The Sacred Blacksmith (dub) Apr 2026

Voices the demon sword with a human form. Dub vs. Sub Comparison

Known for her role as Asuna in Sword Art Online , Leigh provides a determined but occasionally naive performance for the rookie knight. The Sacred Blacksmith (Dub)

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. Voices the demon sword with a human form

The overall reception of the show (regardless of format) is polarized: Frequent "unnecessary nudity" and fan service led to

The dub was produced by Funimation (now Crunchyroll ) and features several high-profile voice actors:

Rial's performance as the adorable assistant is frequently highlighted as a standout.

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.