TV-Series
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.
Information
Blood Blockade Battlefront & Beyond
血界戦線 & BEYOND
Blood Blockade Battlefront & Beyond
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 09/30/2017
Categories
Genre
ActionDramaGhost StoriesComedy
Settings
Sci-Fi
Tags
Vampire
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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
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Shigehito Takayanagi
  • Screenplay
    Yasuko Kamo
    Yoriko Tomita
  • Episode Director
    Ikurō Satō
    Shintarō Itoga
    Miwa Sasaki
    Naomi Nakayama
    Masahiro Mukai
    Rie Matsumoto
    Satoshi Takafuji
    Takahiro Hasui
    Yūji Ōya
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Junichi Higashi
  • Animation Director
    Toshihiro Kawamoto
    Takashi Hashimoto
    Tsunenori Saitō
    Shigeru Fujita
    Atsushi Hasebe
    Miwa Sasaki
    Shinya Yamada
    Kanta Suzuki
    Kazumi Inadome
    Megumi Tomita
    Kenta Yokoya
    Miho Katō
    Tetsurō Nireki
    Noriko Morishima
  • Cgi Director
    Kōki Ōta
    Takuma Miyake
  • Executive producer
    Kazuhiro Asō
    Yoshihiro Furusawa
    Michihiro Aso
    Hideo Hirata
    Hiroo Maruyama
  • Series Composition
    Yasuko Kamo
  • Storyboard
    Kou Matsuo
    Shigehito Takayanagi
    Miwa Sasaki
    Shinji Ishihira
    Naomi Nakayama
    Masahiro Mukai
    Rie Matsumoto
  • Music
    Taisei Iwasaki
  • Character Design
    Toshihiro Kawamoto
    Kōji Sugiura
  • Chief Animation Director
    Toshihiro Kawamoto
    Tsunenori Saitō
  • Sound Director
    Jin Aketagawa
  • Director of Photography
    Mayuko Furumoto
  • Producer
    Yoshihiro Oyabu
    Ryōsuke Mori
    Wakana Okamura
    Taisuke Furuya
    Fumihito Fukino
    Hiroshi Kamei
Production
  • Animation Production
    BONES
  • Production
    Kekkai Sensen & BEYOND Production Committee
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”