Funimation has brought out a number of releases for the Black Cat property and some streaming options beyond the basic as well. As we take a gander back into the past when it comes to dubs, and how some early clips were released, we’ve got a look at this series when it got renewed attention for a SAVE edition that came out. The series is one that I think still holds appeal, if you can get into the grove of it.
Originally airing in 2005, it was directed by Shin Itagaki based on the series composition by Shuuichi Kouyama and character designs by Yukiko Akiyama with animation production by Gonzo. It was based on the manga series by Kentaro Yabuki that ran for thirty volumes between 2000 and 2004 with Viz Media releasing it in English.
Due to when the series was originally licensed, streaming rights are for the US and Canada only.
The Japanese cast includes Keiji Fujiwara as Sven Vollfied, Misato Fukuen as Eve, Shinichiro Miki as Creed Diskenth, Takashi Kondo as Train Heartnet and Yukana as Rinslet Walker.
The English cast includes Brandon Potter as Sven Vollfied, Brina Palencia as Eve, Chris Patton as Creed Diskenth, Jamie Marchi as Rinslet Walker and Jason Liebrecht as Train Heartnet.
Plot Concept: Sven is your run-of-the-mill sweeper (a.k.a. bounty hunter) — down on his luck, haunted by the perpetual grumbling of his stomach and looking to make enough cash just to get by. When a damsel in distress enlists his aid, Sven crosses paths with the worst possible luck — Black Cat (a.k.a. Train Heartnet). At odds now with the branded assassin, Sven seeks to save a young girl before the unlucky Number can carry out his mission.
