Global InformationList of Strike the Blood episodes information
Strike the Blood is an anime series adapted from the light novel series of the same title written by Gakuto Mikumo with illustrations by Manyako. Produced by Silver Link and Connect,[1][2] the series is directed by Hideyo Yamamoto with scripts by Hiroyuki Yoshino and character design by Keiichi Sano.[3] The series aired from October 4, 2013 to March 28, 2014 on AT-X. Crunchyroll (with distribution by Discotek Media) released the anime series in a combined Blu-ray/DVD format on November 8, 2016.[4]
On March 15, 2015, publisher Dengeki Bunko announced that a two-part OVA based on an original story by creator Gakuto Mikumo would be released by year's end. On August 14, 2015, further details were announced for Strike the Blood: Valkyria's Kingdom which would be released on DVD/BRD on November 25 and December 23 of that year.
A second 4 volume, 8 episode OVA series based on the 9th light novel, co-produced by Silver Link and Connect and with returning director Hideyo Yamamoto, was released between November 21, 2016 and May 24, 2017.[5][6]
A third 10 episode OVA series, produced by Connect and with returning director Hideyo Yamamoto, debuted on December 19, 2018, and concluded on September 29, 2019.[7]
Another OVA titled Strike the Blood: Kieta Seisō-hen was released on January 29, 2020. A fourth OVA series, projected at 12 episodes, debuted on April 8, 2020, and concluded on June 30, 2021.[8][9] The staff from the third OVA series returned to reprise their roles.
After the conclusion of Strike the Blood IV, a fifth and final OVA series titled Strike the Blood Final was released from March 30 to July 29, 2022.[10][11]
- ^ "Strike the Blood Anime's Comiket 84 Promo Streamed". Anime News Network. August 21, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ^ "'Strike the Blood' Vampire Novels by Asura Cryin's Mikumo Gets Anime". Anime News Network. March 17, 2013. Retrieved March 17, 2013.
- ^ "Vampire Anime Strike the Blood's Ad Highlights Main Cast". Anime News Network. September 12, 2013. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
- ^ "Release dates". Twitter. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ^ "Strike the Blood II Sequel Anime's 1st 3 Minutes & Title Sequence Streamed". AnimeNewsNetwork. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
- ^ "姫柊雪菜キャラクターソング・アルバム". TVアニメ「ストライク・ザ・ブラッド」公式サイト. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
- ^ "Strike the Blood III OVA's 1st Volume Previewed in TV Ad". AnimeNewsNetwork. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
- ^ "Strike the Blood Anime Announces New Cast & Delay, Previews Special in Video". AnimeNewsNetwork. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
- ^ "Strike the Blood Anime Gets 4th OVA Series, Original OVA Episode in 2020 (Updated)". AnimeNewsNetwork. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
- ^ "Strike the Blood Final Anime Confirmed as 4 Episodes Debuting in March-June 2022". Anime News Network. December 11, 2021. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
- ^ "Strike the Blood Final Anime's 2nd Volume Release Delayed to July 29". Anime News Network. June 11, 2022. Retrieved June 11, 2022.