The story follows Takeru, a typical Japanese high school girl raised by nuns in a Buddhist convent. Despite being plagued with recurring nightmares triggered by the Witchblade's call, she feels an uncanny connection to the mystical gauntlet known as Oni no te ("Hand of Oni"). The artefact is safely kept hidden in a box within the temple, but Takeru's lineage has a mysterious link to the Oni legend, heightening her fascination for the Witchblade. However, her life takes a thrilling turn when she unexpectedly comes across the Witchblade and becomes its new bearer. Witchblade Takeru, created by Kobayashi Yasuko and illustrated by Sumita Kazasa, was serialized in Akita Shoten's Champion Red magazine in March 2006. The series pays homage to the American Comic book series authored by Marc Silvestri and David Wohl, with Sumita's art style adding an intriguing erotic twist.
