How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1

Season 1

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DatesJul 3, 2021 - Apr 2, 2022

Episodes

First Begin with a Hero
Season 1Episode 124 min

First Begin with a Hero

University student Souma is suddenly summoned as a hero to the kingdom of Elfrieden, which is facing a number of crises, both foreign and domestic. Souma confers with the king and prime minister, after which the king makes a stunning announcement.

Jul 3, 2021
If You Possess an Aptitude, We'll Make Use of It
Season 1Episode 224 min

If You Possess an Aptitude, We'll Make Use of It

Souma is checked for any magical powers, and puts his results to use with the administrative paperwork. Hoping to recruit more competent personnel for his staff, Souma sends out a nationwide broadcast offering prizes to the most talented in the land.

Jul 10, 2021
Let Not Me Be a Loyal Minister
Season 1Episode 324 min

Let Not Me Be a Loyal Minister

The results of the talent search are in, and the kingdom holds a recognition and award ceremony for the winners. Five uniquely talented individuals come before Souma to demonstrate their skills, and find a place for themselves within his royal court.

Jul 17, 2021
The Forefinger Twitches
Season 1Episode 424 min

The Forefinger Twitches

After Souma realizes the true gravity of Tomoe's ability, he ensures that it remains a secret, and that she is kept safe. Juna and Poncho host a program that shows how to prepare readily-available but unconventional ingredients during the food shortage.

Jul 24, 2021
Well Fed, Well Regarded
Season 1Episode 524 min

Well Fed, Well Regarded

Juna and Poncho close out their cooking show with their take on udon noodles. Marx steps down as prime minister, and as Hakuya fills the vacancy, he insists that Souma get some rest. Souma, Liscia, and Aisha take a tour of the castle town incognito.

Jul 31, 2021
The Wise Man Never Forsaketh an Advantage
Season 1Episode 624 min

The Wise Man Never Forsaketh an Advantage

At Café Sereia, Souma overhears two people arguing over whether or not to side with the new King. Hakuya analyzes the political situation in the neighboring lands with the King. Souma and Liscia discuss the nature of their engagement.

Aug 7, 2021
Thus Saith the Elder
Season 1Episode 724 min

Thus Saith the Elder

Souma dispatches his magically-controlled mascot warrior to join an adventurer party. After securing funding with his team of accountants, Souma sets out to build a new port city and network of roads, but runs into opposition from the local residents.

Aug 14, 2021
The Forest in Labour
Season 1Episode 824 min

The Forest in Labour

Kaede leads an engineering corps, including Halbert, in constructing a road. As the work detail receives a royal inspection from Souma and Liscia, an urgent message from Aisha`s father arrives, informing them of a natural disaster in their homeland.

Aug 21, 2021
Contrary to Wishes
Season 1Episode 924 min

Contrary to Wishes

The Three Dukes meet to discuss what to do about King Souma. In Amidonia, Gaius receives word from Georg accepting his aid, and prepares to invade Elfrieden over the objections of his finance minister. Souma delivers his ultimatum to the Three Dukes.

Aug 28, 2021
No Place of Joy Hath a Soldier
Season 1Episode 1024 min

No Place of Joy Hath a Soldier

Gaius leads an invasion force from Amidonia into the kingdom and lays siege to the city of Altomura. Meanwhile, in Randel, the Forbidden Army constructs a fort from which they engage Georg`s forces, while Red Dragon City receives its own surprise attack.

Sep 4, 2021
Sacrifice the Plum Tree to Preserve the Peach Tree
Season 1Episode 1124 min

Sacrifice the Plum Tree to Preserve the Peach Tree

Souma and his entourage confront Vargas in his castle before hurrying off to Randel to regroup with the Forbidden Army. A stunning truth about Georg is revealed by Glaive, leading to a dramatic turn of events with Gaius and his forces at Altomura.

Sep 11, 2021
When You Surround an Army, Leave an Outlet Free
Season 1Episode 1224 min

When You Surround an Army, Leave an Outlet Free

Under Gaius`s command, the Amidonian army launches a full-scale attack to retake Van, but Souma and his forces move to stop them. In the aftermath of the war, there are serious consequences to be faced and plans for reconciliation to be put into action.

Sep 18, 2021
To Fight and Conquer in All Out Battles is Not Supreme Excellence
Season 1Episode 1324 min

To Fight and Conquer in All Out Battles is Not Supreme Excellence

Jeanne Euphoria of the Gran Chaos Empire is sent to Van to deal with the occupation. Roroa observes the newfound freedom of the citizens of Van. Poncho locates a source of food for the impoverished citizens. Souma, Juna and Tomoe enjoy a day off together.

