Witchblade English Sub & Dub

About Witchblade

Meet Witchblade (ウィッチブレイド), an action and sci-fi anime by GONZO (2006). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The setup: Masane Amaha and her daughter Rihoko are on the run from a government child welfare agency that aims to take Rihoko away from her mother. They are caught and Rihoko is taken away.

Another thread: Meanwhile, Masane is attacked by an advanced weapon that can disguise itself as a human being. When faced with the danger, an odd light emits from her wrist and she transforms into a powerful being. She destroys the weapon and consequently grows into involved in a strength struggle between mighty organizations, with her at the center of their attention.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Akemi Kanda as Rihoko Amaha and Mamiko Noto as Masane Amaha. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 24 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with GONZO, which means the visual identity of Witchblade follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Akemi Kanda as Rihoko Amaha, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2006, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.