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BlazBlue

BlazBlue(ブレイブルー) is afighting gameseries created byArc System Works,and later localized in North America byAksys Gamesand in Europe by Zen United. An anime adaptation aired in 2013. The series has sold 1.7 million copies in August 2012.[2]

BlazBlue
Genre(s)Fighting
Developer(s)Arc System Works
Bandai Namco Studios
Publisher(s)Arc System Works
Aksys Games
PQube
Capcom
Zen United(formerly)
H2 Interactive(formerly)
Creator(s)Toshimichi Mori
Producer(s)Toshimichi Mori
Artist(s)Yūki Katō
Writer(s)Mako Komao
Composer(s)Daisuke Ishiwatari
Platform(s)Arcade,various home and handheld console systems
First releaseBlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
November 19, 2008[1]
Latest releaseBlazBlue Entropy Effect
January 31, 2024
Spin-offsXBlazeseries, anime series, manga, and novels

Games

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Main series

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Title Details
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger

Original release dates:
  • JP:November 19, 2008
  • NA:June 30, 2009
  • EU:April 2, 2010
 Release years by system:
2008 – Arcade[3]
2009 –PlayStation 3,[3]Xbox 360[3]
2010 –PlayStation Portable,[4]Microsoft Windows[3]
Notes:
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift

Original release dates:
  • JP:November 20, 2009
  • NA:July 27, 2010
  • EU:December 3, 2010
 Release years by system:
2009 – Arcade[7]
2010 – PlayStation 3,[7]Xbox 360[7]
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma

Original release dates:
  • JP:November 21, 2012
  • NA:March 25, 2014
  • EU:April 23, 2014
 Release years by system:
2012 – Arcade[8]
2013 – PlayStation 3[8]
2014 –PlayStation Vita[8]
Notes:
  • The PlayStation 3 port was updated to version 1.1 in North America on May 14, 2014. The Vita version was released with the same one[9]
BlazBlue: Central Fiction

Original release dates:
  • JP:November 19, 2015
  • NA:November 1, 2016
  • EU:November 4, 2016
 Release years by system:
2015 – Arcade[10]
2016 – PlayStation 3,[11]PlayStation 4[11]
2017 – Microsoft Windows[3]
Notes:
  • A single game released in western markets without an English dub.[12]

Updated versions

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BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II

Original release dates:
  • JP:December 9, 2010
  • NA:May 10, 2011
  • EU:May 10, 2011
 Release years by system:
2010 – Arcade[13]
2011 –PlayStation 3,[14]Xbox 360[14]
2011 –PlayStation Portable,[13]Nintendo 3DS[13]
Notes:
  • The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions ofContinuum Shiftwere updated for free toContinuum Shift IIas a downloadable patch[14]
  • The portable versions feature offline gameplay
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend

Original release dates:
  • JP:December 17, 2011
  • NA:February 14, 2012
  • EU:February 24, 2012
 Release years by system:
2011 – Arcade[15]
2011 – PlayStation 3,[15]Xbox 360,[15]PlayStation Vita[15]
2012 – PlayStation Portable[15]
2014 –Microsoft Windows[15]
Notes:
  • The PlayStation Portable port features offline play and was released only in Japan[16]
  • The Steam version was unavailable for purchase in European countries.[17]Theregional lockoutwas dropped on May 19, 2015.[18]
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend

Original release dates:
  • JP:April 23, 2015
  • NA:June 30, 2015
  • EU:October 29, 2015
 Release years by system:
2014 – Arcade[19]
2015 – PlayStation 3,[19]PlayStation 4,[19]PlayStation Vita,[19]Xbox One[19]
2016 – Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • TitledBlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma 2.0instead on arcade release
  • The PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 versions feature cross-platform online multiplayer[citation needed]
  • Unlike the originalChrono Phantasmarelease in North America,Extendfeatures a localized Library Mode[citation needed]
BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition

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 includes all currently-released DLC
  • Digital-only release in North America.

Spin-offs

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Title Details
BlayzBloo: Super Melee Brawlers Battle Royale

Original release dates:
  • JP:January 27, 2010
  • NA:August 2, 2010
 Release years by system:
2010 –DSiWare[20]
Notes:
  • 3D arena fighting game
BlazBlue: Clone Phantasma

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

Original release dates:
  • JP:July 23, 2013
  • NA:June 24, 2014
  • EU:September 18, 2015
 Release years by system:
2013 –PlayStation 3,[22]PlayStation Vita[22]
2016 –Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • Visual novel set 150 years beforeCalamity Trigger
Eat Beat, Dead Spike-san

Original release date:
  • WW:February 25, 2015
 Release years by system:
2015 –iOS,[23]Android[23]
Notes:
  • Rhythm game featuringDead Spike,Ragna the Bloodedge's signature special move[23]
XBlaze Lost: Memories

