Imanotsurugi Live Action

Iwatooshi and Imanotsurugi is the work of Sanjou Munechika, do not be surprised if they share a history. But who would have thought that it was not only them who share the history, but their owners had come to share the history?



"Gahahahaha! I'm Iwatooshi! I'm the naginata that, together with Musashibou Benkei, won against 999 swords! It's impossible for an ordinary human to wield me! Master, I wonder if you'll amuse me !? "

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"I'm Imanotsurugi! The sword that protected Yoshitsune Lord! How's that, amazing right?

Since his time at the temple, I have been by the lord's side, all the way until the end! That's right ... until the very last moment ... "



Musashibou Benkei has the nickname 'Oniwaka' because of his huge body. At birth, Benkei look like children aged 2-3 years with teeth that had grown. His father was frightened and Benkei regard as damned son tried to kill her, but the mother of Benkei hold. The father agreed to the terms Benkei will not be considered part of the family and lived separately. This causes Benkei rough personality. At the age of 17 years, Benkei became Yamabushi and maintain the bridge 'Gojo' in Kyoto along with the naginata, Iwatooshi.

At the time of keeping the bridge Gojo, Benkei confront all the samurai who wants to pass the bridge and asked duel. If you win, Benkei will take the sword of samurang who want to pass it. Benkei won 999 times and collecting 999 swords. Benkei lost against samurai to 1000 who want to skip the bridge Goto. Benkei were impressed to finally declare oath and loyaltynya to the samurai.

The Samurai was Minamoto no Yoshitsune, owner of Imanotsurugi.

If Benkei known as giant or someone of great stature, then Minamoto no Yoshitsune is the opposite.

Yoshitsune is known for his small body. This led to the forging Yoshitsune Imanotsurugi of 195 cm long oodachi be Tantou with a length of only 19.69 cm. In addition to balancing his size, Yoshitsune also makes Imanotsurugi Tantou with the aim of making a protective sword.