(dub) — The Sacred Blacksmith
Voices the demon sword with a human form. Dub vs. Sub Comparison
Shepard portrays the cold, titular blacksmith. Reviewers note his performance is consistent with the "brooding craftsman" archetype. The Sacred Blacksmith (Dub)
“I found it very forgettable. Dub itself was fine just the show felt like pretty generic fantasy.” Reddit · r/Animedubs · 6 years ago Voices the demon sword with a human form
Frequent "unnecessary nudity" and fan service led to a TV-MA rating, which some felt limited its potential. The protagonist, Cecily, is sometimes viewed as a generic lead lacking deep ambition. Reviewers note his performance is consistent with the
“I gave the dub a spin and it was acceptable enough, with solid, if somewhat predictable English voice actor performances.” myReviewer.com The Sacred Blacksmith (TV Series 2009) - IMDb
Known for her role as Asuna in Sword Art Online , Leigh provides a determined but occasionally naive performance for the rookie knight.
The English release features a 5.1 Surround Sound track, which reviewers noted does the action sequences more justice than the Japanese 2.0 Stereo track.