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| Why do i seem like the only one who liked togame? Sure she set out to use him, but almost immediately he changed her and its obviously she loved him. All those things she said about killing him were lies to make him live his life to the fullest with no regrets(which she also ordered him to do). Even her last words prove this more. CHEERIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! ending so epic.. |
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| This is what I call an ending! All the emotions and perfect balance with ending the plot was really awesome to see! The begin of the episode was really sad, deep down I hoped she would survive in a way but that hope was lost when we saw her grave! But yea I think it does strengthen the whole story! After that it was just a massacre the 12 months they where on their journey was all trashed in one single evening, all the swords broken and the goal destroyed, but with such power! Looking back to the old episodes we really see how much he had held himself back to not destroy the swords or get hurt himself! In the end it was a really great journey to see the development of the characters really change over time really makes it awesome and as the length of one episode is longer it made a global episode much richer in story telling! It was a great journey in the end but with a sad ending, still this was one great Anime and a great 10 hour run! 9/10 |
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| Holy fucking shit, this final episode was amazing! I really regret putting Katanagatari on hold for almost a whole entire year. My friend even called this Anime '9/12' (episode 9 being where I stopped watching at :P). Togame's death scene was very saddening. So Togame was going to kill Shichika when she had completed her sword collection journey and all her feelings were 'pawns'. Dammit, that really got me. I almost teared up too. Shichika totally changed when Togame died. His eyes looked so damn awesome. You could tell he was really pissed off. I loved it when he defeated all of the 12 swords individually. It's like a room full of boss battles. Shichika was so fucking badass. His fight with Emonzaemon was the best. I really liked how he was like 'I don't have to obey Togame's orders anymore. I came here to die'. He looked even more badass with all those wounds and bullets pierced in his body. I absolutely loved it when Shichika killed the last guy while yelling Cheerio~ I'm gonna miss that. <3 Seeing those Togame flashbacks were great. Some parts felt pretty boring but an awesome final episode to a great series. I was surprised to see Hitei-hime still alive and tagging along with Shichika though. Overall giving Katanagatari a 9/10. |
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| Just managed to get around to finishing this series and, it was amazing. I can see how It would be much more enjoyable watching the series as it aired though, it's not something I can marathon easily. Guess that combined with the fact that I haven't had much time to watch anime recently are the reasons why it took me so long to finish this. Anyway, I find it hard to understand the ending. Hitei had Togame killed whom the seemingly emotionless (Well after that scene hes not really emotionless) Shichika actually loved. Yet he allows her to accompany him on his journey? Even if he doesn't want revenge, surely hes got to hate her or find her company distressing. Or is he really still that emotionless? |
RydakoNov 27, 2012 6:36 PM
| Bittersweet ending. It's a shame Togame died though, but I was expecting that when I started watching this since I read her bio. After the fight slaughter at the shogun's castle/palace, he ended up with the princess, or at least it appeared that way. I didn't expect that, rather, I thought he would die from taking all those injuries. Still, this was an entertaining 12 episodes, and because of that, I give it a 9/10. |
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| Great anime ...didin't expect this to be so good 9/10.....its great that it turned out to togame to die because I think it make sense since I read this Hope if they make a 1 OVA and set a side the novel :D |
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| Easy easy easy 10 and a new member of my top 5 (as well as 2 new fav characters). Everything about this worked perfectly for me. The art style, the music, the action, the comedy. An instant classic that I will rewatch for sure. The entire BD box set is like $120 and I would easily spend that on this. Bravo, White Fox. Again. |
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| Togame's death was amazing. I teared up because of it, but damn, I can't believe she really did kick the bucket. One of the best endings I've seen for an anime. This episode was explosive. I never really cared much for Shichika(Always considered him the weak link of the show), but he was one badass mofo in this episode. |
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| Eeeeh well it was kind of unexpected ^^" Oh well it's not like I'm sad or anything that Togame died though... Still it was really pretty good :D |
