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BlazBlue

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Fighting game series
Video game series
BlazBlue
GenresFighting
Rhythm
Card battle
Action adventure
DevelopersArc System Works
91Act
Linked Brain
PublishersArc System Works
Aksys Games
PQube
Capcom
Zen United
H2 Interactive
91Act
CreatorToshimichi Mori
PlatformVarious
First releaseBlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
November 19, 2008[1]
Latest releaseBlazBlue Entropy Effect
January 31, 2024
Spin-offsXBlaze series

BlazBlue (ブレイブルー,Bureiburu) is a video game series created byArc System Works. It has sold 1.7 million copies as of August 2012.[2] The game franchise's creator, Toshimichi Mori, left Arc System Works and joinedNetEase.[3]

Games

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Main series

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Original release dates:
  • JP: November 19, 2008
  • NA: June 30, 2009
  • EU: April 2, 2010
Release years by system:
2008 – Arcade[4]
2009 –PlayStation 3,[4]Xbox 360[4]
2010 –PlayStation Portable,[5]Microsoft Windows[4]
Notes:

Original release dates:
  • JP: November 20, 2009
  • NA: July 27, 2010
  • EU: December 3, 2010
Release years by system:
2009 – Arcade[8]
2010 – PlayStation 3,[8] Xbox 360[8]

Original release dates:
  • JP: November 21, 2012
  • NA: March 25, 2014
  • EU: April 23, 2014
Release years by system:
2012 – Arcade[9]
2013 – PlayStation 3[9]
2014 –PlayStation Vita[9]
Notes:
  • The PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita port were updated to version 1.1 in North America on May 14, 2014[10]

Original release dates:
  • JP: November 19, 2015
  • NA: November 1, 2016
  • EU: November 4, 2016
Release years by system:
2015 – Arcade[11]
2016 – PlayStation 3,[12]PlayStation 4[12]
2017 – Microsoft Windows[4]
Notes:
  • Released in western markets without an English dub[13]

Updated versions

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Original release dates:
  • JP: December 9, 2010
  • NA: May 10, 2011
  • EU: May 10, 2011
Release years by system:
2010 – Arcade[14]
2011 –PlayStation 3,[15]Xbox 360[15]
2011 –PlayStation Portable,[14]Nintendo 3DS[14]
Notes:
  • The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions ofContinuum Shift were updated for free toContinuum Shift II as a downloadable patch[15]
  • 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[16]
2011 – PlayStation 3,[16] Xbox 360,[16]PlayStation Vita[16]
2012 – PlayStation Portable[16]
2014 –Microsoft Windows[16]
Notes:
  • The PlayStation Portable port features offline play and was released only in Japan[17]
  • The Steam version was unavailable for purchase in European countries,[18] and theregional lockout ended on May 19, 2015[19]

Original release dates:
  • JP: April 23, 2015
  • NA: June 30, 2015
  • EU: October 29, 2015
Release years by system:
2014 – Arcade[20]
2015 – PlayStation 3,[20]PlayStation 4,[20] PlayStation Vita,[20]Xbox One[20]
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[citation needed]
  • Unlike the originalChrono Phantasma release in North America,Extend features a localized Library Mode[citation needed]

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

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Original release dates:
  • JP: January 27, 2010
  • NA: August 2, 2010
Release years by system:
2010 –DSiWare[21]
Notes:
  • 3D arena fighting game

Original release dates:
  • JP: December 26, 2012
  • NA: August 21, 2014
Release years by system:
2012 –Nintendo 3DS[22]
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,[23]PlayStation Vita[23]
2016 –Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • Visual novel set 150 years beforeCalamity Trigger
Eat Beat, Dead Spike-san

Original release date:
Release years by system:
2015 –iOS,[24]Android[24]
Notes:
  • Rhythm game featuringDead Spike, Ragna the Bloodedge's signature special move[24]

Original release dates:
  • JP: April 9, 2015
  • NA: August 11, 2015
  • EU: June 21, 2016
Release years by system:
2015 – PlayStation 3,[25]PlayStation Vita[25]
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[26]
Notes:
  • Card battle game featuring characters from the series[26]
BlazBlue Revolution Reburning

