See the true anthropomorphic katana Kousetsu Samonji in Hiroshima Prefecture

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Japan isn’t any stranger to named weapons; many historic swords are nonetheless preserved in museums and collections in Japan and all over the world. In recent times, nevertheless, the swords’ recognition has expanded past college students of historical past Touken Ranbu franchise. And with the recognition of the franchise close to the highest, the legendary sword and character Kousetsu Samonj has been given a statue within the sword’s present residence of Fukuyama Metropolis, Hiroshima Prefecture.


In honor of the Nationwide Treasure “Tachi Mei Chikushu Ousa (Kousetsu Samonji)”, a bronze statue of the Touken Danshi Kousetsu Samonji was put in at this time on the promenade of Fukuyama Fortress Park!

A collaborative occasion commemorating the set up will likely be held by means of Wednesday, March 27. Come go to Fukuyama Metropolis △△

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Each Touken Ranbu and Fukuyama Metropolis’s Tweet) accounts unveiled the bronze statue on March 2. As an added bonus, the Fukuyama Artwork Museum and the Fukuyama Fortress Museum supply an authentic bookmark.


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In the present day, the nation’s first “Touken Ranbu ONLINE Touken Danshi Kousetsu Samonji Statue” was put in on the Fukuyama Fortress Park Promenade 👏✨
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Beginning at this time, we distribute authentic bookmarks within the Fukuyama Artwork Museum and the Fukuyama Fortress Museum ❣️
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The historical past of the sword itself is sort of fascinating: based on Touken World, a web site that catalogs well-known Japanese swords, the Kousetsu Samonji was created by considered one of Masamune’s 10 biggest protégés, Samonji. The sword initially belonged to Itabeoka Kousetsusai, a vassal of the Sengoku Daimyo Hōjō. The sword was later given to the Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu’s tenth son, Tokugawa Yorinobu, and has been handled as a household heirloom ever since. The present proprietor of the sword has loaned the Kousetsu Samonji to the Fukuyama Artwork Museum for show.

In flip, the Touken Ranbu homepage describes the character Kousetsu Samonji as (loosely translated): “A sword of the Chikuzen swordsmith, Samonji. He’s the eldest brother of Samonji who bears the burden of sorrow. He seems like a monk, however his eyes are an icy coloration. He despises preventing and tries to heal his sorrows by praying.” The peaceable but unhappy characterization is acceptable, as Itabeoka Kousetsusai was a negotiator throughout a gathering between Tokugawa Ieyasu of Sengoku Shogun and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and the true sword was given to the Ieyasu household after the autumn of the Hōjō clan.

Fukuyama Fortress Park is positioned simply exterior the Fukuyama Fortress (North) exit of Japan Railways Fukuyama Station. The Fukuyama Fortress Museum is positioned on the northeast nook of the citadel grounds and the Fukuyama Artwork Museum is positioned on the northwest aspect of the grounds. The park can also be residence to the Hiroshima Prefecture Museum of Historical past.


Sources: Touken Ranbu franchise‘S X/Twitter account, Fukuyama Metropolis Tweet account, Touken Ranbu franchise‘s web site through Otakomu, Touken World