About Witchblade

Witchblade is a gripping supernatural, action and drama, animated television series that aired in 2006. The plot revolves around a young woman named Masane Amaha, who becomes the bearer of the Witchblade, an ancient weapon with immense destructive power. On top of trying to control its powers properly, Masane also has to protect her daughter, Rihoko, and uncover the secrets behind the Witchblade's origin.

Making / Production

This series is a Studio GONZO production, directed by Yoshimitsu Ohashi and written by Yasuko Kobayashi, with character designs by Uno Makoto. The show spans 24 episodes and was originally broadcast on TBS in Japan before being dubbed in English by Funimation.

Actors

• Mamiko Noto as Masane Amaha/Witchblade - She gave an exceptional performance, capturing the character's maternal instincts, strength, and vulnerability.
• Akemi Kanda as Rihoko Amaha - She played the innocent and endearing child character who motivates Masane.
• Rikiya Koyama as Yusuke Tozawa - He voiced the nosy but well-meaning freelance journalist who helps Masane uncover the truth.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Witchblade was an adaptation of an American comic series of the same name by Top Cow Productions.
• There is also a live-action television series based on the same source material which aired from 2001 to 2002.
• The Witchblade takes a different form depending on its bearer. In the series, it transforms into a formidable, metallic suit of armor when used by Masane.

Quotes

• "I can't keep hiding...I have to fight. I will protect Rihoko." - Masane Amaha
• "You can't run from your destiny." - Witchblade
• "Every story has an end. But in life, every end is a new beginning." - Yusuke Tozawa

Music, Soundtrack

• Opening theme: "XTC" by Psychic Lover
• Ending theme: "I Won't Lose" by Masane Amaha (Mamiko Noto)
• The series also incorporates a mix of pop, rock, and atmospheric music that suit the show's various moods.