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Katanagatari
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Heike Monogatari
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Albeit Katanagatari is more on the fictional side whereas Heike monogatari is historic, both stories take place in feudal Japan wherein we are allowed to take a peek into the daily lives of its people, their beliefs and cultures, traditional cities and architecture along with landscapes tainted by battle not discriminating between large or small scale. The cycle of life and death is quite prevalent. Keeping sacred treasures and the family head safe for the sake of honor compared to the tale of seeking out ancient sword relics across Japan for fame and glory will leave the viewer contemplate the fickle mischiefs brought upon by
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