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Cagaster of an Insect Cage: Season 1

12 episodes Premiered Feb 6, 2020 Updated Oct 6, 2026
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Season 1 Episodes

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
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S1·E1 Mytharc

Little Bo Peep

Feb 6, 2020 · 33 min

While working as security for a merchant, exterminator Kidow intervenes when insects attack, then promises to convey young Ilie to her mother.

S1·E2 Core

Anchovy and Black Lizard

Feb 6, 2020 · 26 min

As gruesome murders come to light, Kidow suspects they're not the work of insects. When Ilie goes to the market, someone steals her bag.

S1·E3 Core

From the Abyss

Feb 6, 2020 · 26 min

Ilie befriends the leader of the Red Rats. At Mario Garden, Kidow receives a letter and a map marked with the locations of the murders.

S1·E4 Core

As a Heartless Sword

Feb 6, 2020 · 28 min

The army prepares to exterminate an insect lurking in the sand beneath E-05. Still regretting his actions five years ago, Qasim volunteers as bait.

S1·E5 Core

From the Far East

Feb 6, 2020 · 29 min

Ilie learns from Mario how Kidow's adoptive father, Lazarus, taught him the harsh lessons of survival in the Cagaster-infested Far East.

S1·E6 Core

Awakening

Feb 6, 2020 · 28 min

A man claiming to be Ilie's father arrives to take her away. She and Kidow try to flee, but are ambushed by Acht before they can make their escape.

S1·E7 Core

Iliaster

Feb 6, 2020 · 29 min

Searching for clues to Ilie's past, Jin and Kidow discover a message that Griffith recorded for Franz, explaining his actions and Ilie's origins.

S1·E8 Core

Princess in the Insect Cage

Feb 6, 2020 · 27 min

Adham's forces plot to overthrow the Bazaar Overseer and turn E-05 into an insect cage. Kidow escapes to E-07, where Ilie is now held prisoner.

S1·E9 Core

Insects' Feast

Feb 6, 2020 · 26 min

Kidow infiltrates E-07's main tower in search of Ilie. After learning the truth of her origins, Ilie proclaims herself the next queen of the cage.

S1·E10 Core

Up

Feb 6, 2020 · 26 min

Reunited, Ilie and Kidow make their way up to the throne room, but Adham's security detail and numerous Cagasters stand in their way.

S1·E11 Mytharc

To You…

Feb 6, 2020 · 26 min

Gravely injured, Franz guides Ilie to the queen's chamber and gives her control over Tania's fate. Acht and Kidow face off for the final time.

S1·E12 Mytharc

Finally, For You

Feb 6, 2020 · 29 min

As the battle between Salif’s forces and the defenders of E-05 come to an end, the survivors inside E-07's main tower confront their futures.

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