Strike the Blood (ストライク・ザ・ブラッド Sutoraiku za Buraddo) is an anime series based on the light novels of the same name. The series premiered on October 4, 2013. Subsequent releases have been released in OVA format.
Staff and Cast
The anime was co-produced by Silver Link and Connect up until the second season. The series has been solely produced by Connect since the third season. It is directed by Hideyo Yamamoto with scripts by Hiroyuki Yoshino and character design by Keiichi Sano. The music used in the series was composed by Assumed Sounds.
Casts:
- Risa Taneda as Yukina Himeragi
- Yoshimasa Hosoya as Kojou Akatsuki
- Asami Seto as Asagi Aiba
- Rina Hidaka as Nagisa Akatsuki
- Hisako Kanemoto as Natsuki Minamiya
- Ikumi Hayama as Sayaka Kirasaka
- Yuka Iguchi as Astarte
- Ryota Ohsaka as Motoki Yaze
- Kanae Itō as Kanon Kanase
- Saori Ōnishi as La Folia Rihavein
- Nao Tōyama as Yume Eguchi
- Yukiyo Fujii as Kiriha Kisaki
- Lynn as December
Season 1
Strike the Blood is the first season of the anime series. It was announced on July 10, 2013.[1] The first season aired between October 4, 2013 and March 28, 2014 for 24 episodes. Crunchyroll streamed the anime in selected regions.[2] The first opening theme song is "Strike the Blood" by Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets, and the second opening theme is "Fight 4 Real" by ALTIMA. The first ending theme song is "Strike my soul" by Yuka Iguchi, and the second ending theme is "signal" by Kanon Wakeshima. The first season adapts volumes 1-6 of the original light novel series.
- Episode list:
Ep. | Title | Original air Date |
---|---|---|
1 | The Right Arm of the Saint I "Seija no Migiude Hen Ichi" (聖者の右腕篇I) |
October 4, 2013 |
2 | The Right Arm of the Saint II "Seija no Migiude Hen Ni" (聖者の右腕篇II) |
October 11, 2013 |
3 | The Right Arm of the Saint III "Seija no Migiude Hen San" (聖者の右腕篇III) |
October 18, 2013 |
4 | The Right Arm of the Saint IV "Seija no Migiude Hen Yon" (聖者の右腕篇IV) |
October 25, 2013 |
5 | From the Warlord's Empire I "Sen'ō no Shisha Hen Ichi" (戦王の使者篇I) |
November 1, 2013 |
6 | From the Warlord's Empire II "Sen'ō no Shisha Hen Ni" (戦王の使者篇II) |
November 8, 2013 |
7 | From the Warlord's Empire III "Sen'ō no Shisha Hen San" (戦王の使者篇III) |
November 15, 2013 |
8 | From the Warlord's Empire IV "Sen'ō no Shisha Hen Yon" (戦王の使者篇IV) |
November 22, 2013 |
9 | The Amphisbaena I "Tenshi Enjō Hen Ichi" (天使炎上篇I) |
November 29, 2013 |
10 | The Amphisbaena II "Tenshi Enjō Hen Ni" (天使炎上篇II) |
December 6, 2013 |
11 | The Amphisbaena III "Tenshi Enjō Hen San" (天使炎上篇III) |
December 13, 2013 |
12 | The Amphisbaena IV "Tenshi Enjō Hen Yon" (天使炎上篇IV) |
December 20, 2013 |
13 | Labyrinth of the Blue Witch I "Aoki Majo no Meikyū Hen Ichi" (蒼き魔女の迷宮篇I) |
January 10, 2014 |
14 | Labyrinth of the Blue Witch II "Aoki Majo no Meikyū Hen Ni" (蒼き魔女の迷宮篇II) |
January 17, 2014 |
15 | Labyrinth of the Blue Witch III "Aoki Majo no Meikyū Hen San" (蒼き魔女の迷宮篇III) |
January 24, 2014 |
16 | Fiesta For The Observers I "Kansokusha-tachi no Utage Hen Ichi" (観測者たちの宴篇I) |
January 31, 2014 |
17 | Fiesta For The Observers II "Kansokusha-tachi no Utage Hen Ni" (観測者たちの宴篇II) |
February 7, 2014 |
18 | Fiesta For The Observers III "Kansokusha-tachi no Utage Hen San" (観測者たちの宴篇III) |
February 14, 2014 |
19 | Fiesta For The Observers IV "Kansokusha-tachi no Utage Hen Yon" (観測者たちの宴篇IV) |
February 21, 2014 |
20 | Return Of The Alchemist I "Renkinjutsushi no Kikan Hen Ichi" (錬金術師の帰還篇I) |
February 28, 2014 |
21 | Return Of The Alchemist II "Renkinjutsushi no Kikan Hen Ni" (錬金術師の帰還篇II) |
March 7, 2014 |
22 | Return Of The Alchemist III "Renkinjutsushi no Kikan Hen San" (錬金術師の帰還篇III) |
March 14, 2014 |
23 | Empire Of The Dawn I "Akatsuki no Teikoku Hen Ichi" (暁の帝国篇I) |
March 21, 2014 |
24 | Empire Of The Dawn II "Akatsuki no Teikoku Hen Ni" (暁の帝国篇II) |
March 28, 2014 |
Kingdom of the Valkyria
