Katanagatari — Episodes, Where to Watch & Characters

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Episodes

#1Kanna, the Cutting SwordTogame, a female samurai general, travels to the Fushou island to asks Shichika for help in collecting the 12 legendary swords.2010-01-26 · 50m

#2Namakura, the Decapitation SwordIt 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…2010-02-09 · 50m

#3Tsurugi, the Sword of ThousandShichika 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…2010-03-09 · 50m

#4Hari, the Slender SwordHakuhei 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…2010-04-17 · 50m

#5Yoroi, the Rebel SwordShichika 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…2010-05-21 · 50m

#6Kanazuchi, the Twin SwordShichika 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…2010-06-04 · 50m

#7Bita, the Evil SwordHaving 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…2010-07-09 · 50m

#8Kanzashi, the Sword of PrecisionHaving returned to Owari, Togame's home, Togame and Shichika meet with Princess Hitei who tells them about the location of Shikizaki Kiki's workshop and the possible sword hidden there. Following the lead, although…2010-08-13 · 50m

#9Nokogiri, the Sword of KingsTogame and Shichika travel to the Shinou Issou School to take on its master, Zanki Kiguchi, for possession of Outou Nokogiri. Being a sword instructor, Zanki is bothered by Shichika's style and refuses to fight him until…2010-09-11 · 50m

#10Hakari, the Sword of TruthShichika and Togame travel to Togame's childhood home in search of Rinne Higaki, a holy man in possession of Seito Hakari. When they find him they discover that Rinne has no physical form; when someone looks at him, they…2010-10-16 · 50m

#11Mekki, the Poison SwordThe episode begins with a flashback detailing how Shikizaki Kiki first met Kazune Yasuri, the man who would one day become the first head of the Kyotouryuu style. Jumping back to the future, Emonzaemon and Houou Maniwa…2010-11-12 · 50m

#12Juu, the Flame SwordAs Togame lays dying in Shichika's arms, she tells him that all of this was a part of her plan and that had she not died, she intended on killing him after he retrieved all twelve blades. Having manipulated everything…2010-12-11 · 50m

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Quick facts

Episodes12

Seasons1

StatusFinished

Aired2010

Japanese title: 刀語
Also known as: Sword Story

Synopsis

In an Edo-era Japan lush with a variety of sword-fighting styles, Shichika Yasuri practices the most unique one: Kyotouryuu, a technique in which the user's own body is wielded as a blade. The enigmatic seventh head of the Kyotouryuu school, Shichika lives quietly in exile with his sister Nanami until one day—the wildly ambitious strategist Togame barges into their lives. Togame brazenly requests that Shichika help in her mission to collect twelve unique swords, known as the "Deviant Blades," for the shogunate. Shichika accepts, interested in the girl herself rather than petty politics, and thus sets out on a journey. Standing in their way are the fierce wielders of these legendary weapons as well as other power-hungry entities who seek to thwart Togame's objective. In order to prevail against their enemies, the duo must become an unbreakable team as they forge ahead on a path of uncertainty and peril. \[Written by MAL Rewrite\]