Kekkai Sensen & Beyond

Three years ago, a gateway between Earth and the Beyond opened in New York City, trapping extradimensional creatures and humans alike in an impermeable bubble. After the city's restoration, monsters, magic, and madness are common findings in the area now known as Hellsalem's Lot. Leonardo Watch, a young photographer who unwillingly obtained the "All-seeing Eyes of the Gods" in exchange for his sister's eyesight, came to this paranormal city to find answers to the mysterious power that he possesses. He later finds his life drastically changed when he joins Libra, a secret organization of people with supernatural abilities dedicated to maintaining order in the everyday chaos of Hellsalem's Lot.

However, this is only the beginning of Leonardo's unexpected journey ahead. Regardless of the constant threat of otherworldly enemies, he is determined to uncover the secrets of his power and find a way to restore his sister's eyesight. Kekkai Sensen & Beyond follows Leonardo as he sets off on more crazy adventures with his comrades, fighting to ensure peace and order.

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Watch, Leonardo Main

Sakaguchi, Daisuke Japanese

von Reinherz, Klaus Main

Koyama, Rikiya Japanese

Renfro, Zapp Main

Nakai, Kazuya Japanese

Sumeragi, Chain Supporting

Kobayashi, Yuu Japanese

Macbeth, Mary Supporting

Kugimiya, Rie Japanese

Macbeth, William Supporting

Kugimiya, Rie Japanese

Starphase, Steven A. Supporting

Miyamoto, Mitsuru Japanese

Sonic Supporting

Uchida, Yuuma Japanese

O'Brien, Zed Supporting

Midorikawa, Hikaru Japanese

Amagranoff Luozontam Ouv Lee Nej Supporting

Ootani, Ikue Japanese

Cook, Justin Producer

Kamei, Hiroshi Producer

Furuya, Daisuke Producer

Okamura, Wakana Producer

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Feb 2, 2023

CakeMasterPenn

Recommended

This anime brought me a ton of joy watching. There was never a dull moment, throughout the entire anime I was hooked. The animation style along with the character's development are pieced together perfectly. I wish there was a little more content because the episodes were very interesting. The story is for the most part, always fast paced, there are certain times when the plot slows down but in general not really. This show does an amazing job at creating an enviorment of controlled chaos. As I previously stated, it is very fast paced and there is a lot going on at all times, but ... that is also what makes the show very good. The plot also takes on a sort of "new adventure" or "new event" every episode which kept me interested the entire time. Kekkai Sensen & Beyond had a lot of moments where I found myself laughing out loud. Overall this anime is really solid and I would recommend it to people who are interested in action with a sense of messiness.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Mar 23, 2025

AsamiAoii

Mixed Feelings

Unlike the first season, Beyond takes a more episodic approach rather than focusing on a singular overarching storyline. This allows for more character-driven episodes but also makes the season feel less cohesive. While some episodes shine with clever writing and high-energy action, others feel like filler or lack the emotional weight needed to leave a lasting impact.

That said, the pacing is more consistent than Season 1. Without the delays or structural issues that plagued the first season’s finale, Beyond delivers a smoother experience overall.

Leonardo Watch – Continues to be a great protagonist, juggling both the chaos of Hellsalem’s Lot and his emotional struggles with his ... sister’s condition. He feels more mature in this season, which is a plus.
Zapp Renfro – Still the comic relief but gets more focus in his duel against the Blood Breeds, showcasing his actual combat skills.
Klaus, Chain, and Steven – Remain the backbone of Libra and get more screentime, but their character development doesn’t go much deeper than in Season 1.
The character development for Gilbert F. Altstein, Klaus' loyal butler, is one of the standout aspects of Blood Blockade Battlefront & Beyond. While he had a minor presence in Season 1, Beyond gives him more screentime and establishes him as one of the most badass yet humble members of Libra.

Weaknesses
No Strong Central Plot – The first season had White & Black’s tragic storyline as an emotional core, but Beyond doesn’t have an equally compelling overarching plot.
Missed Character Development – While the show gives more screentime to Libra members, it doesn’t develop them much further, leaving some interactions feeling static.
Lack of Big Stakes – While fights are flashy and fun, there’s no major antagonist or looming threat like Season 1’s King of Despair, making Beyond feel like a collection of cool moments rather than a complete story.

Overall, Blood Blockade Battlefront & Beyond improves on the pacing and episodic variety of the first season but lacks an overarching emotional narrative to tie everything together. The action, humor, and stylish world-building remain top-tier, but the missing high-stakes drama prevents it from surpassing Season 1.

If you love the characters and the chaotic beauty of Hellsalem’s Lot, it’s still a fun and entertaining ride, but don’t expect it to dive deeper than surface-level thrills.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Jul 19, 2021

C_y_a_

Not Recommended

This anime is probably one of the hardest things I've had to watch.

Story: I thought the story was fine until the last three episodes they were just huge misses for me.

Art: This seasons only redeeming factor is the blood arts. Leos eyes are also super nice looking.

Sound: They didn't mess up on sound.

Character: I think the mc's reason for not using his eyes is kind of bad. Zapp is hard to watch a most the time and b/c they're the most frequent characters.

Enjoyment: WHY? WHY did the three episodes have to be what they were. Don't have children if you're an assassin. Don't marry men ... that are 3-4 times your own age. <- My biggest gripe it was like a wrecking ball through the whole series.

Overall: His eyes are dope too bad he rarely uses them >:(

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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