Watch Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko

2018
1 Season
5.8 (107)

Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko is an action-packed anime series that was aired on AT-X in 2018. It follows the story of a group of chosen girls called Toji who are given the responsibility to protect Japan from supernatural creatures called Aratama. The series is directed by Koudai Kakimoto and produced by Studio Gokumi.

The story of Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko is set in a world where the existence of supernatural creatures is a reality. To counter these creatures, a special organization called the Special Ritual Administration Agency (SRAA) is formed. The SRAA requires the help of teenage girls who are chosen as Toji or sword wielders to defeat the Aratama.

The main character of the show is Kanami Etou, a high school girl who pairs up with Hiyori Juujou, another Toji, to participate in the newly formed Minoseki Academy in order to hone their swordsmanship skills. Along the way, they encounter other Toji such as Sayaka Itomi and Kaoru Mashiko who join their group.

The series is full of action scenes that are beautifully animated. The battles are engaging and the use of special Toji powers keeps them fresh and exciting. The animation is top-notch and the character designs are unique, making it easy to identify each character at a glance. The series also features a variety of Aratama creatures that the Toji must defeat, each with their own unique abilities and weaknesses.

In terms of character development, the show does an excellent job of giving each character their own backstory and motivations, making them feel more fleshed out. The series also touches on themes of friendship, betrayal, and duty, keeping the audience invested in the characters' journeys.

The voice acting in Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko is top-notch, with standout performances from Alexis Tipton as Kanami Etou, Jeannie Tirado as Hiyori Juujou, and Sarah Wiedenheft as Sayaka Itomi. The music for the series is also fantastic, adding to the intensity of the action scenes.

Overall, Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko is an excellent anime series that is sure to please fans of action and fantasy genres. The animation is spectacular, the characters are well-developed, and the story keeps the audience engaged from start to finish. It's a must-watch for anime fans looking for a thrilling and well-executed series.

Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko is a series that ran for 1 seasons (24 episodes) between January 5, 2018 and on AT-X

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24. The United Maidens

June 22, 2018

Kanami and Hiyori seal Princess Tagitsu in the netherworld along with themselves, closing the portal and saving the world.

23. Moment's End

June 15, 2018

Kanami, Hiyori, and the rest of the group take a brief rest before facing Princess Tagitsu, who they learn is attempting plunge Earth into the netherworld by opening a massive portal.

22. Gate of the Netherworld

June 8, 2018

Having absorbed the essence of the other princesses, Princess Tagitsu begins opening a portal to the netherworld so she can retrieve her true body.

21. Sword of the Thunder God

June 1, 2018

Having absorbed Princess Ichikishima and becoming part aradama, Hiyori fears losing control of her powers and flees to avoid hurting Kanami.

20. The Last Goddess

May 25, 2018

One week after Princess Tagitsu's attack, Kanami and her friends are shocked to see Princess Tagitsu publicly reveal her identity, claiming that the great disaster at Sagami Bay was the fault of the Toji. Yukina blackmails the government over their involvement in the disaster, forcing them into siding with Princess Tagitsu.

19. Call of the Evil God

May 18, 2018

18. Aradama Domination

May 11, 2018

Kanami and her friends are assigned to protect Princess Takiri. However, negotiations with Princess Takiri do not go well, as she sees humans as nothing more than subjects to be ruled. Kanami suggests sparring with Princess Takiri, since she believes seeing each other face to face is the best way for humans and aradama to understand each other, but Princess Takiri refuses.

17. The Goddesses' Madness

May 4, 2018

Kanami, Hiyori, Maki, and Suzuka accompany Akane to meet Yukari, who has fully recovered from her possession and is in charge of protecting Princess Ichikishima.

16. Audience in the Prison

April 27, 2018

Kanami and her friends celebrate Sayaka's birthday and they begin to discuss the identity of the noro thief. They talk to Akane, who confirms that the noro thief is actually Princess Tagitsu as a human-like aradama.

15. Slothful Person's Honor

April 20, 2018

Kaoru is tasked with leading a squad of Toji to investigate sightings of an aradama in the forest, though she doesn't take the assignment seriously due to her lazy nature.

