Background
Katanagatari is a complete adaptation of Nisio Isin's light novel series of the same title with each episode adapting 1 volume. The anime was released monthly, mimicking the release style of the original novels.
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Katanagatari
2010刀語
AnimeTVFinished AiringR - 17+ (violence & profanity)
Genres
ActionAdventureRomanceHistoricalMartial Arts
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]
Characters & Voice Cast
Staff & Creators
Hariu, MasayukiProducer
Iwasa, GakuProducer
Ozaki, NorikoProducer
Toba, YousukeProducer
Motonaga, KeitarouDirector, Episode Director, Storyboard
Ebina, YasunoriSound Director
Kobayashi, TomokiEpisode Director, Storyboard
Kobayashi, KoujiEpisode Director
Satou, ShinjiEpisode Director, Storyboard
Sokuza, MakotoEpisode Director, Storyboard
Tanaka, MotokiEpisode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director, Key Animation
Decouzon, MélanieScript
Production
MAL Community Activity
Watching43,393
Completed261,672
On Hold28,891
Dropped18,747
Plan To Watch242,232
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Details
AiredJan 26, 2010 to Dec 11, 2010
MAL Rank#333
Popularity#423