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Katanagatari
ActionAdventureAnimeHistory
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.
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- Japanese
- Premiered
- January 25, 2010
- Ended
- December 10, 2010
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