Haruka -Beyond the Stream of Time-: A Tale of the Eight Guardians
Original Title：遙かなる時空の中で~八葉抄~
Languages:
- English: Haruka -Beyond the Stream of Time-: A Tale of the Eight Guardians
- French: Haruka ~Dans une époque lointaine~ La légende des huit guerriers
- Japanese: 遙かなる時空の中で~八葉抄~
- Chinese: 遥远时空中 八叶抄
"Haruka -Beyond the Stream of Time-: A Tale of the Eight Guardians," also known as "Harukanaru Toki no Naka de ~Hachiyō Shō~", is an anime adaptation of the otome romance adventure game "Harukanaru Toki no Naka de" developed by Koei. The anime follows Akane Motomiya, a high school girl who is summoned to a parallel world called Kyo and becomes the "Miko" (priestess) tasked with protecting the dragon god. She is accompanied by eight male guardians known as the "Hachiyō" as they battle the oni (demon) clan threatening Kyo. The anime is popular for its beautiful art style, dramatic plot, and moving music, while also showcasing the historical background and culture of Japan's Heian period. The series consists of a TV anime, OVAs, and a theatrical film, as well as many spin-offs such as manga, novels, and drama CDs, which together build a large "Harukanaru Toki no Naka de" universe. In addition to romance, the story also incorporates themes of friendship, responsibility, and self-growth, and is very popular among female audiences. "Harukanaru Toki no Naka de ~Hachiyō Shō~" is the most well-known work in the series, laying a solid foundation for the production of subsequent series.