Battle Spirits: Sword Eyes

Battle Spirits: Sword Eyes (バトルスピリッツソードアイズ) is a Japanese anime series. It premiered on 9 September 2012.[1]

Plot

Atlantia had been ravaged by riots and civil wars following the emperor's death many years ago. But with the ascension of young king Yaiba, rebel traitors were executed and peace was restored. However, the authoritarian rule remained, causing Atlantia to linger in the shadows of radical governance. Living in the countryside with vague memories of his parents, Tsurugi Tatewaki is a spirited teen. One day, he stumbles upon a mystical sword that transforms into a Battle Spirits card. Soon, Atlantian forces attempt to take Tsurugi's card, and his mysterious past begins to unravel. Joined by a droid named Bringer, Tsurugi travels to the Atlantian capital and meets fighters wielding similar swords. As Tsurugi's life becomes increasingly complicated by unfolding mysteries, he must rethink his beliefs about good and evil.

Characters

Sword Eyes of Light

Tsurugi Tatewaki (ツルギ・タテワキ)

Antagonists

Garudos Randall (ガルドス・ランダル)

Garudos Randall is regent of Atalantia, who works closely with the ruling family and the main antagonist of Battle Spirits: Sword Eyes. Garudos is the manipulative man with a god complex who aims to surpass his deceased brother, Vargas and be the ruler of Legendia. He trained Yaiba in politics since he was young. By the start of the series, he killed Tsurugi and Yaiba's father, which resulted in the violent rebellion, and working under the latter while putting one well-hidden facade, who ordered him to hunt down anyone who would rebel. Along with Yaiba, he wants to gather the 12 Sword Eyes and Sword Braves. However in doing this, he manipulated Yaiba and others into gathering the 12 Sword Eyes and Sword Braves and to obtain the power of the Sword of Judgment, a god-like Sword Eye that controls the world of Legendia. He later merges with God as he claims he froze time for himself was to preserve his body so it could be God's vessel. In the final battle, Garudos threatens to destroy Legendia if Tsurugi doesn't battle him and every time Tsurugi loses a life, his Iron Hammer would drop a little closer, and ultimately destroy the world if Tsurugi loses. Ultimately, Garudos was finally defeated and Yaiba uses the Sword of Judgement to destroy God permanently. Upon realizing that he will never be able to surpass Vargas and regrets his actions, Garudos finally passes away with his soul departing with Vargas'.

Caladbolgar (カラドボルガル)

Caladbolgar is a sadistic ancient droid who works for Garudos. He awakened after Garudos obtained the Sword of Judgment. In the past, he devoured countless souls of deceased Sword Eyes users. Garudos ordered him to eat Vargas, which he claimed would make him "perfect." He seemed to succeed. Later, he tried to eat Tsurugi and Yaiba. Bringer fought against him to protect Tsurugi. The fight ended when Justice Tachibana and Bomber interfered. Caladbolgar later fought against Bringer again, who was trying to prevent the Iron Hammer of God from dropping on Legendia. He was destroyed for good by the powered-up Bringer.

type	tv series
producer	Masaki Watanabe
writer	Atsuhiro Tomioka
music	Eishi Segawa
studio	Sunrise
network	ANN (Nagoya TV, TV Asahi)
first	9 September 2012
last	8 September 2013
episodes	50

Battle Spirits: Sword Eyes

Plot

Characters

Sword Eyes of Light

Sword Eyes of Darkness

Antagonists

Media

Anime

Music

Manga

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