A battle between the Kouga and Iga clans will determine who the next shogun is. The leaders of each clan must choose 10 warriors to fight on their behalf. After a village is assaulted, it's time for all out war. Gennosuke Kouga is an honorable man, and seeks to marry Oboro Iga. Unfortunately, their clans are now enemies. Oboro may not be a fighter, but she can use her eye to sap the power of an enemy. Both clans will lay traps, play dirty, and do whatever it takes to win. Can Oboro and Kouga find peace, when their world is at war?

People may complain about living in divisive times, but just keep in mind, there were worse times. Shichika and Gennosuke both lived in feudal Japan. The Edo Period was brutal. Both Shichika and Gennosuke fought tough battles in Japan, and both have similar love interests. Togame proclaimed she was part of the shogunate, and Oboro was forced into battle by the government. There are also similarities in the characters that battle. Jyubei Jimushi in Basilisk hides a blade in his stomach. Maniwa Koumori in Katanagatari also hides a sword in his stomach. We think hiding blades in your stomach sounds painful, don't try this at home! If you liked Katanagatari you'll probably like Basilisk. Though, Basilisk is a bit more bloody.

In this alternate version of Japan's Edo Period, hip hop appears to be very popular! After Mugen agrees to defend Fuu Kasumi, in the restaurant she works in, things get out of control. Jin wanders by the restaurant, and Mugen thinks he's a henchman, so they fight too. Jin and Mugen are captured and about to be beheaded for interfering with official business. Jin and Mugen fight back and escape with the help of Fuu. Indebted to Fuu, the two are now her body guards, searching for the samurai who smells of sunflowers.

The Shogunate is at it again, and they don't really like the sunflower samurai. Both Samurai Champloo and Katanagatari take place in the Edo Period. So we imagine if you like sword fighting, and break-dance fighting, this is for you! Samurai Champloo is a mixture of old and new styles. Like Shichika, Mugen has a crush on the woman he's protecting. They're both willing to give up just about anything for the one they love (though Mugen rarely shows it emotionally). If you find yourself looking for some good entertainment like Katanagatari, give this a shot!

We wonder what Shakespeare would think about all of the versions of his stories there are. This ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is far from the typical versions! When the Capulet's kingdom is seized by the Montague family, they slaughter every Capulet but one. Juliet is the heir and only surviving member of the Capulet family. She is raised in seclusion, and dressed as a boy, to avoid drawing attention to herself. Juliet is also a hero named “The Red Whirlwind”, a hero for the people. When word starts spreading of this hero, the Montague kingdom starts a manhunt for him. Little do they know that the heir to the Montague family, Romeo, is madly in love with her, and vice versa.

Romeo X Juliet may be the most different title on the list in terms of setting and historical context. When it comes to tragic love stories, however, Katanagatari is no stranger. Togame ends up dead at the end of Katanagatari. It may go without saying, but Romeo and Juliet also die at the end. As many say, however, it isn't the destination, but the journey that makes the story. We must say, this is the most creative adaptation of Shakespeare's play we've ever seen. If you like Katanagatari and tragic romance stories with a heavy dose of swordplay, check out Romeo X Juliet.

Hakuouki's story follows a group in the show (and actual history) known as the Shinsengumi. After a rogue samurai nearly kills Chizuru Yukimura, she's saved by the Shinsengumi. As it turns out, both her and her saviors have the same objective, to find her father, who studies western medicine. For her own safety, they let Chizuru stay with them, as long as she continues to dress as a boy. It becomes clear later that there is a chemical substance being distributed, and Chizuru's father may somehow be involved.

There sure are a bunch of stories in the Edo Period! We guess history and swordplay is preferred with Edo Period surroundings. Togame needs a bodyguard and hires Shichika, in contrast Chizuru is guarded by the Shinsengumi. Both women protagonists have powerful protectors in feudal Japan. It must be a running theme that you have to have bodyguards in that era. Though it doesn't offer much in terms of romance, we think the other similarities may be a good reason to watch it!

History is an important thing to preserve, humans have a tendency to forget the past. It may be because evil forces are messing with history! Good thing we have Saniwa, who turns historical Japanese swords into humans who now fight to preserve the past. These sword-humans usually hang around their house, until there is an actual threat, and get into all sorts of comedic situations. While the story takes place in 2205, the swords who protect the past are mostly all from feudal Japan. Never fear, time is protected, by hilarious warriors!

Shichika is considered a sword in Katanagatari, and there are even more living swords in Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru. Both anime also have similar fighting styles. When not much is happening, Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru, has a bit of the slice of life genre. Katanagatari also has a bit of the slice of life genre when they aren't fighting. Though slice of life isn't really part of either of their genres, it's nice the creators take the time to develop the characters the way they do. Both anime also have a surprising amount of comedy and have a lighthearted nature. If you liked Katanagatari, you'll want to give this a watch!

After the Invertia incident, it's up to the world to rebuild the power structure. With the Integrated Enterprise Foundation around, there is a new biological breed of human being. With these super-powered humans running around, elite schools now compete in battles for entertainment. Seidoukan Academy is one of those schools. Some schools play dirty, however, and try to take out competitors before they enter the tournament. Luckily, Ayato Amagiri saves Julis-Alexia von Riessfeld from just such an attack. After saving Julis, Ayato promises her that he will protect her no matter what.

Just like Shichika, Ayato is an overpowered bodyguard, who openly shares his affections with the girl he’s sworn to protect. Togame and Julis are no pushovers either, and they both fight alongside their protectors. Togame and Julis both share one thing in particular, though, they're both princesses. If you find yourselves wanting more bodyguard badassery like Katanagatari, The Asterisk War: The Academy City on the Water, is for you!