The BEST episodes of Queen's Blade season 1
Every episode of Queen's Blade season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Queen's Blade season 1!
In 4 years time the competition that will decide who the next Queen shall be will start. The strongest warrior will continue to rule the country according to tradition and expand it. The contestants need only be older than 12 years. They need not be human, intelligent or even of that country. The rules for the tournament are simple: murder is allowed. Any weapon can be chosen. The winner is decided when one of the participants flees or can't move anymore. Such event is broadcast through a crystal sphere by the court's magic teacher to all population to see and enjoy.
#1 - Final Destiny: Path to the Queen
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/18/2009
Having defeated Claudette, Leina claims victory in their long-awaited duel. But before she can celebrate, Melona, Menace, and Airi—servants of the Swamp Witch—descend upon her party with an army of the undead, intent on stopping the Queen’s Blade tournament. As warriors from every side are drawn into the fray, who will emerge victorious from the ensuing melee?!
#2 - Enlightenment: Blow of the Dragon
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/4/2009
Leina and Nanael catch up with Tomoe and her companions. Eager to prove how much stronger she has become, Leina challenges Risty to a Queen’s Blade duel. But the gap in skill between them is far too great, and Leina is knocked out with a single strike. Just then…
#3 - Thunder: After the Death Battle
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/11/2009
Claudette and Risty enter a Queen’s Blade duel. Their abilities are closely matched, but Risty’s injuries from an earlier fight prove too much to overcome, and she falls in battle. Just then, Leina catches up with the pair, setting the stage for the long-awaited clash between the rival sisters!
#4 - Resurrected Curse: Ancient Princess
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/30/2009
Deep within a pyramid rising from the desert, the Ancient Princess Menace has bound Leina to her through a ritual, making her a loyal servant. When Tomoe and Shizuka sneak into the pyramid, Menace quickly discovers them and orders the enslaved Leina to attack!
#5 - Advent: Angel of Light
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/14/2009
Summoned before the Archangel, Nanael is informed that her many rule violations have put her at risk of being banished to the underworld. Yet she is offered a reprieve on one condition. Taking the angel Hachiel with her, Nanael sets out on a mission into the domain of the Swamp Witch—but things do not go as planned…
#6 - Stealth: Assassin of the Fang
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/21/2009
After reaching a secluded, unnamed hot spring, Tomoe and Shizuka take the opportunity to soothe their weariness. There they unexpectedly encounter Elina, who is searching for Leina with a detachment of soldiers. Tensions rise and a fight seems moments away, but Tomoe chooses to withdraw, narrowly avoiding a direct confrontation. However…
#7 - Sincerity: The Weaponsmith and the Steel Princess
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/28/2009
Cattleya heads out on a delivery run, leaving her son Rana at home. During her journey, she happens to meet Leina and the others. At the same time, Ymir visits a weapon merchant. Low-cost weapons have begun saturating the market, causing weapons from Steel Mountain to languish on the shelves, and Ymir has come to scout out the culprit behind it.
#8 - Promise: Forest Keeper
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/7/2009
Pursuing Airi into the forest, Leina and Nanael come upon a standoff between Noah and Airi. Seeing her chance, Nanael promptly declares a Queen’s Blade battle. Noah is driven entirely onto the defensive as Airi overwhelms her with attack after attack. Unable to watch any longer, Leina steps in…
#9 - Ambitious Undertaking: Warrior Priestess
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/9/2009
Tomoe, a Warrior Priestess, and Shizuka, a Demon Priestess who has defected are meditating in the shrine they tend to. Tomoe decides she is going to travel to the mainland to compete in the Queen's Blade tournament. During the night, Demon Ninja priests attack the temple.
#10 - High Spirits: The Wandering Warrior
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/2/2009
Reina is walking outside of town when she encounters Melona, and tells her she is going to defeat her for attacking travellers. Melona taunts Reina for being such a weak fighter, and says she only wants to fight decent warriors as she is a participant in Queen's Blade, a tournament held every four years to decide who is going to be the next Queen.
#11 - Charm Attack: Veteran Mercenary
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/16/2009
Tomoe and Shizuka arrive on the mainland. Tomoe attempts to blend in by choosing an outfit more fitting for the mainland when she overhears a Queen's Blade battle being undertaken. Reina and Listy reach the entrance to where the Queen's Blade tournament is being held.
#12 - Rivalry: Thundercloud General
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/23/2009
Claudette arrives where Reina and Listy were the night before and encounters Echidna who explains she let Reina go so that Claudette could become countess and hence reward her. Claudette goes to find Reina, and has a flashback to where she rescued Reina as a child. Having left the city on her own, Leina is approached by Nanael, who urges her to enter the Queen’s Blade tournament. Dismissing Nanael’s suggestion, Leina prepares to set off again—only to be spotted by her older sister, Claudette. The sisters confront each other, and just as they draw their swords…!