A OVA occurs as symbol of the breakdown of the directoral models. Following apiece animator will bring their have style to the series. A best known episode is Hamaji's Retaliation which featured a talents of Shinji Ohira & Masaaki Yuasa.

Inside "Nanso Satomi Hakkenden", a resulting eight ethos / ideas of Confucianism are symbolized by a eight jewels contained in the body of the mutt warriors:

jin (benevolence); Shinbei (warrior). gi (righteousness); Sousuke (warrior). Steel "Kiri Ichimonji". rei (courtesy); Daikaku (warrior). chi (wisdom); Lotto (warrior). chu (loyalty); Dousetsu (warrior). shin (faith); Genpachi (warrior). ko (filial piety); Shino (warrior). Blade "Murasame". tei (brotherhood); Kobungo (warrior).