Katanagatari
刀語
Yasuri Shichika, septième successeur de l'école de l'épée sans lame, le Kyotouryuu, vit sur une île isolée avec sa sœur aînée, Nanami. Un jour, Shichika reçoit la visite d'une femme nommée Togame, qui lui demande son aide pour retrouver et rassembler les douze dernières épées forgées par le légendaire maître forgeron Shikizaki Kiki. Shichika et Togame entreprennent leur voyage en quittant l'île où il a passé plus de vingt ans. Ils devront affronter douze individus qui possèdent et protègent les épées légendaires de Shikizaki.
Lieux de pèlerinage (5)
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Kumamoto Castle
熊本城
This imposing black castle with its distinctive curved stone walls served as reference for several fortress designs in Katanagatari. The castle's strategic hilltop position and defensive architecture influenced battle scenes throughout the series.
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Himeji Castle
姫路城
This pristine white castle with its complex defensive architecture served as architectural inspiration for various fortress and stronghold designs in Naruto Shippuden. The castle's multi-tiered structure and strategic positioning influenced the design of ninja clan compounds and military installations.
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Takeda Castle Ruins
竹田城跡
Known as Japan's Machu Picchu, these mountaintop castle ruins provided inspiration for the dramatic clifftop fortress scenes in Katanagatari. The misty mountain setting perfectly captures the anime's atmospheric and mystical tone.
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Matsumoto Castle
松本城
Japan's oldest wooden castle keep with its distinctive black exterior influenced the dark, imposing castle designs seen in Katanagatari. The castle's reflection in the surrounding moat creates the mystical water scenes reminiscent of the anime's aesthetic.
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Itsukushima Shrine
厳島神社
This iconic floating torii gate shrine on Miyajima Island served as inspiration for several scenic backgrounds in Katanagatari. The shrine's mystical atmosphere and traditional architecture align with the anime's historical setting and aesthetic.