Series synopsis
Katana Maidens ~ Tomoshibi, also known as 刀使ノ巫女 刻みし一閃の燈火 is a Japanese animation action & adventure television series that premiered on AT-X on October 25, 2020. It ended on November 29, 2020. It stars Himika Akaneya, Akane Fujita, Hiromi Igarashi and Kaori Ishihara.
Our world is under constant threat from supernatural creatures called Aradama. Only the Toji, priestesses of the sword, can repel them. To do so, they join a special police brigade. The government has created five schools that train future priestesses.
These girls are already putting their knowledge into practice to protect the population, but what drives them is the great tournament planned for next spring that will designate the best among them.
Premise
Our world is under constant threat from supernatural creatures called Aradama. Only the Toji, priestesses of the sword, can repel them. To do so, they join a special police brigade. The government has created five schools that train future priestesses.
These girls are already putting their knowledge into practice to protect the population, but what drives them is the great tournament planned for next spring that will designate the best among them.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Himika Akaneya as Mihono Asakura (voice)
- Akane Fujita as Kiyoka Musumi (voice)
- Hiromi Igarashi as Kofuki Shichinosato (voice)
- Kaori Ishihara as Chie Setouchi (voice)
- Manami Numakura as Miruya Kitora (voice)
- Sumire Uesaka as Yui Yamashiro (voice)
- Maki Kawase as Hirona Nitta (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | October 25, 2020 | November 29, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Flash of Light (1) The Akabanetou Investigation Squad gathers information on okatanas that have been scattered. One of the members named Asakura Mihono spends her days carrying out missions and training with the rest of her squad. |
October 25, 2020 |
| 2 |
A Flash of Light (2) While spending some time with Mihono and the rest of the Akabanetou Investigation Squad, the humanoid aradama named Kohime begins to open up to humans. But after finding out that Tojis are supposed to cut down and exorcise aradamas, she closes off her heart once more. |
November 29, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AT-X |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 25, 2020 |
| Last aired | November 29, 2020 |
| Status | ended |