The Sacred Blacksmith: (dub)

Shepard portrays the cold, titular blacksmith. Reviewers note his performance is consistent with the "brooding craftsman" archetype.

The dub script is described as acceptable and standard for the fantasy genre, though it does not significantly deviate from the source material. Series Pros & Cons

Voices the demon sword with a human form. Dub vs. Sub Comparison The Sacred Blacksmith (Dub)

Top-notch world-building and interesting premise involving "demon swords". The dynamic between Luke and Lisa is often cited as a highlight.

“I found it very forgettable. Dub itself was fine just the show felt like pretty generic fantasy.” Reddit · r/Animedubs · 6 years ago Shepard portrays the cold, titular blacksmith

The overall reception of the show (regardless of format) is polarized:

The English release features a 5.1 Surround Sound track, which reviewers noted does the action sequences more justice than the Japanese 2.0 Stereo track. Series Pros & Cons Voices the demon sword

“I gave the dub a spin and it was acceptable enough, with solid, if somewhat predictable English voice actor performances.” myReviewer.com The Sacred Blacksmith (TV Series 2009) - IMDb