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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 59 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 2, 2017 – September 24, 2017
- Season
- Summer 2017
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- ufotable
- Director
- Toshiyuki Shirai
- Original creator
- Nitro Plus, DMM GAMES
- Music
- Hideyuki Fukasawa
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 63/100
Estimated watch time
4h 59m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Samurai100%Historical95%Swordplay93%Time Manipulation88%Primarily Male Cast82%Ensemble Cast79%CGI30%
TVFINISHED2017 SUMMER6.3 / 10 AniList score
Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU
活撃 刀剣乱舞• Katsugeki Touken Ranbu
Synopsis
The year is 1863, 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 with a lively gang of warriors to confront the invaders.
Should you watch Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU?
Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 63/100 — 26% of 7,454 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #85 most popular anime of 2017, and #22 highest-rated anime of Summer 2017, and #17 most popular anime of Summer 2017 on AniList.
Of the 17K AniList users who started it, 25.4% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 9K have finished it.
At about 4 h 59 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Fantasy — especially samurai, historical, swordplay, time manipulation.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Nitro Plus
- Original creator
- DMM GAMES
- Director
- Toshiyuki Shirai
- Character design
- Touko Uchimura
- Character design
- Rio
- Character design
- Moe Tsuzuki
- Character design
- Kayo Kizawa
- Character design
- Yuka Shiojima
Where it fits in the series
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Hikari Tatsu Ame” · eps 1-12
Endings (1)
- ED1“Hyakka Ryouran” by Kalafina · eps 2-4, 6-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU FAQ
How many episodes does Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU have?
Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU has 13 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 59 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU?
About 4 h 59 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU finished?
Yes. Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU has finished airing — the final episode aired September 24, 2017.
Is there a season 2 of Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU?
No sequel is listed for Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU as of October 2026.
Is Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU based on a video game?
Yes. Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU adapts the video game by Nitro Plus.
Who animated Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU?
Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU was animated by ufotable and directed by Toshiyuki Shirai.
Who sings the opening of Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU?
The opening, "Hikari Tatsu Ame", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU?
Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU is listed on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.