25 Cool Anime Sword Replicas in 2022

If there’s one weapon that never fails to show up in anime, it’s a sword. Anime swords are some of the coolest weapons in fiction, showing up in classic shows like Dragon Ball Z and even recent ones like Demon Slayer. They’re often in the hands of our favorite heroes so it’s no surprise that fans like you have always wondered what it would be like to own one.

Enter replica swords. These real life recreations of anime swords let you have your own katana, minus the powers they have in shows. 

3 Things to Consider When Buying a Replica Sword

Before you buy anything, you need to consider a number of factors that will determine whether you need an expensive, custom made sword or a more affordable copy. 

• Accuracy 

Some replicas miss out on tiny details that are hard to recreate unless a sword is made by hand. If you’re okay with this, mid-range priced replicas will work for you, but if you want something more accurate, be prepared to shell out extra money. 

• Build Quality

Build quality refers to both how your sword is made and what materials it’s made with. Affordable replicas will typically have plastic or wooden blades and handles while pricier copies will have metal blades. 

• Usage

Part of the appeal of owning a sword from an anime is being able to fight with it. If your idea of fighting with a replica sword only goes as far as swinging it around while wearing cosplay at a convention, then a regular replica will do. But if you want to use it for martial arts like HEMA, it’s best to find a battle-ready sword.

While the two can look alike, battle-ready swords are designed to take heavy hits and have sharp edges. Meanwhile, most replicas can’t survive a sparring session. 

Demon Slayer Swords

The nichirin blades of the Demon Slayer Corps are specially made swords given to members after their Final Selection. They’re pretty magical, too. The swords change color when they’re given to a recruit which is why the anime is jam packed with signature swords. 

Tanjiro Kamado’s Black Nichirin Blade

As the protagonist of Demon Slayer, it’s a no-brainer that Tanjiro Kamado has one of the most badass swords on this list. The Demons Corps’ swordsmith, Hotaru Haganezuka, called him the “Child of Brightness” when he gave Tanjiro the black nichirin sword that’s meant to symbolize the sun. 

This replica of the black nichirin blade features a faux leather wrapped handle that mimics the look of traditional Japanese swords. The tsuba looks exactly as it does in the anime and the blade, though wooden, has a slightly reflective black paint that makes it look like the real deal. 

The Fire Breath version of the sword is just as accurate. The only difference is that it’s made of metal and has a slightly different scabbard tip. Nonetheless, you’re going to love the flame-shaped tsuba and wavy blade pattern on the blade. 

Giyu Tomioka’s Blue Nichirin Blade

Giyu Tomioka’s blue nichirin blade reflects his status as the Water Hashira and the element of water itself. Since Giyu is the first hashira we meet in the show, it’s the first nichirin blade we get to see. 

It’s a shame that the replica can’t have the same blue gleam that the sword does in the anime, but it’s hard to nitpick when the sword pays this much attention to detail. The replica comes with a leather scabbard capped with bronze hardware and the sword itself gets the blade color, tsuba, and handle wrap right. 

Inosuke Hashibira’s Indigo Gray Nichirin Blade

Inosuke Hashibira’s nichirin blade stands out for its strange design. It’s the only Demon Corps sword with a broken blade and no tsuba.

That said, there’s nothing to worry about with the indigo gray blade’s replica because its carbon steel blade keeps a dull edge all throughout. 

Kanao Tsuyuri’s Light Pink Nichirin Blade

You probably remember Kanao Tsuyuri as Tanjiro’s love interest in the show, but the timid swordswoman is an exceptional hashira-in-training as well. She’s known to use the Flower Breathing combat style together with this light pink nichirin blade.

Like the anime version, the replica has a mostly pink blade and a tsuba engraved with floral designs. The tsuba is exquisite and looks as if it was made with a traditional Japanese lacquer technique. Its blade is made of stainless steel, giving it a thin, lightweight look.

Mitsuri Kanroji’s Pink Nichirin Blade

This pink nichirin blade is the signature sword of the Love Hashira, Misturi Kanroji. Don’t be fooled by its cute looks, this sword is dangerous in the hands of skilled swordsmen like you.

The replica looks a bit reddish from a distance, but upclose it has a deep pink shade that matches the anime version perfectly. Like the blade, the tsuba and handle wrap’s colors are an exact match.

Muichiro Tokito’s White Nichirin Blade

This sleek katana sword belongs to none other than the Mist Hashira, Muichiro Tokito. It shares a color palette with the rest of his design, namely subdued black and teal.

Looking at the replica, it’s hard to believe that it isn’t a full tang sword. It’s actually made of wood, but the precise painting of the blade makes it appear like steel. 

Obanai Iguro’s Serpent Nichirin Blade

Characterized by its wavy blade, Obanai Iguro’s sword shows off his role as the Serpent Hashira. Its snake-like look is reminiscent of Indonesia’s keris.

That said, it’s really just a cosplay sword. The replica is made of wood painted to look like metal and its tsuba is carved to mimic the design of the anime version. 

