Broken Blade English Sub & Dub

About Broken Blade

Here is what Broken Blade (ブレイク ブレイド 覚醒ノ刻) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, fantasy and mecha anime by Production I.G and Xebec (2010). In short: In the continent of Cruzon, an impending war between the Kingdom of Krisna and the nation of Athens is brimming. The people of this land are able to use quartz for whatever purpose they desire.

As things develop, one person, Rygart Arrow, is not. He is an "un-sorcerer," a person unable to use quartz. This characteristic will enable him to pilot a long-lost Golem, one capable enough to put up a fight against the invading army of Athens.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Souichirou Hoshi as Rygart Arrow and Chiwa Saitou as Sigyn Erster. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Production I.G and Xebec, so the studio's house style defines how Broken Blade looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.2/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Souichirou Hoshi voicing Rygart Arrow gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2010, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.