Blast of Tempest is currently streaming in Australia on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and in the US on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and it earns its premise rather than just borrowing genre trappings. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. With 101 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Koki Uchiyama sets the tone, and the world-building does the rest. Available now on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Blast of Tempest earns its spot. The world-building is meticulous, but it is the characters who carry Blast of Tempest through its more ambitious moments. The Kusaribe family is a family of sorcerers under the protection of the ‘Tree of Origins.’ Their princess, Hakaze Kusaribe, was the greatest sorceress of their family. But Samon Kusaribe, a member of their family seeking to resurrect the ‘Tree of World's End,’ a tree that opposes the ‘Tree of Origins’ and controls the power of destruction, stuffs her into a barrel, and banishes her to a deserted island. Koki Uchiyama and Miyuki Sawashiro lead a cast that never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. Blast of Tempest premiered in 2012–2013. The rules of Blast of Tempest's world are consistent enough that the big swings never feel like cheating. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Blast of Tempest is satisfying on multiple levels — something to watch and something to think about after. Fans of InuYasha will recognise the sensibility here immediately. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Watch for Koki Uchiyama in particular — the performance elevates the material. Satisfying on multiple levels.

Blast of Tempest wrapped up in 2013 — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.