The Waters of Ryujin

"The Waters of Ryujin" is a lush retelling of Beauty and the Beast set in 1700s Japan, where Hanzo Ikeda, cursed by a shogun and transformed into a water dragon by the sea god Ryujin, guards a hidden lake in solitude. When Asuka, the shogun’s daughter, ventures near the forbidden waters, she discovers Hanzo and forms a deep connection that challenges ancient curses and societal expectations. Amidst secrets, magic, and impending danger, their love explores themes of fate, sacrifice, and transformation without giving away key plot details.