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DOTA: Dragon's Blood is an anime-influenced animated epic fantasy streaming television series based on Dota. It is produced by Studio Mir and Kaiju Boulevard, and premiered on Netflix on March 25, 2021.
Plot[]
Set in the fantasy world of Dota, the story follows a Dragon Knight, Davion who along with other knights of his order hunts dragons to make the world a safer place. Following a fatal battle between the demon Terrorblade and the Eldwurm Slyrâk, the elder dragon merges his soul with Davion, gifting him with great power at the cost of his identity. Accompanied by Miranǎ and the allies he makes along the way, Davion embarks on a journey to stop Terrorblade who seeks to collect the dragon souls of the cosmos so that he can remake reality in his terrifying image.
Production[]
The series was first announced on the 17th of February 2021[1], with the teaser trailer being released two days later[2], and the main trailer on the 2nd of March[3]. On the same day, 4 promotional posters were posted by the Dota 2 Twitter account.[4] Each of these posters has a part of a QR code printed on one of their corners, which when aligned correctly, form a QR code that linked to an unlisted short teaser video revealing Terrorblade. This teaser got published on the 23rd of March.[5]. The series officially aired on the 25th of March 2021[6].
Dota: Dragon's Blood is a joint collaboration between Valve, Netflix Animation, Studio Mir, and Kaiju Boulevard, with Ashley Edward Miller as executive producer and Ki Hyun Ryu as co-executive.
Season 2[]
The second season of Dota: Dragon's Blood was announced during The International 2021, along with Marci's announcement of becoming a playable hero in Dota2. The season begins airing in January 2022.
Season 3[]
Renewed for a third season, Book 3 for Dota: Dragon's Blood was announced on June 11, 2022. A teaser was released featuring four stills from the new season. It is set to air on Netflix on August 11, 2022.
Voice cast and characters[]
- Yuri Lowenthal as Davion, the Dragon Knight, Dyfed and other voices
- Lara Pulver as Mirana, the Princess of the Moon
- Tony Todd as Slyrak, the Ember Eldwurm
- Troy Baker as The Invoker, Nico Hieronimo, and other voices
- Josh Keaton as Bram, the Squire of Davion and other voices
- Kari Wahlgren as Luna, the Moonrider and Elven Child #2
- Alix Wilton Regan as Selemene, the Goddess of the Moon
- Freya Tingley as Fymryn
- Stephanie Jacobsen as Drysi
- Anson Mount as Kaden, the Dragon Knight
- JB Blanc as Terrorblade and other voices
- David Shaughnessy as Oracle and Barrowhaven Barkeeper
- Dee Bradley Baker as Sagan, dragon sounds, and Dire creeps
- Cassandra Peterson as Lirrak, the Water Eldwurm
- Robert Englund as Aethrak, the Air Eldwurm
- Fred Tatasciore as Uldorak, the Earth Eldwurm and other voices
- John Kassir as Vahdrak, the Chaos Eldwurm
- Ashley Laurence as Orrak, the Luminous Eldwurm
- Andrew Robinson as Indrak, the Ionic Eldwurm
- Doug Bradley as Byssrak, the Void Eldwurm and Kashurra
- Genevieve Beardslee as Filomena, Elven Child #3, and young Mirana
- Matthew Waterson as Captain Frühling, Gwanwyn, and other voices
- Nick Thurston as Idwal
- Amy Louise Pemberton as Adara and Elven Child #4
- Caden Miller as Orphan Boy and Elven Child #5
- Ryan Bartley as Elven Child #1
- Liam O'Brien as Nikdo and Hauptstadt bandits
- Jonathan Lipow as Poetic Blacksmith, Bandit Chief, and Hauptstadt Innskeeper
- Enn Reitel as Overseer and Major Domo
- Victoria Atkin as Lina
- Toby Schmitz as Shabarra
- Michael Dorn as Asar
- Alejandra Reynoso as Vanari
- Jeffrey Combs as Father
- John de Lancie as Ritterfau
- Tara Platt as Winter Wyvern and other voices
- Julie Nathanson as Crystal Maiden
- Claudia Christian as Legatus Tihomir
- David Errigo Jr. as Madox and Ernest
- Dwight Schultz as Emperor Zal
- Christopher Bencomo as additional voices
- Brian Kirchoff as additional voices
- Elizabeth Sutherlin as additional voices
- Kristin Riddick as additional voices
Episodes[]
The show currently consists of 1 season (referred to as "Book 1") that contains 8 episodes. A second season has been confirmed to be in the works[7] and is set to be released on January 2022.[8]
Book 1 (2021)[]
| Number | Title | Directed by | Written by | Animated by | Original Air Date |
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| 1 | "What the Thunder Said" | Park So Young | Ashley Edward Miller | Animated | March 25, 2021 |
| There's no rest for the righteous: Dragon Knight Davion makes an ominous discovery and meets a princess with a plan. A fiery fight burns its hero. | |||||
| 2 | "Princess of Nothing" | Kim Eui Jeong | Steven Melching | Animated | March 25, 2021 |
| Mirana and Marci lend a hand to Davion, who remembers little. The Black Market calls; Davion spits out a telltale ring — and unleashes a beast within. | |||||
