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.

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