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Real-life Rurouni Kenshin katana forged based on sword of series’ most merciless villain【Photos】
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Real-life Rurouni Kenshin reverse-blade katana now on display in Tokyo【Photos】
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SoraNews24
Feb 16, 2021
The sakabato’s journey brings it to Japan’s eastern capital, just like the anime swordsman’s did.
Real-life Rurouni Kenshin reverse-blade katana, forged by master swordsmith, now on display【Pics】
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Casey Baseel
Aug 7, 2019
The sakabato, one of the most famous swords of the anime/manga world, is now part of the real world.
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