Review of Katanagatari

Katanagatari: a tale of twelve twisted swords, which keenly point their sharpened blades towards just anyone who's thirsting for their mighty power and therefore causing uproars and a troubled hour. Harrying this ward - ++Zettou Kanna++ the first sword To wield a sword, you need courage and a certain reason to use such a deathly tool for committing life treason.Explore your innermost nature and understand the way!
"What do you fight for?"... it's not just a simple play.
Another slain lord -
++Zantou Namakura++
the second sword

Now to find these swords and also their own true self,
our two heroes set sail in search for these twelve
relics of Shikizaki Kiki's most famous smithery,
which became an unfathomably perilous reality.
Limits ignored -
++Sentou Tsurugi++
the third sword

So who are these guys who try to fulfil this task...
since this turns out to be a crucial question to ask!
In short: they are a pair like moon and sun,
and always questing for a way to get their fated journey done.
A wicked reward -
++Hakutou Hari++
the fourth sword

On the one hand, we have the lovable and initially almost naive
swordless swordsman Shichika, who's always ready to receive
new inspirations to improve his Kyotouryuu style,
while learning who in this world is actually hostile.
Honour restored -
++Zokutou Yoroi++
the fifth sword

But despite his godlike and agile physical condition,
his inability to deal with other people is obstructing the mission.
So what do you need?... that's right, some feminine support;
more so when she calls herself out of the strategic sort.
Lost in the ford -
++Soutou Kanazuchi++
the sixth sword

Her name is Togame, an ever so excitable mastermind,
directing Shichika out on their struggles to find
a clever solution to combine their strength and wits
and to make the best use out of their given skill kits.
By demons adored -
++Akutou Bita++
the seventh sword

Between the fights, some great character development is shown;
their interpersonal relations won't let them feel alone.
And even the romance part is not suffering in any sorts
during the time between "Cheerio!" and writing strange reports.
Never explored -
++Bitou Kanzashi++
the eighth sword

Along the road they will encounter lots of mysterious guys,
adding an amount of serious dynamics and refreshing surprise.
Everything is held together by a fantastic animation flow;
this and an effective drawing style are defining the show.
Harder than steelboard -
++Outou Nokogiri++
the ninth sword

This tale takes place in much older Japanese times,
when it wasn't abnormal to suffer more from intrigues or crimes.
So although the music is decent, it's scarcely used, if yet at all.
Just focus on the perfect voices and how they will enthral.
Lunacy's accord -
++Seitou Hakari++
the tenth sword

Do not be frightened off by the unusual episode length,
but instead try to find your cause to fight, your inner strength.
If you are fond of shows like "Bakemonogatari" or "Spice and Wolf"
it's a mostly guaranteed journey into your favourite gulf.
Containing a horde -
++Dokutou Mekki++
the eleventh sword

Finally, stanza number twelve... what have we learned so far?...
The so called "Deviant Blades" will always stay special and bizarre!
Now join Shichika and Togame's travel until the bloody end
and you will surely get into a yearning for all to comprehend!
You'll never get bored -
++Entou Jyuu++
the twelfth sword