Witchblade

2006·Show
24Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Crunchyroll

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8
  • Violence8

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

The future, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

And she must discover the answers for herself. As she stands on the brink of destiny, she is forced to seek the balance between ecstasy and ruin.

Masane Amaha and her daughter Rihoko are on the run from a government child welfare agency that wants to take Rihoko away from her mother. They are caught and Rihoko is taken away. Meanwhile, Masane is attacked by an advanced weapon that can disguise itself as a human being. When faced with the danger, a strange light emits from her wrist and she transforms into a powerful being. She becomes involved in a power struggle between powerful organizations, with her at the center of their attention because she holds the greatest power of them all, the legendary Witchblade.
Sci-Fi Action AnimeSuperpowered HeroineDark Fantasy ElementsHigh Stakes DramaCharacter-DrivenIntense BattlesFuturistic SettingGovernment ConspiracyMaternal Love

Crew

Directed by:
Yoshimitsu Ohashi, Naotaka Hayashi, Hiroyuki Tsuchiya
Written by:
Yasuko Kobayashi
Produced by:
Takeyuki Okazaki, Osamu Nagai, Susumu Hieda

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Witchblade

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Witchblade legally?

Crunchyroll

Witchblade is included with a subscription to Crunchyroll in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Witchblade worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Witchblade rated?

TV-MAViolenceNuditySexual content

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, and sexual content.

How many seasons does Witchblade have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 24 episodes.

Is Witchblade based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

When did Witchblade air?

It ran from 2006 to 2006 and has ended.

What language is Witchblade in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Witchblade?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Witchblade in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Witchblade use?

Game FaceSecret-KeeperToken Good CopSword over HeadSex by ProxyBut Not Too BiWhat Happened to the Mouse?Badass NormalWould You Like to Hear How They Died?Star-Crossed LoversSlippery MacGuffinAdaptational Modestyand 91 more

TV Tropes lists 103 storytelling tropes for Witchblade, including Game Face, Secret-Keeper, Token Good Cop.

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