Blade (Marvel Animated Series)

Rated:
NR
Format: DVD
$13.99
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime
FREE Returns
Additional DVD options Edition Discs
Price
New from Used from
DVD
July 31, 2012 		—
2
$13.99
$24.88 $5.54
Watch Instantly with Per Episode Buy Season
MARVEL: BLADE - THE COMPLETE SERIES — —
Genre Foreign, Action, TV, Anime, Fantasy
Format Anamorphic, Widescreen, Animated, Subtitled, Dolby
Contributor Fuminori Hara, Cort Lane, Taro Morishima
Language Japanese
Number Of Discs 2

Customers who bought this item also bought

Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
Previous page
  1. Wolverine (Marvel Animated Series)
    Rikiya Koyama
    4.5 out of 5 stars 301
    DVD
    $8.99
    Get it as soon as Friday, Jul 19
    FREE Shipping on orders over $35 shipped by Amazon
    Only 15 left in stock - order soon.
  2. Iron Man (Marvel Animated Series)
    Adrian Pasdar
    4.5 out of 5 stars 295
    DVD
    $9.49
    Get it as soon as Friday, Jul 19
    FREE Shipping on orders over $35 shipped by Amazon
    Only 20 left in stock - order soon.
  3. Blade: The Complete Series
    Kirk Jones
    4.5 out of 5 stars 530
    DVD
    $24.95
    Get it as soon as Friday, Jul 19
    FREE Shipping on orders over $35 shipped by Amazon
  4. Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics - PlayStation PS4
    Capcom
    PlayStation 4
    $49.99
    FREE Shipping by Amazon
    This item will be released on December 31, 2024.
  5. Blade / Blade 2 / Blade: Trinity (BD)(3FE) [Blu-ray]
    Various
    4.8 out of 5 stars 3,928
    Blu-ray
    $14.78
    Get it as soon as Friday, Jul 19
    FREE Shipping on orders over $35 shipped by Amazon
  6. Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part One BD [Blu-ray]
    Melissa Benoist
    4.6 out of 5 stars 331
    Blu-ray
    $14.96
    Get it as soon as Friday, Jul 19
    FREE Shipping on orders over $35 shipped by Amazon
Next page

From the manufacturer

1

About us

Sony Pictures has a long history of entertaining diverse audiences. With our vast content across all genres and platforms enjoyed by hundreds of millions of people around the world, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. Through a vibrant culture, which applauds individual talent, celebrates differences and values contributions from a diverse workforce, Sony Pictures offers a variety of resources for employees and partners.

1

Purpose

  • Dreams & Curiosity : Pioneer the future with dreams and curiosity.
  • Diversity : Pursue the creation of the very best by harnessing diversity and varying viewpoints.
  • Integrity & Sincerity : Earn the trust for the Sony brand through ethical and responsible conduct.
  • Sustainability: Fulfill our stakeholder responsibilities through disciplined business practices.

Product Description

Product Description

Eric Brooks – known as Blade – seeks revenge on Deacon Frost, the vampire who killed his mother while she was still pregnant with Eric. With all the powers of a vampire and none of their weaknesses, Blade's quest leads him throughout Southeast Asia in search of Frost. In the Golden Triangle, he discovers a vampire plot that threatens to take down the whole world.

Amazon.com

Blade marks the final collaboration between Marvel Entertainment and anime giant Madhouse Inc., which previously released Japanese-influenced adaptations of such iconic comic titles as Iron Man, X-Men, and Wolverine. The Blade series also transposes half-vampire Eric Brooks to Japan, where his search for Deacon Frost, the monster that murdered his mother and transformed him into a "daywalker" at birth, leads him to a cabal of vampires known as Existence that plague the whole of Asia. The 12 episodes that comprise the complete Blade series follow his pursuit of the undead creatures with the help of a young vampire hunter named Makoto, which invariably leads to chanbara-style action. Blade obviously lends itself well to the anime style, interspersing exceptionally violent action with moments of introspection that reveal much of Blade's back story. Where the series stumbles is the quality of its writing, which never rises above the purplest of pulp levels; fans may wish to utilize the disc's subtitled Japanese-language track instead of the English dub, which features the capable Harold Perrineau as Blade. The modest extras are comprised of three brief featurettes on the show's development and execution. --Paul Gaita

