Queen's Blade (クイーンズブレイド, Kuīnzu Bureido?) is the anime adaptation of the Queen's Blade visual combat books, produced by ARMS Corporation. The episodes' plot covers the events leading up to the Queen's Blade - a competition of strength and beauty held every four years to decide who will be the next Queen. The story centres around Reina Bansu, heir to be countess, travelling to Gainos to compete in the Queen's Blade tournament.