Legend of Himiko

is a Japanese media franchise by Kō Maisaka. The series consists of an anime television series, a manga series, and a PlayStation game. All three were released in early 1999.

The PlayStation game was created by Hakuhodo and was released in Japan on March 11, 1999. The manga is a single volume series written by Kō Maisaka and illustrated by Oh! great and released in Japan by Kadokawa Shoten in early 1999. It has been licensed in France by Panini Comics and Germany by Planet Manga.

The 12 episode television series by Group TAC aired on TV Tokyo between January 7, 1999 and March 31, 1999. The anime has been released in the US in a 3-disc release by Central Park Media while technically based on the PlayStation game, even though the anime started airing before the game was officially released.

Plot
In a world where the dead walk, where good and evil exist as palpable forces, a darkness is stirring. The undead march against the cities of light, to capture the sacred fire that is the source of their power. But one hope remains. Called into this world by the magical flame, a young girl named Himiko is thrust into the maelstrom of danger, betrayal, and war. For she is heir to the sacred fire, and holds a power that could save its Guardians... if she survives!