Alternative
Name: 刀语 (Dāo
Yǔ)
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Chanbara, Historical, Martial Arts,
Ninjas, Samurais,
This story teakes place in
the Edo era where Yasuri Shichika is the seventh head of the Kyotou school of
Japanese sword martial arts living in Fushou Island with his sister Nanami.
With the order from a female samurai general Togame, he sets out for a trip to
collect the twelve treasured swords created by a legendary swordsmith Shikizaki
Kiki.
Episode: 12
Original Run: January 26, 2010 – December 11, 2010
Studio: White Fox
List of Songs
1. Meiya Kadenrō [First
Opening]
2. Katana to Saya [Second
Opening]
3. Hakushu Kassai Utaawase [Third Opening]
4. Kotonoha [Insert]
5. Tasogare no Gekka [First
Ending]
6. Refulgence [Second
Ending]
7. Senbon Sennyo no Hamari
Uta [Third
Ending]
8. Kyomu no Hana [Fourth Ending]
9. Ai to Makoto [Fifth Ending]
10. Yuki no Onna [Sixth Ending]
11. Mayoigo Sagashi [Seventh Ending]
12. Karakuri Nemuridan [Eighth Ending]
13. Akashi [Ninth Ending]
14. Ina, to Hime wa Subete o
Katarazu [Tenth Ending]
15. Bōrei-tachi yo Yabō no
Hate ni Nemure [Eleventh Ending]
16. Toki Sude ni Hajimari o
Kizamu [Twelfth Ending]
Katanagatari Song Collection
Vol.1
1. Yoake no Ban ni
2. Yagate no Ashita
Katanagatari Song Collection
Vol.2
1. Iza Saraba
2. Yamadori no Uta
Katanagatari Original Soundtrack Vol.1
1. Bahasa Palus
2. Gettouka
Katanagatari Original Soundtrack Vol.2
1. Peacock Blue Eyes
2. Lay Back
3. Last Battle
Katanagatari Original Soundtrack Vol.1
1. Bahasa Palus
2. Gettouka
Katanagatari Original Soundtrack Vol.2
1. Peacock Blue Eyes
2. Lay Back
3. Last Battle
1. Katanagatari
Published: January 9, 2007 –
December 4, 2007
Volume: 12
2. Maniwagatari
Published: December 2, 2008
Volume: 1
Here is the Additional
Information regarding The Deviant Blades:
The main focus of the story
is the gathering of twelve distinct weapons that were crafted by Kiki
Shikizaki, a reclusive swordsmith. His bladework had been widely popular during
the last war, but only twelve out of the many he had done are rumored to have
been specially crafted via alchemy, the occult, and other magical means.
Although they are supposedly
"katana", not all of them are such, for they have different forms,
such as a suit of armor, a dagger, and a pair of guns. The reason for the
"Deviant" label is that the people wielding them are prone to their
"poison" and will do anything to keep it to themselves, which is the
case of most of their current wielders. Each of the blades has a distinct
feature or ability that makes them the strongest.
Later it is revealed that
all twelve swords were created with the sole purpose of perfecting which Kiki
labels as the ultimate Deviant Blade, the Yasuri family's Kyotōryū fighting
style, which is fulfilled during Shichika's journey to retrieve them.
Former Possession: Koumori
Maniwa
The blade is straight unlike
most katanas, and it is the hardest blade with the ability to never break
or bend. The hilt is neatly decorated with plum flower designs.
Former Possession: Ginkaku
Uneri
It is the sharpest blade
with the ability to cut through anything, in sharp contrast to its ironic name,
meaning "blunt". It was also made for unsheathing at an incredible
speed. The katana has triangular patterns around its hilt guard and a black
sheath.
Former Possession: Meisai
Tsuruga
Comprising 1000 swords, with
the last 999 being copies of the first. Even though there are 1000 swords, all
of them together are considered to be one sword. It is the most numerous blade
with the ability to overwhelm its enemy with its numbers. What makes them stand
out is their red sheaths.
Former Possession: Hakuhei
Sabi
An extremely thin blade as
per its namesake, meaning "needle". It is the brittlest blade as the
blade itself is made of glass, which gives it its light weight, but it is
rather fragile if used incorrectly. The sheath and hilt are white and decorated
with floral patterns.
Former Possession: Kanara
Azekure
A massive full set of armor.
It is the most defense-oriented blade with the ability to protect the user from
any damage, especially against attacks that have armor-piercing properties. Its
design was based on Western armor, and it has numerous blades around it if
observed carefully. The armor is decorated with many references to the ocean,
such as shells and a helmet that's based on a whale.
