Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru
In the year 2205, a special sage known as Saniwa has the ability to breathe life into inanimate objects. At the same time, dark forces have initiated a plot to travel back in time and change the course of history-and the only ones capable of stopping them are the Saniwa and their strongest animations: historical Japanese swords, in the form of handsome young men. Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru opens on the life of Yamatonokami Yasusada, Souji Okita's beloved uchigatana, as he begins his first day at the Saniwa's citadel. Soon reuniting with his old friend, Kashuu Kiyomitsu, the two are caught up in the daily antics of their fellow sword warriors. They never miss an opportunity to have fun, whether it be through wild snowball fights or introducing their newest comrades to the citadel. Of course, when the government calls, the swords are always ready to fulfill their mission of protecting history.
- 2016-2018
- 2 seasons
- FUNimation Entertainment
- Animation, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
- TV-PG
In the year 2205, a special sage known as Saniwa has the ability to breathe life into inanimate objects. At the same time, dark forces have initiated a plot to travel back in time and change the course of history-and the only ones capable of stopping them are the Saniwa and their strongest animations: historical Japanese swords, in the form of handsome young men. Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru opens on the life of Yamatonokami Yasusada, Souji Okita's beloved uchigatana, as he begins his first day at the Saniwa's citadel. Soon reuniting with his old friend, Kashuu Kiyomitsu, the two are caught up in the daily antics of their fellow sword warriors. They never miss an opportunity to have fun, whether it be through wild snowball fights or introducing their newest comrades to the citadel. Of course, when the government calls, the swords are always ready to fulfill their mission of protecting history.
Season 2 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
January - I Must Get Stronger
On New Year's Eve, after Yamatonokami Yasusada leaves the citadel, the Sword Warriors plan to celebrate the New Year like humans do. They are joined by new swords Higekiri and Hizamaru from the Minamoto clan.
Episode 2
February - I Wish Tomorrow Will Be a Good Day, Too
24 mins
A new sword, Juzumaru Tsunetsugu, appears, and Kashuu is made to go along with his training in the mountains. Meanwhile, Honebami Toushirou gets left behind when he is dispatched and ends up in the wrong time period...
Episode 3
March - I Will Not Lose
24 mins
Mikazuki and Kogitsunemaru are relaxing and drinking tea when Gokotai's tigers pay a visit, and newly-arrived Taikogane Sadamune teams up with Shokudaikiri and Ookurikara in the sports festival planned by Tsurumaru.
Episode 4
April - Because You're Our Comrade in This Citadel
24 mins
Fudou Yukimitsu, who once belonged to Oda Nobunaga, can't seem to get along with those at the citadel... And then another new sword, Kogarasumaru, appears and joins their cherry blossom viewing party.
Episode 5
May - What I Can Do Because I'm Me
24 mins
Urashima wants his brothers Nagasone and Hachisuka to get along better, so he asks them to cook for him. Meanwhile, Yamanbagiri follows the newly-arrived Sohayanotsurugi to find out how he can be so cheerful even though he's a copy.
Episode 6
June - We're Counting on You from Now On, Too
24 mins
Sayo Samonji is having nightmares, so his brothers want to plant lavender to help him sleep. And with all the new Sword Warriors arriving, the citadel is getting crowded, so it's Hakata to the rescue with his buried treasure!
Episode 7
July - Now, It's Do-Or-Die
24 mins
New swords Monoyoshi Sadamune and Houchou Toushirou arrive. As Kashuu shows Monoyoshi around, lucky things happen one after another. Meanwhile, the Awataguchi brothers try to cheer Hakata up with a festival from his hometown.
Episode 8
August - So Let's Keep This a Secret, Okay?
24 mins
While Hasebe is away on an expedition, Kikkou Sadamune and Sengo Muramasa compete to see who will take care of Master in his place. Hirano finds Uguisumaru writing about Ookanehira and asks to learn more about the newcomer.
Episode 9
September - Sometimes It's Nice...
24 mins
Taroutachi, who is tall even for a Sword Warrior, has trouble with his size in his day-to-day life. In the midst of the hot summer, Mutsunokami comes up with a different kind of sparring to help everyone cool down.
Episode 10
October - See, It's Fine, Right?
24 mins
Houchou goes fishing with Urashima and the others after he arguing with Ichigo Hitofuri, but they end up falling asleep and wake up not knowing where they are... Oodenta is afraid his spiritual power is scaring away the animals.
Episode 11
November - I'm Counting on You
24 mins
With fall turning to winter, Shinano goes in search of warmth around the citadel. Meanwhile, the History Retrograde Army has been scheming in the Edo period, and Ookurikara leads a team to stop them.
Episode 12
December - Stories of Hanamaru Days
24 mins
Kashuu and the others try to find a way to save the Sword Warriors who are in trouble at Edo Castle...