Jigokuraku Songs Lyrics

Argument

Condemned to face his own demise, the enigmatic ninja known as Gabimaru the Hollow confronts a profound sense of apathy. Having immersed himself in a life defined by bloodshed, he believes that he is deserving of nothing but death. Yet, to his bafflement, every attempt to execute him has inexplicably faltered. In a twist of fate, a novice member of the renowned executioner clan, Sagiri Yamada Asaemon, is tasked with the responsibility of ending Gabimaru's life. However, instead of fulfilling her duty, Sagiri finds herself hesitant, her hand unwilling to carry out the execution. Intriguingly, Sagiri reveals to Gabimaru that his unwavering love for his wife is what shields him from his inevitable end. Harnessing this newfound knowledge, she presents him with a tantalizing proposition to secure his freedom: embark on a treacherous journey to the distant island of Shinsekyo, renowned for its mythical Elixir of Life said to grant immortality. If Gabimaru can acquire this elusive elixir and deliver it to the shogun, a complete pardon for his heinous crimes will be bestowed upon him. Yet, tales of Shinsekyo reveal a sinister truth, as none who have ventured there in search of the Elixir have ever returned unscathed, if they return at all. Unbeknownst to the impending perils that lie ahead, Gabimaru chooses to seize this opportunity, accompanied by ten other death row convicts, all driven by the desperate longing for a chance at redemption and the promise of a peaceful life alongside their loved ones.