The narrative follows Hiroshi Shiba, a car racer who suffers mortal injuries in a laboratory accident. He is brought back to life by his father, Professor Shiba, a skilled scientist and archaeologist who is coincidentally investigating relics from the ancient Yamatai Kingdom. The professor uncovers a small bronze bell possessing sorcerous powers. Shortly thereafter, he is killed by the henchmen of Queen Himika, the ruler of the Yamatai (sometimes translated as Jamatai) Kingdom, who seeks to capture the ancient bell and its power.