Product details

  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.78:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.2 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 25343066
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Anamorphic, Widescreen, Animated, Subtitled, Dolby
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 4 hours and 43 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ July 31, 2012
  • Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Producers ‏ : ‎ Cort Lane, Fuminori Hara, Taro Morishima
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007ILZAA4
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
  • Customer Reviews:

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
541 global ratings
Blade
5 out of 5 stars
Blade
love this cartoon of the Day-Walker.
Hide
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

zachary
5.0 out of 5 stars would watch
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024
Verified Purchase
would recommend
Helpful
 Report
Kyrus Brightful
5.0 out of 5 stars Similar to Netflix Castlevania
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2023
Verified Purchase
This show have the graphics or art of Netflix Castlevania. I love the Deacon Frost story more better then the one in the actual movie starring Wesley Snipes. I love the dvd
Helpful
 Report
Author Joseph Schweichler
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Series
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2023
Verified Purchase
I had never really known that there was a Blade anime series and I am enjoying the heck out of it. The package came quickly as well.
Helpful
 Report
E. A. Solinas
4.0 out of 5 stars Bloody "Blade"
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2016
Verified Purchase
In 2010 and 2011, Marvel Studios collaborated with Japanese studio Madhouse to produce four anime series based on Marvel properties, which take the relevant characters to Japan. Three of them are obvious choices: two focus on X-Men characters, and one on the popular Iron Man.

But the fourth series was a slightly less obvious choice: Blade, the longcoat-wearing, vampire-slaying dhampir made famous by Wesley Snipes' live-action movies. And since Blade's whole schtick is slaying vampires, that gives "Marvel Anime: Blade" a distinctly darker, bloodier tone than its three sister series -- expect lots of gore, monsters, Asian vampires, and a sinister villain whose schemes overhang the entire thirteen episodes.

Before he was born, Blade (aka Eric Brooks) was infected with vampirism when a strange four-fanged vampire attacked his mother. As a result, he has all of the vampire's superhuman abilities... but he can fight his bloodthirst and walk in the daylight. And once his mentor Noah Van Helsing helped him to control his thirst, he began searching for the vampire who had cursed both him and his mother.

And at last, he discovers who it was: the cruel Deacon Frost, a leader among vampires. But Frost quickly flees to Asia, forcing Blade to follow him. And in turn, Blade finds himself with a new companion: a young vampire-hunter named Makoto.

Unfortunately for Blade, Asia is a very large place, and Deacon Frost seems to be constantly moving around, and Blade encounters a number of strange breeds of vampire in different countries. And as he uncovers Frost's trail, Blade discovers that Frost is not only harming humans, but conspiring against his fellow vampires -- and the legendary daywalker may be an integral part of his master plan.

Anyone who has seen the other Marvel anime may not be entirely prepared for what "Blade" is made up of, despite the standard appearance of Wolverine (an old buddy of Blade's) and the mutant assassin Kikyo Mikage. This is a darker, more tragic tale, especially since Blade himself is a character rooted in horror and tragedy -- and the story reflects it, with a number of likable, good people being destroyed amidst bloody, acrobatic vampire fights, including at least one person whom Blade cared deeply about.

The story itself unfolds in two parts -- the first half of the series is mostly about Blade stumbling across vampiric infestations in different Asian countries (Manananggals, Mandurugos, water tigers, bolongs) and having to kill all the bloodsuckers around. Expect lots of gore, a lot of fascinating vampiric folklore (the Manananggals alone are mind-blowingly weird), and stories that can only end tragically, as well as flashbacks showing how Blade became the daywalking dhampir he is today. Hint: lots of death is involved.

But the second half focuses more on Deacon Frost creating a revolution against the foppish Eurocentric vampires of the Council, making the battle against him much more essential than just Blade's quest for revenge. And of course, it all boils down to a massive, epic battle in a vampire city, with added genetically-engineered vampires who... look kind of like fleshy xenomorphs.

As for the characters, Blade can feel a little wooden as a character, until his backstory reveals that he's just incredibly repressed because of his determination to fight his vampire side. And as he gets to know Makoto, we see more of his passionate hatred for Deacon Frost, and the trauma that has defined and haunted his life. Makoto's impulsiveness can be a bit annoying, but the pleasantly paternal Van Helsing and his awesome vampire-slaying dog are thoroughly likable. And even Deacon Frost -- the coldly cruel vampire who plans to throw the world into turmoil -- is explored in detail near the end, showing us how he became what he now is.

