Xuan Yuan Sword Luminary

Xuan Yuan Sword Luminary, also known as Ken En Ken: Aoki Kagayaki, is a Japanese anime television series produced by Studio Deen. It is adapted from the Taiwanese role-playing game Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Millennial Destiny. The anime aired in Japan from October to December 2018 and was streamed on platforms like Crunchyroll worldwide. Set in ancient China, the story follows two sisters, Fu Yin and Fu Ning, who are forced to wander after their village is destroyed by the evil Taibai Empire. They become separated from their childhood friend, Pu Zhao, who is enslaved by the Empire. Fu Yin stumbles upon a legendary sword that grants her great combat abilities and allows her to summon a mystical mechanical fox spirit named Yun. Meanwhile, Pu Zhao befriends a mysterious young woman within the Taibai Empire. As the story unfolds, Fu Yin, Fu Ning, Pu Zhao, and Yun become embroiled in a war for supremacy, and must rally the rebel forces to turn the tide. Xuan Yuan Sword Luminary blends Chinese mythology, history, and fantasy, and has been praised for its beautiful animation and engaging plot.