Plot In this new approach to the Witchblade universe, the lead character (and blade wielder) is Masane Amaha, a kind-hearted woman who, despite her good intentions, is fairly clumsy and not good around the house. She lost her memory during a catastrophical unknown event that ravaged Tokyo and, curiously, Masane was found unscathed in the phenomenon's ground zero, holding a baby in her arms. Six years later, she returns to Tokyo with the child, now called Rihoko, and for whom she cares as a daughter, where she discovers that the mysterious jewel attached to her right wrist is actually the legendary artifact known as the Witchblade. Since then Masane got herself involved in the struggle for power between a huge corporation and a government agency, while trying to live her life peacefully with her daughter.  Masane Amaha (?? ??, Amaha Masane?) age 26
Voiced by: Mamiko Noto (Japanese), Jamie Marchi (English) The primary protagonist of the series. Masane is the bearer of the Witchblade. She seems to have become the Witchblade bearer during an event that destroyed most of Tokyo 6 years before the beginning of the series. Masane is also the caring mother of Rihoko Amaha. Although she is "Riko's" mother, Masane seems to be a little ditsy at times, making Rihoko seem like she is the responsible one. She has a very deep attachment to her daughter. However, the NSWF's Child Welfare Division wants to take Rihoko from Masane because Masane doesn't have any means of income for taking care of Rihoko and the possibilty that Masane may not be the actual mother.
 Rihoko Amaha (?? ???, Amaha Rihoko?) age 6
Voiced by: Akemi Kanda (Japanese), Carrie Savage (English) Masane Amaha's daughter. She is nicknamed Riko. Although she is Masane's daughter, she acts like the mother, responsibility-wise. Rihoko does the shopping, cooking, cleaning, and so forth, although she does not mind doing these things at all. Riko cares for her mother deeply and wants to be with Masane. The NSWF's Child Welfare Division wants to take Rihoko because Masane has no way of taking care of her in the event of illness or emergencies.
 Yuusuke Tozawa (?? ??, T?zawa Y?suke?) age 26
Voiced by: Masaya Matsukaze (Japanese), Robert McCollum (English) Yuusuke Tozawa is a free-lance photographer. From past experiences, he prefers to use regular cameras rather than digital cameras. He first becomes interested in the number of serial murders taking place in the city and investigates the matter, which leads him to the Witchblade. Tozawa then continues his investigations, but this time, to find out who or what the "Witchblade" is. He likes to Masane "Meloni" because her breasts are like melons. He begins to develope a relationship with Masane and acts like a father towards Rihoko.
Witchblade ep 7 23 min 39 sec Witchblade ep 6 23 min 39 sec Witchblade ep 5 23 min 39 sec Witchblade ep 4 23 min 39 sec Witchblade ep 3 23 min 39 sec Witchblade ep 2 23 min 39 sec Witchblade ep 1 23 min 39 sec
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