Witchblade Vol.1-3 DVD

Adapted from the hit Top Cow comic book series that inspired the live-action TV series starring Yancy Butler this brand new animated Witchblade series relocates the action from present day New York to a near-future Tokyo where a new bearer has been chosen to wield the awesome power of the Witchblade. An ancient supernatural sentient weapon of unparalleled destructive force that also holds a seemingly limitless potential for protecting its bearer the Witchblade has been coveted and sought throughout history by countless men eager to control it. But for reasons unknown... this fearsome artefact can only be bestowed upon a woman chosen by the blade itself and one whose fate will forever be scarred by the burden of its power. After being found barely conscious at the epicentre of a devastating earthquake that almost wiped Japan from the face of the earth single mother Masane Amaha has existed on the fringes of society constantly on the run from the agents of the Child's Welfare Ministry who are concerned for the safety of Masane's young daughter Rihoko. But Masane's true destiny was written long ago... Finally tracked down by the Agency Masane finds herself behind bars as Rihoko is taken into protective custody. Concerned only with retrieving her daughter Masane is overwhelmed by a force beyond comprehension as the Witchblade reveals itself to its new host. But getting Rihoko back proves to be the least of6 Masane's worries. The eyes of a giant corporation known as the Doji Group have been watching and waiting for the mythical weapon to reappear and now they believe they have found what they were looking for. One of the most beautifully produced and impressive looking anime series in recent memory Witchblade also boasts an unusually emotive and involving storyline that posits a moving mother-daughter relationship saga against the backdrop of an explosive supernatural action-adventure. [show more]

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