Series synopsis
Katana Maidens: Toji no Miko, also known as 刀使ノ巫女 is a Japanese sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure animation television series that premiered on AT-X on January 5, 2018. It ended on June 22, 2018. It stars Kaede Hondo, Hina Kino, Saori Onishi and Azumi Waki.
Since the ancient times, the Kannagi priestesses have used their swords, or Okatana, to exorcise the creatures known as Aratama that brought chaos upon the world of man. These maidens were known as Tojis, a special task force within the police allowed to have their Okatana on their person because they are government officials, but they mostly consist of school girls who go to one of five training schools. This spring, the top Tojis from five schools across the country have been gathered for a cu ...
Premise
Since the ancient times, the Kannagi priestesses have used their swords, or Okatana, to exorcise the creatures known as Aratama that brought chaos upon the world of man. These maidens were known as Tojis, a special task force within the police allowed to have their Okatana on their person because they are government officials, but they mostly consist of school girls who go to one of five training schools. This spring, the top Tojis from five schools across the country have been gathered for a customary tournament where they will use their abilities and fight for the top position.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kaede Hondo as Etou Kanami
- Hina Kino as Itomi Sayaka
- Saori Onishi as Juujou Hiyori
- Azumi Waki as Yanase Mai
- Mao Ichimichi as Konohana Suzuka
- Satsuki Yukino as Gojou Iroha
- Mai Nakahara as Hashima Ema
- Eri Suzuki as Kohagura Ellen
Supporting cast
- Romi Park as Maniwa Sana
- Risae Matsuda as Mashiko Kaoru
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 25 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | March 30, 2018 | March 30, 2018 |
| Season 1 | 24 | January 5, 2018 | June 22, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Short Version Digest Recap of episodes 1 through 12 |
March 30, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Point of a Sword Kanami and Mai are students at Minoseki Academy, and are chosen to represent the school at a national tournament. Upon arriving at the tournament, Kanami and Mai briefly meet several students from the other participating schools, though Kanami takes a particular interest in Hiyori, as she is intrigued by her fighting style |
January 5, 2018 |
| 2 |
The Distance Between Them Kanami and Hiyori run from the authorities and Hiyori questions Kanami's motives for helping her. They run and hide in the city areas, where they enjoy themselves while Mai, having gained permission from her school principal, starts searching for them using her family's resources. |
January 13, 2018 |
| 3 |
Innocent Sword Kanami and Hiyori use the number that Mai had given them and are met by Rui, a former Minoseki student who agrees to help them by the request of Minoseki's headmaster, President Hashima. Rui allows Kanami and Hiyori to stay in her apartment. |
January 19, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AT-X |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 5, 2018 |
| Last aired | June 22, 2018 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:30:00 |