Former Possession: Konayuki
Itezora
A large, blunt-looking,
stone sword. The blade is extremely heavy, capable of leaving a crater even
when it is simply dropped. It is the heaviest blade with the ability to
crush the enemy with its weight. The sword can also be held by its tip, and
used as a hammer instead, hence its "double" title.
Former Possession: Nanami
Yasuri
A small yellow kunai-like
weapon. It holds electricity within it and was designed with the appearance of
a lightning bolt. It is the most evil blade with the ability to rejuvenate the
user's body.
A four-armed, four-legged, solar
powered clockwork mechanical doll that seems to function on its
own. It is the most human-like blade with the ability to think by itself and
adapt to any situation. It wears a kimono and tall black shoes. Each of its
arms hold a sword, and an extra one is hidden in its mouth. Its appearance,
made in the image of its creator's love, changes according to the situation,
becoming more menacing.
Former Possession: Zanki
Kiguchi
A wooden sword that
sharply contrasts its title as "King of Swords". Unlike the other
Deviant Blades, it doesn't have any of the poison found in Kiki's blades. It is
the purest blade with the ability to cure the poison the other swords have on
their owners. A small floral mark and yellowish streak on the sword identifies it
as Nokogiri.
Former Possession: Rinne
Higaki
A sword with no blade. The
blade itself is not meant to "cut" anyone other than its owner. The
hilt (tsuka) is black and decorated with orange floral patterns, and a wreath
of flowers circle as the guard (tsuba). It is the most trustworthy blade with
the ability to weight the user's heart.
Dokutō Mekki 鍍毒刀
[Poison sword, Gilded]
Former Possession: Houou
Maniwa
A black jagged and bladed
katana decorated with iridescent designs. The blade also gives off a
dark butty aura. This blade originally has no owner as it was found inside of a
crystal-like spire in a cave, preserving it. It is the most poisonous blade
with the ability to corrupt the user. The blade itself contains a part of the
spirit of its creator within.
Former Possession: Princess
Hitei & Emonzaemon
A pair of handguns, one
a blue six-chambered revolver and the other a red semi-automatic that
holds eleven bullets. Each is decorated with a long flowing mane with a
bead on its end. It is unknown the limit (or if there is a limit at all) of how
much ammo both guns can carry.
The Kyōtōryu style itself,
founded by Shichika's ancestor, Kazune Yasuri, along with Kiki. In contrast
with the other twelve swords, which are labeled as "Perfected Deviant
Blades," Kyōtōryu is called by Kiki a "Completed Deviant Blade,"
as Shichika had "forged" it himself throughout his journeys, as was
Kiki's intent with its creation. Due to the nature of Kyōtōryu, this
"sword" is by nature antithetical to the other twelve.
Once there was a swordsmith who
asked himself, what makes the perfect warrior?
Must his sword be tough, as such it
will never dull or break?
And thus he created Zettō Kanna,
the hardest blade ever created.
Must his sword be sharp, as such it
will cut through anything?
And thus he created Zantō Namakura,
the sharpest blade ever created.
Must the warrior be able to
outnumber his opponent, as such the opponent would be overwhelmed?
And thus he created Sentō Tsurugi,
the most numerable blade ever created.
Must the warrior be skilled, as
such he could win with even the weakest sword?
And thus he created Hakutō Hari,
the most fragile blade ever created.
Must the warrior be untouchable, as
such the warrior could never be harmed?
And thus he created Zokutō Yoroi,
the most protecting blade ever created.
Must his sword be heavy, as such
the impact alone could break bones?
And thus he created Sōtō Kanazuchi,
the heaviest blade ever created.
Must the warrior be undying, as
such he would never fall in battle?
And thus he created Akutō Bita, the
most undying blade ever created.
Must the warrior be removed, as
such the sword can act without the warrior's weaknesses?
And thus he created Bitō Kanzashi,
the most autonomous blade ever created.
Must the warrior be at peace, as
such the warrior has no need to fight?
And thus he created Ōtō Nokogiri,
the most calming blade ever created.
Must his sword be removed, as such
the warrior should defeat its opponent with words only?
And thus he created Seitō Hakari,
the most absent blade ever created.
Must the warrior be experienced, as
such the warrior could apply his learnings from previous battles?
And thus he created Dokutō Mekki,
the most memorizing blade ever created.
Must his sword be ranged, as such
the opponent could never come close to the warrior?
And thus he created Entō Jū, the
most distant blade ever created.
Must the sword be the warrior, as
such the blade and the person are inseparable?
And thus he created Kyotō Yasuri,
the most human blade ever created.
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