14. Family Scene

April 13, 2018

Mai hears news about how more and more Toji students are being forced to transfer out of their academies by their parents due to safety concerns. Mai's own father expresses his wish to have Mai transferred out of Minoseki, to which Mai protests.

13. Hero of the Next Generation

April 6, 2018

As a result of Princess Tagitsu's defeat, her body dissolves, spreading her collected noro all over Japan and resulting in a sharp increase in the appearance of aradama. This results in the government being forced to temporarily use Toji academy students to fight the aradama

12. A Single Sword

March 23, 2018

Ellen and Kaoru regain consciousness and meet with Kanami and Hiyori. Working together, Mai and Sayaka are able to defeat Yomi, and Sayaka tells Yukina that she pities her before leaving to join the others. Suzuka stays behind to dispose of Yume's body before she revives as an aradama while Maki goes to find Yukari.

11. Gleam of Moonlight

March 16, 2018

Kanami and her friends assault the Origami family shrine while the Elite Guard attempts to intercept them. Ellen and Kaoru team up to fight Yume, Mai and Sayaka face Yomi, and Kanami and Hiyori encounter Maki and Suzuka.

10. Resolve for Tomorrow

March 9, 2018

Yukari continues her attack on Mokusa by raiding Minoseki, Osafune, and Heijou academies, arresting the directors, and disarming their toji. Meanwhile, Yukari goes to her stockpile of noro and lets it engulf her. In the submarine, Friedman suggests that they flee overseas to escape

9. After the Festival

March 2, 2018

After a training session, Kanami and her friends are invited to attend the village's festival, where they enjoy the festivities. Friedman explains to them that the village shrine is one of the few left in Japan that possesses noro not confiscated by the Origami family.

8. Day of Disaster

February 23, 2018

Akane explains to Kanami and her friends that twenty years ago, a massive aradama named Princess Tagitsu attacked Sagami Bay, causing great destruction. A number of Toji led by Yukari were sent to battle it. Included in the force were Kanami and Hiyori's mothers: Minato and Kagari, respectively.

7. Heart Ache

February 16, 2018

Yukina attempts to inject Sayaka with noro in order to increase her power, but Sayaka rejects the injection. On the submarine, Kanami and Hiyori meet Richard Friedman, Ellen's grandfather and one of the leaders of Mokusa.

6. The Space Between Humans and Disgrace

February 9, 2018

Kaoru wakes up and reunites with Kanami and Hiyori. Ellen allows herself to be captured by the Elite Guard. Suzuka interrogates Ellen, believing her to be a part of Mokusa since her grandfather is also a suspected member.

5. A Night of Mountain Hunting

February 2, 2018

Kanami and Hiyori are approached by Ellen and Kaoru, who claim they are working for Mokusa, a faction of Toji who oppose Yukari. The battle they had was merely to test their abilities. Hiyori remains skeptical, but they are separated by an Aradama swarm.

4. The Burden of Resolution

January 26, 2018

Kanami and Hiyori continue on their way to the meeting point, though Hiyori warns Kanami not to join her if she doesn't have the resolve to kill. They are then intercepted by Ellen and Kaoru who battle them briefly, but Kanami and Hiyori flee when Ellen and Kaoru call in their S-Equipment.

3. Innocent Sword

January 19, 2018

Kanami and Hiyori use the number that Mai had given them and are met by Rui, a former Minoseki student who agrees to help them by the request of Minoseki's headmaster, President Hashima. Rui allows Kanami and Hiyori to stay in her apartment.

2. The Distance Between Them

January 12, 2018

Kanami and Hiyori run from the authorities and Hiyori questions Kanami's motives for helping her. They run and hide in the city areas, where they enjoy themselves while Mai, having gained permission from her school principal, starts searching for them using her family's resources.

1. The Point of a Sword

January 5, 2018

Kanami and Mai are students at Minoseki Academy, and are chosen to represent the school at a national tournament. Upon arriving at the tournament, Kanami and Mai briefly meet several students from the other participating schools, though Kanami takes a particular interest in Hiyori, as she is intrigued by her fighting style

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Where to Watch Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko

Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko is available for streaming on the AT-X website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Katana Maidens ~ Toji No Miko on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon, Google Play and Apple TV.