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Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu
Synopsis: In 1863, Izuminokami Kanesada and his partner, Horikawa Kunihiro, hit the streets of Edo do Futuro to investigate the reports of a master's degree from a next enemy invasion. As humanoid manifestations of the famous Swords of Toshizou Hijikata, they were charged with protecting the history of the retrograde army that seeks to alter it. Soon recruiting the help of other sword warriors, they continually fight the mysterious army during the Bakumatsu period.
However, your journey will not be easy. Filled with blood and betrayal in the chaotic era closer to their hearts, the pair will be forced to make difficult decisions with everything they care about the line.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
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Information
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Anime Names
- Anime Name: Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu
- Anime Name in Japanese: 活撃／刀剣乱舞
- Anime Name in English: Katsugeki Touken Ranbu
- Other names: TouRab
Production information
- Producers: Aniplex, Nitroplus, Good Smile Company, DMM.com
- Licensors: Aniplex of America
- Studios: ufotable
Anime Information
- Type: TV
- Episodes: 13
- Date: 42918 - September 24, 2017 - Sundays in 0030 (JST)
- Genres: Action, fantasy
- Subjects: History, Samurai
- Target: Seinen
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 6.741
- Popularity: 30660
Video Trailer/Opening
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Curiosities
Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu":
- Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu is based on a Japanese online game called Touken Ranbu, where players control anthropomorphic swords representing famous historical figures of Japan.
- The anime was produced by UFOTABLE studio, known for its high quality animations in series such as Fate/Zero and Kimetsu on Yaiba.
- Anime director Toshiyuki Shirai is known for his work in other popular series such as Fate/Grand Order and Kara at Kyoukai.
- The opening song of the anime, "Hikari Tatsu AME", is sung by Soma Saito, who also dub the main character, Yagen Toushirou.
- The anime presents a mixture of real historical characters and fictitious characters, all represented as anthropomorphic swords.
- The name "Katsugeki" means "action drama" while "Touken Ranbu" means "Sword Dance."
- The anime was originally shown in Japan in 2017 and was transmitted simultaneously worldwide through the Daisuki streaming service.
- Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu also inspired a manga adaptation and an animated movie released in
Main Characters
Below is the main characters of: "Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character:
- IZUMINOKAMI KANESADA (JUNYA ENOKI) - A samurai sword that is loyal and dedicated to its master.
- Horikawa Kunihiro (Ryota Osaka) - A samurai sword that is kind and compassionate.
- Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki (Kento Hama) - A samurai sword that is calm and thoughtful.
- Yagen Toushirou (Seiichiro Yamashita) - A samurai sword that is sarcastic and cynical.
- Tonbokiri (Kaito Ishikawa) - A samurai sword that is serious and determined.
- Hachisuka Kotetsu (Tarusuke Shingaki) - A samurai sword that is cheerful and outgoing.
- Ookurikara (Yuuki Tai) - A samurai sword that is mysterious and enigmatic.
- Konnosuke (Makoto Furukawa) - A young blacksmith apprentice who helps take care of samurai swords.
Summary and events
- The story takes place in Japan of the Edo period, where evil spirits called "team retrograde army" are trying to change the story.
- To prevent this from preventing an organization called "Saniwa" recruits warriors who are old swords called "Touken Danshi" to fight the evil spirits.
- The main team is formed by Izuminokami Kanesado, Horikawa Kunihiro, Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki, Tonbokiri, Yagen Toushirou and Tsurumaru Kuninaga.
- They are led by Saniwa, who sends them in missions to protect the story.
- During their missions, they find other Touken Danshi, including Mikazuki Munechika, who becomes an important ally.
- They also face powerful enemies, such as the leader of the Retrogard Army team, who is revealed as a Treat Treator Touken.
- In the end, the team manages to prevent the Retrogade Army team from changing the story and protecting the timeline.
What happens in the end?
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Meaning of Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu
Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name:
活撃／刀剣乱舞
- 活撃 - live attack
- 刀剣乱舞 - Chaotic dance of swords
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EXTERNAL LINKS
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- Official Website: http://www.touken-anime.com/
- MyAnimeList: https://myanimelist.net/anime/33018