Shinobu Kocho’s Lavender Blue Nichirin Blade

Shinobu Kocho’s lavender blue nichirin sword is a little misleading for one key reason: it’s not even lavender blue. Having said that, this copy of the Insect Hashira’s weapon nails all of the details that other replicas miss.

Notice the notches on the top and lower ends of the blade? In the show, Shinobu’s sword has these special features to make it easier to wield since she isn’t physically strong enough to decapitate demons. 

Sanemi Shinazugawa’s Green Nichirin Blade

Care to slay some demons with the Wind Hashira? This green nichirin blade belongs to Sanemi Shinazugawa, a hashira known for his harsh behavior just as much as he’s known for his brutal fighting style.

This copy of Sanemi’s sword mirrors his character to a tee. While some replica makers are content to leave the scabbard black, Otaku Ninja Hero’s replica retains the ripped design on the scabbard and the contrasting green waves on the blade. It comes in both a wooden sword version and a stainless steel version. 

Zenitsu Agatsuma’s Yellow Nichirin Blade

This electrifying beauty is the nichirin blade of Zenitsu Agatsuma. Though he isn’t a hashira yet, his skills with the Thunder Breathing technique and his yellow nichirin blade make him a formidable foe. 

Whether you get the wooden or steel version of this sword, you can count on an accurate replica that nails everything from the lightning blade pattern to the geometric details on the tsuba.

One Piece Swords

One Piece isn’t about samurai, but this Japanese anime has a lot of swords featured throughout over 1,000 episodes.  The most popular and memorable ones, though, are wielded by Roronoa Zoro, everyone’s favorite pirate hunter.

Roronoa Zoro’s Sandai Kitetsu

The Sandai Kitetsu is one of the two swords that Ipponmatsu gave to Zoro after he proved that he was too lucky for its curse to work on him. Now, Zoro travels the world with the sharpest sword in existence.

Though the Sandai Kitetsu is a temperamental sword in the anime, you’ll find that its replicas are perfect copies without the bloodthirsty behavioral issues. All three versions come with an intricate scabbard and a blade that mimics the pattern of katanas forged in the traditional Japanese technique. 

Otaku Ninja Hero carries the sword in full tang, wooden, and stainless steel variants.

Roronoa Zoro’s Yubashiri

The Yubashiri is the sister sword to the Sandai Kitetsu and is one of the two swords that Ipponmatsu gave to Zoro. Yubashiri gets destroyed in the anime after Zoro’s fight with Shu which is a shame since it’s one of the few Ryo Wazamono grade swords in One Piece.

If you were one of the fans who died a little inside when Yubashiri was destroyed, you’re going to love this stunning replica made of stainless steel and rosewood. The sword comes with gold toned hardware and a two toned blade that’s sure to impress otakus and non-otakus alike when they see this hanging on your wall. 

Roronoa Zoro’s Shusui

This anime sword was once the trusty blade of a legendary samurai. That is, until it ended up in Zoro’s hands. Like Yubashiri, Shusui is a high grade sword with supernatural abilities that enhances its master’s power.

While the Shusui’s replica can’t give you supernatural strength, it does look real enough to make you wonder if it can. The copy is made with brass toned fittings and a nylon blend wrapped handle. It has a nice heft to it that puts the sword’s center of gravity just above the blade, making it feel like a real sword.

Naruto Swords

Naruto may have been all about ninjutsu, but the ninja-oriented anime featured the occasional katana. Here are a few anime sword replicas from the show that you can take a look at. 

Sasuke’s Sword of Kusanagi

Sasuke’s sword gives him the ability to channel his lightning chakra into the blade to make it sharper. But did you know that the Sword of Kusanagi is a real legendary samurai sword?

In Japanese mythology, Kusanagi is a magical sword that Amaterasu gave to Ninigi no Mikoto who came down to earth to start the imperial family of Japan. 

You won’t need divine origins to get your hands on a Kusanagi, though. These steel replicas both closely imitate the traditional aesthetics of Sasuke’s sword, down to the small Uchiha clan logo on the handle. You can choose from the wooden sheath and metal sheath versions, but other than that, there’s no difference between the two. 

Mangetsu Hozuki’s Kubikiribōchō

The Kubikiribōchō was originally Juzo Biwa’s sword, but it has passed hands several times following his death before being returned to Kirigakure. When it was still in use, the Kubikiribōchō was known for being a decapitating sword that could regenerate itself even after being split in half.

Kubikiribōchō’s replica doesn’t have those abilities, but it still looks like it can leave a nasty wound. Don’t worry, though, the stainless steel edge isn’t sharpened. 

Bleach Swords

Bleach’s shinigami cast are known for their skills in zanjutsu, but those skills are only as good as their zanpakuto swords. Zanpakuto each have their own spirit that compliments their owner’s personality and swordsmanship style. 

Ichigo Kurusaki’s Zangetsu

Bleach’s protagonist changes his sword multiple times throughout the anime, but one of the most memorable is the katana that his Zangetsu transforms into after achieving its bankai form. Now fully awakened, the sword’s spirit is able to channel all of Ichigo’s powers and take a humanoid form.