Original release dates:
  • JP:April 9, 2015
  • NA:August 11, 2015
  • EU:June 21, 2016
 Release years by system:
2015 – PlayStation 3,[24]PlayStation Vita[24]
2016 – Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • The sequel toXBlaze 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[25]
Notes:
  • Card battle game featuring characters from the series.[25]
BlazBlue Revolution Reburning

Original release date:[26][27][28]
  • HK/TW:July 7th, 2015
  • SG/MY:April 2nd, 2016
  • WW:June 8th, 2016
  • JP:October 20th, 2016
 Release years by system:
2016 – iOS, Android
Notes:
  • Developed and published by 91Act.
  • Ceased services in Japan on November 23, 2018.[28]
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

Original release date:
  • JP:May 31, 2018
  • WW:June 5, 2018
 Release years by system:
2018 –PlayStation 4,Nintendo Switch,Microsoft Windows[29]
2019 – Arcade
2023 –Xbox One,Xbox Series X/S
Notes:
BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War

Original release date:
  • JP:(2021-02-16)(2022-01-31)February 16, 2021 – January 31, 2022
    (11 months, 2 weeks and 1 day)
 Release years by system:
2021 – iOS, Android[31]
Notes:
  • Announced in 2017,[32]the game resurfaced in early 2021.
  • Developed by Linked Brain.[33]
  • Mobile game set in an alternate timeline.
  • Ceased services on January 31, 2022.[34]
BlazBlue Entropy Effect

Original release date:[35]
January 31, 2024 		Release years by system:
2024 – iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • Developed and published by 91Act.
  • iOS and Android versions are only available in China.
  • Entered Steam Early Access on August 15, 2023.

Other media

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Novels

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BlazBlue: Phase 0

2010 –Light novel 		Notes:
  • Single volume written by Mako Komao, illustrated by Yūki Katō, and published by Fujimi Shobo.
  • The story is set before the events ofCalamity Trigger,and features Bloodedge, the Six Heroes and Celica A. Mercury.
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 ofIshanaandThe 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 forCalamity 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 forContinuum 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.
  • The story follows Jin Kisaragi in the Ikaruga Civil War.

Manga

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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 ofCalamity Trigger.
BlazBlue: Official Comics

2009 – Manga 		Notes:
  • Two-volume manga published to promote the releases ofCalamity TriggerandContinuum Shift.
  • Two collections of short scenarios written and illustrated by doujinshi artists.
BlazBlue: Remix Heart

2012 – Manga 		Notes:
  • Four-volume manga written by Deko Akao, illustrated by Sumeragi, and serialized on Age Premium until 2014.
  • Noel Vermillion and her friends attend the Military Academy.
BlazBlue

2013 – Manga 		Notes:
  • Two-volume manga written by Toshimichi Mori, illustrated by Sakaki Yoshioka, and published onMonthly Dragon Age.
  • A second manga adaptation ofCalamity 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 toRemix Hearttaking place after the Second War of Ars Magus.
  • Mai Natsume sets out to defeat the leader of the NOL's Zero Squadron.

Anime

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BlazBlue: Alter Memory

2013 – Anime series 		Notes:

Other

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BlazBlue Radio

2009 – Online radio show 		Notes:
  • Ongoing official radio show aired onNico Nico Douga,featuring the antics of the game's voice actors throughchibiversions of their characters in the same style as theTeach Me, Miss Litchi!game segments.
  • The show's nicknameBuruRaji(ぶるらじ) is a contraction of "BlueRadio" in Japanese.
  • An officialyonkomagag manga series,BuruMan(ぶるまん,contraction of "BlueManga"),has been published infrequently on the official website.
  • Two comedicaudio dramashave also been produced, titledBuruDora(ぶるどら,contraction of "BlueDrama").A light novel based on the game and written by Mako Komao, titledBlazBlue: Phase 0,was published byFujimi Shobo.It is set beforeCalamity Trigger.
  • Starting with season 8, BlazBlue Radio NEO, the show was uploaded to YouTube with English subtitles.[36]

Characters

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Main article:List of BlazBlue characters

The series has the roster with each game releases, revealing the wave of playable characters fromCalamity Triggerto other ones with different personalities inCentral Fiction.They made appearances on game crossovers and other associated media.

Events and merchandise

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Two official events were held in Japan in June 2009 and February 2010, called 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" ). It features a variety of posters, artbooks, apparel and figurines. On February 11, 2017, Arc System Works announced a collaboration withTecmo Koei'sTeam Ninjato release Arc System Works Costume Set, consisting the costumes of some characters fromBlazBlueandGuilty GearforDead or Alive 5: Last Roundin March 2017.[37]

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