Osamu Sekita
Director
Hero Tales (2007)
Season 1
It is the time of wars. In the chaotic Empire, a group of seven heroes of the stars, the Hokushin-Tenkun, rose to lead the common folk. Out of the seven a destiny of heated battle unfolds between the "Two Noble Spirits", Hagun and Tonrou. Originally the two should not exist in the same time but the gears of Fate have turned otherwise. In the current feeble state of the Ken Empire, the conflicting "Two Noble Spirits" - Taitou Shirei of Hagun and Keirou of Tonrou each fight for their view of justice and the peace of the countries and their home country. In the name of Fate, the justice of whom shall prevail....?
Released Oct. 8, 2007
Episode 30 min
14+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Anime, Anime: Martial Arts, Anime: Shounen
Keywords: tmdb.martial-arts, tmdb.shounen, tmdb.anime, imdb.energy, imdb.archer, imdb.brother-sister-relationship, imdb.ninja + 7 more, imdb.based-on-manga, imdb.tyrant, imdb.fantasy-world, imdb.martial-arts, imdb.shounen, imdb.anime-animation, mdblist.anime-dub
Watch Providers: Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
Production Companies: studio FLAG, TV Tokyo, Media Factory, GENCO
Network: TV Tokyo
S1E1 - The Destroyed Army's Howling Engraving
A stranger breaks into the temple, defeating everyone who faces him by himself. He's after the sword - "Kenkaranpu". But why is he so desperate to get it? And will Taitou and his sister be able to stop him?
Oct. 8, 2007, midnight
S1E2 - Military Song of Karma
The fight continues with the mysterious enemy, and the big adventure truly begins.
Oct. 15, 2007, midnight
S1E3 - Honorable Pledge
The group visit a small town with a huge boulder looming dangerously over the cliff above it. But that's not the only danger, the goverment officals are corrupt and don't care about the people. Will the group be able to stop both? And who is "Koyo"?
Oct. 22, 2007, midnight
S1E4 - The Five Divine Warriors
The group meets a strange boy, all the arrows and bows he use explode because of the energy put into them. Who exactly is he and which side is he on?
Oct. 29, 2007, midnight
S1E5 - The Diseased Empire
The group meet some orphans, who have to steal to live. Unfortunately, they've angered some thugs who are known to kill anyone who try and face them. Will the group be able to protect the orphans?
Nov. 5, 2007, midnight
S1E6 - Crimson Hero
Hosei feels ignored when his master takes a special interest in training Taito, so the young archer picks a fight with a gang of bandits who refuse to die - no matter how many times he kills them!
Nov. 12, 2007, midnight
S1E7 - The Sorrow of the Rokuson
Hosei's rash behavior causes his master to become an undead servant of evil. With his new friends' lives on the line, will he be able to obey her chilling final order?
Nov. 19, 2007, midnight
S1E8 - Echoes in the Valley..
Sensing Hosei's pain over the loss of his master, the heroes embark on a mission to lift his spirits. While Taito and Ryuko try their luck as hunters, Laila collects mushrooms in an attempt to conjure up something edible.
Nov. 26, 2007, midnight
S1E9 - The Shadows Cast Upon the Capital
The empire undergoes frightening changes after Keiro stakes his claim to the throne. When the former emperor is imprisoned, Taito and company must act quickly to save him.
Dec. 3, 2007, midnight
S1E10 - The Lonely Emperor
Spurred by delusions of grandeur, Taito infiltrates the royal palace, determined to teach the emperor how to run a country - or claim the throne for himself!
Dec. 10, 2007, midnight
S1E11 - Hokushinkiki
Lord Keiro's grotesque appetite for power turned him into a bloodthirsty monster. Only Taito can stop him, but he'll need to draw strength from his friends to survive the final showdown!
Dec. 17, 2007, midnight
S1E12 - The Moonlight`s Sparkle
Ryuko seeks the council of his elders as he struggles to determine his role in the prophesized battle, and Chouka makes an aggressive attempt to eliminate Taito.
Dec. 24, 2007, midnight
S1E13 - Nitenshinson
When Taito and Keiro meet again on the field of battle, Ryuko must decide whether he will fight alongside his friend - or his father!
Dec. 31, 2007, midnight
S1E14 - Turning Away from the Fierce Fang
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Jan. 7, 2008, midnight
S1E15 - The Hagun's path
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Jan. 14, 2008, midnight
S1E16 - The Imperial Tonrou
Having fallen under the control of his father's rapidly-expanding influence, Ryuko is powerless to stop his own body from launching a murderous attack against Taito.
Jan. 21, 2008, midnight
S1E17 - Bond of Father and Son
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Jan. 28, 2008, midnight
S1E18 - Rentsuuji Aflame
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Feb. 4, 2008, midnight
S1E19 - Division of the Stars
Lord Keiro gains even more power after his daughter's marriage to the Emperor is made official. Elsewhere, Taito and company cross paths with an old friend.
Feb. 11, 2008, midnight
S1E20 - The Beginning of Turmoil
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Feb. 18, 2008, midnight
S1E21 - White Rage of Grief
Shimei lures Taito into the clutches of Lord Keiro. The Alkaid is ready for a fight, but his counterpart is unwilling, instead choosing to reveal the secrets of his own dark past.
Feb. 25, 2008, midnight
S1E22 - Complication in the Imperial City
None
March 3, 2008, midnight
S1E23 - Clash
None
March 10, 2008, midnight
S1E24 - A Fate of Rampage
None
March 17, 2008, midnight
S1E25 - Tonrou's Transformation
None
March 24, 2008, midnight
S1E26 - The End of the Fight
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March 31, 2008, midnight
TV Tokyo
30 min/ep
780 min
Oct. 8, 2007
March 31, 2008, midnight
Ended
14+ / 14+
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