Shirasagi is one of the twelve ninja leaders of the Maniwani. His name literally means &quot;heron,&quot; and he dresses like one accordingly. He has an interesting quirk: he speaks backwards.

Yasuri Shichika, seventh successor of the Kyotouryuu (bladeless) sword art, lives on an isolated island with his older sister, Nanami. 
One day Shichika is visited by a woman named Togame, who requests his aid in her quest to find and collect the final twelve swords forged by the legendary master swordsmith, Shikizaki Kiki. Shichika and Togame begin their odyssey by leaving the island he called home for over 20 years. They will face twelve individuals who possess and protect Shikizaki's legendary swords. 
Join Shichika and Togame on an exciting, epic adventure that defies reality as they discover the true potential of the Kyoutoryuu sword style! 
(Source: NIS America)

__Height:__ 171 cm  
__Interests:__ Film appreciation  
__Abilities:__ Mimicking chirps of small birds
__Awards:__ Best Male Rookie at 2nd Seiyuu Awards (2008)

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A swordless “swordsman” and a self-described “schemer” who embark on a quest to obtain twelve peculiar masterpiece blades. Featuring a gatefold color insert, beautiful interior art, and copious bilingual footnotes, this hardcover edition is the first of a quartet scheduled to collect the entire original run. Brimming with action, romance, and unexpected wisdom, often as tongue-in-cheek as The Princess Bride, and shot through with ninjas, samurais, and secret moves, Sword Tale is Musashi for a new generation and a gift for any fan of adventure. 
(Source: Kodansha USA)

Shirasagi Maniwa