Kaze no Stigma is a Japanese light novel series by Takahiro Yamato(writer) and by Hanamaru Nanto(artist). A 24-episode anime adaptation directed by Junichi Sakata and animated by Gonzo aired from April–September 2007. Kazuma Kannagi was the eldest son of the Kannagi family and presumed heir. However, due to his inability to use "Enjutsu" (Blaze Technique), the power to control flames, he was considered to be useless within his family. Despite his inability to wield fire, his father insisted on him competing for the right to wield "Enraiha" (Blaze Lightning Supremacy), a powerful heirloom sword traditionally wielded by the family heir. ... more on Wikipedia