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::summary Fighting game series ::

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FieldValue
titleBlazBlue
imageBlazBlue_Logo.png
genreFighting
Rhythm
Card battle
Action adventure
developerArc System Works
91Act
Linked Brain
publisherArc System Works
Aksys Games
PQube
Capcom
Zen United
H2 Interactive
91Act
creatorToshimichi Mori
platformsVarious
first release versionBlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
first release dateNovember 19, 2008
latest release versionBlazBlue Entropy Effect
latest release dateJanuary 31, 2024
spinoffsXBlaze series
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| title = BlazBlue | image = BlazBlue_Logo.png | genre = Fighting Rhythm Card battle Action adventure | developer = Arc System Works 91Act Linked Brain | publisher = Arc System Works Aksys Games PQube Capcom Zen United H2 Interactive 91Act | creator = Toshimichi Mori | platforms = Various | first release version = BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger | first release date = November 19, 2008 | latest release version = BlazBlue Entropy Effect | latest release date = January 31, 2024 | spinoffs=XBlaze series

BlazBlue is a video game series created by Arc System Works. It has sold 1.7 million copies as of August 2012. The game franchise's creator, Toshimichi Mori, left Arc System Works and joined NetEase in September 2022.

Games

Main series

| series = | futuregame = no | article = BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger | title = BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger | date = | multiplereleasedates = yes | canceled = | refs = | release = 2008 – Arcade 2009 – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 2010 – PlayStation Portable, Microsoft Windows | platform = | notes =

  • An arcade port was released for the Microsoft Store on December 21, 2012
  • The original PC release was removed from Games for Windows – Live, and released on Steam by H2 Interactive with offline play in 2014 | series = | futuregame = no | article = BlazBlue: Continuum Shift | title = BlazBlue: Continuum Shift | date = | multiplereleasedates = yes | canceled = | refs = | release = 2009 – Arcade 2010 – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | platform = | notes = | series = | futuregame = no | article = BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma | title = BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma | date = | multiplereleasedates = yes | canceled = | refs = | release = 2012 – Arcade 2013 – PlayStation 3 2014 – PlayStation Vita | platform = | notes =
  • The PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita port were updated to version 1.1 in North America on May 14, 2014 | series = | futuregame = no | article = BlazBlue: Central Fiction | title = BlazBlue: Central Fiction | date = | multiplereleasedates = yes | canceled = | refs = | release = 2015 – Arcade 2016 – PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 2017 – Microsoft Windows | platform = | notes = * Released in western markets without an English dub

Updated versions

| series = | futuregame = no | article = BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II | title = BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II | date = | multiplereleasedates = yes | canceled = | refs = | release = 2010 – Arcade 2011 – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 2011 – PlayStation Portable, Nintendo 3DS | platform = | 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 | series = | futuregame = no | article = BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend | title = BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend | date = | multiplereleasedates = yes | canceled = | refs = | release = 2011 – Arcade 2011 – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Vita 2012 – PlayStation Portable 2014 – Microsoft Windows | platform = | 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 | series = | futuregame = no | article = BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend | title = BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend | date = | multiplereleasedates = yes | canceled = | refs = | release = 2014 – Arcade 2015 – PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One 2016 – Microsoft Windows | platform = | 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 | series = | futuregame = no | article = BlazBlue: Central Fiction | title = BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition | date = | multiplereleasedates = yes | canceled = | refs = | release = 2019 – Nintendo Switch | platform = | notes =
  • The Nintendo Switch version of the port has all currently-released DLC
  • Digital-only release in North America

Spin-offs

| series = | futuregame = no | article = BlayzBloo: Super Melee Brawlers Battle Royale | title = BlayzBloo: Super Melee Brawlers Battle Royale | date = | multiplereleasedates = yes | canceled = | refs = | release = 2010 – DSiWare | platform = | notes =

