Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu
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201730 minEnded

Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu

Network:Tokyo MX

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S01E13 - "Katsugeki"

Aired on Sep 23, 2017, 3:30 PM

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The year is 1863 as the tumultuous samurai era is coming to an end, Japan is split between the pro-shogunate and anti-shogunate factions. The fate of the world is threatened as an army of historical revisionists are sent from the future to alter the course of history. In order to bring these forces down and protect the real history, two sword warriors, spirits who are swords brought to life by Saniwa (sage), rush to Edo. The polite and thoughtful Horikawa Kunihiro and the short tempered yet skillful Izuminokami Kanesada, who served the same master, confront the invading army along with a lively gang of other warriors including Mutsunokami Yoshiyuki, Yagen Toushirou, Tombokiri, and Tsurumaru Kuninaga.As the fate of history lies in these hero's hands, what meets the blade is yet to be uncovered...

Details

Status
Ended
Language
Japanese
Runtime
30 min
Premiered
July 1, 2017
Ended
September 23, 2017
Schedule
Saturday at 12:30 AM

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Episodes (1 Season · 13 Episodes)

To the Frontlines

Horikawa Kunihiro has manifested as a Sword Warrior and is joined by Izuminokami Kanesada, a warrior who served under the same master as him. With a single goal in mind, the two rush through the mountains...

Jul 1, 2017

30 min

Commander

With the newly arrived reinforcements, Saniwa and his unit push through the castle to find out why the Time Retrograde Army is here in this era. However, time runs out, and their Master Saniwa must return to the Citadel. He leaves Kanesada in charge of the unit, but will he be able to unite everyone and solve this mystery?

Jul 8, 2017

30 min

Master's Orders

As the mystery is unfolding, the Second Unit is now having trouble keeping themselves together. A small fight breaks out between Kanesada and Mutsunokami. Kunihiro suggests to Kanesada that they work separately in two teams. Will it be wise to split the party?

Jul 15, 2017

30 min

What I Wanted to Protect

A new mission brings the Second Unit to Edo, where the tension between the pro-shogunate forces and the Imperial army are so hot, you could almost set it on fire. With plenty of room for the Time Retrograde Army to alter history, will Izuminokami and his team be able to stop them?

Jul 22, 2017

30 min

The Fires of War

A mysterious figure appears before Yagen. Is he friend or foe? Yagen might be surprised. As Horikawa and Tonbokiri continue to fend off that giant ootachi, the others board the warship to join Yagen. Will they figure out the Time Retrograde Army's plan in time to stop them from succeeding?

Jul 29, 2017

30 min

The Citadel

As Kanesada watches Edo, everyone is teleported back to the Citadel. While the Second Unit recuperates for the time being, they are still waiting for that person to wake up. At this time, Kanesada seeks help from the eccentric and mysterious First Unit Captain.

Aug 5, 2017

30 min

The First Unit

The First Unit mobilizes! With the old captain watching over this duplicate of a new captain, what kind of powerful monster could be waiting for them? As Honebami joins the First Unit as their newest member, he encounters a being from his past...

Aug 12, 2017

30 min

Protect History

Honebami thinks the First Unit has successfully completed their mission, but their captain tells them that they have one more mission. Meanwhile, at the citadel, Izuminokami was still in turmoil from his previous mission, but Horikawa cheers him up. He then goes around to everyone in his unit, and asks them a certain question...

Aug 19, 2017

30 min

Former Master

No more casual clothes and relaxing at the Citadel! The Second Unit mobilizes with a fresh start, and lands in Kyoto, 1866. Here, they need to protect one of the Touken Danshi's former masters. However, due to a certain rule, they need to avoid seeing their former master if possible. Will they be able to protect him while not getting into contact with him?

Aug 26, 2017

30 min

Where Loyalty Leads

Even though their mission is complete, Saniwa asks the Second Unit to stay in that era. While continuing to monitor Sakamoto Ryoma's safety, Horikawa begins to question why the Touken Danshi can't see their former master, and how would he himself react if he ever sees his former master again...

Sep 2, 2017

30 min

Iron Law

Horikawa Kunihiro has gone missing. The Second Unit realizes they haven't seen him since the plum tree incident. Izuminokami and Mutsunokami try to search for him, but Izuminokami finds Kunihiro in the strangest of places...

Sep 9, 2017

30 min

Battle of Hakodate

Kunihiro has decided to pursue his own loyalty. What could that even be? In the midst of chaos, Saniwa descends upon Izuminokami and Mutsunokami. After briefly discussing the situation, he takes them to the area where the Battle of Hakodate is taking place. What could Saniwa want to do here?

Sep 16, 2017

30 min

Katsugeki

The conclusion of the Battle of Hakodate and the fate of Hijikata Toshizou unfold. Was Kunihiro able to pursue his loyalty? Was Izuminokami able to protect history? The season comes to a conclusion as the Time Retrograde Army unleashes its force of 1,000 upon Hakodate!

Sep 23, 2017

30 min

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