Katanagatari

Katanagatari (2010)

EndedAnimation showAction, Adventure, Anime, History

The historical epic centers on Shichika Yasuri, the seventh generational head of the Kyotō-ryū school of martial arts in medieval Japan. He and his older sister Nanami live on an isolated island, until a military advisor named Togame tells him of the final 12 swords forged by a legendary swordsmith. At Togame's bidding, Shichika embarks on a journey to find all 12 of the swords.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 01:35 (50 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E12Juu, the Flame SwordDez. 10, 2010
S01E11Mekki, the Poison SwordNov. 12, 2010
S01E10Hakari, the Sword of TruthOkt. 15, 2010
S01E09Nokogiri, the Sword of KingsSept. 10, 2010
S01E08Sai, the MinuteAug. 13, 2010
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Katanagatari premiere?

Katanagatari premiered on January 25, 2010.

What is the genre of Katanagatari?

Katanagatari is an anime series with the genres of action, adventure, and historical.

Who is the protagonist of Katanagatari?

The protagonist of Katanagatari is a swordsman named Yasuri Shichika.

What is the main objective of Yasuri Shichika in Katanagatari?

The main objective of Yasuri Shichika in Katanagatari is to collect twelve unique swords crafted by the swordsmith Shikizaki Kiki.

Who is the swordswoman accompanying Yasuri Shichika in Katanagatari?

The swordswoman accompanying Yasuri Shichika in Katanagatari is named Togame.

Which studio produced the anime series Katanagatari?

Katanagatari was produced by the animation studio White Fox.

Who composed the music for Katanagatari?

The music for Katanagatari was composed by Taku Iwasaki.

How many episodes are there in Katanagatari?

There are a total of 12 episodes in Katanagatari.

Which network aired Katanagatari?

Katanagatari was broadcasted on Fuji TV.

What is the setting of Katanagatari?

The setting of Katanagatari is Japan during the Edo period.

What is the art style used in Katanagatari?

Katanagatari uses a unique art style combining traditional Japanese art and modern geometry.

Who is the director of Katanagatari?

The director of Katanagatari is Keitaro Motonaga.

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