Blade English Sub & Dub

About Blade

Looking for background on Blade (ブレイド)? This action, drama and horror series by MADHOUSE (2011) starts out like this. The premise: The story revolves around Blade, a "Daywalker" vampire hunter who was born with vampire and human blood after a vampire attacked his mother. While visiting Japan on a task, Blade tracks down Deacon Frost, the vampire who killed his mother.

Next up: Blade confronts "Existence," an unexplained organization composed of vampires modified by Frost.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Kikyo Mikage (Masato Hagiwara) and Eric Brooks (Junko Minagawa) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with MADHOUSE, which means the visual identity of Blade follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Masato Hagiwara voicing Kikyo Mikage gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2011, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.