Description
"Kekkai Sensen & Beyond" is the second season of the anime adaptation of Yasuhiro Nightow's manga series "Kekkai Sensen" (Blood Blockade Battlefront). Set in the bustling, chaotic city of Hellsalem's Lot—formerly New York City—the series explores the aftermath of a catastrophic event that merged the human world with the supernatural realm. The city is now a melting pot of humans, monsters, and otherworldly beings, protected by a secret organization known as Libra, which maintains balance and prevents chaos.
The narrative centers on Leonardo Watch, a young photographer who gained the "All-Seeing Eyes of the Gods" at the expense of his sister's eyesight. Leonardo joins Libra to use his newfound abilities to protect the city and uncover the mysteries of his powers. Alongside him are the eccentric members of Libra, including the charismatic and powerful vampire Zapp Renfro, the stoic and skilled chain-smoking swordsman Klaus von Reinherz, the cheerful yet deadly werewolf Chain Sumeragi, and the enigmatic and aloof Steven A. Starphase. Each member of Libra possesses unique abilities and personalities, contributing to the team's dynamic as they tackle supernatural threats.
The second season delves deeper into the lives of the Libra members, exploring their backstories and personal struggles. Episodes often balance episodic storytelling with overarching plot threads, blending action, humor, and emotional depth. Key arcs include Leonardo's ongoing quest to restore his sister's eyesight, Zapp's rivalry with a former associate, and Klaus's reflections on his role as a leader. The series also introduces new characters, such as the mysterious and powerful White, who becomes a significant figure in the unfolding events.
Themes of coexistence, identity, and the consequences of power are woven throughout the narrative. The city of Hellsalem's Lot serves as a vibrant backdrop, reflecting the chaos and diversity of its inhabitants. The series maintains a fast-paced, energetic tone, punctuated by moments of introspection and character development. "Kekkai Sensen & Beyond" builds on the foundation of the first season, expanding the world and deepening the connections between its characters while delivering a mix of supernatural action and heartfelt storytelling.
The narrative centers on Leonardo Watch, a young photographer who gained the "All-Seeing Eyes of the Gods" at the expense of his sister's eyesight. Leonardo joins Libra to use his newfound abilities to protect the city and uncover the mysteries of his powers. Alongside him are the eccentric members of Libra, including the charismatic and powerful vampire Zapp Renfro, the stoic and skilled chain-smoking swordsman Klaus von Reinherz, the cheerful yet deadly werewolf Chain Sumeragi, and the enigmatic and aloof Steven A. Starphase. Each member of Libra possesses unique abilities and personalities, contributing to the team's dynamic as they tackle supernatural threats.
The second season delves deeper into the lives of the Libra members, exploring their backstories and personal struggles. Episodes often balance episodic storytelling with overarching plot threads, blending action, humor, and emotional depth. Key arcs include Leonardo's ongoing quest to restore his sister's eyesight, Zapp's rivalry with a former associate, and Klaus's reflections on his role as a leader. The series also introduces new characters, such as the mysterious and powerful White, who becomes a significant figure in the unfolding events.
Themes of coexistence, identity, and the consequences of power are woven throughout the narrative. The city of Hellsalem's Lot serves as a vibrant backdrop, reflecting the chaos and diversity of its inhabitants. The series maintains a fast-paced, energetic tone, punctuated by moments of introspection and character development. "Kekkai Sensen & Beyond" builds on the foundation of the first season, expanding the world and deepening the connections between its characters while delivering a mix of supernatural action and heartfelt storytelling.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1Lights, Camera, Action!
2The Phantom Hospital Ward Rises
3Day In Day Out
4Werewolf Mission: Chain Possible
5One Butler's Blitzkrieg
6Get the Lock Out!!
7Branchial Respiration Blues
8Desperate Fight in the Macro Zone (Part 1)
9Desperate Fight in the Macro Zone (Part 2)
10BRATATAT MOM
11Spectral Eyes, Phantom Vision (Part 1)
12Spectral Eyes, Phantom Vision (Part 2)
Cast
- Gilbert F. Altstein
- Michella WatchRenata Dalmora
- Dr. Luciana Estevez
- Dog Hummer
- Klaus von Reinherz
- Klaus Von Reinhertz
- Femt
- Patrick
- Aligura
- Deldro Brody
- Sonic Speed Monkey
- Leonardo Watch
- Klaus von Reinhartz
- Zed O’Brien
- Zed O'Brien
- Doug Hummer
- Speed'O Sonic
- Dog Hammer
- Gilbert F. AlsteinFrancis HenryLuiz Nunes
- Luciana EstevezCristina HernandezAna Maria Morais
Comment(s)
Staff
- DirectorShigehito Takayanagi
- ScreenplayYasuko KamoYoriko Tomita
- Episode DirectorIkurō SatōShintarō ItogaMiwa SasakiNaomi NakayamaMasahiro MukaiRie MatsumotoSatoshi TakafujiTakahiro HasuiYūji Ōya
- Original creator
- Art DirectorJunichi Higashi
- Animation DirectorToshihiro KawamotoTakashi HashimotoTsunenori SaitōShigeru FujitaAtsushi HasebeMiwa SasakiShinya YamadaKanta SuzukiKazumi InadomeMegumi TomitaKenta YokoyaMiho KatōTetsurō NirekiNoriko Morishima
- Cgi DirectorKōki ŌtaTakuma Miyake
- Executive producerKazuhiro AsōYoshihiro FurusawaMichihiro AsoHideo HirataHiroo Maruyama
- Series CompositionYasuko Kamo
- StoryboardKou MatsuoShigehito TakayanagiMiwa SasakiShinji IshihiraNaomi NakayamaMasahiro MukaiRie Matsumoto
- MusicTaisei Iwasaki
- Character DesignToshihiro KawamotoKōji Sugiura
- Chief Animation DirectorToshihiro KawamotoTsunenori Saitō
- Sound DirectorJin Aketagawa
- Director of PhotographyMayuko Furumoto
- ProducerYoshihiro OyabuRyōsuke MoriWakana OkamuraTaisuke FuruyaFumihito FukinoHiroshi Kamei
Production
- Animation ProductionBONES
- ProductionKekkai Sensen & BEYOND Production Committee
Relations
Music
Insert songs
Ep. 1
“Block Scholars”
Ep. 1
“Slice and Dice”
Ep. 2
“Eternalism”
Ep. 3
“A QUEEN OF THE NIGHT”
Ep. 4
“A Way Out”
Ep. 4
“In the City”
Ep. 4
“La vie d'une femme" (A Lady's Life)”
Ep. 5
“World Goes Round" by”
Ep. 6
“EASY THINGS”
Ep. 7
“GILL BREATHING BLUES”
Ep. 8
“Poupées Vaudoux" (Voodoo Dolls)”
Ep. 9
“GHADI TJI (You'll be here)”
Ep. 10
“CAN YOU FEEL IT”
Ep. 12
“TORTOISE KNIGHT”
Ep. 12
“WHITE BEYOND (Shiroi Yami no Tonari) (白い闇の隣; Beside the White Darkness)”
Ep. 4, 7, 9-10
“It's Magic”

