Yuichi Fukuda
Director
The Brave 'Yoshihiko' (2011)
and the Devil King's Castle
The story is set in an ancient time, when the whole country was covered in thick forests. A mysterious plague breaks out, resulting in countless deaths. A pure young man named Yoshihiko becomes chosen as a hero, and he sets out on a journey in order to save a village. He has two goals – to bring back the legendary plant that can cure the plague, and to rescue his father Teruhiko who left to find the plant but never returned.
Released July 8, 2011
Episode 30 min
10+
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction
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Network: TV Tokyo
10.0
S1E1 - In Which the Sword Falls Out of the Stone
The Hero Yoshihiko begins his mission to find and defeat the Devil King.
July 8, 2011, midnight
S1E2 - In Which Hideous is Used Too Much
The Hero Yoshihiko accepts a quest to prevent a young maiden from being sacrificed to the Mountain God.
July 15, 2011, midnight
S1E3 - In Which Hisa Gains a Boyfriend
The Hero Yoshihiko accepts a quest to defeat a fearsome monster and save a village.
July 22, 2011, midnight
S1E4 - In Which Yoshihiko Basically Dies Twice
The Hero Yoshihiko searches for the first piece of equipment required to defeat the Devil King - The Angel's Robe.
July 29, 2011, midnight
S1E5 - In Which Tumblr's Gifset Makes Sense
The Hero Yoshihiko searches for the next piece of equipment, the Shoes of Invincibility.
Aug. 5, 2011, midnight
S1E6 - In Which the Poop Looks Like Chocolate Cream
While the Hero Yoshihiko rests after suffering a battle wound his party searches for the next piece of equipment, the Demon's Helm.
Aug. 12, 2011, midnight
S1E7 - In Which Merebu-san is Only Worth 5 Gold
Yoshihiko and his party seek the Dragon Shield in order to continue their quest.
Aug. 19, 2011, midnight
S1E8 - In Which Teen Idolship is Threatened
Yoshihiko and party visit the Job Change Shrine and inadvertently change his job to 'Teen Idol'.
Aug. 26, 2011, midnight
S1E9 - In Which Merebu-san Learns Crickle
Yoshihiko searches for the final piece of equipment: the Ring of Life.
Sept. 2, 2011, midnight
S1E10 - In Which Murasaki Secretly Proclaims Her Love
Having collected all of the necessary equipment to battle the Devil King, Yoshihiko and party search for the Magic Carpet in order to reach the castle.
Sept. 9, 2011, midnight
S1E11 - In Which You Should Never Fall in Love with a Maid
Yoshihiko and his party try to avoid being corrupted while searching the Devil King's city for the castle.
Sept. 16, 2011, midnight
S1E12 - In Which It Ends
Yoshihiko and his party battle the Devil King.
Sept. 23, 2011, midnight
Network: TV Tokyo
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 1050 min.
Released: July 8, 2011
Last Air Date: Dec. 23, 2016, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: PG / 10+
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