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shomazta · 2008-12-11, 21:43

I thought there was already a topic for this series here but apparently I was wrong, so I'll go ahead and toss one up

クイーンズブレイド
Queen's Blade

A competition to decide the next Queen. The strongest warrior will rule the country and expand it. The contestants need to be older than 12. They need not be human, intelligent or even of that country. The rules for the tournament: murder is allowed. Any weapon can be chosen.

In 4 years time the competition that will decide who the next Queen shall be will start. The strongest warrior will continue to rule the country according to tradition and expand it. The contestants need only be older than 12 years. They need not be human, intelligent or even of that country. The rules for the tournament are simple: murder is allowed. Any weapon can be chosen. The winner is decided when one of the participants flees or can't move anymore. Such event is broadcasted trough a crystal sphere by the court's magic teacher to all population to see and enjoy.

Broadcast: 2009-??-??
Official site: http://queensblade.tv/
TakuPedia (a381)

Character designs can be seen on dengeki:

I'm loving the character designs, but nonetheless still think this series is going to be really really gay... well... aside from being fanservicey, it won't have any good aspects, story will suck... and you'd probably not ever want to watch more then 2 episodes back to back O= (that's how I manage to get through these "ecchi" shows)

As for my fav char, it'd have to be the last chick

There's also news that on December 28th, a pre-release DVD for Queen's Blade, Volume ZERO, will be sold at Comiket 75 for the price of only 1,000円 (942yen + 48yen tax). Radio personalities will also be making an appearance.

^Volume ZERO DVD Jacket. Starting Decemeber 31st, とらのあな(toranoana) will have it available for mail-order, as well as AT-X who've started retailing to the general public. Reservations are now being accepted.

^Radio personalities, Kawasumi Ayako (left, plays Reina) and Noto Mamiko (right, plays Tomoe).

Sadly, those of us not in Japan can't pre-order this item, seeing as toranoana does not support international shipments... don't know about AT-X, I can look into that if anyone really cares

Lastly for this humongous post, is a trailer for the series

C.A. · 2008-12-11, 22:33

Woohoo Nanael is one of the main 4, can't wait to see some Airi.

Queen's Blade comes from a series of 'Visual Combat books', each book a girl. And within each book are CGs of attacks and actions where you flip them and play with a dice, fighting against an opponent with another book. Its basically a stripping game, the more damage you do to the opponent, the less covered she ends up.

Each character is designed by a different famous artist and you'd definitely recognise the art of some of them. But for the anime it seems they generalised the art style.

This anime is no doubt pure fanservice and ecchi. I'll only be looking out for Angel Nanael and Meido Airi then.

***NoSanninWa*** · 2008-12-12, 02:09

As for me, I'll try almost anything if it has Noto Mamiko.

Sheba · 2008-12-12, 02:24

Even better, Mamiko as miko.

Sadly, I am not expecting much from this series. At most, it will be likely like Ikkitousen or Koihime Musou kind of guilty pleasure. Something you watch for the lolz and the jiggles, not some kind of ground-breaking sophisticated story.

shomazta · 2008-12-12, 02:56

My primary reason for having any interest in this show is the 2.3 seconds of tentacle rape that is seen during the trailer...

no bull. Tentacles = instant must-watch.

***NoSanninWa*** · 2008-12-12, 04:32

Oh.

Noto Mamiko and Tentacle Rape... Somehow I never expected to see those two things within a million miles of each other... That's a bit weird.

kramerica · 2008-12-12, 12:28

As long as Echidna has screen time I'm a happy camper

Ialdaboth · 2008-12-12, 15:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by shomazta

I'm loving the character designs

Two words : Rin-Shin.

That explain the tentacles, too.

CGrascal · 2008-12-12, 15:44

I just noticed that Elina's disturbing level of love for her sister is still present in that trailer.

Matrim · 2008-12-12, 16:10

This will either be a total trainwreck or a very enjoyable guilty pleasure. Right now, I would bet on trainwreck but a yuri themed trainwreck with this cast would still be a damned insteresting trainwreck.

shomazta · 2008-12-12, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.A.

Queen's Blade comes from a series of 'Visual Combat books', each book a girl. And within each book are CGs of attacks and actions where you flip them and play with a dice, fighting against an opponent with another book. Its basically a stripping game, the more damage you do to the opponent, the less covered she ends up.

Each character is designed by a different famous artist and you'd definitely recognise the art of some of them. But for the anime it seems they generalised the art style.

