In 2004 Japanese animation studio GONZO announced an anime
version of Witchblade, with a subsequent manga adaptation. The
anime version is considered controversial by some due to the fact
that GONZO has announced that the main character of the anime is of
Japanese ethnicity but is not Itagaki, one of the previous bearers
of the Witchblade. Instead it is a new character named Masane. This
has caused some fans to cry out against what they see as a
Nipponisation of the franchise. The fact is this series sets up an
entire new story, with all new characters, and probably won't be
considered as canon.
The anime series will begin broadcast during April 2006 and will
run for 26 episodes (a standard series run). The lead character
(and new blade wielder) is the kind-hearted Masane who, despite her
good intentions, is fairly clumsy and not good around the house.
After the events of an earthquake that struck her home 6 years
before the series "year zero", Masane has no recollection of her
past previous to this date. When she comes into contact with the
Witchblade, Masane also finds herself under the watchful eye of an
organisation called the NSWF (National Scientific Welfare
Foundation), and struggles to hold onto her daughter Rihoko, whom
the government is trying to take from her.
I watched one episode, downloading total of 5 episodes currently.
Finishing in 10 minutes. 
Haven't watch enough to say nice anot, but not bad so far. Anyone
else watch before?
