Touken Ranbu
刀剣乱舞
A browser/mobile game where famous historical Japanese swords are personified as warriors. Has spawned massive pilgrimage to shrines and museums housing the original swords.
Related Shrines
Referenced in Work
Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya, which enshrines the legendary Kusanagi no Tsurugi. Related to the game's theme of famous swords.
Fan Connection
Nikko Toshogu in Tochigi. Houses swords associated with the Tokugawa clan, several of which appear as characters in the game.
Fan Connection (Strong)
Kashima Shrine in Ibaraki. Houses the national treasure sword Futsu-no-mitama. The sword deity tradition connects to the game's themes.
Fan Connection (Strong)
Osaki Hachimangu in Sendai. Houses swords associated with Date Masamune, whose swords appear as characters in the game. The shrine has hosted Touken Ranbu events.
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