| Well, I don't really like an ending without Togame, but the way they handled it was good. They way he fought was really nice and it was even better that he didn't kill the kid on the 10th floor, showing his character development. The fight against Emonzaemon was impressive and his finishing blow against the shogun that split the whole tower was nice to with his "Cheerio!". Nice to see Shichika drawing a map of Japan. It's really too bad that he couldn't do it together with Togame.. I really wished a happy end for those two :( |
 Such a sad episode/finale...:( Togame lying there dying and her final speech. Dying under that sunset ;.; Well, overall I found the series very entertaining. Those fights against the first 11 blades were predictable but the final fight to break Jū was well presented. It finally ends. The way that Shichika Yasuri took those bullets and retaining his resolve to win was epic. >Princess, please forgive me for dying for your sake. Damn. 9/10 for this series. Very well presented and exciting unlike some of the other shounens I've watched. Cherioooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| Sad final episode, really wish she didn't die. Series was really well done and I loved every minute of it. I found the retainers to be funny this episode all got owned because Shichika never had to hold back. ..Dat princess fk off. 9.5/10 |
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| Wish Togame would have lived,but good ending to a awesome anime. |
renjikuchiki1 said: so.... Togame is dead huh? well..... there goes all those hours watching these episodes... honestly, this is such a load of bull..... it had promise at the start, but with an ending like that, i have to say this series gets a 1 on my list ^THIS. I wish the scale went lower than 1 so I could properly rate this shit ending. |
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| You want to rate this series lower than a 1 because your favorite character died? Even though said character had a great death scene, and the series as a whole is reeking of quality. Flawless logic right there folks. |
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MagnumBookworm said: You want to rate this series lower than a 1 because your favorite character died? Even though said character had a great death scene, and the series as a whole is reeking of quality. Flawless logic right there folks. That same thought occurred to me too. In fact, being that upset about Togame's death kinda proves that the show was good - he got so attached to her that her death really bothered him. |
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| I loved Togame too. But to give a a score of something lower than a 1 just BECAUSE your character died on the very last episode of a series, that's incredibly stupid. If that was the case, The Song of Ice & Fire series would never be a popular as it is with the high main character body count. And that series kills characters almost at random, with some of the shittiest death scenes I've ever read. I mean, did you guys expect them to run into the sunset and live happily ever after? It's the last episode, so anybody should know that the likelihood of main character deaths is very high. |
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MagnumBookworm said: I loved Togame too. But to give a a score of something lower than a 1 just BECAUSE your character died on the very last episode of a series, that's incredibly stupid. If that was the case, The Song of Ice & Fire series would never be a popular as it is with the high main character body count. And that series kills characters almost at random, with some of the shittiest death scenes I've ever read. Good example. Especially in the upcoming season (A Storm of Swords doesn't fuck around). I mean, did you guys expect them to run into the sunset and live happily ever after? It's the last episode, so anybody should know that the likelihood of main character deaths is very high. I hoped they would, but it wasn't in the cards, and I definitely won't resent the creators for the ending they chose. I thought it was pretty powerful and it also served to push Shichika over the edge. |
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neontaster said: Good example. Especially in the upcoming season (A Storm of Swords doesn't fuck around). Tell me about it. People who only watch the series will be having to pick their jaws off the floor once this season finishes up. neontaster said: I hoped they would, but it wasn't in the cards, and I definitely won't resent the creators for the ending they chose. I thought it was pretty powerful and it also served to push Shichika over the edge. I have to admit this was the only time I ever enjoyed Shichika as much as Togame. Until this last episode, I just thought of him as meh, but his killing spree during the 2nd half of the episode really stood on even ground with Togame's emotional death scene in the first half. |
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MagnumBookworm said: Tell me about it. People who only watch the series will be having to pick their jaws off the floor once this season finishes up. Haha I will love watching people's reactions. MagnumBookworm said: I have to admit this was the only time I ever enjoyed Shichika as much as Togame. Until this last episode, I just thought of him as meh, but his killing spree during the 2nd half of the episode really stood on even ground with Togame's emotional death scene in the first half. It was definitely the peak moment for his character. |
