Katanagatari
Also known as 刀語
TVWinter 2010Source Light novelR - 17+ (violence & profanity)
ActionAdventureRomance
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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!
(Source: NIS America)
Production Notes
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.
Cast Highlights
Togame
Main
Voice: Tamura, Yukari (Japanese)
Yasuri, Shichika
Main
Voice: Hosoya, Yoshimasa (Japanese)
Azekura, Kanara
Supporting
Voice: Koyama, Tsuyoshi (Japanese)
Fugi, Matsuaki
Supporting
Voice: Takahashi, Kenji (Japanese)
Haiga, Ou
Supporting
Voice: Gibu, Yuuko (Japanese)
Hannyamaru
Supporting
Voice: Matsui, Syogo (Japanese)
Hida, Takahito
Supporting
Voice: Kawashima, Tokuyoshi (Japanese)
Higaki, Rinne
Supporting
Voice: Itou, Miyako (Japanese)
Theme Songs
Openings
"Hakushi Kassai Uta Awase (拍手喝采歌合)" by supercell (noitaminA rebroadcast)
1: "Meiya Kadenrou (冥夜花伝廊)" by Minami Kuribayashi (eps 1-7)
2: "Katana to Saya (刀と鞘)" by ALI PROJECT (eps 8-12)
Endings
"Koto no Ha (言ノ葉)" by Piko (noitaminA rebroadcast)
1: "Tasogare no Gekka (誰そ彼の月華)" by Yousei Teikoku
2: "Refulgence" by Shoujobyo
3: "Senbonsenyo no Hamariuta (千本千女の刃毬唄)" by Hata Aki
4: "Kyomu no Hana (虚無の華)" by kukui
5: "Ai to Makoto (愛と誠)" by Tamura Yukari
6: "Yuki no Onna (雪ノ女)" by ALI PROJECT
7: "Mayoigo Sagashi (迷い子さがし)" by Nakahara Mai
8: "Karakuri Nemuri Dan (からくり眠り談)" by Nomiko
9: "Akashi (証)" by Annabel
10: "Ina, to Hime wa Subete wo Katarazu (否、と姫は全てを語らず)" by Tomatsu Haruka
11: "Bourei-tachi yo Yabou no Hate ni Nemure (亡霊達よ野望の果てに眠れ)" by Faylan
12: "Toki Sude ni Hajimari wo Kizamu (時すでに始まりを刻む)" by Kuribayashi Minami
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Quick Facts
FormatTV
Episodes12
Duration49 min per ep
SourceLight novel
RatingR - 17+ (violence & profanity)
SeasonWinter 2010
AiredJan 26, 2010 to Dec 11, 2010
StatusFinished Airing
Recommended
Monetizing Content
Ranking And Reach
Popularity#424
Scored by224.1K
BroadcastTuesdays at 01:10 (JST)
ApprovedYes
Title Variants
English title
Katanagatari
Romaji title
Katanagatari
Japanese title
刀語
Synonyms
Sword Story
Production Team
Main studio
WHITE FOX
Producers
Aniplex, Lantis, Kodansha, Movic, Fuji TV
Licensors
NIS America
Japanese title
刀語
Themes And Audience
HistoricalMartial Arts