  • 3D arena fighting game | series = | futuregame = no | article = BlazBlue: Clone Phantasma | title = BlazBlue: Clone Phantasma | date = | multiplereleasedates = yes | canceled = | refs = | release = 2012 – Nintendo 3DS | platform = | notes =
  • 3D arena fighting game | series = | futuregame = no | article = Xblaze Code: Embryo | title = XBlaze Code: Embryo | date = | multiplereleasedates = yes | canceled = | refs = | release = 2013 – PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita 2016 – Microsoft Windows | platform = | notes =
  • Visual novel set 150 years before Calamity Trigger | series = | futuregame = no | article = | title = Eat Beat, Dead Spike-san | date = | multiplereleasedates = no | canceled = | refs = | release = 2015 – iOS, Android | platform = | notes =
  • Rhythm game featuring Dead Spike, Ragna the Bloodedge's signature special move | series = | futuregame = no | article = XBlaze Lost: Memories | title = XBlaze Lost: Memories | date = | multiplereleasedates = yes | canceled = | refs = | release = 2015 – PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita 2016 – Microsoft Windows | platform = | notes =
  • The sequel to XBlaze Code: Embryo | series = | futuregame = no | article = | title = BlazBlue: Battle Cards | date = | multiplereleasedates = no | canceled = | refs = | release = 2015 – iOS | platform = | notes =
  • Card battle game featuring characters from the series | series = | futuregame = no | article = | title = BlazBlue Revolution Reburning | date = | multiplereleasedates = no | canceled = | refs = | release = 2016 – iOS, Android | platform = | notes =
  • Developed and published by 91Act
  • Ceased services in Japan on November 23, 2018 | series = | futuregame = no | article = BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle | title = BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle | date = | multiplereleasedates = no | canceled = | refs = | release = 2018 – PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows 2019 – Arcade 2023 – Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S | platform = | notes =
  • Crossover tag-team fighting game featuring characters from BlazBlue, Persona 4 Arena, Under Night In-Birth, RWBY, Arcana Heart, Senran Kagura, and Akatsuki Blitzkampf | series = | futuregame = no | article = | title = BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War | date = | multiplereleasedates = no | canceled = | refs = | release = 2021 – iOS, Android | platform = | notes =
  • Announced in 2017, the game resurfaced in early 2021
  • Developed by Linked Brain
  • Mobile game set in an alternate timeline
  • Ceased services on January 31, 2022 | series = | futuregame = no | article = | title = BlazBlue Entropy Effect | date = January 31, 2024 | multiplereleasedates = no | canceled = | refs = | release = 2024 – iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows 2026 – PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch | platform = | notes =
  • Acton-adventure roguelike 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 as BlazBlue Entropy Effect X | series = | futuregame = yes | article = | title = Untitled Mobile BlazBlue Spin-off | date = N/A | multiplereleasedates = no | canceled = | refs = | release = | platform = iOS, Android | notes =
  • Developed by MACOVILL

Other media

Novels

|article= |title= BlazBlue: Phase 0 |date= 2010 |refs= |platform= 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 |article= |title= BlazBlue: Phase Shift |date= 2011 |refs= |platform= 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 |article= |title= BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger |date= 2013 |refs= |platform= 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 |article= |title= BlazBlue: Continuum Shift |date= 2013 |refs= |platform= 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 |article= |title= BlazBlue: Bloodedge Experience |date= 2014 |refs= |platform= 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 |article= |title= BlazBlue: Spiral Shift |date= 2016 |refs= |platform= Light novel |notes= * Single volume written by Mako Komao
  • Jin Kisaragi survives the Ikaruga Civil War

Manga

|article= |title= BlazBlue: Chimelical Complex |date= 2011 |refs= |platform= 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 |article= |title= BlazBlue: Official Comics |date= 2009 |refs= |platform= 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 |article= |title= BlazBlue: Remix Heart |date= 2012 |refs= |platform= 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 |article= |title= BlazBlue |date= 2013 |refs= |platform= 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 |article= |title= BlazBlue: Variable Heart |date= 2016 |refs= |platform= 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 sets out to defeat the squad leader of the NOL

Anime

| series = | futuregame = | article = BlazBlue Alter Memory | title = BlazBlue: Alter Memory | date = 2013 | multiplereleasedates = no | canceled = | refs = | release = | platform = Anime series | notes = * One cour series by teamKG and Hoods Entertainment

  • Recap story of Calamity Trigger and Continuum Shift
  • Licensed by Funimation in North America

Other

| series = | futuregame = | article = | title = BlazBlue Radio | date = 2009 | multiplereleasedates = no | canceled = | refs = | release = | platform = 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, has been published infrequently on the official website.
  • Two comedic radio dramas were produced, titled BuruDora. 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

Main article: List of BlazBlue characters

The series has the roster with each game releases, with the wave of playable characters from Calamity Trigger and other ones with different personalities in Central Fiction. They made appearances on game crossovers and other associated media.

