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Fighting game series

BlazBlue

All data from the card 8
Genres
FightingVisual novelCard battleRhythmRoguelike
Developers
Arc System Works91ActLinked Brain
Publishers
Arc System WorksAksys GamesZen UnitedPQubeH2 Interactive91Act
Creator
Toshimichi Mori
Platform
Various
First release
BlazBlue: Calamity TriggerNovember 19, 2008
Latest release
BlazBlue Entropy EffectJanuary 31, 2024
Spin-offs
Xblaze series


BlazBlue (ブレイブルー, Bureiburū) is a video game series created by Arc System Works. It has sold 1.7 million copies as of August 2012. The company's former chief development officer and video game franchise creator, Toshimichi Mori, was hired by Daisuke Ishiwatari to join Arc System Works on October 1, 2003. After eighteen years, Mori left the company on September 25, 2022. On February 28, 2023, he founded Studio Flare, one of the subsidiaries owned by NetEase.

Games

Main series

Game Details

Original release dates:
  • JP: November 19, 2008
  • NA: June 30, 2009
  • EU: April 2, 2010
 Release years by system:
2008 – Arcade
2009 – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
2010 – PlayStation Portable, Microsoft Windows
Notes:

Original release dates:
  • JP: November 20, 2009
  • NA: July 27, 2010
  • EU: December 3, 2010
 Release years by system:
2009 – Arcade
2010 – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Original release dates:
  • JP: November 21, 2012
  • NA: March 25, 2014
  • EU: April 23, 2014
 Release years by system:
2012 – Arcade
2013 – PlayStation 3
2014 – PlayStation Vita
Notes:
  • The PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita port were updated to version 1.1 in North America on May 14, 2014

Original release dates:
  • JP: November 19, 2015
  • NA: November 1, 2016
  • EU: November 4, 2016
 Release years by system:
2015 – Arcade
2016 – PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
2017 – Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • Released in western markets without an English dub

Updated versions

Game Details

Original release dates:
  • JP: December 9, 2010
  • NA: May 10, 2011
  • EU: May 10, 2011
 Release years by system:
2010 – Arcade
2011 – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
2011 – PlayStation Portable, Nintendo 3DS
Notes:
  • The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of Continuum Shift were updated for free to Continuum Shift II as a downloadable patch
  • The portable versions feature offline gameplay

Original release dates:
  • JP: December 17, 2011
  • NA: February 14, 2012
  • EU: February 24, 2012
 Release years by system:
2011 – Arcade
2011 – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Vita
2012 – PlayStation Portable
2014 – Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • The PlayStation Portable port features offline play and was released only in Japan
  • The Steam version was unavailable in Europe, and the regional lockout ended on May 19, 2015

Original release dates:
  • JP: April 23, 2015
  • NA: June 30, 2015
  • EU: October 29, 2015
 Release years by system:
2014 – Arcade
2015 – PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One
2016 – Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • Titled BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma 2.0 instead on arcade release
  • The PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 versions have cross-platform online multiplayer
  • Unlike the original Chrono Phantasma release in North America, Extend features a localized Library Mode

Original release dates:
  • JP: February 7, 2019
  • NA: February 7, 2019
  • EU: February 8, 2019
 Release years by system:
2019 – Nintendo Switch
Notes:
  • The Nintendo Switch version of the port has all currently-released DLC
  • Digital-only release in North America

Spin-offs

Game Details

Original release dates:
  • JP: January 27, 2010
  • NA: August 2, 2010
 Release years by system:
2010 – DSiWare
Notes:
  • 3D arena fighting game

Original release dates:
  • JP: December 26, 2012
  • NA: August 21, 2014
 Release years by system:
2012 – Nintendo 3DS
Notes:
  • 3D arena fighting game

Original release dates:
  • JP: July 23, 2013
  • NA: June 24, 2014
  • EU: September 18, 2015
 Release years by system:
2013 – PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
2016 – Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • Visual novel set 150 years before Calamity Trigger
Eat Beat, Dead Spike-san

Original release date:
  • WW: February 25, 2015
 Release years by system:
2015 – iOS, Android
2018 – Nintendo Switch
Notes:
  • Rhythm game featuring Dead Spike, Ragna the Bloodedge's signature special move
  • Whilst the mobile version is free-to-play, the Nintendo Switch version is buy-to-play, but includes all DLC content.

