Born under a prophecy that will liberate and unite Japan, Sarasa has had to take her brother Tatara's place as the Boy of Destiny. Fighting for the oppressed, Sarasa journeys across Japan to gain allies and defeat her enemies--all while keeping her identity a secret!

Basara is a post-apocalyptic fantasy adventure series and one of the most popular shôjo manga of the 90s in Japan. It is the story of how a young girl becomes the child of destiny and finds the strength to free her people and seek revenge for the death of her brother.