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Natsume's Book of Friends

Natsume Yuujinchou

2003, Manga, ongoing, 86%

Recommended by 3 KATANA fans on AniList.

When Reiko was Takashi's age, she bound the names of demons and spirits in her Book of Friends, enslaving them to her capricious whim. Now Takashi is the owner of the book, and the creatures will do anything to get their names back.

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About KATANA

2004, Manga, ongoing, 67%

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 meister!

In the Katana series:
1. Kasanegatana (襲刀)
2. Kumogari (虎落)
3. Youtou (妖刀)
4. Shichishitou (七支刀)
5. Orochigatana (オロチ刀)
6. Kochou (胡蝶〈こちょう〉)
7. Kensou no Kizu (剣相の疵)
8. Osafune Sanshimai (長船三姉妹)
9. Touchuu no Ken (刀中の剣)
10. Efu no Tachi (衛府の太刀)
11. Kisekae no Katana (着せかえの刀)
12. Kokaji (小鍛冶)
13. Togasanu Katana (研がさぬ刀)

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