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Witchblade

Synopsis: Masane Amaha and her daughter Rihoko are running away from a good -year -old government agency of the government who wants to get Rioko out of her mother. They are caught and Rioko is removed. Meanwhile, Masane is attacked by an advanced weapon that can disguise as a human being. When it comes to danger, a strange light emits from the wrist and it turns into a powerful being. She destroys the gun and, consequently, gets involved in a power struggle between powerful organizations, with her at the center of her attention. Because it has the greatest power of all, the legendary witch.

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Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

See below all important information about the anime: Witchblade

Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Witchblade
  • Anime Name in Japanese: ウィッチブレイド
  • Anime Name in English: Witchblade
  • Other names: WB

Production information

  • Producers: GDH, SKY Perfect Well Think, Sotsu Music Publishing
  • Licensors: Funimation
  • Studios: Gonzo

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 24
  • Date: April 6, 2006 - September 21, 2006 - Thursdays at 0145 (JST)
  • Genres: Action, science fiction
  • Subjects: Super power
  • Target: Seinen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 7.231
  • Popularity: 45560

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Witchblade Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/animage/935.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:34:16-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Witchblade": 

    • The Witchblade anime is based on a homonymous manga created by Marc Silvestri, David Wohl, Brian Haberlin and Michael Turner.
    • The story of the anime takes place in Tokyo, but the original manga story takes place in New York.
    • The main character, Masane Amaha, is one of the few female characters in anime that is single mother.
    • The anime has a mixture of science fiction, fantasy and action elements.
    • Witchblade was produced by Gonzo studio, which also produced other popular anime such as Hellsing, Full Metal Panic! and samurai
    • The anime was originally aired in Japan in 2006 and had a total of 24 episodes.
    • Witchblade was also adapted for a 2006 video game game for PlayStation
    • The anime's opening theme song, "XTC" is played by the Japanese band Psychic Lover.
    • The anime was licensed for distribution in North America by Funimation Entertainment.
    • Witchblade is known for his intense action scenes and his exciting history, which explores topics such as motherhood, power and sacrifice.
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    Manga and Products from Witchblade

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Witchblade"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Masane Amaha (Mamiko Noto) - protagonist of the story, a single mother who turns out to be the Witchblade bearer, a mystical weapon that gives her superhuman powers.
    • Masaki Kurusu (Shinichiro Miki) - Masane's partner in the fight against the NSWF organization, which seeks to control Witchblade.
    • Reina Soho (Atsuko Tanaka) - Leader of NSWF, a mysterious and powerful woman who has her own plans for Witchblade.
    • RIOKO AMAHA (Akemi Kanda) - Masane's daughter, a sweet, innocent girl who ends up getting involved in the fight between her mother and NSWF.
    • Takayama (Kazuyuki Okitsu) - NSWF agent who becomes an ally of Masane and Kurusu in the fight against the organization.
    • Maria (Mie Sonozaki) - A mysterious woman who seems to have a connection with Witchblade and Masane's past.

    Summary and events

    1. Sara Pezzini, a homicide detective in New York, is chosen to be the bearer of Witchblade, a mystical weapon that gives supernatural powers to those who use it.
    2. Sara begins to have strange visions and dreams, and finds that Witchblade has an old and complex story, involving other carriers and a secret organization called the Order.
    3. Sara faces several enemies, including a serial killer, a vampire and a demon, using Witchblade's powers to protect and fight evil.
    4. She also knows other Witchblade carriers, such as mysterious Ian Nottingham and young Danielle Baptiste, who becomes her apprentice and successor.
    5. Sara discovers that Witchblade has a greater purpose than she imagined, and that her mission is to protect humanity from supernatural threats and maintain the balance between light and darkness.
    6. At the end of the series, Sara sacrifices her life to save the world from a demonic invasion, leaving Witchblade for Danielle to continue her fight.

    What happens in the end?

    In Witchblade's manga, the story has a more complete ending than the anime. In it, after the final battle against the NSWF organization, Masane and his daughter Rioko survive and can live in peace. Masane becomes a writer and Rihoko grows happy next to her mother. The last scene shows Masane using Witchblade to save a person in danger, indicating that he still keeps the ability to use it when necessary.

    GAMES, MOVIES, OVAs and SPECIALS

    See below the list of games available for different platforms related to anime: Witchblade

    • Witchblade (PS2)
    • Witchblade: The Darkness (PS3)

    See below a list of OVAs, Specials, and Movies related to anime: Witchblade

    • Witchblade (Anime)
    • Witchblade: Takeru (OVA)
    • Witchblade: The Man (Special)

    The list may not contain all games, movies, OVAs, or specials. The work may also have not received any extras or be unavailable.

    Meaning of Witchblade

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    ウィッチブレイド
    • ウィッチ (Witch) - Witch
    • ブレイド (Blade) - Blade
    The name of the anime "ウィッチブレイド" (Witchblade) combines the words "witch" and "blade". The anime is based on a manga of the same name and tells the story of a mysterious weapon named Witchblade, who chooses a woman to be her bearer. The protagonist, Masane Amaha, becomes the bearer of Witchblade and needs to learn to control her powers while facing supernatural threats. The plot involves elements of action, fantasy and drama, exploring the main character's internal conflict and the consequences of having such powerful power.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Witchblade has a total of 24 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Witchblade on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Witchblade usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 45560