What is Queen’s Blade: The Exiled Virgin?#
Queen’s Blade: The Exiled Virgin is a high-fantasy adventure centered around a brutal and spectacle-filled tournament. Every few years, a competition is held to determine the next Queen, who will rule and expand the country according to tradition. The stakes are incredibly high: murder is permitted, any weapon is allowed, and the only way to lose is to flee or be rendered unable to move.
To add to the drama, the entire event is broadcast to the general population via a crystal sphere by the court’s magic teacher, turning a fight for political power into a public entertainment event. If you are looking for a mix of swordplay, fantasy world-building, and significant fanservice, this is the series for you.
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Is the anime really finished?#
If you only watch Queen’s Blade: The Exiled Virgin, you will be watching a completed individual season, but you will not have the full story. The narrative continues through direct sequels. To reach a more satisfying conclusion to the primary arc, you will need to progress through the sequels Queen’s Blade 2: The Evil Eye and Queen’s Blade: Rebellion.
Beyond the main narrative, the franchise has expanded into several spinoffs and an alternate retelling, meaning there is a vast amount of content available for those who want to dive deeper into this world. For those who prefer reading, you can also explore the written side of the franchise, including the newer full-color, vertical-scrolling spinoff manga, Nanashi no Tensei Queen’s Blade.
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Who is this anime for?#
Queen’s Blade is specifically designed for an audience that enjoys “ecchi” content and heavy fanservice blended with action. The core appeal lies in the “tournament” genre—watching a diverse cast of powerful warriors clash in swordplay battles. If you enjoy fantasy settings where combat is stylized and the character designs are provocative, you will find this series very appealing.
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Recommended Watch Orders#
Because Queen’s Blade has sequels, spinoffs, and a reboot, the order in which you watch can change your experience. You can refer to the relationship tree below this article for a visual breakdown of how these titles connect.
The Release Order#
For those who want to experience the franchise exactly as it was unfolded for the public:
- Queen’s Blade: The Exiled Virgin
- Queen’s Blade 2: The Evil Eye
- Queen’s Blade: Beautiful Warriors
- Queen’s Blade Premium Visual Book
- Queen’s Blade: Rebellion
- Queen’s Blade Rebellion Premium Visual Book
- Vanquished Queens
- Queen’s Blade: Grimoire
- Queen’s Blade Unlimited
The Completionist Order#
If you want every single piece of animation, including the Visual Books and the OVA spinoffs, follow the Release Order listed above. This ensures you see the evolution of the art style and the supplementary material in the order it was intended.
The Narrative-Focused Order#
If you are more interested in the primary story arc and don’t mind skipping the “Visual Book” supplements or side stories, follow this path:
- Queen’s Blade: The Exiled Virgin $\rightarrow$ Queen’s Blade 2: The Evil Eye $\rightarrow$ Queen’s Blade: Rebellion.
The “Fresh Start” Option#
If you prefer a modern take or a different perspective on the story, you might consider Queen’s Blade Unlimited, which serves as an alternate retelling of the series.
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Final Tips for New Viewers#
Be aware that the franchise is quite fragmented. While the main trilogy (Exiled Virgin, Evil Eye, Rebellion) provides the core plot, the spinoffs like Grimoire and Vanquished Queens offer different flavors of the same world. Additionally, keep an eye out for the Nanashi no Tensei manga if you want the most recent additions to the lore.
Queen's Blade: The Exiled Virgin • anime • 2009-04-02 to 2009-06-18
└─(sequel)→ Queen's Blade 2: The Evil Eye • anime • 2009-09-24 to 2009-12-10
└─(related)→ Queen's Blade: Beautiful Warriors • anime • 2010-08-08 to 2011-02-13 (TV Broadcast)
└─(sequel)→ Queen's Blade: Rebellion • anime • 2012-04-03
└─(related)→ Queen's Blade Rebellion Premium Visual Book • anime • 2012-01-28
└─(related)→ Queen's Blade Premium Visual Book • anime • 2011-10-29
└─(spinoff)→ Vanquished Queens • anime • 2013-03-29
└─(spinoff)→ Queen's Blade: Grimoire • anime • 2016-01-29
└─(alternate retelling)→ Queen's Blade Unlimited • anime • 2018-07-13
└─(related)→ Nanashi no Tensei Queen's Blade • manga • 2024-04-15 to 2024-12-16 (serialized on Comic Fire)