Original release date:[27][28][29]
Release years by system:
2016 – iOS, Android
Notes:
  • Developed and published by 91Act
  • Ceased services in Japan on November 23, 2018[29]

Original release date:
Release years by system:
2018 –PlayStation 4,Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows[30]
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
Release years by system:
2021 – iOS, Android[32]
Notes:
  • Announced in 2017, the game resurfaced in early 2021[33]
  • Developed by Linked Brain[34]
  • Mobile game set in an alternate timeline
  • Ceased services on January 31, 2022[35]
BlazBlue Entropy Effect

Original release date:[36]
January 31, 2024		Release years by system:
2024 – iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows
2026 –PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
Notes:
  • Acton-adventureroguelike developed and published by 91Act
  • Entered Steam Early Access on August 15, 2023 and had its full release on January 31, 2024
  • iOS and Android versions were initially only available in China, until their 2025 worldwide release
  • Ported to consoles asBlazBlue Entropy Effect X
Untitled Mobile BlazBlue Spin-off

N/A – iOS, Android[37]		Notes:
  • Developed by MACOVILL

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 follows Bloodedge, the Six Heroes, and Celica A. Mercury, set beforeCalamity 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 ofIshana, andThe 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
  • Jin Kisaragi survives 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 Trigger andContinuum 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
  • Set beforeCalamity 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 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 Heart, Mai sets out to defeat the squad leader of the NOL

Anime

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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 throughchibi versions 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 officialyonkoma gag manga series,BuruMan (ぶるまん,contraction of "BlueManga"), has been published infrequently on the official website.
  • Two comedicradio dramas were 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 aired on YouTube with English subtitles.[38]

Characters

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Main article:List of BlazBlue characters

The series has the roster with each game releases, with the wave of playable characters fromCalamity Trigger and 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, 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 withTecmo Koei'sTeam Ninja to release an Arc System Works Costume Set, consisting of the costumes of some characters fromBlazBlue andGuilty Gear forDead or Alive 5: Last Round in March 2017.[39]

