Queen's Blade: The Exiled Virgin English Sub & Dub

About Queen's Blade: The Exiled Virgin

If you are hunting for a new action series, Queen's Blade: The Exiled Virgin (クイーンズブレイド 流浪の戦士) deserves a look (2009). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: In a land where a queen is chosen every few years solely by winning a tournament, there can be no short supply of formidable opponents. For one woman warrior however, an early defeat clearly shows her that she is lacking in experience though she may be bountiful in body.

Beyond that: Fortunately, while defeat could spell one's doom, her life is saved by a mighty stranger. Unfortunately for this savior, less-than-pure motives and shrewd family members mean her reward is a prison cell. Her release is prompt when the unseasoned warrior she saved, tired of her current lifestyle of nobility, sets off to prove herself.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Claudette Vance (Atsuko Tanaka) and Nanael (Aya Hirano) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by ARMS, so the studio's house style defines how Queen's Blade: The Exiled Virgin looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 5.6/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Atsuko Tanaka voicing Claudette Vance gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2009, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.