Katanagatari (2010)

1 - Plane, the Absolute

Togame, a female samurai general, travels to the Fushou island to asks Shichika for help in collecting the 12 legendary swords.

2 - Blunt, the Decapitator

It has been one month since Shichika left his island home and began his journey with Togame. Together they have journeyed across Japan to Inaba where they hope to retrieve the Namakura Sword. However, the swords current master, Ginkaku Uneri is far more skilled than anyone Shichika has ever faced be

3 - Blade, the Thousand

Shichika and Togame are three months into their search for the 12 Deviant Swords and this time they have arrived at the Sanzu Shrine in order to retrieve the Tsurugi sword. However, in order to obtain it not only must Togame find the original Tsurugi from one thousand identical blades but Shichika m

4 - Needle, the Fine

Hakuhei Sabi challenges Shichika to a duel for possession of the Hari Sword and the rest of Shikizaki Kikis Blades. Meanwhile, the Maniwa Ninjas Insect Squad attempt to kidnap Nanami and use her as a hostage against her brother. However, the Insect Squad soon discover that although Shichika is the h

5 - Aegis, the Resentment

Shichika and Togame are now five months into their quest and have just arrived in Satsuma where they hope to retrieve the Yoroi Sword. However, both the sword (which takes the form of a Western-style suit of armour) and its owner, legendary pirate Kanara Azekura (an expert in defensive combat) will

6 - Hammer, the Dual-Edge

Shichika and Togame find themselves in the harsh Ezo region in search of the enigmatic Itezora clan. Unfortunately they soon discover that the Itezoras village has been destroyed and the only survivor is an incredibly lonely and immensely powerful 11 year old girl who now possesses the Kanazuchi swo

7 - Destitute, the Vile

Having become annoyed with her brothers slow progress Nanami has decided to leave the island and collect the Deviant Swords herself. However, her methods are far more ruthless than those of Shichika and Togame, and it isnt long before she acquires the Bita sword bringing the two sides into direct co

8 - Sai, the Minute

Having returned to Owari, Togames home, Togame and Shichika meet with Princess Hitei who tells them about the location of Shikizaki Kikis workshop and the possible sword hidden there. Following the lead, although distrusting of it, the two go to the location, Lake Fuyou accompanied by Emonzaemon. Up

9 - Saw, the Imperator

Togame and Shichika travel to the Shinou Issou School to take on its master, Zanki Kiguchi, for possession of Outou Nokogiri. Being a sword instructor, Zanki is bothered by Shichikas style and refuses to fight him until he receives training at swordsmanship. She offers to instruct him and the two be

10 - Scales, the Sincere

Shichika and Togame travel to Togames childhood home in search of Rinne Higaki, a holy man in possession of Seito Hakari. When they find him they discover that Rinne has no physical form; when someone looks at him, they project an image from their memories on to him and he takes that appearance irre

11 - Gilt, the Venomous

The episode begins with a flashback detailing how Shikizaki Kiki first met Kazune Yasuri, the man who would one day become the first head of the Kyotouryuu style. Jumping back to the future, Emonzaemon and Houou Maniwa face off in the duel that left Penguin Maniwa injured at the end of the previous

12 - Gun, the Firearm

As Togame lays dying in Shichikas arms, she tells him that all of this was a part of her plan and that had she not died, she intended on killing him after he retrieved all twelve blades. Having manipulated everything, including her heart, into her plan, she says that her feelings were real and dies