# BlazBlue

BlazBlue (ブレイブルー, Bureiburu) is a fighting game series created by Arc System Works, and later localized in North America by Aksys Games and by Zen United in Europe. An anime series adaptation aired in 2013. The series has sold 1.7 million copies in August 2012. The game franchise's creator, Toshimichi Mori, left Arc System Works, and established NetEase's company Studio Flare.

## Games
### Main series

| Title | Details |
| BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Original release dates: JP: November 19, 2008NA: June 30, 2009EU: April 2, 2010 | Release years by system: 2008 – Arcade 2009 – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 2010 – PlayStation Portable, Microsoft Windows |
| BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Original release dates: JP: November 19, 2008NA: June 30, 2009EU: April 2, 2010 | 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 |
| BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Original release dates: JP: November 20, 2009NA: July 27, 2010EU: December 3, 2010 | Release years by system: 2009 – Arcade 2010 – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
| BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Original release dates: JP: November 21, 2012NA: March 25, 2014EU: April 23, 2014 | Release years by system: 2012 – Arcade 2013 – PlayStation 3 2014 – PlayStation Vita |
| BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Original release dates: JP: November 21, 2012NA: March 25, 2014EU: April 23, 2014 | Notes: The PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita port were updated to version 1.1 in North America on May 14, 2014 |
| BlazBlue: Central Fiction Original release dates: JP: November 19, 2015NA: November 1, 2016EU: November 4, 2016 | Release years by system: 2015 – Arcade 2016 – PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 2017 – Microsoft Windows |
| BlazBlue: Central Fiction Original release dates: JP: November 19, 2015NA: November 1, 2016EU: November 4, 2016 | Notes: A single game released in western markets without an English dub |

### Updated versions

| Title | Details |
| BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II Original release dates: JP: December 9, 2010NA: May 10, 2011EU: May 10, 2011 | Release years by system: 2010 – Arcade 2011 – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 2011 – PlayStation Portable, Nintendo 3DS |
| BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II Original release dates: JP: December 9, 2010NA: May 10, 2011EU: May 10, 2011 | 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 |
| BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Original release dates: JP: December 17, 2011NA: February 14, 2012EU: February 24, 2012 | Release years by system: 2011 – Arcade 2011 – PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Vita 2012 – PlayStation Portable 2014 – Microsoft Windows |
| BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Original release dates: JP: December 17, 2011NA: February 14, 2012EU: February 24, 2012 | Notes: The PlayStation Portable port features offline play and was released only in Japan The Steam version was unavailable for purchase in European countries The regional lockout ended on May 19, 2015 |
| BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend Original release dates: JP: April 23, 2015NA: June 30, 2015EU: October 29, 2015 | Release years by system: 2014 – Arcade 2015 – PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One 2016 – Microsoft Windows |
| BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma Extend Original release dates: JP: April 23, 2015NA: June 30, 2015EU: October 29, 2015 | 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 |
| BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition Original release dates: JP: February 7, 2019NA: February 7, 2019EU: February 8, 2019 | Release years by system: 2019 – Nintendo Switch |
| BlazBlue: Central Fiction Special Edition Original release dates: JP: February 7, 2019NA: February 7, 2019EU: February 8, 2019 | Notes: The Nintendo Switch version of the port has all currently-released DLC Digital-only release in North America |