References

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  2. ^"BlazBlue hits 1.7 million copies sold worldwide". Joystiq. 2012-08-02. Archived fromthe original on 2014-05-24. Retrieved2014-05-23.
  3. ^Hodgkins, Crystalyn (25 September 2022)."BlazBlue Game Series Creator, Producer Toshimichi Mori Retires from Arc System Works".Anime News Network. Retrieved19 January 2025.
  4. ^abcde"BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger".GameSpot. RetrievedMarch 14, 2015.
  5. ^"BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Portable".GameSpot. Archived fromthe original on January 14, 2015. RetrievedMarch 26, 2015.
  6. ^"BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Is On Windows 8 App Store For Like $7". Siliconera. December 21, 2012. RetrievedMarch 26, 2015.
  7. ^Hannley, Steve (February 13, 2014)."BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Now Available on Steam". Hardcore Gamer. RetrievedMarch 26, 2015.
  8. ^abc"BlazBlue: Continuum Shift".GameSpot. RetrievedMarch 26, 2015.
  9. ^abc"BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma".GameSpot. RetrievedMarch 26, 2015.
  10. ^"BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Version 1.1 Patch Out On May 14". Siliconera. May 12, 2014. RetrievedMarch 26, 2015.
  11. ^Barder, Ollie (July 15, 2015)."'BlazBlue Central Fiction' Announced Along With Location Test Details".Forbes. RetrievedJuly 18, 2015.
  12. ^abMiscevich, Danny (May 27, 2016)."BlazBlue: Central Fiction Launches this Winter on PS4, PS3". PlayStation.Blog. RetrievedSeptember 3, 2015.
  13. ^"BlazBlue: CentralFiction Game Will Not Have English Dub - News".Anime News Network. September 1, 2016. RetrievedDecember 8, 2017.
  14. ^abc"BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II".GameSpot. RetrievedMarch 26, 2015.
  15. ^abc"BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Patch V1.03 Coming This May". Aksys Games. April 15, 2011. Archived fromthe original on March 26, 2015. RetrievedMarch 26, 2015.
  16. ^abcdef"BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend".GameSpot. RetrievedMarch 26, 2015.
  17. ^"BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend And BBQ Mode Comes To PSP In May". Siliconera. February 17, 2012. RetrievedMarch 26, 2015.
  18. ^"Fight! BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend On PC".Rock, Paper, Shotgun. December 12, 2014. RetrievedMarch 26, 2015.
  19. ^"Arc System Works Universe BlazBlue Continuum Shift Extend Now Available in Europe on Steam". Arc System Works. May 19, 2015. Archived fromthe original on May 25, 2015. RetrievedMay 25, 2015.
  20. ^abcde"BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend Hits North America This Summer".IGN. 6 March 2015. RetrievedMarch 26, 2015.
  21. ^"BlayzBloo: Super Melee Brawlers Battle Royale".GameSpot. RetrievedMarch 26, 2015.
  22. ^"BlazBlue: Clonephantasma".GameSpot. RetrievedMarch 26, 2015.
  23. ^ab"XBLAZE Code: Embryo".GameSpot. RetrievedMarch 26, 2015.
  24. ^abcMacGregor, Kyle (February 25, 2015)."There's a new BlazBlue rhythm game and it's out now".Destructoid. RetrievedJuly 18, 2015.
  25. ^ab"XBLAZE: Lost Memories".GameSpot. RetrievedMarch 26, 2015.
  26. ^ab"BlazBlue: Battle Cards". Archived fromthe original on October 2, 2016. RetrievedJuly 18, 2015.
  27. ^@BlazBlueRR (April 2, 2016)."<BlazBlue RR - Fighting> ONLINE TODAY!" (Tweet) – viaTwitter.
  28. ^Casey (2016-05-29)."BlazBlue Revolution Reburning To Release June 8 On Mobile".Siliconera. Retrieved2023-02-06.
  29. ^abRessler, Karen (2018-10-22)."BlazBlue Revolution Reburning Smartphone Game Ends Service in Japan".Anime News Network. Retrieved2023-02-06.The game launched in Japan on October 20, 2016, but it had already launched in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan in July 2015; in Singapore and Malaysia in April 2016; and in more than 140 countries in America, Europe, and Asia by June 8, 2016.
  30. ^Yin-Poole, Wesley (17 July 2017)."BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle stars characters from Persona and Under Night In-Birth".Eurogamer. Retrieved2018-01-23.
  31. ^Gach, Ethan (16 July 2017)."Arc System Works Announces BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle At Evo 2017".kotaku.com. Retrieved11 April 2018.
  32. ^"BLAZBLUE ALTERNATIVE DARKWAR公式サイト". Retrieved2018-02-14.
  33. ^Romano, Sal (2017-08-08)."BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War announced for iOS, Android".Gematsu. Retrieved2021-01-13.
  34. ^Romano, Sal (2021-01-13)."BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War launches in February in Japan".Gematsu. Retrieved2021-01-13.
  35. ^@BBDWSUPPORT (November 30, 2021)."本アプリは2022年01月31日をもってサービス終了とさせていただくことになりました" [This application will be discontinued as of January 31, 2022.] (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved2021-11-30 – viaTwitter.
  36. ^Romano, Sal (December 21, 2023)."BlazBlue: Entropy Effect launches January 31, 2024".Gematsu. RetrievedJanuary 1, 2024.
  37. ^Brown, Andrew (July 22, 2024)."New BlazBlue Game in Development for PC and Mobile Platforms".Final Weapon. RetrievedFebruary 13, 2025.
  38. ^@ArcSystemWorksU (June 2, 2018)."The return of #BBRadio is here, now with English subtitles! (make sure they're enabled). #BBTAG" (Tweet) – viaTwitter.
  39. ^twitter.com/ARCSY_Event/status/830693429004816384

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