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Revision as of 20:51, 15 February 2007
This article is about the anime series. For the Top Cow comic book series see Witchblade.
| Witchblade (2006 TV series) | |
| File:Witchblade Poster.jpg | |
| Genre | Action, Drama, Supernatural, Science Fiction |
|---|---|
| Anime | |
| Directed by | Yoshimitsu Ohashi |
| Studio | GONZO |
Witchblade (ウィッチブレイド, Uicchibureido) is an anime series based on the famous American comic book by the same name. Instead of an adaptation of the original story, the producers decided to create an entire new setup, with all new characters. This co-production between Japanese studio GONZO and American publisher Top Cow who owns the rights for the Witchblade franchise, is already licensed to release in the United States.
The anime is being directed by Yoshimitsu Ohashi (director of Galaxy Angel & Galaxy Angel Z) and the character designs are done by Uno Makoto (character designer of the Gravion TV Series & Stellvia).
Story
In this new approach to the Witchblade universe, the lead character (and blade wielder) is Masane Amaha, a kind-hearted woman who, despite her good intentions, is fairly clumsy and not good around the house. She lost her memory during a catastrophical unknown event that ravaged Tokyo and curiously, Masane was found unscathed in the phenomenon's ground zero holding a baby in her arms. Six years later, she returns to Tokyo with the child, now called Rihoko, and for whom she cares for as a daughter, where she discovers that the mysterious jewel attached to her right wrist is actually the legendary artifact known as the Witchblade. Since then Masane got herself involved in the struggle for power between a huge corporation and a government agency, while trying to live her life peacefully with her daughter.
Cast
- Mamiko Noto as Masane Amaha (天羽雅音 Amaha Masane)
- Akemi Kanda as Rihoko Amaha (Riko) (天羽梨穂子 Amaha Rihoko)
- Masaya Matsukaze as Yuusuke Tozawa (斗沢祐介 Tozawa Yūsuke)
- Mie Sonozaki as Reina Soho (Lady) (蘇峰玲奈 Soho Reina)
- Rikiya Koyama as Reiji Takayama (鷹山澪士 Takayama Reiji)
- Shizuka Itou as Shiori Tsuzuki (都築栞 Tsuzuki Shirori)
- Kenichi Suzumura as Hiroki Segawa (瀬川弘樹 Segawa Hiroki)
- Shinzi Ogawa as Tatsuoki Furumizu (古水達興 Furumizu Tatsuoki)
- Sakiko Tamagawa as Rie Nishida (西田りえNishida Rie)
- Saori Yumiba as Nora (ノーラ)
- Nana Mizuki as Maria (まりあ)
- Ryoko Ono as Aoi (あおい)
- Akeno Watanabe as Asagi (あさぎ)
Episodes
| Screenshot | Title | Original air date | # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
This incomplete list is constantly being updated.
Differences in the DVD and TV versions
Due to the original version of the witchblade costume showed far too much skin, the TV series recolored most of the said areas into black. These blackened portions were returned to the original coloring for the DVD release of the series. (See picture for comparison.) The DVDs also contain many instances where the animation is cleaned up compared to the TV broadcast, and in some some cases whole frames are completely redrawn.
Theme Songs
- Opening: "XTC" by Psychic Lover Episodes 1-13, 24
- Opening 2: "Dear Bob" by KOOLOGI Episodes 14-23
- Ending: "Ashita no Te" (あしたの手) by Mamiko Noto Episodes 1-12
- Ending 2: "Kutsuhimo" (靴ひも) by Asami Yamamoto Episodes 13-23
- Ending 3: "Kodou -get closer-" (鼓動 -get closer-) by Psychic Lover Episode 24