Events and merchandise

Two official events, BuruFesu 2009: Riot Summer and BuruFesu: 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.

References

References

  1. "BlazBlue Officially Coming to Consoles: News from 1UP.com".
  2. (2012-08-02). "BlazBlue hits 1.7 million copies sold worldwide". Joystiq.
  3. Hodgkins, Crystalyn. (25 September 2022). "BlazBlue Game Series Creator, Producer Toshimichi Mori Retires from Arc System Works".
  4. "BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger". [[GameSpot]].
  5. "BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Portable". [[GameSpot]].
  6. (December 21, 2012). "BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Is On Windows 8 App Store For Like $7". Siliconera.
  7. Hannley, Steve. (February 13, 2014). "BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Now Available on Steam". Hardcore Gamer.
  8. "BlazBlue: Continuum Shift". [[GameSpot]].
  9. "BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma". [[GameSpot]].
  10. (May 12, 2014). "BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Version 1.1 Patch Out On May 14". Siliconera.
  11. Barder, Ollie. (July 15, 2015). "'BlazBlue Central Fiction' Announced Along With Location Test Details". [[Forbes]].
  12. Miscevich, Danny. (May 27, 2016). "BlazBlue: Central Fiction Launches this Winter on PS4, PS3". PlayStation.Blog.
  13. (September 1, 2016). "BlazBlue: CentralFiction Game Will Not Have English Dub - News". [[Anime News Network]].
  14. "BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II". [[GameSpot]].
  15. (April 15, 2011). "BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Patch V1.03 Coming This May". Aksys Games.
  16. "BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend". [[GameSpot]].
  17. (February 17, 2012). "BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend And BBQ Mode Comes To PSP In May". Siliconera.
  18. (December 12, 2014). "Fight! BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend On PC". [[Rock, Paper, Shotgun]].
  19. (May 19, 2015). "Arc System Works Universe BlazBlue Continuum Shift Extend Now Available in Europe on Steam". Arc System Works.
  20. (6 March 2015). "BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend Hits North America This Summer". [[IGN]].
  21. "BlayzBloo: Super Melee Brawlers Battle Royale". [[GameSpot]].
  22. "BlazBlue: Clonephantasma". [[GameSpot]].
  23. "XBLAZE Code: Embryo". [[GameSpot]].
  24. MacGregor, Kyle. (February 25, 2015). "There's a new BlazBlue rhythm game and it's out now".
  25. "XBLAZE: Lost Memories". [[GameSpot]].
  26. "BlazBlue: Battle Cards".
  27. "<BlazBlue RR - Fighting> ONLINE TODAY!".
  28. Casey. (2016-05-29). "BlazBlue Revolution Reburning To Release June 8 On Mobile".
  29. Ressler, Karen. (2018-10-22). "BlazBlue Revolution Reburning Smartphone Game Ends Service in Japan".
  30. (17 July 2017). "BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle stars characters from Persona and Under Night In-Birth".
  31. Gach, Ethan. (16 July 2017). "Arc System Works Announces BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle At Evo 2017".
  32. "BLAZBLUE ALTERNATIVE DARKWAR公式サイト".
  33. Romano, Sal. (2017-08-08). "BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War announced for iOS, Android".
  34. Romano, Sal. (2021-01-13). "BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War launches in February in Japan".
  35. "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".
  36. Romano, Sal. (December 21, 2023). "BlazBlue: Entropy Effect launches January 31, 2024".
  37. Brown, Andrew. (July 22, 2024). "New BlazBlue Game in Development for PC and Mobile Platforms".
  38. (June 2, 2018). "The return of #BBRadio is here, now with English subtitles! (make sure they're enabled). #BBTAG".
  39. twitter.com/ARCSY_Event/status/830693429004816384

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