Katanagatari
2010 • Aniplex
- Format
- TV
- Aired
- 2010
- Episodes
- 12
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- Aniplex · Lantis · Kodansha · Movic
- Genres
- Action · Adventure · Romance
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!
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Katanagatari originated as a light novel series written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by Take, serialised between 2007 and 2008. The narrative follows Shichika Yasuri, a sword fighter, and Togame, a strategist, as they embark on a quest to collect twelve unique legendary blades. The anime adaptation, produced by White Fox and released in 2010, was notable for its experimental monthly release schedule, with each episode clocking in at fifty minutes to cover one volume of the source material.
The production is widely recognized for its distinct visual identity, which deviates from contemporary anime norms by directly incorporating the stylized, minimalist character designs of the illustrator Take. By stripping away intricate shading and utilizing vibrant, flat color palettes, the animation team achieved a look that closely mirrored the original light novel illustrations. Upon its release, the series was received as a stylistic departure from traditional shonen action, praised for its sharp dialogue and deliberate pacing.
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