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“Swordless warrior Shichika joins strategist Togame to hunt twelve legendary deviant blades across Japan.”
Katanagatari: Sword Tale
刀語
8.39
252 rank · 9,143 readers · 132 favorites
Samurai
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Swordless warrior Shichika joins strategist Togame to hunt twelve legendary deviant blades across Japan.
Long ago the masterful swordsmith Shikizaki Kiki crafted 1000 blades, though his twelve final works, the legendary deviant blades were prime among the rest. All with uniquely defined traits, these swords are among the greatest in Japan. Leap forward many decades and arrive at an isolated island, where Yasuri Shichika and his older sister Nanami reside. Togame: A woman with long, white hair and the talent as a strategist begins a quest with Shichika in order to collect the twelve blades. They must face the blade wielders in intense battles while they learn more about themselves and their real goals and wishes. Shichika has yet to realize what he really inherits as a Kyoutoryuu sword...
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median 8
mode 6
σ 2.00
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Running avg · Dec 2020 → Dec 2021
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- 10 “This is art. Katanagatari is an experiment, a playful novel that takes a simple concept and twists and expands it into a philosophical work. NisioIsin’s style is unmistakable and if you’re a fan of...”
- 6 “Katanagatari, a twelve-book series with monthly releases which also signify a month of progression in the plot. No spoilers. Story: 7/10 The story starts off with a simple premise: Schemer Togame...”
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A Light novel Publication
- Format 55 × 12 ch × vol
- Total read 7h 20m approx
- Published Jan 2007 – Dec 2007
- Source Light novel media type
- Ref. BS-M11591 catalog