Kaoru Mashiko
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 5, 2018 – June 22, 2018
- Season
- Winter 2018
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Studio Gokumi
- Director
- Koudai Kakimoto
- Music
- Yukari Hashimoto
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
- Also known as
- Donzelas com Catanas, Katana Maidens, Katana Maidens: Toji No Miko
- Score across sites
- 6.89/10
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
9h 36m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Swordplay92%Primarily Female Cast82%Female Protagonist82%Cute Girls Doing Cute Things73%Fugitive50%Shrine Maiden50%Primarily Teen Cast50%Samurai46%Urban Fantasy40%Kuudere20%
TVFINISHED2018 WINTER6.6 / 10 AniList score
Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko
刀使ノ巫女• Toji no Miko
Synopsis
Since ancient times, shrine maidens who wield swords have been exorcising "aratama," strange existences that threaten the human world. These young women who wear school uniforms and a sword are called "Toji," and they serve as an official unit within the police force as a "special religious service police squad." The government authorizes the Toji to wear swords and serve as government officials, and the government has set up five schools throughout the country for the girls to attend. The girls live ordinary school lives, while occasionally performing their duties, wielding their swords and using various powers to fight and protect the people. (Source: Anime News Network, edited)
Trailer
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Should you watch Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko?
Probably, if you enjoy action and fantasy, especially stories with swordplay, primarily female cast, female protagonist.
Reception is positive but mixed: 66/100 on AniList, with 49% of 8.7K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #25 highest-rated anime of Winter 2018.
17.9% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 9 h 36 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
24 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Koudai Kakimoto
- Series composition
- Tatsuya Takahashi
- Character design
- Yuuko Yahiro
- Music
- Yukari Hashimoto
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Katana Maidens ~ Mini Toji, Katana Maidens ~ Tomoshibi
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“Save you Save me” by Azumi Waki & Eri Suzuki & Hina Kino & Kaede Hondo & Saori Oonishi · eps 1-12
- OP2“Shinkakei Colors” by Azumi Waki & Eri Suzuki & Hina Kino & Kaede Hondo & Saori Oonishi · eps 13-23
Endings (4)
- ED1“Kokoro no Memoria” by Azumi Waki & Eri Suzuki & Hina Kino & Kaede Hondo & Saori Oonishi · eps 2-11
- ED2“Ima kono mi ga Hateyou Tomo” by Kaede Hondo & Saori Oonishi · eps 12
- ED3“Mirai Epilogue” by Azumi Waki & Eri Suzuki & Hina Kino & Kaede Hondo & Saori Oonishi · eps 13-20, 22-23
- ED4“Chinkon no Yasokyoku” by Kaede Hondo · eps 21
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Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko FAQ
How many episodes does Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko have?
Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko has 24 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 9 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko?
About 9 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko finished?
Yes. Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko has finished airing — the final episode aired June 22, 2018.
Is there a season 2 of Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko?
No sequel is listed for Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko as of October 2026.
Is Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko based on a manga?
No. Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko?
Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko was animated by Studio Gokumi and directed by Koudai Kakimoto.
Who sings the opening of Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko?
The opening, "Save you Save me", is performed by Azumi Waki & Eri Suzuki & Hina Kino & Kaede Hondo & Saori Oonishi.
Where can I watch Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko?
Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko is listed on YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.