Battle Spirits: Sword Eyes English Sub & Dub

About Battle Spirits: Sword Eyes

Battle Spirits: Sword Eyes (バトルスピリッツ ソードアイズ) blends action, adventure and fantasy by Sunrise (2012). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The setup: The story is set 14 years after Atlantia, the largest country in the world of Legendia, was torn apart by riots. The protagonist Tsurugi Tatewaki was secreted away from the chaos at a young age.

Another thread: Oblivious to his true birthplace, Tsurugi grows up as a spirited boy in the neighboring rocky land of Pacifis. One day, Tsurugi suddenly comes across the "Shining Sword," and his great adventure begin. An army of darkness is hunting down the 12 Sword Braves, and as the army pursues Tsurugi, a figure appears before him.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Junko Minagawa as Tsurugi Tatewaki and Hikaru Midorikawa as Yaiba Byakuyaou. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 29 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Sunrise, so the studio's house style defines how Battle Spirits: Sword Eyes looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.4/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Junko Minagawa as Tsurugi Tatewaki, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2012, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.