The UrbanNook Journal
Stories behind the pieces
The anime swords behind our katanas, the car culture behind our lamps, and ideas for the desk you love coming back to.
One Piece stories
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14 Nov 2026 · 3 min read
Yubashiri: the story of Zoro's lost sword from Loguetown
Before Shusui and Enma, Zoro carried Yubashiri, a gift from a Loguetown sword shop. Here is its story, how Zoro lost it at Enies Lobby, and our Yubashiri LED katana.
16 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Sanji's Diable Jambe: the burning kick of One Piece
Sanji never uses his hands in a fight. Here is the story of his Diable Jambe and our Sanji action figure.
16 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Zoro King of Hell: the Wano moment, as a statue
In Wano, Zoro's Three Sword Style reached the level of the King of Hell. Here is the story behind our diorama statue.
16 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
A Luffy-themed katana for every Straw Hat fan
Luffy fights with his fists, not a sword, but every crew needs a captain on the wall. Here is our Luffy-themed display katana.
16 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Kikoku: Trafalgar Law's giant nodachi explained
Trafalgar Law carries one of the longest swords in One Piece. Here is the story of Kikoku and the Surgeon of Death.
16 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Enma: the sword that scarred Kaido, now in Zoro's hands
Enma once belonged to Kozuki Oden, the only man to leave a scar on Kaido. In Wano, it became Zoro's. Here is the story.
16 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Shusui: the black blade Zoro won from a legendary samurai
Shusui belonged to Ryuma, Wano's greatest samurai. Zoro won it at Thriller Bark and later gave it back. Here is its story.
16 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Sandai Kitetsu: Zoro's cursed sword and the Loguetown test
Sandai Kitetsu is said to bring bad luck to anyone who wields it. Here is how Zoro got it for free by betting his arm on it.
16 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Wado Ichimonji: the story of Zoro's promise sword
Wado Ichimonji belonged to Kuina, Zoro's childhood rival. It is the sword behind his dream of becoming the world's greatest swordsman.
16 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Zoro's swords explained: Wado Ichimonji, Sandai Kitetsu, Yubashiri, Shusui and Enma
What are Zoro's swords called? Wado Ichimonji, Sandai Kitetsu, Yubashiri, Shusui and Enma: where each came from, his first sword, and which three he uses now.
Demon Slayer stories
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14 Nov 2026 · 3 min read
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Part 2: release date news and the swords to know
When is Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2 coming? What ufotable has said, what Part 1 covered, and the Nichirin blades to know before the next film.
23 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Demon Slayer sword colours: every Nichirin blade explained
Why Nichirin blades change colour in Demon Slayer, what each Breathing style's colour looks like, and what Tanjiro's black blade means.
18 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Inosuke's swords: Beast Breathing and the jagged Nichirin blades
Raised by boars and wearing a boar's head, Inosuke Hashibira fights with two jagged swords and a Breathing style he invented himself. Here is his story.
16 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Yoriichi Tsugikuni's sword: the first Sun Breathing user
Centuries before Tanjiro, Yoriichi Tsugikuni created Sun Breathing and nearly ended Muzan. Here is the legend of the strongest swordsman in Demon Slayer.
16 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Sanemi Shinazugawa's sword: the Wind Hashira's Nichirin blade
Scarred, fierce and fiercely protective of his brother, Sanemi Shinazugawa is the Wind Hashira. Here is his story and the sword behind Wind Breathing.
16 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Kokushibo's sword: Upper Moon One and the blade made of flesh
Kokushibo is the strongest of the Upper Moons, a former Demon Slayer who chose to become a demon. Here is his story and the terrifying Kyokokukamusari.
16 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Giyu Tomioka's sword: the Water Hashira who started it all
Giyu Tomioka was the first Demon Slayer Tanjiro ever met, and the one who spared Nezuko. Here is the story of the Water Hashira and his blue Nichirin blade.
16 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Zenitsu's sword: Thunder Breathing and the one move he mastered
Zenitsu Agatsuma is scared of everything, until he falls asleep and strikes like lightning. Here is the story of his Thunder Breathing and his yellow Nichirin blade.
16 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Rengoku's sword: the Flame Hashira's Nichirin blade explained
Kyojuro Rengoku lit up Mugen Train with Flame Breathing and a heart that never gave up. Here is the story of the Flame Hashira and his blazing Nichirin blade.
16 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Tanjiro Kamado's sword: the story of the black Nichirin blade
Why Tanjiro's Nichirin blade turned black, how it connects to Sun Breathing and Hinokami Kagura, every sword he carried through Demon Slayer, and how to pick a Tanjiro katana for your room.
Naruto stories
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16 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Kakashi Hatake's sword: the Copy Ninja's blade
Kakashi is known for his Sharingan and Chidori, but his story starts with a blade. Here is our Kakashi-themed katana.
16 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Sasuke's Kusanagi sword: the chokuto behind Chidori Blade
In Naruto Shippuden, Sasuke Uchiha fights with a straight-bladed sword charged with lightning. Here is the story of his Kusanagi.
16 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Pain's Six Paths: the leader of the Akatsuki
Pain destroyed the Hidden Leaf on his own. Here is the story of the Six Paths of Pain and our diorama statue.
16 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Naruto kunai explained: Minato's Flying Raijin, Asuma's chakra blades and more
Every ninja in Naruto carries a kunai, but a few are legendary. Here is the story behind each one in our collection.