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| WOW, I really liked Togame, one badass episode but I feel empty now, it was depressing, why did togame have to die!!!?? Overall it was an epic finale, couldn't of had a better 1!! |
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| I had to take a couple of minutes after watching this episode to let what I just watched sink in. Great ending for a great series. Now suddenly, I have a strange craving for Cheerios. |
TravSavageFeb 25, 2013 7:11 PM
| #1 anime, best ever seen, even if i dont enjoy adventure genre. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRgf4Hsf6r4 Fav soundtrack Got a bit confused when Togame told Shichika, that she wanted to kill him even if she had feelings to him. |
JeycoppFeb 25, 2013 4:06 PM
| Such a great series! Loved every bit of it. But I'll never be able to eat cheerios again without bawling my eyes out ;_; |
PinchRollerMar 23, 2013 8:24 PM
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| A really great anime, with an unexpected, but still an superb ending. Loved every minute i was watching, and it was really worth it. 10/10 |
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| The art is worth watching but the duels were sooo lame, extremely lame (aspecially with all the potential of characters' abilities) such a dissapointment has to deeply affect the score of the martial arts and action anime, though every fight was somewhat symbolic due to the message it carried, (for example the fight with the priest who was a mirror of Togame's future) but still badly executed. I completly didn't get the ending, I don't understand Kiki's or whatsoever "plan" I guess I'll have to watch this again someday, |
| So...now Hitei (who was spared by Shichika for no apparent reason) is traveling with Shichika and actually replaced Togame... Fuck. That. I mean wtf, pretty bad ending I must say. He should have either died as well, or kill Hitei, or just go make that map (which was a good idea btw) alone. Togame dying was sad, but acceptable. I really don't know though whether she was actually lying about wanting to kill Shichika or not, both ways would be possible. The rest of the episode was great, all the fighting and Shichika going berserk and beating everyone like a true badass. The true power of Kyotouryuu, huh? Awesome. I also liked how he got a cross-shaped scar under his eye, obviously symbolizing Togame. The series itself, was... I don't really know, I mean I didn't really find much flawes, but somehow it still didn't really touched me. There could have been more romance, the fights should have been longer and actually more of a fight, and sometimes it was pretty boring. I didn't really feel like it needed 12 50min episodes, half of that would have been enough in my opinion. I really liked Togame's and Shichika's interactions, those were the main thing that kept me interested. They are both great characters (btw, Tamura Yukari is amazing as ever). I also liked the art style and the soundtrack (mainly the background musics) was well done (even the hip-hop/rap or whatever that is called was fitting). I wish they kept the first OP though, it was quite good, the second one was meh. The EDs were decent. The one song that I really liked and will probably keep listening to was the ones played both during the very first scene of the anime and now when Shichika killed the Shogun. It's kind of weird, but also very good. So, all in all, this was an enjoyable series for me, but it wasn't anything all that great either. And I really feel like the ending (the last minutes) was a huge betrayal to Togame. Still, it was worth watching once, so my final verdict will be a 7/10. |
RazielZeroApr 16, 2013 1:35 PM
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| Holy crap, the entire killing spree though all the swords was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. The animation was amazing as well. White Fox don't disappoint. "You've died 272 times." Damn, just damn. Shichika=overflowing badassery The 10th sword was hilarious though, everyone pretty much dying brutally and she only got clonked on the head lol. Yes I bumped up my score to a 9 because Togame died and stayed dead (and because of how good this episode was). I'm not sorry to say that I would have lowered it down to a 7 if she somehow managed to stay alive. RazielZero said: So...now Hitei (who was spared by Shichika for no apparent reason) What do you mean was spared by Schihika for no apperant reason? One of the things Shichika said is "I can't take on more than one person." and of course he went after the old fart. Idk why she tagged along with him though, I agree with others, that was kind of cheap. |
standMay 6, 2013 3:55 PM