"Marvel Anime: Blade" introduces a darker, more heated, bloodier type of Marvel anime -- a dark tale of vampires, flashing blades and fiery death. Wild, dark and gory.
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic anime
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2023
Verified Purchase
Haven't watched this in years, found out that amazon has it and I had to rewatch it
Helpful
 Report
Some Guy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fusion Between Marvel and Anime
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2015
Verified Purchase
I've been enjoying the Marvel Anime DVDs. I only recently discovered that they made them. There are 12 episodes (like the others), each episode is a little over 20 minutes long. The story follows Blade, who should be familiar not only from the comics but the 3 movies and the cancelled TV show, who is a half vampire daywalker.

If you like hardcore anime action, this is definitely the series for you. You get a great amount of vampire and monster mayhem and chaos. There is a decent amount of back story and development for those that like plot in addition to hack, slash, and blast. We also get a dose of Wolverine and Kikyo (mutant who has retractable swords in his arms and heals fast like Wolverine does). There is also Makoto, a young woman who can seriously mess vampires up and she doesn't even have any powers.

This is a great series and for anyone who likes comics and anime, this is a great fusion.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
phaidout66
3.0 out of 5 stars Okay series, but needs more.
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2014
Verified Purchase
Let me start by saying that the art and fight scenes are well done. But... the story arc is very deep and some slow so one can get lost in how this unfolds. I think the story would've been better if it was taken place in America, like New York. In this series its all in Japan, and I got lost in thinking I was watching Samurai Champloo instead of Blade. The story would be better told here in the states as if they were to stick to the traditional Marvel comic style and story of how he became who he is. In any case, its not bad, but not that good.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Carla R Carr-Freeman
5.0 out of 5 stars He enjoyed it.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2023
Verified Purchase
I purchased this as a gift for my husband. He has watched a few episodes and he loves it so far.
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English
rotmydarling
5.0 out of 5 stars Review
Reviewed in Canada on May 15, 2023
Verified Purchase
Good price for a series
Report
Dragón OGS
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente serie para los amantes del anime y Marvel
Reviewed in Mexico on July 19, 2021
Verified Purchase
La serie es excelente, perfecta para los amantes del anime y Marvel.
Detalle a tener en cuenta que sólo cuenta con audio y subtítulos en inglés y japonés y es región 1, pero creo que es la única edición de éste, de los seis títulos de Marvel Anime
Report
Booysen
5.0 out of 5 stars Blade Rules!!
Reviewed in Germany on February 20, 2021
Verified Purchase
This was one of the Best Marvel Animes i have seen in a long time. I never knew about this Blade Series till a few weeks ago. I am happy i got this. Been a Blade fan since the first Blade movie.
Report
K. G. A. Alavi
5.0 out of 5 stars Slow start but ends well
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2013
Verified Purchase
This is Blade from the original movie. Half human half vampire. This series was well done. There were bits and pieces I did not like I think the freeze frames were a bit overdone. There was a lot of repetition in the series stories told over and over again. The first 5 episodes were quite slow moving, but set the ground work and step into high gear from episode 6 with a couple of guest stars from  Marvel Wolverine: Animated Series [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC ]. There is lot of action in the series but it is usually Blade wiping out a number of Vampires in a couple of strokes till he get to that episodes' boss then he unleashes one of his "Deadly sword techniques".

The story Eric Brooks' mother was by a vampire while she was pregnant. The Vampire virus was passed on to him. Giving him the vampires strength and speed, but the human part of his DNA makes him immune to sunlight. Making him the Day walker, but because of his deadly skill he goes by the name Blade. Like in the first movie once is bitten they seemingly die, then turn a few days later. Blade has dedicated himself to killing vampires especially the "man with 4 fangs" who attacked his mother.

I liked the fact that there is a progression in the film. Being half vampire, Blade does get beaten up by the older Vampires. Which makes sense as Vampires are supposed to get stronger as they get older? Also the fact that Blade is trained by a vampire hunter & master swordsman, which explains his skills. The series is very emotional and Blade has to make hard choices about loved ones and friends who have been turned. A great series but you do need to get past the slow moving 4 episodes, and like comics freeze frames, and anime in general.
2 people found this helpful
 Report
litchi
5.0 out of 5 stars Pour les fans de Blade
Reviewed in Canada on December 10, 2022
Verified Purchase
Si vous aimez les BDs et/ou les films, je vous le recommande fortement.
Report