Katanagatari

So far, this is probably the most unique anime I have ever met yet. There is only 1 episodes for each months which can be annoying. Yet, the story line of Katanagari isn't developed quite fast, but each episodes reveal a new conflict and secrets of the 2 main character.

Started with the introduction of a samurai who use a technique that doesn't require sword. The samurai end a rebellion of  Japanese general(daimyo), who desired to keep 1 of 12 legendary sword, by killing the daimyo. it is  believed that if a person holds over all 12 swords then he/she can rule over the japan easily. The eyewitness of this execution by the unarmed samurai  is daughter of the rebelled daimyo.

Several years after the subduing of the rebellion and the new Japanese emperor take over Japan, the emperor order a girl to collect all 12 legendary swords. To accomplish this mission, the girl go to small island where it is believed the samurai who doesn't use sword and have subdued the rebellion lived in that island. To her shock, the samurai died couple of years ago. However, the girls hope to collect all 12 swords doesn't disappear because the samurai has successor. During this time, her enemy closing on her to kill her. Will she able to collect all 12 and how she know about the art of swordsmen which doesn't require swords to kill someone?

In summary, the anime has quite good storyline, but I don't know if it were worth the time of waiting especially until the newest episodes(ep 3) there is no good improvement in the story line. the battle scene also not that promising too. Well I must say, I cannot say I recommend to watch this anime because I don't really see a promising storyline except the curiosity of what secret behind the 12 swords.

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