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About the Series

"How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom", originally named "現実主義勇者の王国再建記" is a Japanese, Adventure-Anime-Fantasy TV Series by Tokyo MX. The show first premiered on July 3rd, 2021 with an average rating of 6.9 on TvMaze. The average runtime of each episode is 24 minutes.

"O, Hero!" With that cliched line, Kazuya Souma found himself summoned to another world and his adventure--did not begin. After he presents his plan to strengthen the country economically and militarily, the king cedes the throne to him and Souma finds himself saddled with ruling the nation!

The show is currently in its 1st season.

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Season 1 episode release schedule

Episode Episode Title Release Date
Season 1 Episode 1 (S01E01) First Begin with a Hero July 3rd, 2021
Season 1 Episode 2 (S01E02) If You Possess an Aptitude, We'll Make Use of It July 10th, 2021
Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) Let Not Me Be a Loyal Minister July 17th, 2021
Season 1 Episode 4 (S01E04) The Forefinger Twitches July 24th, 2021
Season 1 Episode 5 (S01E05) Well Fed, Well Regarded July 31st, 2021
Season 1 Episode 6 (S01E06) The Wise Man Never Forsaketh an Advantage August 7th, 2021
Season 1 Episode 7 (S01E07) Thus Saith the Elder August 14th, 2021
Season 1 Episode 8 (S01E08) The Forest in Labour August 21st, 2021
Season 1 Episode 9 (S01E09) Contrary to Wishes August 28th, 2021
Season 1 Episode 10 (S01E10) No Place of Joy Hath a Soldier September 4th, 2021
Season 1 Episode 11 (S01E11) Sacrifice the Plum Tree to Preserve the Peach Tree September 11th, 2021
Season 1 Episode 12 (S01E12) When You Surround an Army, Leave an Outlet Free September 18th, 2021
Season 1 Episode 13 (S01E13) To Fight and Conquer in All Out Battles is Not Supreme Excellence September 25th, 2021
Season 1 Episode 14 (S01E14) Amidonia in a Lion's Skin January 8th, 2022
Season 1 Episode 15 (S01E15) Becoming Good Friends Who Never Offend January 15th, 2022
Season 1 Episode 16 (S01E16) Tyranny is More Terrible than Tigers January 22nd, 2022
Season 1 Episode 17 (S01E17) A Warrior Will Die for One Who Understands Him January 29th, 2022
Season 1 Episode 18 (S01E18) Seeing Snake Shadows in Every Cup February 5th, 2022
Season 1 Episode 19 (S01E19) Strike While the Iron is Hot February 12th, 2022
Season 1 Episode 20 (S01E20) Aping the Frown of Beauty February 19th, 2022
Season 1 Episode 21 (S01E21) Using Shrimp as Bait to Catch Sea Bream, but Instead Catching a Shark February 26th, 2022
Season 1 Episode 22 (S01E22) A Man Without Learning is Unwise; a Man Without Wisdom is a Fool March 5th, 2022
Season 1 Episode 23 (S01E23) Gargling and Hand Washing are the Basis of Desease Prevention March 12th, 2022
Season 1 Episode 24 (S01E24) Away From My Hometown For So Many Years March 19th, 2022
Season 1 Episode 25 (S01E25) Know Your Enemy and Know Yourself, and Your Union Shall Not Be Endangered March 26th, 2022
Season 1 Episode 26 (S01E26) Ahead, I See No Ancestors; Behind, I Find No Followers April 2nd, 2022

Previous Episodes

Season 1

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Season One of How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom premiered on July 4th, 2021. This season contains Twenty-Six episodes.

Season 1 Episodes

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S1E1 - First Begin with a Hero

2021-07-03

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.

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S1E2 - If You Possess an Aptitude, We'll Make Use of It

2021-07-10

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.

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S1E3 - Let Not Me Be a Loyal Minister

2021-07-17

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.

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S1E4 - The Forefinger Twitches

2021-07-24

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.

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S1E5 - Well Fed, Well Regarded

2021-07-31

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.

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S1E6 - The Wise Man Never Forsaketh an Advantage

2021-08-07

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.

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S1E7 - Thus Saith the Elder

2021-08-14

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.

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S1E8 - The Forest in Labour

2021-08-21

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.

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S1E9 - Contrary to Wishes

2021-08-28

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.

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S1E10 - No Place of Joy Hath a Soldier

2021-09-04

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.

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S1E11 - Sacrifice the Plum Tree to Preserve the Peach Tree

2021-09-11

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.

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S1E12 - When You Surround an Army, Leave an Outlet Free

2021-09-18

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.

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S1E13 - To Fight and Conquer in All Out Battles is Not Supreme Excellence

2021-09-25

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.

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S1E14 - Amidonia in a Lion's Skin

2022-01-08

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.

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S1E15 - Becoming Good Friends Who Never Offend

2022-01-15

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.

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S1E16 - Tyranny is More Terrible than Tigers

2022-01-22

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S1E17 - A Warrior Will Die for One Who Understands Him

2022-01-29

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S1E18 - Seeing Snake Shadows in Every Cup

2022-02-05

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S1E19 - Strike While the Iron is Hot

2022-02-12

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S1E20 - Aping the Frown of Beauty

2022-02-19

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S1E21 - Using Shrimp as Bait to Catch Sea Bream, but Instead Catching a Shark

2022-02-26

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S1E22 - A Man Without Learning is Unwise; a Man Without Wisdom is a Fool

2022-03-05

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S1E23 - Gargling and Hand Washing are the Basis of Desease Prevention

2022-03-12

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S1E24 - Away From My Hometown For So Many Years

2022-03-19

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S1E25 - Know Your Enemy and Know Yourself, and Your Union Shall Not Be Endangered

2022-03-26

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S1E26 - Ahead, I See No Ancestors; Behind, I Find No Followers

2022-04-02

Cast

Yusuke Kobayashi as Kazuya Souma (voice)

Yusuke Kobayashi
as Kazuya Souma (voice)

Inori Minase as Liscia Elfrieden (voice)

Inori Minase
as Liscia Elfrieden (voice)

Ikumi Hasegawa as Aisha Udgard (voice)

Ikumi Hasegawa
as Aisha Udgard (voice)

Reina Ueda as Juna Doma (voice)

Reina Ueda
as Juna Doma (voice)

Kazuyuki Okitsu as Hakuya Kwonmin (voice)

Kazuyuki Okitsu
as Hakuya Kwonmin (voice)

Moe Kahara as Tomoe Inui (voice)

Moe Kahara
as Tomoe Inui (voice)

Masaaki Mizunaka as Poncho Panacotta (voice)

Masaaki Mizunaka
as Poncho Panacotta (voice)

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