Original release dates:
  • JP: April 9, 2015
  • NA: August 11, 2015
  • EU: June 21, 2016
 Release years by system:
2015 – PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
2016 – Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • The sequel to Xblaze Code: Embryo
BlazBlue: Battle Cards

Original release date:
  • AU: April 30, 2015
  • CAN: May 6, 2015
  • NA: May 14, 2015
 Release years by system:
2015 – iOS
Notes:
  • Card battle game featuring characters from the series
BlazBlue Revolution Reburning

Original release date:
  • HK/TW: July 7, 2015
  • SG/MY: April 2, 2016
  • WW: June 8, 2016
  • JP: October 20, 2016
 Release years by system:
2016 – iOS, Android
Notes:
  • Developed and published by 91Act
  • Ceased services in Japan on November 23, 2018

Original release date:
  • JP: May 31, 2018
  • WW: June 5, 2018
 Release years by system:
2018 – PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows
2019 – Arcade
2023 – Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Notes:
BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War

Original release date:
  • JP: February 16, 2021 – January 31, 2022
    (11 months, 2 weeks and 1 day)
 Release years by system:
2021 – iOS, Android
Notes:
  • Announced in 2017, the game resurfaced in early 2021
  • Developed by Linked Brain
  • Mobile game set in an alternate timeline
  • Discontinued on January 31, 2022
BlazBlue Entropy Effect

Original release date:
January 31, 2024 		Release years by system:
2024 – iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows
2026 – PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
Notes:
  • Acton-adventure roguelike developed and published by 91Act
  • Entered Steam Early Access on August 15, 2023 and had a full release on January 31, 2024
  • iOS and Android versions were initially only available in China, until a 2025 worldwide release
  • Ported to consoles as BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, with additional features including a new story scenario by series writers Mako Komao and Akihito Kumagawa
Untitled Mobile BlazBlue Spin-off

N/A – iOS, Android 		Notes:
  • Developed by MACOVILL

Other media

Novels

Game Details
BlazBlue: Phase 0

2010 – Light novel 		Notes:
  • Single volume written by Mako Komao, illustrated by Yūki Katō, and published by Fujimi Shobo
  • The story follows Bloodedge, the Six Heroes, and Celica A. Mercury, set before Calamity Trigger
BlazBlue: Phase Shift

2011 – Light novel 		Notes:
  • Four volumes written by Mako Komao, illustrated by Yūki Katō, and published by Fujimi Shobo
  • The novels follow the conflict between humanity, the magic guild of Ishana, and The Black Beast
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger

2013 – Light novel 		Notes:
  • Two volumes written by Mako Komao, illustrated by Yuki Sugiyama, and published by Fujimi Dragon Book
  • Novelization of the events for Calamity Trigger
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift

2013 – Light novel 		Notes:
  • Two volumes written by Mako Komao, illustrated by Yuki Sugiyama, and published by Fujimi Dragon Book
  • Novelization of the events for Continuum Shift
BlazBlue: Bloodedge Experience

2014 – Light novel 		Notes:
  • Two volumes written by Mako Komao, illustrated by Kyo Kuroichigo, and published by Fujimi Shobo
  • The novels follow Naoto Kurogane and Raquel Alucard
BlazBlue: Spiral Shift

2016 – Light novel 		Notes:
  • Single volume written by Mako Komao
  • Jin Kisaragi survives the Ikaruga Civil War

