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

About Queen's Blade: The Exiled Virgin

Here is what Queen's Blade: The Exiled Virgin (クイーンズブレイド 流浪の戦士) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and ecchi anime by ARMS (2009). The premise: 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.

Also worth knowing: Fortunately, while defeat could spell one's doom, her life is saved by a powerful 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.

In an action series like this, 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. 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

ARMS is the studio behind Queen's Blade: The Exiled Virgin, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.6/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Atsuko Tanaka as Claudette Vance, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2009, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.