Of course, the Zangetsu replica can’t mentor you the way Ichigo’s real sword does, but this sword has everything you could ask for in a copy since it doesn’t skip any of the details. There’s a broken chain link at the sword’s pommel, a Buddhist symbol on the tsuba, and a cord wrap on its sheath that fans will recall from the show’s depiction of this katana. 

Abarai Renji’s Zabimaru

Zabimaru is the signature blade of Renji Abarai, the lieutenant of 6th division. If you’re wondering where Renji’s extending sword went, the answer is the same as Ichigo’s: this is the awakened form of Zabimaru after Renji’s new bankai.

The red and white color scheme of the Zabimaru sword is based on the design of its Zanpakuto spirit, a beast with the head of a baboon and a snake. If you look closely, you’ll notice that the replica’s tsuba is engraved with a geometric pattern that resembles a baboon’s face . The bronze hardware on this sword is exquisite and the stainless steel blade perfectly mimics the grain of a true samurai sword. 

Rukia Kuchiki’s Sode no Shirayuki

Sode no Shirayuki reflects the true nature of its manifested spirit form. This zanpakuto belongs to Rukia Kuchiki, the shinigami who introduced Ichigo to Soul Society.

People think Sode no Shirayuki is the most beautiful zanpakuto because of its white color. This replica skips the grain pattern found on other zanpakuto and has white fittings. There’s even a white ribbon on the end of the sword that appears in the anime whenever Rukia uses her shikai. 

Sword Art Online Swords

We can’t talk about anime swords and their replicas without bringing up the anime that’s named after them, Sword Art Online. S.A.O’s popularity is the reason we have so many video game anime with sword-wielding protagonists these days.

Kirito’s Elucidator

Kirito’s Elucidator is his main weapon in the S.A.O anime and manga, even though Kirito couldn’t equip the sword earlier in the show because his strength stat was too low.

This Elucidator replica goes all out with the video game theme of the original anime sword. Key points of interest are the rivets on the scabbard and the cross symbol at the tip of the blade, small details that lesser copies tend to forget. 

Kirito’s Night Sky Sword

The Night Sky Sword shows up a lot in the Alicization arc, almost replacing the Elucidator as Kirito’s sword. It’s an especially made sword crafted from a branch of the Gigas Cedar, but its magical origins give it a more metal-like appearance.

Which is probably why the Night Sky sword replica uses stainless steel for its blade. The small pops of color on the hilt of this sword gives the Night Sky replica a bit more dimension than other copies.

Kirito’s Dark Repulser

Kirito’s Dark Repulser is a fan favorite sword made by Lisbeth from a Crystallite Ingot. In the anime, Kirito uses it with the Elucidator when he fights with a dual wielding martial arts style.

The Dark Repulser replica takes the crystalline part seriously by having an exact color match of the Crystalline Ingot. The sword is made of high carbon steel, giving it a distinct shine. If the light blue color isn’t your style, you can opt for the black version.

Asuna’s Lambent Light

Lambent Light is a sword wielded by Asuna, the lead female character of S.A.O who joins Kirito for most of his adventures. Asuna’s high swordsmanship mastery makes this rapier-inspired weapon a force to be reckoned with.

On its own, the Lambent Light replica is a beauty. Though it isn’t a battle-ready sword, this gorgeous replica has the original’s Art Noveau scrollwork and light blue enamel. Both the carbon steel and foam replicas of Lambent Light are exact copies, though the foam version doesn’t come with a sheath. 

Other Cool Anime Swords You Should Check Out

Japanese anime is a vast medium so here are a number of beloved anime shows and their swords to take you on a trip down memory lane. 

The Brave Sword

It doesn’t get any more classic than Dragon Ball Z. This European longsword-inspired blade is also known as the sword of Trunks after the weapon was gifted to him by Tapion.

This sword is a great choice for cosplayers on a budget since the otherwise plain design easily lets you use it in other cosplays. To give you a few ideas, the sword looks like the ones used in The Witcher, Game of Thrones, and fantasy shows in general. 

Gintama Sakata’s Wooden Sword

Gintama’s bokuto is proof that you don’t need a magical metal sword to be a badass in an anime. Just like in the anime, the bokuto became popular in real life after the samurai lords issued a sword hunt decree that made it illegal for commoners to own a katana. This bokuto turns out to have its own sword spirit later in the show, though it’s obviously a parody of Ichigo’s Zanbatsu.

The bokuto replica can barely be called a replica considering that the sword was already wooden. Its only distinguishing marks as a replica of an anime sword are the kanji carved into its handle. It’s a common sword in anime and manga which also makes it a great cosplay investment. If you wrap a white fabric on the handle, it easily doubles as Taiga’s sword from Toradora. 

Inuyasha’s Tessaiga

Inuyasha’s Tessaiga is easily one of the most iconic Japanese katanas to show up in a 2000s anime. Because of its feudal Japanese setting, the sword doesn’t have as many bells and whistles as other swords on this list. 

This replica katana is made with a steel blade and a traditional Japanese tsuba design. Like the two swords mentioned earlier, its understated look makes it a flexible cosplay item. If you swap the red cord on the sheath for a black one, it’s identical to the sword used by Shana in Shakugan no Shana.