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The Hovering Blade

7.220211 seasonTV SeriesCrimeDrama

Following the brutal rape and murder of his teenage daughter, a single father seeks revenge against the responsible youths. His pursuit for justice becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse game with both the perpetrators and the police.

DirectorShinzo Katayama
ProducersMamoru Inoue·Hirohito Watanabe

Where to watch

HBO MaxHBO Max
Availability shown for Philippines · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
May 15, 2021 8.0
E2
Episode 2
May 22, 2021 7.0
E3
Episode 3
May 29, 2021 7.0
E4
Episode 4
Jun 5, 2021 7.0
E5
Episode 5
Jun 12, 2021 7.0
E6
Episode 6
Jun 19, 2021 7.0

Cast · Directed by Shinzo Katayama

YTYutaka Takenouchi
Yutaka Takenouchi
Nagamine Shigeki
YIYuriko Ishida
Yuriko Ishida
Kijima Wakako
MIMizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue
Nakai Makoto
JKJun Kunimura
Jun Kunimura
Kutsuka Kozo
TMTakahiro Miura
Takahiro Miura
Oribe Takahiro
KFKanji Furutachi
Kanji Furutachi
Mano Kanji
KTKumi Takiuchi
Kumi Takiuchi
Odagiri Yukari
HHHirotaro Honda
Hirotaro Honda
Kijima Takaaki
YKYuumi Kawai
Yuumi Kawai
Nagamine Ema
KIKenji Iwaya
Kenji Iwaya

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The Hovering Blade — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Hovering Blade?

The Hovering Blade is streaming on HBO Max in Philippines. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Hovering Blade on Netflix?

No, The Hovering Blade is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is The Hovering Blade on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Hovering Blade isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now. It's on HBO Max instead.

Where can I watch The Hovering Blade for free?

The Hovering Blade is available on HBO Max in Philippines, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Hovering Blade?

The Hovering Blade has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2021.

Are all episodes of The Hovering Blade out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of The Hovering Blade are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Hovering Blade?

No — The Hovering Blade ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is The Hovering Blade based on a book?

Yes — The Hovering Blade is based on a book or novel.