Queen's Blade (2009)
A TV-MA anime tournament saga pitting fierce female warriors against one another in a brutal contest for the throne.
Queen's Blade - Series Information
- Original Title: クイーンズブレイド
- First Air Year: 2009
- Last Air Year: 2012
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 25 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 36
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 2, 2009 (United States - TV-MA), April 2, 2009 (Germany - 16), April 2, 2009 (France - 16), April 2, 2009 (Australia - MA 15+)
- Networks: AT-X
- Alternative Titles: Queen's Blade: The Exiled Virgin (US), クイーンズブレイド 流浪の戦士 (JP), 女皇之刃 魔法之书 (CN), Sabia reginei (RO), 퀸즈블레이드 (KR), Queen's Blade 1 (DE), Queen's Blade (FR)
- Production Companies: Queen's Blade Partners, ARMS, GENCO
- Production Countries: Japan
Queen's Blade - Plot
Every few years, beautiful female warriors from across the land compete in the Queen's Blade Tournament to become the ruler of the land. It's a series that loves violence as much as it hates clothes and complicated plots.
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Queen's Blade - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Mamiko Noto
- Atsuko Tanaka
- Aya Hirano
- Kaori Mizuhashi
- Ayako Kawasumi
- Kanae Itou
- Eri Kitamura
- Hitomi Nabatame
- Mikako Takahashi
- Yuki Kaida
Writers
- Shigenori Kageyama
- Michiko Itou
Queen's Blade - FAQs
Where can you stream Queen's Blade online?
Queen's Blade is available to stream via the Toku Amazon Channel as a flatrate subscription option. You can also compare all current viewing options available in your region, including any rental or purchase options, by checking JustWatch for the most up-to-date platform availability.
Is Queen's Blade appropriate for younger audiences?
Queen's Blade carries a TV-MA content rating, meaning it is intended for mature audiences only. The series features significant fan-service elements, graphic combat, and adult-oriented content throughout its three seasons, making it unsuitable for children or younger teens.
How many seasons and episodes does Queen's Blade have?
Queen's Blade spans three main seasons with 36 episodes total: Season 1 (The Exiled Virgin, 12 episodes), Season 2 (The Evil Eye, 12 episodes), and Season 3 (Rebellion, 12 episodes). There is also a Specials collection (Season 0) comprising 29 additional episodes.
What is Queen's Blade about?
Queen's Blade follows powerful female warriors from across a fantasy realm as they compete in a grand tournament held every few years to determine who will rule the land as queen. The series blends action-heavy combat with heavy fan-service elements, prioritizing spectacle over narrative complexity.
Who voices the main characters in Queen's Blade?
The series features a prominent Japanese voice cast: Ayako Kawasumi as Leina, Mamiko Noto as Tomoe, Atsuko Tanaka as Claudette, Aya Hirano as Nanael, Kaori Mizuhashi as Elina, Kanae Itou as Airi, Eri Kitamura as Alleyne, Hitomi Nabatame as Shizuka, Mikako Takahashi as Nowa, and Yuki Kaida as Echidna.
When did Queen's Blade first air?
Queen's Blade first aired on April 2, 2009, broadcasting on the Japanese satellite channel AT-X. The series concluded in 2012 after three seasons. It received a TV-MA rating in the United States and equivalent mature ratings in Germany, France, and Australia upon its respective regional releases.
Is Queen's Blade based on a true story or source material?
Queen's Blade is not based on a true story. It is adapted from a Japanese visual combat book series (gamebook) published by Hobby Japan, in which illustrated female warrior characters battle using rule books rather than a traditional manga or novel format. The anime expands on those characters and their world.
What anime series are similar to Queen's Blade?
Viewers who enjoyed Queen's Blade may also like Cross Ange: Rondo of Angels and Dragons, Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid, and The Fruit of Grisaia, all of which blend action with mature fan-service elements. Rent-a-Girlfriend and When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace offer lighter alternatives within the broader anime genre.
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