemaker. The monk eventually inspires him to help people, but there's no way Utsuho's going to lead an honest life! Instead, he's going to use his talents for mischief and deception for good!
In the forest, Utsuho, Dr. Yakuma and the talking tanuki Pochi encounter a psychotic man who hunts liars and cuts out their tongues. How can Utsuho outwit someone who can psychically tell when someone's lying?
In the forest, Utsuho, Dr. Yakuma and the talking tanuki Pochi encounter a psychotic man who hunts liars and cuts out their tongues. How can Utsuho outwit someone who can psychically tell when someone's lying?
On an island populated with exiled itsuwaribito, can Utsuho stay one step ahead of a boss who's every bit as wily as he is?
On an island populated with exiled itsuwaribito, can Utsuho stay one step ahead of a boss who's every bit as wily as he is?
Utsuho and his friends encounter a sect whose leader claims to use the power of a god to perform miracles. Could his power possibly be real--or is he yet another charlatan?
Utsuho and his friends encounter a sect whose leader claims to use the power of a god to perform miracles. Could his power possibly be real--or is he yet another charlatan?
Utsuho and his cohorts stop in a village to replenish their supply of explosives and run into Tenka, a friend of Utsuho’s from the orphan village. It’s a happy reunion—until they all become embroiled in fiery violence...
Utsuho and his cohorts stop in a village to replenish their supply of explosives and run into Tenka, a friend of Utsuho’s from the orphan village. It’s a happy reunion—until they all become embroiled in fiery violence...
With his companions Yakuma, Neya and Pochi, Utsuho journeys in search of the fabled treasures known as the Kokonotsu. The quest leads the group to a village of murderous dolls, and finally to a man who claims to be the guardian of the treasures...
With his companions Yakuma, Neya and Pochi, Utsuho journeys in search of the fabled treasures known as the Kokonotsu. The quest leads the group to a village of murderous dolls, and finally to a man who claims to be the guardian of the treasures...
Utsuho and his growing entourage continue their search for the highly prized Kokonotsu treasures. Their quest now brings them to Hokorai Village, a place of illusion where it’s difficult to sort dreams from reality!
Utsuho and his growing entourage continue their search for the highly prized Kokonotsu treasures. Their quest now brings them to Hokorai Village, a place of illusion where it’s difficult to sort dreams from reality!
Utsuho and his friends come across an isolated island in their ongoing quest for the Kokonotsu treasures. A man named Kuroha and his gang rule the place, and they’re after the treasures too. Who will ultimately succeed? Utsuho? Kuroha? Or...?
Utsuho and his friends come across an isolated island in their ongoing quest for the Kokonotsu treasures. A man named Kuroha and his gang rule the place, and they’re after the treasures too. Who will ultimately succeed? Utsuho? Kuroha? Or...?
Continuing in his quest to collect the Kokonotsu treasures, Utsuho now has rivals out to get the treasures for themselves. These rivals prove to be both persistent and successful, so Utsuho must redouble his efforts to acquire a treasure located in a village inhabited entirely by women who have no use for men!
Continuing in his quest to collect the Kokonotsu treasures, Utsuho now has rivals out to get the treasures for themselves. These rivals prove to be both persistent and successful, so Utsuho must redouble his efforts to acquire a treasure located in a village inhabited entirely by women who have no use for men!
Still seeking the Kokonotsu treasures, Utsuho arrives in Sasaka, a country with a peculiarly troubled history that turns out to have involved one of his companions. Meanwhile, Kuroha seizes a moment to share some personal history, revealing what’s really behind her rivalry with Utsuho to find the Kokonotsu!
Still seeking the Kokonotsu treasures, Utsuho arrives in Sasaka, a country with a peculiarly troubled history that turns out to have involved one of his companions. Meanwhile, Kuroha seizes a moment to share some personal history, revealing what’s really behind her rivalry with Utsuho to find the Kokonotsu!
Utsuho and his friends, still searching for treasure, have been pledged to defend the ceremonial emperor of a southern country from assassins under the control of Utsuho’s old enemy Iriya! Then a rival gang of treasure hunters arrives to grab the same prize Utsuho’s after. The three groups are determined to attain their goals, but who will make the first move?!
Utsuho and his friends, still searching for treasure, have been pledged to defend the ceremonial emperor of a southern country from assassins under the control of Utsuho’s old enemy Iriya! Then a rival gang of treasure hunters arrives to grab the same prize Utsuho’s after. The three groups are determined to attain their goals, but who will make the first move?!
After a fierce battle, Utsuho and his friends manage to foil the plot of a group of assassins to take the life of a southern monarch. Will this earn them the Kokonotsu treasure they've been after? That question aside, they add some new members to their group and set out on another journey, finding that the village they visit on the way is a little strange…
After a fierce battle, Utsuho and his friends manage to foil the plot of a group of assassins to take the life of a southern monarch. Will this earn them the Kokonotsu treasure they've been after? That question aside, they add some new members to their group and set out on another journey, finding that the village they visit on the way is a little strange…
Utsuho's closest companion is Pochi, a tanuki or raccoon dog. Tanuki are familiar to most people but seem to be rather rare, so it's quite something for Utsuho and his other companions to come across an entire village of them! There they meet Tsukumo, defender of the village and, as it happens, Pochi's betrothed! How will Utsuho deal with the effect this seems sure to have on his relationship with his best and most trusted friend?