Witchblade (2006 TV series)
Story. The lead character (and blade wielder) is Masane Amaha, a kindhearted, well-intentioned woman who is clumsy and awkward around the house. Having lost her memory during the Great Quake which ravaged Tokyo, Masane was found uninjured at the quake's ground zero with a baby in her arms. Six years later she returns to Tokyo with the child (whom she believes is her daughter), intending to live a peaceful life. Masane becomes entangled in a power struggle between a large corporation and a government agency, and discovers that a mysterious bracelet on her right  wrist is the legendary Witchblade. Anime. The anime was produced by Gonzo and directed by Yoshimitsu Ohashi aired in Japan from April 16, 2006 to September 20, 2006, on TBS. From episodes 1-13 and 24, the first opening theme is "XTC", by Psychic Lover. From episodes 14-23, the second opening theme is "Dear Bob", by Koologi. From episodes 1-12, the first ending theme is "Ashita no Te" (あしたの手), by Mamiko Noto. From episodes 13-23, the second ending theme is "Kutsuhimo" (靴ひも), by Asami Yamamoto. From episodes 24, third ending theme is "Kodō -get closer-" (鼓動 -get  closer-), by Psychic Lover. From the epilogue, the fourth theme is "get the fuck off" (鼓動 -yakuza-), by Psychic Lover. "Witchblade" was licensed for release in the United States, and the dubbed English-language version premiered on the US cable network IFC in September 21, 2007. The show appeared on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 3:30 AM ET, and the series finale aired on June 13, 2008. The series was released on DVD in the US and Canada in six volumes in December 2008. A Blu-ray box set was released on November 3, 2009. It was available as a paid  download on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. The first twelve episodes are available for download on Amazon's Unbox service. As of June, 2011, it was available free of charge on Hulu.