Manga

Game Details
BlazBlue: Official Comics

2009 – Manga 		Notes:
  • Two-volume manga published to promote the releases of Calamity Trigger and Continuum Shift
  • Two collections of short scenarios written and illustrated by doujinshi artists
BlazBlue: Chimelical Complex

2011 – Manga 		Notes:
  • Two-volume manga by Toshimichi Mori, illustrated by Haruyoshi Kobayakawa, and published by Famitsu Comic Clear
  • The story follows Ragna the Bloodedge in the adaptation of Calamity Trigger
BlazBlue: Remix Heart

2012 – Manga 		Notes:
  • Four-volume manga written by Deko Akao, illustrated by Sumeragi, and serialized on Age Premium until 2014
  • Set before Calamity Trigger, Mai Natsume, a man transformed into a woman by the No-Name Grimoire, attends the Military Academy with her friends
BlazBlue

2013 – Manga 		Notes:
  • Two-volume manga written by Toshimichi Mori, illustrated by Sakaki Yoshioka, and published on Monthly Dragon Age
  • A second manga adaptation of Calamity Trigger
BlazBlue: Variable Heart

2016 – Manga 		Notes:
  • Three-volume manga written by Toshimichi Mori, illustrated by Sumeragi, and serialized on Monthly Dragon Age until 2017
  • A sequel to Remix Heart, Mai fights with the squad leader of the NOL

Anime

Game Details

2013 – Anime series 		Notes:

Other

Game Details
BlazBlue Radio

2009 – Online radio show 		Notes:
  • An official radio show aired on Nico Nico Douga, featuring the antics of the game's voice actors through chibi versions of their characters in the same style as the Teach Me, Miss Litchi! game segments.
  • The show's nickname BuruRaji (ぶるらじ) is a contraction of "BlueRadio" in Japanese.
  • An official yonkoma gag manga series, BuruMan (ぶるまん, contraction of "BlueManga"), has been published infrequently on the official website.
  • Two comedic radio dramas were produced, titled BuruDora (ぶるどら, contraction of "BlueDrama"). A light novel based on the game and written by Mako Komao, titled BlazBlue: Phase 0, was published by Fujimi Shobo. It is set before Calamity Trigger.
  • Starting with season 8, BlazBlue Radio NEO, the show aired on YouTube with English subtitles.

Characters

The main BlazBlue series iterated its roster with each new game release, growing the playable cast from ten characters from the arcade release of Calamity Trigger to thirty seven characters as of Central Fiction. Several BlazBlue characters have made appearances on game crossovers and other associated media.

Character Calamity Trigger Continuum Shift Chrono Phantasma Central Fiction Cross Tag Battle
Ragna the Bloodedge
Jin Kisaragi
Noel Vermillion
Rachel Alucard
Taokaka
Iron Tager
Litchi Faye-Ling
Arakune
Bang Shishigami
Carl Clover
Hakumen
ν-No.13-
Tsubaki Yayoi
Hazama
λ-No.11-
μ-No.12-
Makoto Nanaya
Platinum the Trinity
Valkenhayn R. Hellsing
Relius Clover
Amane Nishiki
Bullet
Azrael
Izayoi
Kagura Mutsuki
Kokonoe
Yūki Terumi
Celica A. Mercury
Hibiki Kohaku
Naoto Kurogane
Nine the Phantom
Izanami
Es
Mai Natsume
Susano'o
Jubei
Trinity Glassfille
Total 12 20 28 37 19/53
Notes

Events and merchandise

Two official events, BuruFesu 2009: Riot Summer (ぶるふぇす 2009 -Riot Summer-) and BuruFesu: Spring Raid (ぶるふぇす -Spring Raid-) (contraction of "BlueFestival"), were held in June 2009 and February 2010. It features a variety of posters, artbooks, apparel, and figurines. On February 11, 2017, Arc System Works announced a collaboration with Tecmo Koei's Team Ninja to release an Arc System Works Costume Set, consisting of the costumes of some characters from BlazBlue and Guilty Gear for Dead or Alive 5: Last Round in March 2017.

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