Blassreiter English Sub & Dub

About Blassreiter

Meet Blassreiter (ブラスレイター), an action, mecha and sci-fi anime by GONZO (2008). Here is the premise in a nutshell. What the story covers: The story is set in a fictional Germany and centers around the outbreak of biomechanical creatures named "Demoniacs", who rise from corpses and attack people mindlessly. The Demoniacs have the ability to merge with most technology including cars and motorcycles, not only gaining control of them but also enhancing their performance greatly.

Another thread: Against them is a group of people known as XAT, Xenogenesis Assault Team, who police these Demoniacs in an attempt to keep the peace and discover the reasons for the "Demoniac" change. All the while, a number of human-turned-Demoniacs appear. Some use their powers for good whilst others for evil.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Masaya Matsukaze as Joseph Jobson and Unshou Ishizuka as Gerd Frentzen. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 24 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with GONZO, which means the visual identity of Blassreiter follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.3/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Masaya Matsukaze voicing Joseph Jobson gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2008, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.