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Katanagatari

12 Episodes
50 min each
WINTER 2010

Synopsis

Yasuri Shichika, seventh successor of the Kyotouryuu (bladeless) sword art, lives on an isolated island with his older sister, Nanami. One day Shichika is visited by a woman named Togame, who requests his aid in her quest to find and collect the final twelve swords forged by the legendary master swordsmith, Shikizaki Kiki. Shichika and Togame begin their odyssey by leaving the island he called home for over 20 years. They will face twelve individuals who possess and protect Shikizaki's legendary swords. Join Shichika and Togame on an exciting, epic adventure that defies reality as they discover the true potential of the Kyoutoryuu sword style!

Action Adventure Romance
Format
Unknown
Episodes
12
Per Episode
50 min
Source
Unknown

Episodes

12 / 12 Episodes
1
Episode 1

Kanna, the Cutting Sword

Togame, a female samurai general, travels to the Fushou island to asks Shichika for help in collecting the 12 legendary swords.
2
Episode 2

Namakura, the Decapitation Sword

It has been one month since Shichika left his island home and began his journey with Togame. Together they have journeyed across Japan to Inaba where they hope to retrieve the Namakura Sword. However, the swords current master, Ginkaku Uneri is far more skilled than anyone Shichika has ever faced before. Shichika must then use all of his skills in order to defeat Ginkaku and protect both the sword and Togame.
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Episode 3

Tsurugi, the Sword of Thousand

Shichika and Togame are three months into their search for the 12 Deviant Swords and this time they have arrived at the Sanzu Shrine in order to retrieve the Tsurugi sword. However, in order to obtain it not only must Togame find the original Tsurugi from one thousand identical blades but Shichika must defeat it's master Meisai Tsuruga in a one-on-one duel. To make matters even worse Kuizame Maniwa is also after the Tsurugi sword and soon makes his way to the Shrine.
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Episode 4

Hari, the Slender Sword

Hakuhei Sabi challenges Shichika to a duel for possession of the Hari Sword and the rest of Shikizaki Kiki's Blades. Meanwhile, the Maniwa Ninja's Insect Squad attempt to kidnap Nanami and use her as a hostage against her brother. However, the Insect Squad soon discover that although Shichika is the head of the No Sword School, Nanami is far superior to her brother in combat and it doesn't take her long to kill all three of the Ninja sent after her.
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Episode 5

Yoroi, the Rebel Sword

Shichika and Togame are now five months into their quest and have just arrived in Satsuma where they hope to retrieve the Yoroi Sword. However, both the sword (which takes the form of a Western-style suit of armour) and its owner, legendary pirate Kanara Azekura (an expert in defensive combat) will pose a difficult problem for Shichika. Things then become even more complicated than usual when Azekura declares his love for Togame and the fight quickly becomes about much more than simply collecting another Deviant Sword.
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Episode 6

Kanazuchi, the Twin Sword

Shichika and Togame find themselves in the harsh Ezo region in search of the enigmatic Itezora clan. Unfortunately they soon discover that the Itezora's village has been destroyed and the only survivor is an incredibly lonely and immensely powerful 11 year old girl who now possesses the Kanazuchi sword they are seeking. Things then take a dangerous turn when Kyouken Maniwa arrives to claim the Kanazuchi sword and get revenge for her fallen comrades' forcing an already injured Shichika to engage in his most dangerous battle yet.
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Episode 7

Bita, the Evil Sword

Having become annoyed with her brother's slow progress Nanami has decided to leave the island and collect the 'Deviant Swords' herself. However, her methods are far more ruthless than those of Shichika and Togame, and it isn't long before she acquires the Bita sword bringing the two sides into direct competition. As such the siblings are pitted against each other in combat but can the current head of the No Sword School really hope to defeat his vicious and gifted little sister; the 'true' heir to the title.
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Episode 8

Kanzashi, the Sword of Precision
9
Episode 9

Nokogiri, the Sword of Kings
10
Episode 10

Hakari, the Sword of Truth
11
Episode 11

Mekki, the Poison Sword
12
Episode 12

Juu, the Flame Sword

Characters

Shichika Yasuri
Voice Actors
Yoshimasa Hosoya (japanese)

Shichika Yasuri

Main

Togame
Voice Actors
Yukari Tamura (japanese)

Togame

Main

Nanami Yasuri
Voice Actors
Mai Nakahara (japanese)

Nanami Yasuri

Supporting

Mutsue Yasuri
Voice Actors
Tooru Ookawa (japanese)

Mutsue Yasuri

Supporting

Koumori Maniwa
Voice Actors
Chihiro Suzuki (japanese)

Koumori Maniwa

Supporting

Takahito Hida
Voice Actors
Tokuyoshi Kawashima (japanese)

Takahito Hida

Supporting

Staff

NISIOISIN
NISIOISIN
Original Creator
Take
Take
Original Character Design
Keitarou Motonaga
Keitarou Motonaga
Director
Makoto Uezu
Makoto Uezu
Series Composition
Tsuyoshi Kawada
Tsuyoshi Kawada
Character Design
Akira Saitou
Akira Saitou
Title Logo Design

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Information

Aired Jan 25, 2010 to Dec 10, 2010
Season WINTER 2010
Source Unknown
Format Unknown

Studios

White Fox