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Blue Dragon 2007

★ 7.9/10 · 38 votes TV-PG AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy 2 seasons · 102 eps Ended
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What is Blue Dragon?

Blue Dragon is a Japanese anime television series produced by Studio Pierrot that serves as an adaptation of the video game series created by Mistwalker. The program was broadcast on TV Tokyo, with its first season running for 51 episodes between April 2007 and March 2008.

Type
TV series
Year
2007
Status
Ended
Episodes
102
Runtime
23 minutes
First aired
Apr 7, 2007
Last aired
Mar 24, 2009
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
TV Tokyo
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum9/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Animation #Action & Adventure #Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Blue Dragon is a Japanese anime television series produced by Studio Pierrot that serves as an adaptation of the video game series created by Mistwalker. The program was broadcast on TV Tokyo, with its first season running for 51 episodes between April 2007 and March 2008. The story begins when a mysterious and terrible enemy launches an attack on the small village inhabited by a character named Shu and his friend Kluke. Following this event, they encounter a warrior named Zola and a companion named Jiro, who assist them in discovering the unique ability to evoke shadows. As the narrative progresses, Shu and his fellow shadow wielders seek assistance at Jibral castle. Upon gaining an audience with the king, Zola requests permission to examine the Book of the Beginning. The series, which features voice performances from actors including Yuri Lowenthal, Sam Riegel, Michelle Ruff, and Roy Samuelson, continued with a second season titled Blue Dragon: Trials of the Seven Shadows.

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“A village boy discovers shadow-wielding powers to fight a mysterious enemy.”

Reasons to watch
  • colorful animation
  • imaginative shadow-based powers
  • epic quest narrative
Keep in mind
  • generic plot elements
  • limited character development

you enjoy anime with elemental powers and coming-of-age themes.

Suitable for general audiences with mild fantasy violence.

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Core (91): Character development & subplots
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Season 1 · 51 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 51 episodes
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What is the main character's power?

The main character Shu can wield shadow-based abilities.

Is this based on a video game?

Yes, it is adapted from an Xbox 360 RPG developed by Mistwalker.

How many episodes are there?

The series has over 100 episodes across two seasons.

Where does the story take place?

It begins in a small village under attack and expands into a larger world.

Who helps the protagonist in the series?

He is aided by friends and warriors like Zola and Jiro.

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