Katanagatari
Aired: 2010
A TV anime based on the light novel series by Nisio Isin (published by Kodansha Box, 2007, 12 volumes). Produced by WHITE FOX and directed by Keitaro Motonaga, with series composition by Makoto Uezu and music by Taku Iwasaki. The series aired one episode per month on Fuji TV from January to December 2010, an unconventional format that attracted attention. The story follows Yasuri Shichika, head of the swordless fighting style Kyotoryu, and strategist Togame as they travel across Edo-era Japan to collect 12 legendary Deviant Blades forged by swordsmith Kiki Shikizaki.
Songs
| Type | Song | Vocals | Lyrics | Composer | Arranger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OP | Meiya Kadenrou | Minami Kuribayashi | 畑亜貴 | 上松範康 | 菊田大介 | |
| OP | Katana to Saya | ALI PROJECT | 宝野アリカ | 片倉三起也 | 片倉三起也 | |
| ED | Tasogare no Gekka | 妖精帝國 | YUI | 橘尭葉 | 橘尭葉 |