(Katana Maidens: Toji No Miko) is a Japanese multimedia franchise that primarily centers on a 24-episode original anime series produced by Studio Gokumi and Genco . Set in a world where supernatural creatures called "Aratama" threaten humanity, the story follows a specialized group of female sword-wielding shrine maidens known as "Toji" who serve within the police force as a special religious service squad . Core Storyline and World
The narrative focuses on Kanami Etou , a second-year student at Minoseki Academy, and her friend Hiyori Jūjō . Toji no Miko
Toji are authorized to carry "Okatana" to exorcise Aratama . The government maintains five specialized schools to train these girls, who eventually compete in a national tournament to join the elite Special Ritual Task Team . (Katana Maidens: Toji No Miko) is a Japanese
The series features a technique called Utsushi , which allows Toji to fight each other without sustaining physical wounds by projecting a protective aura, though this reduces the perceived "stakes" for some viewers . Key Characters Toji are authorized to carry "Okatana" to exorcise Aratama