Fable: The Lost Chapters The Sword of Aeons is said to be bloodforged in the Void eons ago using otherworldly materials. It is an age-old weapon, and contains absolute power. A sentience resides in the sword, and delights in … Continue reading
Slayers Gorun Nova appears as a typical longsword at first glance when wielded by Gourry Gabriev. Nonetheless, as the saying goes, ‘never judge a sword by its cover’. Its steel blade is effective against physical enemies. However, it is … Continue reading
Final Fantasy Excalipoor is a sword that was created in Excalibur’s image. As such, it resembles its legendary counterpart in appearance, though its color is different. It is classified as a longsword with a grip designed for two-handed use, … Continue reading
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Astray Gerbera Straight is a massive katana designed to be wielded exclusively by mobile suits. Its background is shrouded in mystery, though it is said to be created from lost technology. The sword has seen … Continue reading
Tales of Vesperia Dein Nomos is classified as a shortsword, with a reddish-purple blade that is hollow in the center. An aura of energy surrounds the sword. Its name loosely translates to ‘Next Order’, testifying to its royal background. … Continue reading
Castlevania Valmanway is a one-handed sword first wielded by Desmond Belmont. Soma Cruz and Alucard have also used it to great effect as they attempted to prevent Dracula’s resurrection on a few occasions. It is also known as Crissaegrim. … Continue reading
Phantasy Star 4 Elsydeon’s story actually dated back eons ago. At that time, the Great Light and the Profound Darkness fought for supremacy of the universe. The Great Light emerged victorious and sealed the Profound Darkness in another dimension. … Continue reading
Sonic and the Black Knight Although Sonic the Hedgehog relies mostly on his supersonic speed to defeat his enemies, there was an occasion when he actually wielded a sword. Called Caliburn, it was thrust into a cliff’s edge overlooking … Continue reading
Baldur’s Gate 2 Lilarcor is classified as a two-handed sword. It is not only large in size, but big-mouthed as well. Indeed, the sentient sword delights in making witty remarks in the direst situations. At the same time, it … Continue reading
Final Fantasy Zantetsuken literally translates to ‘Steel-Cutting Sword’, and is mostly wielded by Odin. Indeed, it is known to cut through almost anything and anyone. In Odin’s hands, the sword is always used to either insta-kill or deal massive … Continue reading
Samurai Champloo Typhoon Swell is sometimes classified as a katana due to its curved blade, also called a ‘fang’. However, a closer inspection reveals it to be double edged, effectively making it a tsurugi. Typhoon Swell’s most characteristic feature … Continue reading
Fate/Zero Ea is a sword that belongs exclusively to Gilgamesh, the King of Heroes. It transcends all notions of a typical sword, a testament to its age-old history. Indeed, it was created by the gods even before humanity was … Continue reading
Katekyo Hitman Reborn! At first glance, the Shigure Kintoki appears as a shinai, which is a bamboo sword typically used in kendo. However, it transforms into a katana whenever Takeshi Yamamoto activates the Shigure Soen Ryu technique. As a … Continue reading
Bayonetta Pillow Talk brings two lovers closer together as they whisper sweet nothings and share intimate secrets in bed. Unfortunately, such a special time is twisted by evil, as Mahavalrocana delighted in luring women into its demonic clutches through … Continue reading
God of War The Blade of Olympus was forged by Zeus, who is also known as the Father of the Olympians. It is said that Zeus used all his divine powers to invoke the Heavens and the Earth in … Continue reading