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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
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

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

  • note: 6.741
  • Popularity: 30660

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/animage/87984.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:33:38-03:00

    • 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
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    Manga and Products from Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu

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    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

    1. The story takes place in Japan of the Edo period, where evil spirits called "team retrograde army" are trying to change the story.
    2. To prevent this from preventing an organization called "Saniwa" recruits warriors who are old swords called "Touken Danshi" to fight the evil spirits.
    3. The main team is formed by Izuminokami Kanesado, Horikawa Kunihiro, Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki, Tonbokiri, Yagen Toushirou and Tsurumaru Kuninaga.
    4. They are led by Saniwa, who sends them in missions to protect the story.
    5. During their missions, they find other Touken Danshi, including Mikazuki Munechika, who becomes an important ally.
    6. They also face powerful enemies, such as the leader of the Retrogard Army team, who is revealed as a Treat Treator Touken.
    7. 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?

    Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime Katsugeki/Touken RanbuWe have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.

    At the end of the Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu manga, Touken Danshi's team manages to defeat the villain Time Retrograde Army and restore the story. They also discover Saniwa's true identity, Touken Danshi's creator, and say goodbye to her before they return to their own time. However, the anime does not have a definitive ending, leaving the story open.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

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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 - ataque vivo
    • 刀剣乱舞 - dança caótica de espadas
    The anime "活撃 ／ 刀剣乱舞" is based on a game of the same name, where the characters are anthropomorphized swords that fight against supernatural beings that threaten Japan during the Edo era. The story follows the protagonist's journey, a young man who becomes the master of swords and leads a team of warriors to protect the country. Swords dance is an important element in the series, and is impressively portrayed in the battle scenes.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu has a total of 13 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 30660