Absolute Duo: Season 1
The story takes place at Koryo Academy, a high school where students manifest a personal weapon called a Blaze, which is a physical manifestation of their soul. The protagonist, Tooru Kokonoe, also referred to as Tor, enrolls in the academy driven by tragedy after his younger sister was killed, with the goal of gaining power to protect others and possibly avenge her. Upon entering the academy, Tooru discovers that hi
Season 1 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Tooru Kokonoe enrolls at Koryo Academy following the tragic death of his younger sister.
- Students at Koryo Academy manifest a personal weapon called a Blaze, which represents their soul.
- Tooru discovers his Blaze is an unusual shield rather than a conventional weapon, designating him an Irregular.
- The academy utilizes a Duo system where students are paired with partners to live, train, and fight together, resulting in Tooru being partnered with Julie Sigtuna.
Season overview
The story takes place at Koryo Academy, a high school where students manifest a personal weapon called a Blaze, which is a physical manifestation of their soul. The protagonist, Tooru Kokonoe, also referred to as Tor, enrolls in the academy driven by tragedy after his younger sister was killed, with the goal of gaining power to protect others and possibly avenge her. Upon entering the academy, Tooru discovers that his Blaze is not a typical weapon such as a sword, lance, or gun. Instead, his Blaze takes the form of a shield, making him an Irregular. Koryo Academy operates using a system called Duo, in which every student is paired with a partner known as their Duo, and the two students train, live, and fight together. Tooru is paired with Julie Sigtuna, a silver-haired girl from Scandinavia who is a very capable fighter. The series follows their experiences at the academy under this system.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Blaze
Jan 4, 2015 · 24 min
It is Tooru Kokonoe's first day and he attends the entrance ceremony for Kouryou Academy where all the students have to demonstrate their capabilities with their Blaze weapons.
Duo
Jan 11, 2015 · 24 min
Tor and Julie settle in as roommates until the time comes to form official Duos. Each has an ideal partner in mind, but will they get what they want?
Avenger
Jan 18, 2015 · 24 min
Tor and Julie face an unexpected hurdle at the end of their mock-battle tournament. Julie confronts Tor about someone from his past.
Exception
Jan 25, 2015 · 24 min
Transfer student Lilith Bristol joins Tor's class and immediately flaunts her status as an Exception. Tor and Julie go into town for some shopping.
Level Up
Feb 1, 2015 · 24 min
The Rite of Sublimation has given Tor and his friends upgraded powers. Lilith has another proposal for Tor ahead of a challenging inter-class battle.
Survive
Feb 8, 2015 · 24 min
Lilith ropes her fellow students into fighting her in a battle royale. A mysterious figure shows up out of nowhere with his own plans for Lilith.
Silver-Blonde, Yellow Topaz
Feb 15, 2015 · 24 min
The class is off to a seaside summer camp, but this is Koryo Academy. No ordinary school function is complete without some kind of combat.
Selection
Feb 22, 2015 · 24 min
A week of training is capped off by a day at leisure--and where better to unwind than at the beach? Miyabi takes a big step in her feelings about Tor.
Rebels
Mar 1, 2015 · 24 min
Koryo Academy is under attack! Tor and Julie work together in battling the chief of the marauding corps, while Tomoe searches for a missing Miyabi.
Reign Conference
Mar 8, 2015 · 24 min
Miyabi is still MIA as Koryo Academy prepares to host the mysterious Reign group. Tor presses Lilith for answers about Absolute Duo.
Killing Game
Mar 15, 2015 · 24 min
Tor and his friends confront the Rebels in Smith's grand killing game. Tomoe realizes she knows little about her Duo. K challenges Tor to a rematch.
Absolute Duo
Mar 22, 2015 · 24 min
The idea of wanting to protect someone is still foreign to K, so in a dramatic, no-holds-barred faceoff, Tor decides to show him how it's done.