Strike the Blood: Kingdom of the Valkyria (ストライク・ザ・ブラッド ヴァルキュリアの王国篇 Strike the Blood: Valkyria no Oukoku-hen) is an OVA of the anime series. It was announced at the Dengeki Game Festival 2015.[3] The OVA is an original story written by Gakuto Mikumo, and features returning cast from the first season.[4] The opening theme song is "Little Charm Fang" by Yuka Iguchi, while the ending theme song is "Kimi wa Soliel" by Kanon Wakeshima. Crunchyroll streamed the OVA in selected regions.[5]
- Plot:
- The Kingdom of Aldegia and the Warlord's Empire are holding a signing ceremony to extend their mutual non-aggression treaty. While La Folia is with them, Kojou does not anticipate meeting them as they are busy with work. However, an evil terrorist plot threatens the signing ceremony, and it is up to Kojou and Yukina to stop them from succeeding.
- Episode list:
No. | Title | Release date |
---|---|---|
OVA 1 | "Kingdom of the Valkyria I" "Varukyuria no Ōkoku Zenpen" (ヴァルキュリアの王国 前篇) |
November 25, 2015 |
OVA 2 | "Kingdom of the Valkyria II" "Varukyuria no Ōkoku Kouhen" (ヴァルキュリアの王国 後篇) |
December 23, 2015 |
Strike the Blood II
Strike the Blood II is the second season of the anime series. The sequel was announced on August 2016 with returning cast and staff, as well as new cast members.[6] The 8-episode OVA was released between November 23, 2016 and May 24, 2017. The opening theme song is "Blood on the EDGE" by Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets, and the ending theme song is "Fortune Number 0405" by Risa Taneda. Crunchyroll streamed the OVA in selected regions.[5] The sequel adapted volumes 9, 11 & 12 of the light novels.
- Episode list:
Vol. | Title | Release date |
---|---|---|
1 | "Swords-Shaman of Shadow I" "Kuro no Ken'nagi-hen Ⅰ" (黒の剣巫篇Ⅰ) |
November 23, 2016 |
"Swords-Shaman of Shadow II" "Kuro no Ken'nagi-hen Ⅱ" (黒の剣巫篇Ⅱ) | ||
2 | "Swords-Shaman of Shadow III" "Kuro no Ken'nagi-hen Ⅲ" (黒の剣巫篇Ⅲ) |
December 23, 2016 |
"The 4th Primogenitor on the run I" "Tōbō no Dai yon Shinso-hen Ⅰ" (逃亡の第四真祖篇Ⅰ) | ||
3 | "The 4th Primogenitor on the run II" "Tōbō no Dai yon Shinso-hen Ⅱ" (逃亡の第四真祖篇Ⅱ) |
March 29, 2017 |
"Knight of Sinful God I" "Kyūshin no Kishi-hen Ⅰ" (咎神の騎士篇Ⅰ) | ||
4 | "Knight of Sinful God II" "Kyūshin no Kishi-hen Ⅱ" (咎神の騎士篇Ⅱ) |
May 24, 2017 |
"Knight of Sinful God III" "Kyūshin no Kishi-hen Ⅲ" (咎神の騎士篇Ⅲ) |
Strike the Blood III
Strike the Blood III is the third season of the anime series. It was first announced on March 2018,[7] with returning cast and staff.[8] Unlike previous seasons, Strike the Blood III is produced solely by Connect. Further news revealed more cast members and release dates.[9] The 10-episode OVA was released between December 19, 2018 and September 25, 2019 in five volumes. The opening theme song is Blood and Emotions by Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets, while the ending theme song is LOVE STOIC by Risa Taneda. Crunchyroll licensed the OVA in selected regions.[5]
- Episode list:
Vol. | Title | Release date |
---|---|---|
1 | "Tartaros-Roses I" "Tarutarosu no bara I" (タルタロスの薔薇篇 I) |
December 19, 2018 |
"Tartaros-Roses II" "Tarutarosu no bara II" (タルタロスの薔薇篇 II) | ||
2 | "Tartaros-Roses III" "Tarutarosu no bara III" (タルタロスの薔薇篇 III) |
March 27, 2019 |
"The Time Of My Life I" "Ōgon no hibi I" (黄金の日々篇 I) | ||
3 | "The Time Of My Life II" "Ogon no hibi II" (黄金の日々篇 II) |
May 29, 2019 |
"The Time Of My Life III" "Ogon no hibi III" (黄金の日々篇 III) | ||
4 | "The War Of Original Vampires I" (真祖大戦篇 I) |
July 24, 2019 |
"The War Of Original Vampires II" (真祖大戦篇 II) | ||
5 | "The War Of Original Vampires III" (真祖大戦篇 III) |
September 25, 2019 |
"The War Of Original Vampires IV" (真祖大戦篇 IV) |
Disappearing Holy Lance
Strike the Blood: Disappearing Holy Lance Arc (ストライク・ザ・ブラッド 消えた聖槍篇 Strike the Blood: Kieta Seisō-hen, Who Moved My Lance?) is an OVA of the series. It was announced on October 6, 2019, along with the fourth season of the series.[10] It is produced by Connect with returning cast and staff, as well as new cast members.[11] The 1-episode OVA was released on January 29, 2020. The opening theme song is Akatsuki no Kaleido Blood by Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets, while the ending theme is Dear My Hero by Risa Taneda.
