Queen’s Blade: Unlimited

クイーンズブレイドUNLIMITED
Queen’s Blade: Unlimited
Genres: Action, Adventure, Ecchi, Fantasy
Studios: Fortes
Rating: 5.79 / 10
Rank: #11273
Popularity: #6161
Users Listed: 13,294
Users Scored: 1,850
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 06/25/2022
Aired: July 13, 2018 – February 28, 2020 (Summer)
Type: ova
Source: other
Age Rating: R
Episodes: 2

Synopsis:

In a world where martial prowess is inextricably linked to beauty, the prestigious Queen's Blade tournament draws formidable fighters from across the continent every four years. Tradition dictates that victory grants absolute command over the defeated opponent, a power coveted by those seeking advancement. The narrative follows Elina, a young woman driven by a desperate need to find her sister Reina, who has embraced this life of combat and become a renowned warrior.

Elina's journey leads her into the heart of the tournament, forcing her to confront not only skilled adversaries but also the complex social dynamics surrounding beauty and power within this unique arena. The series explores themes of familial bonds, ambition, and the cost of pursuing one’s desires in a society governed by strength and appearance. Expect strategic combat sequences interwoven with character-driven moments as Elina navigates a world where appearances hold immense weight.

Trailer:

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: Elina's Departure (Aired: 07/13/2018)
  • Episode 2: Her Majesty's Match (Aired: 02/28/2020)

Characters:

  • Airi (Main) - Voice Actors: Itou, Kanae
  • Alleyne (Main)
  • Vance, Leina (Main)
  • Echidna (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kaida, Yuki
  • Melpha (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ohara, Sayaka
  • Menace (Supporting)
  • Nanael (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hirano, Aya
  • Nowa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takahashi, Mikako
  • Risty (Supporting)
  • Vance, Elina (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mizuhashi, Kaori
  • Vance, Claudette (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tanaka, Atsuko

Staff:

  • Yokota, Masaaki (Producer)
  • Kisaragi, Mayu (Director)
  • Aketagawa, Jin (Sound Director)
  • Kingetsu, Ryuunosuke (Script)
  • Hobby Japan (Original Creator)
  • Ishibashi, Yukiko (Character Design, Chief Animation Director)
  • Matsubara, Sadahime (Color Setting)
  • Noguchi, Takayuki (Chief Animation Director, Character Design)
  • Oosaki, Shinya (Original Character Design)
  • Shoukinji, Naoko (Animation Director)

Reviews:

  • User Deago (Score: 3/10):
    Queen's Blade: Unlimited, as a soft reboot of the original Queen's Blade, introduces a new continuation while retaining the characters and the setting. This reboot takes a darker approach compared to its predecessors. Notably, the tournament now allows participants to kill their opponents, a departure from the previous iterations where such actions were discouraged. Additionally, the winner of any match has the power to demand anything from the defeated, intensifying the stakes and adding a layer of tension to the battles, on paper, that is. Despite my personal distaste for the franchise, I must acknowledge that Queen's Blade manages to maintain a consistent level of qualitythroughout. Consistently bad, that is. It still manages to avoid plummeting into the realm of being a complete and utter disaster.nnThe decision to reboot the series with Queen's Blade: Unlimited stems from the unresolved cliffhanger ending of the previous anime adaptation, Queen's Blade: Rebellion. Unfortunately, even with the reboot, Unlimited only consists of two-episode OVA, leaving many storylines unresolved and leaving fans yearning for more—if the horny fans care about the actual plot, that is.nnQueen's Blade: Unlimited introduces Elina, the daughter of Count Vance, who embarks on a journey to locate her sister, Reina, now a warrior participating in the Queen's Blade tournament. The addition of Michelle, an amnesiac shota with a connection to the Cathedral of the 'Magic Flute', ejaculates eccentricity into the narrative and hints at the enigmatic nature of Maramax, the legendary land sought after by the characters. But Michelle is actually just there to provide fanservice for those who have sick fetishes. However, I must admit the 'Magic Flute' fanservice was a creative touch—not in the sense 'portable penis' is an original concept—it isn't—, but in the sense the animation team managed to convey heavy implied sexualisation without the need for censorship or shifting camera angles. It was a clever approach, but it still falls into the realm of fetishistic soft porn, so screw it.nnUnlimited may appeal to fans of the Queen's Blade franchise who are seeking a darker and more intense iteration. But in reality, that's only on paper. As I mentioned previously, while the winner of any match has the power to demand anything from the defeated, the only demand occurred in these two episodes was Elina being the horny bisexual sadist she is, enslaving other female competitors to lick her feet and engage in sexual activities with her. She's essentially building a harem of slaves for herself, including a shota token on the side if that can be counted.nnLastly, it is worth mentioning the random 'pussy tape' scene, because—ew—that's your typical Queen's Blade crude and cringy dialogue and attempt at humour.nnUltimately, Unlimited OVA offers the usual fare of what Queen's Blade offers—mindless action, fan service, and sadistic ass-kicking lesbians.

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Related Anime/Manga:

  • Queen's Blade: Rebellion (anime - Prequel)