KATANAGATARI 2 (paperback)
KATANAGATARI 2 by NISIOISIN is a paperback edition published by Vertical Inc on November 29, 2022. This volume continues the journey of Shichika, a swordless “swordsman,” and Togame, a self-described “schemer,” as they seek twelve unique masterpiece blades. The narrative is enriched with interior art and bilingual footnotes, enhancing the reading experience and providing context for the story’s cultural elements.
Readers will find a blend of action and adventure as the characters navigate their quest, encountering narrative twists that alter the story’s pace and structure. This edition, comprising 298 pages, is presented in English and is part of a four-volume series that showcases the intricacies of translating popular culture from Japan. The book delves into themes relevant to the genres of comics, graphic novels, and light novels, making it a notable addition for fans of these subjects.
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“Light novels have not been my thing, […] but reading Katanagatari was as close to a conversion experience as I’m likely to come. It also stands as, to date, a go-to example for how to translate a work of popular culture where a good half or more of it would be lost in translation.” – Ganriki.org
Swordless “swordsman” Shichika and self-described “schemer” Togame are on a quest to obtain twelve peculiar masterpiece blades. Introducing narrative curveballs that break up the structure and modulate the tempo, this paperback edition, featuring beautiful interior art and copious bilingual footnotes, is the second of a quartet collecting a best-selling series from the former homeland of samurais and ninjas.
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