Break Blade

Broken Blade
ブレイクブレイド

Manga7.76973 votes20 volumes · 106 chaptersFinished

ActionDramaFantasyAdult CastMechaMilitaryShounen

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Synopsis

On the continent of Cruzon, quartz is the lifeblood of civilization, powering all machinery and granting everyone the ability to wield magic. However, Rygart Arrow has a rare condition that sets him apart: he is born an "un-sorcerer," unable to interact with quartz. Despite this, he attended military school, where he forged deep friendships with Sigyn Erster, Hodr, and Zess. After graduation, his limitations lead him to withdraw to the outskirts of Krisna and settle into a quiet, unremarkable life as a farmer. But Rygart's peaceful lifestyle abruptly ends when Sigyn and Hodr—now the queen and king of Krisna—summon him to the capital. The kingdom is teetering on the edge of war with Athens, and the situation escalates when Zess, now a general in Athens' army, leads an attack on Krisna's capital. Amid the chaos, Rygart discovers an ancient Golem—a mobile suit from a long-lost civilization. Unlike modern machines, this one can only be piloted by an un-sorcerer. Armed with this extraordinary weapon, Rygart is thrust into the heart of war, torn between former friends now divided by ideology and bloodshed. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Publication notes

Break Blade had three volumes published in English as Broken Blade by CMX Manga from July 7, 2009, to May 11, 2010 before the publisher went defunct.

Published

Sep 12, 2006 to Oct 12, 2022

Authors

Yoshinaga, Yunosuke

External links

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Sigyn Erster145 fan favorites
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Sigyn is the 25-year-old Queen of Krisna. During military school she was known as the "Mad Scientist" for secluding herself in the school's lab for 3 days and nights without eating or drinking. While she is the Queen, she rarely acts like one and has instead pursued a career of science. She can usually be found with the royal engineers in the castle maintenance workshop tinkering with machines. Sigyn cares deeply for her friends, to the point of pointing a gun at Rygart upon first seeing him to ask why he didn't show up at her wedding and confirm that he doesn't hate her. Even though she and Hodr are married, they do not share the same bed.
Rygart Arrow139 fan favorites
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Age: 25 Rygart is the series' main protagonist at the age of 25. He was born an un-sorcerer, meaning that he cannot use magic, unlike the majority of the worlds populace. Before he left to see Hodr, he worked on a farm with his brother who is also an un-sorcerer, because of this, his father sold all Quartz operated tools and worked with tools without Quartz to make the boys stronger and to keep them from feeling like outcasts. After his father took out loans, Rygart was able to attend Assam military school where he befriended Zess, Hodr, and Sigyn where the four of them were known as "the four problem children of Assam's Military School,", with him being known as the "King of Make-up tests." He hated violence, but he later becomes the pilot of the Delphine, an ancient Golem designed for only an un-sorcerer's use as a Heavy Knight for Krisna. He originally joins to the army and war to protect his brother and friends but later admits he's really fighting to protect Sigyn who he really loves. With the progress of story he understands the hard law of war "Kill or be killed" and after the death of a dear friend and companion in battle that took place before his eyes, he starts to fight in a much more decisive and ruthless.
Zess23 fan favorites
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Age: 25 Zess is a soldier of Athens. He was one of the best pilots at military school and was called "straight-laced Zess." When he learns his nation plans to conquer Krisna, he leads a small commando strike force of mechs to the Krisna capital in order to make Hodr surrender quickly to spare his friends and their country from the wrath of the main Athens Invasion Army, unaware that the leaders of Athens want the royal family executed. He is married and has a two-year-old daughter.
Hodr7 fan favorites
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Age: 25 Hodr is the King of Krisna and Sigyn's husband. He befriended Rygart and Zess at the military school when he ditched class to help them save an owl after he spotted the two from his classroom's window. He was known to stare at the sky and had poor grades. He doesn't want to be king, but tries to be a good leader and cares greatly for his people's lives.