| 3 | "Neverwhere Land" | Park So Young | Ashley Halloran | Animated | March 25, 2021 |
| Dream on: visions drive a haunted Dragon Knight and a gifted lotus thief. Fymryn sets out to find her sorcerer as a treacherous path humbles Mirana. | |||||
| 4 | "The Monster at the End of This Book" | Kim Eui Jeong | Mitch Iverson | Animated | March 25, 2021 |
| Fear summons a goddess; Davion looks to a brooding brother for answers — or a fight. Fymryn's rescuer faces a powerful luminary, ready to declare war. | |||||
| 5 | "The Fire Sermon" | Park So Young | Steven Melching | Animated | March 25, 2021 |
| The gang copes with a bumpy landing while the Order goes to war. Slyrak rampages, and Davion must reckon with the powerful spirits of ancient dragons. | |||||
| 6 | "The Knight, Death and the Devil" | Kim Eui Jeong | Ashley Halloran Mitch Iverson |
Animated | March 25, 2021 |
| Fymryn and Luna appeal to their goddesses. The Invoker delivers tough truths to Davion and Mirana; later, a bargain is struck. | |||||
| 7 | "Speak the Words" | Park So Young | Amy Chu | Animated | March 25, 2021 |
| A grieving father invokes a daughter's memory. Up to her old tricks, Fymryn rushes into a dragon's nest, leaving Davion to risk it all. | |||||
| 8 | "A Game of Chess" | Kim Eui Jeong | Ashley Edward Miller | Animated | March 25, 2021 |
| Old compatriots — and enemies — reemerge. Mirana and Fymryn try to right wrongs, but a goddess has other plans, and cruel oblivion beckons. | |||||
Book 2 (2022)[]
| Number | Title | Directed by | Written by | Animated by | Original Air Date |
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| 1 | "Nothing with Nothing" | Animated | January 18, 2022 | ||
| After striking a deal with a demon, the Invoker faces Selemene. Mirana and Luna marshal the troops. Davion makes a discovery with deadly implications. | |||||
| 2 | "My Sword, My Life" | Animated | January 18, 2022 | ||
| A swarm like no other attacks the hold as a squire steps up and a patriarch plays on deep fears. Desperate for help, Mirana finds a refuge — or is it? | |||||
| 3 | "The Lady of Situations" | Animated | January 18, 2022 | ||
| With faith and trust in short supply, chaos descends on siblings. Davion's group shelters with a unique dragon as a princess returns to her origins. | |||||
| 4 | "Desolate and Empty the Sea" | Animated | January 18, 2022 | ||
| The ties that bind: Mirana makes a deal for an army. Bram's match reveals a new side. Davion heads to the Helio Imperium for the Eye of the Worldwyrm. | |||||
| 5 | "The Burial of the Dead" | Animated | January 18, 2022 | ||
| A goddess full of regret, an elf discovered, and a princess on a precipice: Mirana's beginnings come to light as the hunt for an assassin heats up. | |||||
| 6 | "The Hyacinth Girl" | Animated | January 18, 2022 | ||
| Has Davion's song faded? Lina battles Slyrak. A poetry-spinning dragon ushers in the sunlight, and then a shocking power play shakes the Imperium. | |||||
| 7 | "The Violet Hour" | Animated | January 18, 2022 | ||
| A leader rises: Davion confronts a fake. Lina confesses. Fymryn grapples with guilt, a demon and a promise. A power behind the scenes materializes. | |||||
| 8 | "Unreal City" | Animated | January 18, 2022 | ||
| Darkness reveals itself — and demands sacrifices. Davion lays it all on the line, Bram rises to the occasion, and Mirana fights for the power within. | |||||
Official videos[]
- Announcement video
- Teaser trailer on the Netflix Anime channel
- Teaser trailer on the main Netflix channel
- Full Trailer
- Terrorblade Teaser
- Meet the Heroes (feat. SirActionSlacks)
- The World of DOTA (feat. SirActionSlacks & Sheever & ODPixel)
- The Making of DOTA: Dragon's Blood
- Dota: Dragon's Blood - Show Writer Ashley Miller Shares an Inside Look
- Dota: Dragon's Blood - Season Two Teaser Trailer
Trivia[]
- Davion's design from this series was added as Davion of Dragon Hold for Dragon Knight in the Nemestice update. His helmet, broken sword, and cape from the first episode are available as separate cosmetics.
- Marci was added as a playable hero in late 2021, based on her appearance in this series.
- Mirana's design from this series was added as Mirana of Nightsilver for Mirana in the Aghanim's Labyrinth Battle Pass. The cosmetic has two styles: her first style is based on the uniform she wore during her exile from the Dark Moon Order and her second style is her regalia as the Princess of the Moon.
Gallery[]
Netflix Official Poster 
Dragon Knight Promo 
Luna Promo 
Mirana Promo Invoker Promo Terrorblade Promo
References[]
- ↑ Announcement video
- ↑ Teaser Trailer
- ↑ Full Trailer
- ↑ Key to the Video (QR Code)
- ↑ Terrorblade Teaser
- ↑ Dota news blog
- ↑ Tweet by official Dota 2 Twitter page "Book 2 is coming! The second season of DOTA: Dragon's Blood is in the works."
- ↑ Dota: Dragon's Blood: Book Two trailer.