More information regarding Queen's Blade "Visual Book for Duel" : http://hiki.trpg.net/en/?QueensBlade

And I should've noticed that Shin Rin was involved on this project much earlier... then again at first I was trying to ignore this series' existence

Bathory Area · 2008-12-12, 20:38

Excellent cast in .............anime.(This is not her first time,I still remember "Zero no Tsukaima"

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KiNA · 2008-12-12, 22:34

Was waiting patiently for NeoSam to post this after I've send him the website and trailer link, but it seems showmazta already jumped the boat

Bonta Kun · 2008-12-12, 23:00

RAWR! Subscription made!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matrim

This will either be a total trainwreck or a very enjoyable guilty pleasure. Right now, I would bet on trainwreck but a yuri themed trainwreck with this cast would still be a damned insteresting trainwreck.

lol yea I get the impression its gonna be quite the "trainwreck" but still in its own way, something def worth seeing

hmm wonder how it fairs agianst the likes of Ikkitousen, that did "trainwreck" very well

Westlo · 2008-12-13, 10:20

Well it's from the same studio as the last two Ikkitousen series so I'm expecting the same trainwreck lolz for this. DVDs should have some nice extras!

NakedAngelX · 2008-12-13, 10:42

So it's pretty much just another ikkitousen i guess?

***NoSanninWa*** · 2008-12-14, 21:09

Ikkitousen with Noto Mamiko...

* NoSanninWa shudders in horror.

MrTerrorist · 2008-12-15, 07:31

Has anyone read the manga? It's done by Nanzaki Iku, a famous female Yuri artist.

Here's where to read the manga.
http://www.mangafox.com/page/manga/s...ade_hide_seek/

Ronin Aquila · 2008-12-15, 08:34

KAWASUMI AYAKO of all people playing Reina!?!?

I would have expected her role to be taken by someone like Koshimizu Ami, and Ayako playing her Yuri-little-tease of a sister Erina instead!

kenjiharima · 2008-12-16, 04:56

Hentai Spin off please.

2008-12-11, 21:43	Link #1
shomazta imataco Artist Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mihama, Okinawa, Japan Age: 21	Queen's Blade (first and second season) I thought there was already a topic for this series here but apparently I was wrong, so I'll go ahead and toss one up クイーンズブレイド Queen's Blade A competition to decide the next Queen. The strongest warrior will rule the country and expand it. The contestants need to be older than 12. They need not be human, intelligent or even of that country. The rules for the tournament: murder is allowed. Any weapon can be chosen. In 4 years time the competition that will decide who the next Queen shall be will start. The strongest warrior will continue to rule the country according to tradition and expand it. The contestants need only be older than 12 years. They need not be human, intelligent or even of that country. The rules for the tournament are simple: murder is allowed. Any weapon can be chosen. The winner is decided when one of the participants flees or can't move anymore. Such event is broadcasted trough a crystal sphere by the court's magic teacher to all population to see and enjoy. Broadcast: 2009-??-?? Official site: http://queensblade.tv/ TakuPedia (a381) Character designs can be seen on dengeki: I'm loving the character designs, but nonetheless still think this series is going to be really really gay... well... aside from being fanservicey, it won't have any good aspects, story will suck... and you'd probably not ever want to watch more then 2 episodes back to back O= (that's how I manage to get through these "ecchi" shows) As for my fav char, it'd have to be the last chick There's also news that on December 28th, a pre-release DVD for Queen's Blade, Volume ZERO, will be sold at Comiket 75 for the price of only 1,000円 (942yen + 48yen tax). Radio personalities will also be making an appearance. ^Volume ZERO DVD Jacket. Starting Decemeber 31st, とらのあな(toranoana) will have it available for mail-order, as well as AT-X who've started retailing to the general public. Reservations are now being accepted. ^Radio personalities, Kawasumi Ayako (left, plays Reina) and Noto Mamiko (right, plays Tomoe). Sadly, those of us not in Japan can't pre-order this item, seeing as toranoana does not support international shipments... don't know about AT-X, I can look into that if anyone really cares Lastly for this humongous post, is a trailer for the series __________________ 日本語はあまり分かりません、これ、意味はなんでしょうか。

2008-12-11, 22:33	Link #2
C.A. Absolute Haruhist! Artist Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 22	Woohoo Nanael is one of the main 4, can't wait to see some Airi. Queen's Blade comes from a series of 'Visual Combat books', each book a girl. And within each book are CGs of attacks and actions where you flip them and play with a dice, fighting against an opponent with another book. Its basically a stripping game, the more damage you do to the opponent, the less covered she ends up. Each character is designed by a different famous artist and you'd definitely recognise the art of some of them. But for the anime it seems they generalised the art style. This anime is no doubt pure fanservice and ecchi. I'll only be looking out for Angel Nanael and Meido Airi then. __________________ No longer a NEET so I'll not be online as often. Ignore gender and kick sexuality to the curb! I'm a big mecha fan, who keeps playing the SRW series. When I say 'My god...', god refers to Haruhi-sama. My art album and figure collection. Figures updated 7th April, sketches updated 23rd January, Lucy from Fairy Tail.