### Spin-offs

| Title | Details |
| BlayzBloo: Super Melee Brawlers Battle Royale Original release dates: JP: January 27, 2010NA: August 2, 2010 | Release years by system: 2010 – DSiWare |
| BlayzBloo: Super Melee Brawlers Battle Royale Original release dates: JP: January 27, 2010NA: August 2, 2010 | Notes: 3D arena fighting game |
| BlazBlue: Clone Phantasma Original release dates: JP: December 26, 2012NA: August 21, 2014 | Release years by system: 2012 – Nintendo 3DS eShop |
| BlazBlue: Clone Phantasma Original release dates: JP: December 26, 2012NA: August 21, 2014 | Notes: 3D arena fighting game |
| XBlaze Code: Embryo Original release dates: JP: July 23, 2013NA: June 24, 2014EU: September 18, 2015 | Release years by system: 2013 – PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita 2016 – Microsoft Windows |
| XBlaze Code: Embryo Original release dates: JP: July 23, 2013NA: June 24, 2014EU: September 18, 2015 | Notes: Visual novel set 150 years before Calamity Trigger |
| Eat Beat, Dead Spike-san Original release date: WW: February 25, 2015 | Release years by system: 2015 – iOS, Android |
| Eat Beat, Dead Spike-san Original release date: WW: February 25, 2015 | Notes: Rhythm game featuring Dead Spike, Ragna the Bloodedge's signature special move |
| XBlaze Lost: Memories Original release dates: JP: April 9, 2015NA: August 11, 2015EU: June 21, 2016 | Release years by system: 2015 – PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita 2016 – Microsoft Windows |
| XBlaze Lost: Memories Original release dates: JP: April 9, 2015NA: August 11, 2015EU: June 21, 2016 | Notes: The sequel to XBlaze Code: Embryo |
| BlazBlue: Battle Cards Original release date: AU: April 30, 2015CAN: May 6, 2015NA: May 14, 2015 | Release years by system: 2015 – iOS |
| BlazBlue: Battle Cards Original release date: AU: April 30, 2015CAN: May 6, 2015NA: May 14, 2015 | Notes: Card battle game featuring characters from the series |
| BlazBlue Revolution Reburning Original release date: HK/TW: July 7, 2015SG/MY: April 2, 2016WW: June 8, 2016JP: October 20, 2016 | Release years by system: 2016 – iOS, Android |
| BlazBlue Revolution Reburning Original release date: HK/TW: July 7, 2015SG/MY: April 2, 2016WW: June 8, 2016JP: October 20, 2016 | Notes: Developed and published by 91Act Ceased services in Japan on November 23, 2018 |
| BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Original release date: JP: May 31, 2018WW: June 5, 2018 | Release years by system: 2018 – PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows 2019 – Arcade 2023 – Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S |
| BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Original release date: JP: May 31, 2018WW: June 5, 2018 | 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 |
| BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War Original release date: JP: (2021-02-16) (2022-01-31)February 16, 2021 – January 31, 2022 | Release years by system: 2021 – iOS, Android |
| BlazBlue Alternative: Dark War Original release date: JP: (2021-02-16) (2022-01-31)February 16, 2021 – January 31, 2022 | 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 |
| BlazBlue Entropy Effect Original release date: January 31, 2024 | Release years by system: 2024 – iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows |
| BlazBlue Entropy Effect Original release date: January 31, 2024 | Notes: Developed and published by 91Act iOS and Android versions are only available in China Entered Steam Early Access on August 15, 2023 |
| Untitled Mobile BlazBlue Spin-off N/A – iOS, Android | Notes: Developed by MACOVILL |

## Other media
### Novels

| Title | Details |
| BlazBlue: Phase 0 2010 – 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 |
| BlazBlue: Phase Shift 2011 – 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. |
| BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger 2013 – 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. |
| BlazBlue: Continuum Shift 2013 – 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. |
| BlazBlue: Bloodedge Experience 2014 – 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. |
| BlazBlue: Spiral Shift 2016 – Light novel | Notes: Single volume written by Mako Komao. Jin Kisaragi survives the Ikaruga Civil War |

### Manga

| Title | Details |
| BlazBlue: Chimelical Complex 2011 – 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 |
| BlazBlue: Official Comics 2009 – 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 |
| BlazBlue: Remix Heart 2012 – Manga | Notes: Four-volume manga written by Deko Akao, illustrated by Sumeragi, and serialized on Age Premium until 2014 Mai Natsume, a man transformed into a woman by the No-Name Grimoire, attempts to seek out the Azure Grimoire and revert the transformation, before joining the Military Academy. Takes place before BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger |
| BlazBlue 2013 – 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 |
| BlazBlue: Variable Heart 2016 – 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 set after the Second War of Ars Magus, Mai Natsume sets out to defeat the leader of the NOL's Zero Squadron |

### Anime

| Title | Details |
| BlazBlue: Alter Memory 2013 – 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

| Title | Details |
| BlazBlue Radio 2009 – Online radio show | Notes: Ongoing 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 (ぶるまん, contraction of "BlueManga"), has been published infrequently on the official website. Two comedic audio dramas have also been produced, titled BuruDora (ぶるどら, contraction of "BlueDrama"). 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 was uploaded to YouTube with English subtitles. |

## 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 (ぶるふぇす 2009 -Riot Summer-) and BuruFesu: Spring Raid (ぶるふぇす -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.