General Tokugawa was given 13 sacred swords to bring peace to Japan. However just when Tokugawa started a new dynasty, he was assassinated by his... more>> 12 commanders, aka masters of the 12 sacred swords. The last one, Crimson Firebird, was given to Dohran, Tokugawa's naive son . Many years have passed and now, under the cover of a travelling performer, Dohran is seeking revenge and also to bring back the smile in the faces of people. <<less

Reno Banks was once an active field officer for CROSS, an organization dedicated to fighting crime. But when his foolish blunder results in his partner's death, he opts to take up the 'safe' position of accountant instead. ... more>>

It isn't long, however, before Reno finds himself forced back into action with a new partner -- the aloof and highly skilled Jinguuji Arata -- who solemnly tells him, "Don't worry, I won't die." <<less