Katanagatari · Episode 4: Hari, the Slender Sword

Hari, the Slender Sword

2010-04-1750 min

Hakuhei Sabi challenges Shichika to a duel for possession of the Hari Sword and the rest of Shikizaki Kiki's Blades. Meanwhile, the Maniwa Ninja's 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 head of the No Sword School, Nanami is far superior to her brother in combat and it doesn't take her long to kill all three of the Ninja sent after her.

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1Kanna, the Cutting Sword2010-01-2650 minTogame, a female samurai general, travels to the Fushou island to asks Shichika for help in collecting the 12 legendary swords.2Namakura, the Decapitation Sword2010-02-0950 minIt 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 before. Shichika must then use all of his skills in order to defeat Ginkaku and protect both the sword and Togame.3Tsurugi, the Sword of Thousand2010-03-0950 minShichika 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 must defeat it's master Meisai Tsuruga in a one-on-one duel. To make matters even worse Kuizame Maniwa is also after the Tsurugi sword and soon makes his way to the Shrine.4Hari, the Slender Sword2010-04-1750 minHakuhei Sabi challenges Shichika to a duel for possession of the Hari Sword and the rest of Shikizaki Kiki's Blades. Meanwhile, the Maniwa Ninja's 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 head of the No Sword School, Nanami is far superior to her brother in combat and it doesn't take her long to kill all three of the Ninja sent after her.5Yoroi, the Rebel Sword2010-05-2150 minShichika 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 pose a difficult problem for Shichika. Things then become even more complicated than usual when Azekura declares his love for Togame and the fight quickly becomes about much more than simply collecting another Deviant Sword.6Kanazuchi, the Twin Sword2010-06-0450 minShichika and Togame find themselves in the harsh Ezo region in search of the enigmatic Itezora clan. Unfortunately they soon discover that the Itezora's village has been destroyed and the only survivor is an incredibly lonely and immensely powerful 11 year old girl who now possesses the Kanazuchi sword they are seeking. Things then take a dangerous turn when Kyouken Maniwa arrives to claim the Kanazuchi sword and get revenge for her fallen comrades' forcing an already injured Shichika to engage in his most dangerous battle yet.7Bita, the Evil Sword2010-07-0950 minHaving become annoyed with her brother's 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 isn't long before she acquires the Bita sword bringing the two sides into direct competition. As such the siblings are pitted against each other in combat but can the current head of the No Sword School really hope to defeat his vicious and gifted little sister; the 'true' heir to the title.8Kanzashi, the Sword of Precision2010-08-1450 min 9Nokogiri, the Sword of Kings2010-09-1150 min 10Hakari, the Sword of Truth2010-10-1650 min 11Mekki, the Poison Sword2010-11-1350 min 12Juu, the Flame Sword2010-12-1150 min

Katanagatari★ 81%

Katanagatari

Name: Katanagatari
Genre: Action, Adventure, Romance
Released: 2010
Rating: 8.1

刀語

Also known as: 刀語, Sword Story

TV2010★ 81%Action Adventure Romance

Synopsis

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! (Source: NIS America)

Trailer

Characters & Voice Actors

TogameMain

Yukari TamuraJP

Shichika YasuriMain

Yoshimasa HosoyaJP

Koumori ManiwaSupporting

Chihiro SuzukiJP

Kuizame ManiwaSupporting

Tomohiro TsuboiJP

Rinne HigakiSupporting

Miyako ItouJP

Boufura ManiwaSupporting

Takuya EguchiJP

NarratorSupporting

Masako IkedaJP

Nanami YasuriSupporting

Mai NakaharaJP

Kyouken ManiwaSupporting

Michiko NeyaJP

Kousha SarabaSupporting

Saori HayamiJP

Meisai TsurugaSupporting

Atsuko YuyaJP

Bangai RogiriSupporting

Hayato NakataJP

Staff

Yukari TamuraTheme Song Performance (ED5)

Mai NakaharaTheme Song Performance (ED7)

Minami KuribayashiTheme Song Performance (OP1, ED13)

Haruka TomatsuTheme Song Performance (ED10)

Hiroshi HirataTitle Logo Calligraphy

Taku IwasakiMusic

Haruka ShimotsukiTheme Song Performance (ED4)

NISIOISINOriginal Creator

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