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Description
A unique owner with an unusual talent, a boy is able to see the Katana's true form! Behold the strange tales of a sword-sharpening master!
Type
Manga
Related Series
N/A
Associated Names
Kaga Shishi
KATANA 刀中の剣
KATANA 長船三姉妹
Katana: Kensou no Kizu
Katana: Kochou
Katana: Orichika
Katana: Shichishitou
カタナ
阴阳刀
KATANA 刀中の剣
KATANA 長船三姉妹
Katana: Kensou no Kizu
Katana: Kochou
Katana: Orichika
Katana: Shichishitou
カタナ
阴阳刀
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Latest Release(s)
v.17 c.64 by Burning Love Scans 6 months ago
v.17 c.63 by Burning Love Scans 8 months ago
v.17 c.62 by Burning Love Scans 9 months ago
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v.17 c.63 by Burning Love Scans 8 months ago
v.17 c.62 by Burning Love Scans 9 months ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
21 Volumes (Ongoing)
Completely Scanlated?
No
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
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User Rating
Average: 8.5 / 10.0 (225 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.24 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 8.24 / 10.0
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Last Updated
March 21st 2024, 9:19pm
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Genre
Comedy Drama Josei Mystery School Life Slice of Life Supernatural
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Author(s)
Artist(s)
Year
2006
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Licensed (in English)
No
English Publisher
N/A
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #728 (+4)
Monthly Pos #1759 (No change)
3 Month Pos #2633 (+583)
6 Month Pos #4172 (+301)
Year Pos #5712 (+339)
Monthly Pos #1759 (No change)
3 Month Pos #2633 (+583)
6 Month Pos #4172 (+301)
Year Pos #5712 (+339)
List Stats
On 1169 reading lists
On 543 wish lists
On 30 completed lists
On 61 unfinished lists
On 262 custom lists
On 543 wish lists
On 30 completed lists
On 61 unfinished lists
On 262 custom lists
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Great, Still ongoing...
by CCheshire
November 11th, 2022, 6:21pm
November 11th, 2022, 6:21pm
Rating: N/A
I recall reading some vol a long time ago but I figured that it had been dropped due to lack of updates which is sadly the fate of many long manga series however, I noticed some new updates on MU and I'm glad it's back now.
The stories are a little episodic about Akira talking about swords and a new troubled local sword appearing each time but it's unique in how the manga-ka adds a lot of historical knowledge about the sword and area for each story. The scanlators did a great job of adding TN on each related section so outsiders can get a good understanding of the meaning of the event.
Although the art is a little retro compared to the modern-day manga it's still pretty clean and pleasant to read each vol.
The stories are a little episodic about Akira talking about swords and a new troubled local sword appearing each time but it's unique in how the manga-ka adds a lot of historical knowledge about the sword and area for each story. The scanlators did a great job of adding TN on each related section so outsiders can get a good understanding of the meaning of the event.
Although the art is a little retro compared to the modern-day manga it's still pretty clean and pleasant to read each vol.
I luv this
by Miachann
March 6th, 2021, 5:47pm
March 6th, 2021, 5:47pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
i remember read few volume decades ago, idk that this is still ongoinggg.. i love this btw
It's Not That Bad
by LilyMinjee
December 22nd, 2012, 1:04pm
December 22nd, 2012, 1:04pm
Rating: 7.1 / 10.0
I finished reading this story at 5 in the morning and sleepy just cannot express what I'm feeling right now. But, surprisingly, the story is not bad for a sleepy kid. I thought that I was going to be bored somehow but I DIDN'T. The story is very interesting and I can't imagine what I would say if I'm reading this when I'm wide awake...
really good
by Nazo400
June 21st, 2012, 5:53am
June 21st, 2012, 5:53am
Rating: N/A
Reminds me of Natsume Yuujinchou or Moyashimon Tales of Agriculture with a little PuppetMaster Sakon. Quite good, didn't think I would enjoy it but after the 1st chapter I got hooked. Sad that the translator for abyss had to drop out. Really nice little short stories doesn't really drag & has some quirkyness to it. Great read if you enjoy Moyashimon Tales of Agriculture or Natsume Yuujinchou
Let there be scanlations!
by Pebble_
January 16th, 2012, 5:23am
January 16th, 2012, 5:23am
Rating: N/A
Nice manga, nice atmosphere. I stumbled on this one searching for something similar to Natsume Yuujinchou and I was not disappointed. The characters and the folklore are interesting.
And yet! No more scanlations. I'll just wait until there is a team to pick it up.
And yet! No more scanlations. I'll just wait until there is a team to pick it up.
love this one!
by blackknight
July 29th, 2010, 9:45am
July 29th, 2010, 9:45am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
I absolutely love this one! The story is different and very absorbing. I love the characters, and the way the story is put together. Different than others. which is so great. The art is a little different too, and I also like that. I can't wait for the next volume. This one is a must read. The scan people need to do more of this one so those who don't read Japanese can enjoy more of it. Better yet, the publishers need to get on the ball here. Why isn't this one out in English?! This is better than most of the ones that are. I'd love to have my friends read this one, but none of them read Japanese like I do.
... Last updated on August 25th, 2010, 11:46pm
... Last updated on August 25th, 2010, 11:46pm
Cool
by taeklatte
February 28th, 2009, 1:25pm
February 28th, 2009, 1:25pm
Rating: N/A
Really cool, interesting manga about katanas. Not about swordfighting but about smithing or sharpening swords. Not really horror, nothing that is so scary about the manga. You can learn different informations about katanas from this manga!
unique
by Kagrath
October 5th, 2008, 7:27am
October 5th, 2008, 7:27am
Rating: N/A
Not really liking the art work but the story line is a refreshing change of pace from what I'm used to. A decent story, pick it up if you want a break from generic Shounens.
this is interesting
by bakaliner
August 26th, 2008, 2:50am
August 26th, 2008, 2:50am
Rating: N/A
a manga that focus about sword sharpening? well i can say that this is new. Not to scary for a horror genre. The art is good, the story is easy to follow, and a refreshing thing to read.
Sharpening is touching a katana's soul
by tsuto
July 21st, 2008, 8:06am
July 21st, 2008, 8:06am
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
The theme is quite original, the plot develops as short stories, quite interesting each one of them by themselves. Surely the ability Akira has isn't that original, but the way he deals with it makes it different in a way.
The art style is quite different to the ones you would find in shounen mangas, and more close to seinen/josei, well, the author is female after all, but I took quite a liking to it.
So, sharpening is touching a katana's soul, that is what Akira does. And as a reader, I enjoy reading about it.
The art style is quite different to the ones you would find in shounen mangas, and more close to seinen/josei, well, the author is female after all, but I took quite a liking to it.
So, sharpening is touching a katana's soul, that is what Akira does. And as a reader, I enjoy reading about it.
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