| I thought the situation at the end with Hitei was pretty sweet. I gave my perspective a while ago in this thread: Timofmars said: cb27ded said: I do not approve of Hitehime drastic change in personality or her just tagging along with Shichika. That doesn't make much sense to me. It's the drastic change in personality for me. Ah well. It was an unexpected change, but it felt pretty natural to me. Hitei is almost exactly like Togame. They are in a constant but respectful rivalry of oneupmanship, both using everyone and everything around them as tools, pawns to be sacrificed in the battle. They were like 2 versions of the same person competing for a spot available for only 1. And they didn't dislike each other. There was no bad-blood or resentment between them in the end. And with Shichika's master dying and Hitei's sword dying, having Hitei take Togame's place is poetic justice. I can't even say it was really a change in personality. Hitei just never had the opportunity to show that side of her. Remember, Togame also was a cool, calm, business-only girl who would show a childish human side when she became embarrassed or indignant. Shichika caused those moments because he would question her rather than simply obey. He posed some challenge to her view of herself. On the other hand, Hitei's servant, Enzo, was completely subservient and didn't question her or pose any challenge. It even seemed to annoy her that he was so pathetically wrapped around her finger. Shichika was the first one to not do as Hitei ordered and to not treat her as a superior. That caused her to complain and make the cute pouting face. But since she's not in control of Shichika but still needs him, she can't do anything but accept his insubordination. It was a perfect fit. I would be interested to see another special episode just of how those two develop... |
| Awesome episode!!! probably the best one of the whole series |
| "For every confession that is made, there is someone that is dumped" -Harima Kenji |
| Ahh this anime was epic! Great plot and storyline, some great plot twists (togame's death left me in awe) and a great conclusion.. The ending with Hitei was a bit of an head scratcher but whatever.. 10/10 will watch again in a couple of years. |
KneelBeforeMeJun 23, 2013 11:18 AM
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| I cried a lot. This probably deserves a 10/10 |
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| About Hitei, it was explained earlier that she had no choice but to kill Togame, since she discovered her true identity as the daughter of the leader of the rebellion (in ep 10?), and Hitei and Emonzaemon would have been killed for treason if the shogun discovered that she kept that information to herself. Shichika understands this when Hitei admits that she liked Togame, and he knew that the system itself was responsible for Togame's death. And plus, he's just letting her accompany him on his journey as she also would have wanted to help achieve Togame's dream, since she must be feeling a little bad/guilty about it (which is also why Emonzaemon said he let Togame die slowly). There is no hint of Shichika and Hitei getting together romantically in the end, especially since they are both respecting the people they've just lost. |
| correct me if im wrong but am i the only one here thinking that shichika slammed hitei, i mean like really destroy here like release his anger inside of her, and made babies?! cause damn! one can only imagine... |
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| When Tohame died...Shichika lost his 'life' that reflect in his eyes pupil... Why she need to die?!! TT^TT "Even if the words were lies, the feelings weren't" by Togame. |
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| ...Shichika couldn't take on 2 people? ...yeah right. It kind of doesn't matter anymore. To me anyway. I don't like grimdark. http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TrueArtIsAngsty Like Shichika said "Are you stupid?!"... that's how I wanted to scream at Togame. And then at everyone there. The story is like the story of humanity's stupidity. I have real life for that already. Shichika should have died. Then I'd be ok with Togame's death. I agree with this review http://antiotaku.wordpress.com/2011/01/04/katanagatari-episode-12-%E2%80%93-a-legacy-of-failure/ All the people that said they wanted to die work really hard at surviving. Heh Also. I wonder if Shichika has no hormones or is an eunuch, I seriously think it might be the case. Not that there's anything wrong with that. But goodbye swordline. So anyway incredible story but the last episode cancels out some of it for having been all "a ruse". |
SpieluhrJun 16, 2013 11:28 PM
| tsuntsun >>> deredere |
| Holy MOSES! Nuff said. |
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| I 'thought' this anime was decent through the first 10 episodes, enough to hold my interest, but nothing special. "A 7 or 8", is what I thought I'd end up giving it. Then everything got tied together in one nice little package in the last two episodes. Then the only reason I could think of for not giving this show a 10 was the One Piece-esque characters in the Maniwani Corps, which really annoyed the shit out of me. What a sublime story to have witnessed, without ever realizing what I was actually watching until the end. |
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| Not disappointed that Togame ended up dying but the way the last 3ish episodes were handled I feel could have been done in a more satisfying way with things still ending the same. Overall I was pleasantly surprised with this anime. Battles did get a little lazy at times especially with Emonzaemon at the end (DBZ esque) which was disappointing when it would've had more impact if it was choreographed along the lines of Seirei no Moribito. Characters were great to see develop, though the blonde ojou is still a conniving bitch : P 8 Deviant Blades out of 10 |
HybridMBLJun 25, 2013 7:19 PM
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