Togame

Togame is the strategist who leads the sword-collection mission in Katanagatari. She recruits Shichika Yasuri to recover the twelve Deviant Blades for the shogunate.

Togame's place in the story of Katanagatari

Togame is ambitious, theatrical, intelligent, and emotionally guarded, using the catchphrase "cheerio" to assert control. She has little direct combat ability but excels at planning, political manipulation, historical research, and directing Shichika's strength.

Togame's story role and defining traits

Her growing love for Shichika conflicts with her revenge against the shogunate, and her death transforms his final purpose.