Katanagatari
刀語
Synopsis
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...
Manga Information Profile
Light Novel Katanagatari is written by ISIN NISIO, Take, has status Finished, with 55 chapters and 12 volume. This Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Samurai light novel started publishing in 2007. Community score is 8.38/10. Main characters in this light novel are not strongly mapped in the available metadata yet.
Metadata & Community Analysis
Quick Profile
Light Novel • Finished • started 2007
Chapters/Volumes: 55 chapters • 12 volume
Main genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Release scale: The series length is established: not too short, but deep enough to build story tension.
Creators: ISIN NISIO, Take
MAL Community Signals
MAL score: 8.38/10 (1,637)
Rank MAL: #270
MAL popularity: #2,850
Members: 9,024
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Jikan relations: 1 spin-off
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