How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom: Season 1
Episodes
First Begin with a Hero
Jul 4, 2021 · 24 min
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
If You Possess an Aptitude, We'll Make Use of It
Jul 11, 2021 · 24 min
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
Let Not Me Be a Loyal Minister
Jul 18, 2021 · 24 min
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
The Forefinger Twitches
Jul 25, 2021 · 24 min
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 r
Well Fed, Well Regarded
Aug 1, 2021 · 24 min
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 res
The Wise Man Never Forsaketh an Advantage
Aug 8, 2021 · 24 min
While at Lorelei, Souma overhears two soldiers arguing about whether to side with or against the new king. Hakuya reviews the political situation concerning the neighboring lands w
Thus Saith the Elder
Aug 15, 2021 · 24 min
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 a
The Forest in Labour
Aug 22, 2021 · 24 min
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 fa
Contrary to Wishes
Aug 29, 2021 · 24 min
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
No Place of Joy Hath a Soldier
Sep 5, 2021 · 24 min
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 enga
Sacrifice the Plum Tree to Preserve the Peach Tree
Sep 12, 2021 · 24 min
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
When You Surround an Army, Leave an Outlet Free
Sep 19, 2021 · 24 min
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 con
To Fight and Conquer in All Our Battles Is Not Supreme Excellence
Sep 26, 2021 · 24 min
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
Amidonia in a Lion's Skin
Jan 9, 2022 · 24 min
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 Eu
Becoming Good Friends Who Never Offend
Jan 16, 2022 · 24 min
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
Tyranny Is More Terrible than Tigers
Jan 23, 2022 · 24 min
Van is returned to Julius as a result of the mediation of the Grand Chaos Empire, in exchange for a great deal of reparation costs. Souma returns to the Kingdom of Elfrieden, where
A Warrior Will Die for One Who Understands Him
Jan 30, 2022 · 24 min
Souma is victorious in both the Elfrieden civil war and the battle against Amidonia. However, his victory was won as a result of the devotion of a man named Georg. Still, the law i
Seeing Snake Shadows in Every Cup
Feb 6, 2022 · 24 min
Weathering a number of problems, Souma more or less finishes dealing with the aftermath of the war. However, he was set upon by an inexplicable anxiety, the distress and pressure o
Strike While the Iron Is Hot
Feb 13, 2022 · 24 min
Royal Guard Captain Ludwin's childhood friend, Genia, was a rare breed of mad scientist. Her inventions leave even Souma, who comes from a world of science and technology, in aston
Aping the Frown of Beauty
Feb 20, 2022 · 24 min
With Van, the capital of Amidonia, returned to Julius, so too returns the oppressive rule of the government. The people's dissatisfaction increases day by day, until finally they e
Using Shrimp as Bait to Catch Sea Bream, but Instead Catching a Shark
Feb 27, 2022 · 24 min
Roroa's arrival further complicates the situation between Amidonia and the Kingdom of Elfrieden. It was an outcome not even Souma had anticipated. In response, a conference between
Those Without Wisdom Are Fools
Mar 6, 2022 · 24 min
An unusual Friedonian slave trader named Ginger Camus gave his slaves clean clothes and enough to eat, as well as providing them with an education, little knowing that this would e
Gargling and Hand Washing Are the Basis of Disease Prevention
Mar 13, 2022 · 24 min
Refugees are one of modern society's great challenges, and the Kingdom of Friedonia is no exception. Refugees who had been driven from their lands by invading monsters have gathere
Away from My Hometown for So Many Years
Mar 20, 2022 · 24 min
Souma and the others visit the refugees, where they help an expectant mother with a difficult delivery. The newborn life provides hope and a foundation for the future to the refuge
Know Your Enemy and Know Yourself, and Your Union Shall Not Be Endangered
Mar 27, 2022 · 24 min
One evening, Excel whispers to the fiancées Liscia, Aisha, Juna, and Roroa that she will teach them how to please their man, and suddenly commences a "Fiancées' Bridal Course". The
Ahead, I See No Ancestors; Behind, I Find No Followers
Apr 3, 2022 · 24 min
On New Year's Eve, Souma is summoned by his predecessor, King Albert, to talk with his wife, Elisha. The amazing truth told by Albert's mouth. And what's up in Souma's chest when h