2008-12-12, 02:09	Link #3
*NoSanninWa* Weapon of Mass Discussion Fansubber AnimeSuki Site Staff Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New York, USA	As for me, I'll try almost anything if it has Noto Mamiko. __________________ There's not that fine a line between willing suspension of disbelief and something just being stupid.

2008-12-12, 02:56	Link #5
shomazta imataco Artist Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mihama, Okinawa, Japan Age: 21	My primary reason for having any interest in this show is the 2.3 seconds of tentacle rape that is seen during the trailer... no bull. Tentacles = instant must-watch. __________________ 日本語はあまり分かりません、これ、意味はなんでしょうか。

2008-12-12, 04:32	Link #6
*NoSanninWa* Weapon of Mass Discussion Fansubber AnimeSuki Site Staff Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New York, USA	Oh. Noto Mamiko and Tentacle Rape... Somehow I never expected to see those two things within a million miles of each other... That's a bit weird. __________________ There's not that fine a line between willing suspension of disbelief and something just being stupid.

2008-12-12, 02:24	Link #4
Sheba Walking Anachronism Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Paris, being apparently a tremendous f@g who hates on people for the sake of driving them away. Age: 29	Even better, Mamiko as miko. Sadly, I am not expecting much from this series. At most, it will be likely like Ikkitousen or Koihime Musou kind of guilty pleasure. Something you watch for the lolz and the jiggles, not some kind of ground-breaking sophisticated story.

2008-12-12, 12:28	Link #7
kramerica Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008	As long as Echidna has screen time I'm a happy camper __________________ Nanael is not amused.

2008-12-12, 15:44	Link #9
CGrascal Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Maryland Age: 27	I just noticed that Elina's disturbing level of love for her sister is still present in that trailer.

2008-12-12, 16:10	Link #10
Matrim Naysayer?Fanboy?Wiseacre? Join Date: Dec 2005	This will either be a total trainwreck or a very enjoyable guilty pleasure. Right now, I would bet on trainwreck but a yuri themed trainwreck with this cast would still be a damned insteresting trainwreck. __________________ 'The world we live in is always in darkness.' 'Yes, and that is why we seek light.'

2008-12-12, 20:38	Link #12
Bathory Area Jigoku Shoujo Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: House of Twilight	Excellent cast in .............anime.(This is not her first time,I still remember "Zero no Tsukaima") __________________

2008-12-13, 10:20	Link #15
Westlo Yo, I respect that! Join Date: May 2007 Age: 26	Well it's from the same studio as the last two Ikkitousen series so I'm expecting the same trainwreck lolz for this. DVDs should have some nice extras! __________________ Favs from 2009: Bakemonogatari, Cross Game, Shin Mazinger Z, Denpa teki na Kanojo & Isekai no Seikishi Monogatari.

2008-12-13, 10:42	Link #16
NakedAngelX Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Canada	So it's pretty much just another ikkitousen i guess? __________________

2008-12-14, 21:09	Link #17
*NoSanninWa* Weapon of Mass Discussion Fansubber AnimeSuki Site Staff Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: New York, USA	Ikkitousen with Noto Mamiko... * NoSanninWa shudders in horror. __________________ There's not that fine a line between willing suspension of disbelief and something just being stupid.

2008-12-15, 07:31	Link #18
MrTerrorist Ritsu to the beats Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Classfied	Has anyone read the manga? It's done by Nanzaki Iku, a famous female Yuri artist. Here's where to read the manga. http://www.mangafox.com/page/manga/s...ade_hide_seek/ __________________ She's spinning around, Move outta her way, You know your digging it, Cause you love it like this! Last edited by MrTerrorist; 2008-12-15 at 09:18.

2008-12-15, 08:34	Link #19
Ronin Aquila Sky Warrior Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jedi Temple, Coruscant Age: 28	KAWASUMI AYAKO of all people playing Reina!?!? I would have expected her role to be taken by someone like Koshimizu Ami, and Ayako playing her Yuri-little-tease of a sister Erina instead! __________________ My Star-Wars-Mai-Hime Music Video!! Star Wars Springer!! “Oh I love you Jesus, but only as a friend. You touched my heart but I hope that's where the touchin' ends. You're always lookin' over me when I need a higher power. But you better look at somethin' else when I'm in the shower.” -The Idiotic Homophobic Country Western Singer from Late Night With Conan O'Brien.

2008-12-16, 04:56	Link #20
kenjiharima Mizore-chan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Moe Land Age: 29	Hentai Spin off please. __________________