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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 4, 2014 – June 27, 2014
- Season
- Spring 2014
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- GONZO
- Music
- Tarou Iwashiro
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 55/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Female Protagonist96%Primarily Female Cast79%Medieval79%Swordplay79%Martial Arts79%Assassins79%Magic79%Revenge75%Tragedy68%Guns60%
overview details
Synopsis
A thousand-year peace is coming to an end. The fledgling Wind Empire strives to overthrow the fading Stratus Empire and unite the four continents in a new era of equality–albeit an equality enforced by military might. Amid this mortal trouble and strife come the ancient Darksiders, with the nefarious Jin Seoyeon as the harbinger of their return… and with the people fighting among themselves, there may be no one to oppose their evil plans and save the world. Based on the Korean MMORPG "Blade & Soul".
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Blade & Soul?
Only if you enjoy action, adventure and fantasy, especially stories with female protagonist, primarily female cast, medieval.
Reception is lukewarm: 55/100 on AniList, with 14% of 8.7K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #29 most popular anime of Spring 2014.
17.7% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Hiroshi Takeuchi
- Director
- Hiroshi Hamasaki
- Series composition
- Atsuhiro Tomioka
- Character design
- Eri Osada
- Music
- Tarou Iwashiro
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Blade & Soul Specials
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
- ED1“RAINBOW”
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like Blade & Soul
Blade & Soul FAQ
How many episodes does Blade & Soul have?
Blade & Soul has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Blade & Soul?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Blade & Soul finished?
Yes. Blade & Soul has finished airing — the final episode aired June 27, 2014.
Is there a season 2 of Blade & Soul?
No sequel is listed for Blade & Soul as of October 2026.
Is Blade & Soul based on a video game?
Yes. Blade & Soul adapts the video game.
Who animated Blade & Soul?
Blade & Soul was animated by GONZO and directed by Hiroshi Takeuchi and Hiroshi Hamasaki.
Who sings the opening of Blade & Soul?
The opening, "Sayonara Usotsuki", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Blade & Soul?
Blade & Soul is listed on HIDIVE. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.