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Is Blood Blockade Battlefront Finished? Watch Order & Manga Guide

Ongoing Manga Adaptation Action Sequel Spinoff
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Is the Anime Really Finished?
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If you are looking for a definitive conclusion to the story through animation alone, the answer is complicated. While there is a substantial amount of animated content, the story continues well beyond the anime’s reach.

The animated adaptation includes the original series, a spinoff titled Kekkai Sensen: Ō-sama no Restaurant no Ō-sama, and a sequel titled Blood Blockade Battlefront & Beyond. However, the written source material has expanded significantly. Following the original 2008 manga, there was a sequel manga, Kekkai Sensen Back 2 Back (which ran from 2015 to 2018), and a further continuation titled Kekkai Sensen Beat 3 Peat that began serialization in 2022.

To get the full, complete story, you will need to transition from the anime to the manga. You can buy the Blood Blockade Battlefront manga here to catch up on the events of Back 2 Back and Beat 3 Peat.

Appeal and Audience
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Blood Blockade Battlefront (also known as Kekkai Sensen) has maintained a strong presence in the industry for over a decade, spanning from its initial manga chapter in 2008 to recent sequels in 2022. The franchise’s appeal is evidenced by its expansion into various media, including stage plays in 2019 and 2020, and the release of omnibus editions of the manga.

This series is best suited for viewers who enjoy expansive worlds with deep lore and those who appreciate a franchise that evolves over time through multiple sequels and spinoffs. If you enjoy the aesthetic and characters, you might also want to pick up some official merchandise.

Recommended Watch and Read Order#

Depending on how much of the story you want to consume, there are several ways to approach this series. For more detailed connections between these entries, please refer to the relationship tree below the article.

Release Order
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For those who want to experience the franchise as it was delivered to the public:

  1. Blood Blockade Battlefront (Anime, 2015)
  2. Kekkai Sensen: Ō-sama no Restaurant no Ō-sama (Anime Spinoff, 2016)
  3. Blood Blockade Battlefront & Beyond (Anime Sequel, 2017)

You can watch the anime on Prime Video to get started.

Completionist Order
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If you want every single piece of the story, including all sequels and extras:

  1. Blood Blockade Battlefront (Anime)
  2. Kekkai Sensen: Ō-sama no Restaurant no Ō-sama (Anime Spinoff)
  3. Blood Blockade Battlefront & Beyond (Anime Sequel)
  4. Kekkai Sensen Back 2 Back (Manga Sequel)
  5. Kekkai Sensen Beat 3 Peat (Manga Sequel)

Source Material Order
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For those who prefer starting with the written word or don’t mind mixing media:

  1. Blood Blockade Battlefront (Original Manga, 2008)
  2. Kekkai Sensen Back 2 Back (Manga Sequel)
  3. Kekkai Sensen Beat 3 Peat (Manga Sequel)

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Additional Useful Information
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  • Manga Availability: Keep an eye out for omnibus releases of the manga, which provide a more convenient way to collect the series.
  • Streaming: The series has been added to Crunchyroll’s ad-supported catalog, making it more accessible for viewers in various regions.
  • North American Releases: There have been consistent North American anime and manga releases continuing into 2025 and 2026, ensuring the series remains available for English-speaking fans.
Blood Blockade Battlefront • manga • 2008-05-03 (single chapter in Jump Square)
  └─(adaptation)→  Blood Blockade Battlefront • anime • 2015-04-04
   └─(spinoff)→   Kekkai Sensen: Ō-sama no Restaurant no Ō-sama • anime • 2016-06-03 (bundled with Blood Blockade Battlefront Binge Bible)
   └─(sequel)→   Blood Blockade Battlefront & Beyond • anime • 2017-09-30 (pre-screening event)
  └─(sequel)→  Kekkai Sensen Back 2 Back • manga • 2015-07-17 to 2018-01-19 (Jump SQ. Crown, Summer 2015 - Winter 2018)
   └─(sequel)→   Kekkai Sensen Beat 3 Peat • manga • 2022-10-26 (serialized in Jump SQ. RISE, Autumn 2022)

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