The dub was produced by Funimation (now Crunchyroll ) and features several high-profile voice actors:
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.
The anime concludes with a somewhat open ending that leaves several plot threads unresolved, as it only adapts a portion of the original light novels. Community Perspectives The Sacred Blacksmith (Dub)
“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
Rial's performance as the adorable assistant is frequently highlighted as a standout. The dub was produced by Funimation (now Crunchyroll
Top-notch world-building and interesting premise involving "demon swords". The dynamic between Luke and Lisa is often cited as a highlight.
The overall reception of the show (regardless of format) is polarized: The Sacred Blacksmith (Dub)
Some viewers found the original Japanese cast sounded as if they were "reading off scripts," whereas the English cast consists of industry veterans who bring more life to the characters.