Sep 25, 2021
Amidonia in a Lion's Skin
Season 1Episode 1424 min

Amidonia in a Lion's Skin

Julius, the son of Gaius, attempts to reclaim his former territory of Van from Souma, backed by the authority of the Gran Chaos Empire. The power to negotiate is given to Jeanne Euphoria, younger sister of Empress Maria Euphoria.

Jan 8, 2022
Becoming Good Friends Who Never Offend
Season 1Episode 1524 min

Becoming Good Friends Who Never Offend

Jeanne`s negotiations continue. These negotiations are no longer in the hands of Julius, but wholly a matter for the Gran Chaos Empire and the Kingdom of Elfrieden. Further, Jeanne sees a new future and a new world in Souma.

Jan 15, 2022
Tyranny is More Terrible than Tigers
Season 1Episode 1624 min

Tyranny is More Terrible than Tigers

Van is returned to Julius as a result of the mediation of the Grand Chaos Empire, in exchange for a great deal of reparation costs. Souma returns to the Kingdom of Elfrieden, where many other problems yet remain.
Jan 22, 2022
A Warrior Will Die for One Who Understands Him
Season 1Episode 1724 min

A Warrior Will Die for One Who Understands Him

Souma is victorious in both the Elfrieden civil war and the battle against Amidonia. However, his victory was won as a result of the devotion of a man named Georg. Still, the law is the law, and Souma must pass down a harsh judgment against Georg.
Jan 29, 2022
Seeing Snake Shadows in Every Cup
Season 1Episode 1824 min

Seeing Snake Shadows in Every Cup

Weathering a number of problems, Souma more or less finishes dealing with the aftermath of the war. However, he was set upon by an inexplicable anxiety, the distress and pressure only felt by those in authority. It was not something he could bear alone.
Feb 5, 2022
Strike While the Iron is Hot
Season 1Episode 1924 min

Strike While the Iron is Hot

Royal Guard Captain Ludwin's childhood friend, Genia, was a rare breed of mad scientist. Her inventions leave even Souma, who comes from a world of science and technology, in astonishment... In addition to being utterly dumbfounded.
Feb 12, 2022
Aping the Frown of Beauty
Season 1Episode 2024 min

Aping the Frown of Beauty

With Van, the capital of Amidonia, returned to Julius, so too returns the oppressive rule of the government. The people's dissatisfaction increases day by day, until finally they end up revolting. Julius's sister, Roroa, then comes before Souma.
Feb 19, 2022
Using Shrimp as Bait to Catch Sea Bream, but Instead Catching a Shark
Season 1Episode 2124 min

Using Shrimp as Bait to Catch Sea Bream, but Instead Catching a Shark

Roroa's arrival further complicates the situation between Amidonia and the Kingdom of Elfrieden. It was an outcome not even Souma had anticipated. In response, a conference between Grand Chaos Empire Empress Maria Euphoria and Souma must be convened.
Feb 26, 2022
A Man Without Learning is Unwise; a Man Without Wisdom is a Fool
Season 1Episode 2224 min

A Man Without Learning is Unwise; a Man Without Wisdom is a Fool

An unusual Friedonian slave trader named Ginger Camus gave his slaves clean clothes and enough to eat, as well as providing them with an education, little knowing that this would eventually end up rocking the kingdom.
Mar 5, 2022
Gargling and Hand Washing are the Basis of Desease Prevention
Season 1Episode 2324 min

Gargling and Hand Washing are the Basis of Desease Prevention

Refugees are one of modern society's great challenges, and the Kingdom of Friedonia is no exception. Refugees who had been driven from their lands by invading monsters have gathered outside the walls of the capital and started an encampment.
Mar 12, 2022
Away From My Hometown For So Many Years
Season 1Episode 2424 min

Away From My Hometown For So Many Years

Souma and the others visit the refugees, where they help an expectant mother with a difficult delivery. The newborn life provides hope and a foundation for the future to the refugees, but not all of them accept the future Souma presents them.
Mar 19, 2022
Know Your Enemy and Know Yourself, and Your Union Shall Not Be Endangered
Season 1Episode 2524 min

Know Your Enemy and Know Yourself, and Your Union Shall Not Be Endangered

One evening, Excel whispers to the fiancées Liscia, Aisha, Juna, and Roroa that she will teach them how to please their man, and suddenly commences a "Fiancées' Bridal Course". The secrets of Souma and his fiancées are about to come to light.
Mar 26, 2022
Ahead, I See No Ancestors; Behind, I Find No Followers
Season 1Episode 2624 min

Ahead, I See No Ancestors; Behind, I Find No Followers

On New Year's Eve, Souma is summoned by his predecessor, King Albert, to talk with his wife, Elisha. The amazing truth told by Albert's mouth. And what's up in Souma's chest when he knows "everything"...
Apr 2, 2022

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