Ep 1. Hime (Princess) and Ninja Powers Awaken!

As a young boy, Recca Hanabishi was always fascinated by the art of ninjas. He was obsessed with their abilities and the idea of a secret society that trained skilled fighters. One day, after getting into a fight with some bullies, Recca is saved by a mysterious woman who introduces herself as a ninja and tells him that he has ninja blood running through his veins.

Years later, Recca is a high school student, but his ninja obsession remains strong. He spends his days practicing his fighting skills and dreaming of a life as a ninja. One day, while wandering through a park, he comes across a girl named Yanagi Sakoshita. He is immediately taken with her beauty, but when he tries to talk to her, he finds that she is being harassed by some gang members.

Recca easily takes care of the gang members, impressing Yanagi with his fighting skills. However, things take a strange turn when a strange man suddenly appears out of nowhere and attacks Yanagi. The man reveals himself to be a member of a mysterious group called the Karyu, who are after Yanagi for her ability to heal any wound.

To Recca's surprise, the mysterious woman who saved him as a child appears once again to help him fight off the Karyu member. She reveals her true identity as Kagehoushi, a ninja who has been watching over Recca for years and has been searching for a worthy successor to her ninja clan's abilities.

Through a series of tests, Recca proves himself to be a worthy candidate, and Kagehoushi teaches him the ways of the ninja. She also reveals to him that he is actually a descendant of a powerful ninja clan called Hokage, who were known for their ability to control flames.

As Recca learns more about his new abilities, he also strives to protect Yanagi from the Karyu, who are still after her healing powers. Along the way, Recca meets other powerful ninjas who become his allies in the fight against the Karyu and other foes.

In the first episode, titled "Hime (Princess) and Ninja Powers Awaken!", viewers are introduced to Recca, Yanagi, and the world of ninjas. The episode sets the stage for what promises to be an action-packed adventure filled with epic battles and brave heroes.

The episode starts with a glimpse of Recca's childhood, where he is saved by Kagehoushi after getting into a fight with some bullies. It then jumps forward to his high school years, where he meets Yanagi and discovers his ninja heritage.

The introduction of the Karyu adds a new layer of danger to the story, as viewers are left wondering what their motives are and how far they will go to get their hands on Yanagi's powers. The emergence of Recca's flame abilities also adds a new level of excitement to the story, as viewers are left wondering just how powerful he will become.

Overall, the first episode of Flame of Recca does an excellent job of setting up the world and introducing the main characters. It leaves viewers eager to see what will happen next and excited to join Recca on his journey to become a powerful ninja and save Yanagi from those who would do her harm.