BlazBlue: Alter Memory English Sub & Dub

About BlazBlue: Alter Memory

Here is what BlazBlue: Alter Memory (ブレイブルー オルターメモリー) is about, retold in plain terms: an action and fantasy anime by Hoods Entertainment (2013). In short: The story is set in December of 2199, when the streets are full of anticipation for the end of the year and the start of the new one. Amid the celebrations, word spreads that Ragna the Bloodedge, a SS-class rebel with the highest ever bounty on his head, has appeared in the 13th Hierarchical Town of Kagutsuchi.

From there, the apparent aim of Ragna or the "Grim Reaper" is the destruction of the system controlling the world. To collect the bounty, a motley array of unrivaled fighters converge on Kagutsuchi.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Jin Kisaragi (Tetsuya Kakihara) and Ragna the Bloodedge (Tomokazu Sugita) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Hoods Entertainment, so the studio's house style defines how BlazBlue: Alter Memory looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 5.5/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Tetsuya Kakihara as Jin Kisaragi, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2013, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.