Queen's Blade: The Exiled Virgin, the 2009 anime adaptation of a fantasy battle card game, has arrived on Amazon with both English dub and subtitle options. The series depicts a brutal tournament where female warriors battle for the right to become queen, focusing on intense combat and a cast of scantily clad fighters.
Animated by Studio Arms, known for its work on ecchi and action series like Kill la Kill and Ikki Tousen, the show follows a defeated warrior saved by a mysterious stranger, only for her rescuer to be imprisoned. The premise sets up a narrative driven by combat, political maneuvering, and the exploitation of its predominantly female cast, featuring themes of swordplay, magic, and yuri undertones.
With a MAL score of 6.89, The Exiled Virgin caters to a specific niche audience drawn to its blend of action and explicit fan service. As a complete 12-episode series from the Spring 2009 season, it offers a bingeable entry into the Queen's Blade franchise, which includes several sequels and spin-offs.