Dragon Ball stories
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14 Nov 2026 · 2 min read
Goku's Kamehameha: Dragon Ball's most famous move, as a glowing LED figure
Master Roshi took 50 years to create it; young Goku copied it at first sight. The story of the Kamehameha, and our Super Saiyan Goku figure with a beam that lights up.
23 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Majin Vegeta: the Prince of Saiyans' darkest moment
In the Buu saga, Vegeta let himself be controlled to fight Goku. Here is the story of Majin Vegeta and our figure.
Bleach stories
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Video Game Swords stories
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23 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Video game swords: Vergil's Yamato, Jin Sakai's katana and more
Vergil's Yamato and Jin Sakai's katana: the stories, what's new for Devil May Cry and Ghost of Tsushima, and a GTA 6 stand for your console desk.
16 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Jin Sakai's katana: the samurai who became the Ghost
In Ghost of Tsushima, Jin Sakai chooses between the samurai code and saving his home. Here is his story and his katana.
16 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Vergil's Yamato: the katana that cuts between worlds
Vergil's Yamato is one of gaming's most iconic swords. Here is the story of Sparda's son and his katana.
Guides, gifts & desk
14 Nov 2026 · 3 min read
Christmas and New Year gifts for anime fans and gamers in India (2026)
Secret Santa, Christmas or New Year: anime and gaming gift ideas from ₹249, from Naruto kunai and a GTA 6 stand to glowing katanas and a Goku Kamehameha figure.
14 Nov 2026 · 2 min read
Voldemort's wand: yew, a phoenix feather and the twin of Harry's
Thirteen and a half inches of yew with a phoenix feather core, the twin of Harry's own wand. The story of Voldemort's wand, and our ivory-white wand replica.
14 Nov 2026 · 3 min read
The Oni katana: Japan's horned demons and the sword with a mask at its guard
Oni are the horned demons of Japanese folklore, chased out every Setsubun and slain by legendary swords. Here is their story, and our Oni wooden katana.
14 Nov 2026 · 3 min read
GTA 6 PS5 desk setup: a Vice City controller stand and a launch checklist
Grand Theft Auto VI launches on 19 November 2026. Here is what we know, a quick launch checklist, and a GTA 6-inspired stand to give your DualSense a home.
23 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Why brake calipers come in colours, and a desk lamp for every car lover
Red, blue, yellow: painted brake calipers are one of the most recognisable details on a performance car. Here is why, and how it inspired our brake caliper lamps.
23 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Best anime wooden katana in India: how to choose (2026 guide)
How to pick an anime wooden katana in India: which characters to choose, what 104 cm means, what to check before you buy, and how to display it.
23 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Best LED katana in India: how they work and which one to buy
LED anime katanas explained: how the lights work, how they are powered, which Demon Slayer, One Piece and game swords glow best, and what to check before you buy.
23 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Katana gift guide: the right anime sword for every fan
Which katana to gift: picks for Demon Slayer, One Piece and Naruto fans, gamers, first-time collectors and setups, with prices, gift wrap and delivery across India.
18 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Best gifts for anime fans in India: 15 ideas they will actually display
From Tanjiro's katana to Zoro's King of Hell statue, here are gift ideas for every kind of anime fan and budget, all delivered across India.
18 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Best anime katanas under ₹2,000 in India
You don't need to spend a fortune on a great display sword. Here are the best 104 cm anime katanas under ₹2,000, from Demon Slayer to One Piece.
18 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Anime gaming room setup ideas: 10 ways to level up your space
Turn your room into an anime-themed setup with lighting, wall displays, desk pieces and glowing katanas. Ideas for every budget.
16 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Ferrari-inspired brake caliper lamp: a desk lamp for Ferrari fans
A brake disc and caliper lit by a neon tube, styled after Ferrari's performance cars. Here is why calipers matter, and why this lamp suits a Ferrari fan's desk.
16 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Lamborghini-inspired brake caliper lamp: a desk lamp for Lamborghini fans
A brake disc and caliper lit by a neon tube, styled after Lamborghini's performance cars. Here is why calipers matter, and why this lamp suits a Lamborghini fan's desk.
16 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Porsche-inspired brake caliper lamp: a desk lamp for Porsche fans
A brake disc and caliper lit by a neon tube, styled after Porsche's performance cars. Here is why calipers matter, and why this lamp suits a Porsche fan's desk.
16 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
BMW-inspired brake caliper lamp: a desk lamp for BMW fans
A brake disc and caliper lit by a neon tube, styled after BMW's performance cars. Here is why calipers matter, and why this lamp suits a BMW fan's desk.
16 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Wooden vs LED katana: which one should you buy?
Both are 104 cm display swords, but they suit different rooms and people. Here is how wooden and LED anime katanas differ, and how to choose.
16 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
How to display your katana: desk stands and wall mounts
A katana on a stand looks ten times better than one leaning on a wall. Here is how to choose a desk stand or wall mount and set up your display.
16 Oct 2026 · 1 min read
The puffer jacket pen stand: the cutest thing on your desk
A tiny 3D printed puffer jacket that holds your pens. Here is why it became one of our favourite desk pieces, in 10 colours.
16 Oct 2026 · 1 min read
The Voronoi pen holder: nature-inspired design for your desk
Voronoi patterns appear in leaves, giraffe skin and soap bubbles. Here is how that pattern became our 3D printed pen holder.
16 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Monica's purple door: a Friends key holder for your wall
The purple door of Monica's apartment is one of TV's most famous sets. Here is our 3D printed key holder for Friends fans.