- Plot:
- Kojou and Yukina have won the battle against Vatler over "Shogaku".
- Kojou became the substantial ruler of the island by making Itogami Island its own "Empire of the Night", but spent much of his daily life as before.
- At that time, the Lion Agency and the Taishi Bureau conducted a joint investigation on an unidentified marine accident occurring in the sea area around Itogami Island.
- On the other hand, Kojou wakes up after hearing a voice. The spectacle that jumped into his sight, whose memory was also dim, was a blanket and a cheek that seemed to have been wrapped and sleeping, cheeking, and Yukina's face appealing with tears.
- "Senpai ... I lost something important ..."
Strike the Blood IV
Strike the Blood IV is the fourth season of the series. It was announced alongside the OVA episode on October 6, 2019.[10] Like previous seasons, it will be released in OVA format. The 12-episode OVA will be released in six volumes between April 8, 2020 and June 30, 2021. The opening theme song is Akatsuki no Kaleido Blood by Kishida Kyoudan & The Akeboshi Rockets, while the ending theme is Dear My Hero by Risa Taneda.
- Episode list:
Vol. | Title | Release date |
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1 | Paladiness of Mirage I (陽炎の聖騎士篇I Kagerō no hijiri kishi-hen I) | April 8, 2020 |
Paladiness of Mirage II (陽炎の聖騎士篇II Kagerō no hijiri kishi-hen II) | ||
2 | Paladiness of Mirage III (陽炎の聖騎士篇III Kagerō no hijiri kishi-hen III) | July 29, 2020 |
Tournament in the Nightmare Night I (終わらない夜の宴篇Ⅰ) | ||
3 | Tournament in the Nightmare Night II (終わらない夜の宴篇Ⅱ) | October 9, 2020 |
Tournament in the Nightmare Night III (終わらない夜の宴篇Ⅲ) | ||
4 | Resurrection of Vampire Princess I (再会の吸血姫篇Ⅰ) | December 23, 2020 |
Resurrection of Vampire Princess II (再会の吸血姫篇Ⅱ) | ||
5 | Resurrection of Vampire Princess III (再会の吸血姫篇Ⅲ) | March 26, 2021 |
Twelve Beasts and Blood Followers I (十二眷獣と血の従者たち篇Ⅰ) | ||
6 | Twelve Beasts and Blood Followers II (十二眷獣と血の従者たち篇Ⅱ) | June 30, 2021 |
Twelve Beasts and Blood Followers III十二眷獣と血の従者たち篇Ⅲ |
References
- ↑ Silver Link/Connect Animate Vampire Anime Strike the Blood
- ↑ Crunchyroll Adds "Strike the Blood" and "Nagi no Asukara" Anime
- ↑ Strike the Blood Gets Original Video Anime in 2015
- ↑ Strike The Blood Video Anime's Promo Video, Theme Song Artists Revealed
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Crunchyroll Streams STRIKE THE BLOOD OVA, Hakubo Anime Film
- ↑ New Strike the Blood Video Anime's Promo Video Reveals Title, New Cast, Staff
- ↑ Strike the Blood Gets 3rd Original Video Anime Season
- ↑ Strike the Blood III Original Video Anime Season Confirms Returning Cast, Staff
- ↑ Strike the Blood III's Promo Video Reveals OVA Will Have 5 Home Video Releases
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Strike the Blood Anime Gets 4th OVA Series, Original OVA Episode in 2020
- ↑ Strike the Blood Anime Announces New Cast & Delay, Previews Special in Video