Since the ancient times, the Kannagi priestesses have used their swords, or Okatana, to exorcise the creatures known as Aratama that brought chaos upon the world of man. These maidens were known as Tojis, a special task force within the police allowed to have their Okatana on their person because they are government officials, but they mostly consist of school girls who go to one of five training schools. This spring, the top Tojis from five schools across the country have been gathered for a customary tournament where they will use their abilities and fight for the top position.
Cast: Kaede Hondo, Hina Kino, Saori Onishi
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Season 1
24 episodes
1. The Point of a SwordKanami 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 style14CC24minJan 5, 2018
2. The Distance Between ThemKanami 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.14CC24minJan 13, 2018
3. Innocent SwordKanami 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.14CC24minJan 19, 2018
4. The Burden of ResolutionKanami 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.14CC24minJan 26, 2018
5. A Night of Mountain HuntingKanami 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.14CC24minFeb 2, 2018
6. The Space Between Humans and DisgraceKaoru 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.14CC24minFeb 9, 2018
7. Heart AcheYukina 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.14CC24minFeb 16, 2018
8. Day of DisasterAkane 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.14CC24minFeb 23, 2018
9. After the FestivalAfter 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.14CC24minMar 2, 2018
10. Resolve for TomorrowYukari 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 escape14CC24minMar 9, 2018
11. Gleam of MoonlightKanami 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.14CC24minMar 16, 2018
12. A Single SwordEllen 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.14CC24minMar 23, 2018
13. Hero of the Next GenerationAs 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.14CC24minApr 6, 2018
14. Family SceneMai 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.14CC24minApr 13, 2018
15. Slothful Person's HonorKaoru 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.14CC24minApr 20, 2018
16. Audience in the PrisonKanami 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.14CC24minApr 27, 2018
17. The Goddesses' MadnessKanami, Hiyori, Maki, and Suzuka accompany Akane to meet Yukari, who has fully recovered from her possession and is in charge of protecting Princess Ichikishima.14CC24minMay 4, 2018
18. Aradama DominationKanami 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.14CC24minMay 11, 2018
19. Call of the Evil GodOne 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.14CC24minMay 18, 2018
20. The Last GoddessOne 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.14CC24minMay 25, 2018
21. Sword of the Thunder GodHaving absorbed Princess Ichikishima and becoming part aradama, Hiyori fears losing control of her powers and flees to avoid hurting Kanami.14CC24minJun 1, 2018
22. Gate of the NetherworldHaving absorbed the essence of the other princesses, Princess Tagitsu begins opening a portal to the netherworld so she can retrieve her true body.14CC24minJun 8, 2018
23. Moment's EndKanami, 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.14CC24minJun 15, 2018
24. The United MaidensKanami and Hiyori seal Princess Tagitsu in the netherworld along with themselves, closing the portal and saving the world.14CC24minJun 22, 2018
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Since the ancient times, the Kannagi priestesses have used their swords, or Okatana, to exorcise the creatures known as Aratama that brought chaos upon the world of man. These maidens were known as Tojis, a special task force within the police allowed to have their Okatana on their person because they are government officials, but they mostly consist of school girls who go to one of five training schools. This spring, the top Tojis from five schools across the country have been gathered for a customary tournament where they will use their abilities and fight for the top position.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Emi Kashimura, Eiji Maesaka
- Studio
