Touken Ranbu is a browser game where players command sword spirits, known as Touken Danshi, to battle enemies who aim to alter history. Developed by DMM GAMES and Nitroplus, it was first released in 2015. Players take on the role of a Saniwa, who can awaken emotions in inanimate objects. Leading a team of anthropomorphized versions of famous swords, they must battle to protect history as we know it. With its captivating character designs and rich historical background, Touken Ranbu quickly gained widespread popularity and expanded beyond the game into anime, stage plays, musicals, and more.

In celebration of the game’s 10th anniversary, we’re featuring fan art of the five Starter Blades that players first receive—Kiyomitsu Kashuu, Kanesada Kasen, Kunihiro Yamambagiri, Kotetsu Hachisuka, and Yoshiyuki Mutsunokami—as well as Munechika Mikazuki, who serves as the face of the series.

Enjoy this tribute to the original swords that began this franchise’s incredible journey 10 years ago!

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Have you ever heard of handmade accessories inspired to Touken Ranbu characters, the so called Touken Danshi? They are made after the characters’ clothes, the color of their hair and so on, and are said to fulfill people’s dreams of being always side by side with their favorite character. Mikazuki Munechika themed blue and golden bracelets, Kogitsunemaru themed white and bright yellow necklaces, Heshikiri Hasebe themed white and purple hair accessories… Take a look and you’ll be surprised they’re actually accessories created after anime characters!

Take a look at pixiv e-commerce website BOOTH under the hashtag #とうらぶ手芸部 (“tourabushugeibu”) to find all Touken Ranbu themed products! Today we selected 12 of them to show you. Enjoy!

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