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Episodes (26)
Oct 07, 2007
When their village temple is burned to the ground by cutthroat invaders, siblings Taito and Laila are thrust into the middle of a celestial struggle to obtain the power of a sacred sword.
Oct 14, 2007
When Ryuko objects to his father's use of zombie foot soldiers to slaughter innocent citizens, he ends up behind bars. On the other side of the empire, Taito rallies his fellow heroes for one final battle!
Oct 21, 2007
Taito's training with Ryuko continues as the travelers stop for rest in a town where a torrential downpour turns an outlawed religious symbol into a harbinger of death.
Oct 28, 2007
Laila gains an admirer when the heroic travelers fight to bring order to a town ruled by villains. This mysterious newcomer is deadly with a bow and arrow, but he fights on the wrong side of destiny.
Nov 04, 2007
Keiro appears to be plotting against the empire, and the traveling heroes tangle with bandits on behalf of some starving orphans. During the unexpected skirmish, Taito learns the value of teamwork.
Nov 11, 2007
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 18, 2007
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 25, 2007
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.
Dec 02, 2007
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 09, 2007
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 16, 2007
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 23, 2007
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 30, 2007
When Taito and Keiro meet again on the field of battle, Ryuko must decide whether he will fight alongside his friend - or his father!
Jan 06, 2008
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Jan 13, 2008
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Jan 20, 2008
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 27, 2008
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Feb 03, 2008
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Feb 10, 2008
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 17, 2008
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Feb 24, 2008
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.
Mar 02, 2008
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Mar 09, 2008
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Mar 16, 2008
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Mar 23, 2008
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Mar 30, 2008
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About
Hero Tales (also know as Jûshin enbu) Season 1 (2007) is released on Oct 07, 2007. Watch Hero Tales online - the Japanese Animation TV series from Japan. Hero Tales is directed by Osamu Sekita and created by Hiromu Arakawa with Newton Pittman and Alexis Tipton. Hero Tales is available online on Crunchyroll and Funimation Now.