--- title: "Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World" year: 2020 canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/our-last-crusade-or-the-rise-of-a-new-world-2020" media_type: "tv" tmdb_id: 101972 imdb_id: "tt12331304" status: "Ended" seasons_count: 2 episodes_count: 24 runtime_minutes: 24 community_rating: 8.1 vote_count: 247 content_rating: "TV-14" --- # Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier > **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/our-last-crusade-or-the-rise-of-a-new-world-2020 ## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning The television series Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World is set in a world where a great war has been ongoing between the scientifically advanced Empire and the Nebulis Sovereignty, a paradise of witches. This conflict provides the backdrop for the story. The series features a complex relationship between two characters from opposing sides of the war. According to the series information available on Crunchyroll and IMDb, the show explores the interactions between these characters. The series is available to stream on various platforms, including Crunchyroll and other services. The title of the series, Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, suggests a significant and potentially transformative event. The series has been created by Sazane Kei and features the voices of several actors, including Yûsuke Kobayashi and Sora Amamiya. The story is presented as a romance that develops amidst the conflict between the two nations. ## The Hook & The Verdict **The Hook**: "Two sworn enemies from warring nations find their loyalties tested by an unexpected mutual attraction." ### Why Watch - engaging premise of star-crossed enemies - dynamic clash between science and magic ### Caveats & Content Note - premise relies on classic genre tropes - the central conflict faces significant narrative obstacles - Tone & Suitability: The series contains depictions of stylized combat and fantasy violence consistent with the genre. **Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: fantasy, romantic, action, dramatic ## Streaming Availability Matrix | Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **United States (US)** | Hulu, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store | | **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video | | **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store | | **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store | ## Season Architecture & Lore Primers ### Season 1 (12 Episodes) Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World is an animated television series based on a Japanese light novel series. The story takes place in a world where a great war has raged on for over a century between the Empire and the Nebulis Sovereignty. The Empire persecutes those who wield Astral power, a force wielded by astral mages, fearing its destructive power. The Nebulis Sovereignty was founded by tormented mages who fled their oppressors. The series follows the story of a knight named Iska, who is sentenced to prison for freeing an imprisoned witch. He is later released by the Empire with the condition that he hunts down a fearsome mage known as the "Ice Calamity Witch." The Ice Calamity Witch, Aliceliese "Alice" Lou Nebulis XI, also wishes for peace and is willing to do everything she can to bring down the Empire. The series explores the conflict between the two nations and the characters' desire for a world without struggle, woe, or pain. The story is set in a world with a complex history and politics, where magic and technology coexist. The series features a cast of characters, including Iska and Alice, who are tied together by their desire for peace. ## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier - **Total Tracked Episodes**: 24 - **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (25%) - **Character Core Episodes**: 18 (75%) - **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%) ## Key Cast Continuity - **Yusuke Kobayashi** as *Iska (voice)* - **Sora Amamiya** as *Aliceliese Lou Nebulis IX (voice)* - **Kaori Ishihara** as *Nene Alkastone (voice)* - **Nao Shiraki** as *Mismis Klass (voice)* - **Shunichi Toki** as *Jhin Syulargun (voice)* - **Yumiri Hanamori** as *Rin Vispose (voice)* - **Ayana Taketatsu** as *Risya In Empire (voice)* - **Jun Kasama** as *Nameless (voice)* - **Azumi Waki** as *Sisbell Lou Nebulis IX (voice)* - **Aya Hisakawa** as *Millavair Lou Nebulis VIII (voice)* ## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions ### Q: What is the central conflict? A long-running war between a scientifically advanced empire and a nation of witches. ### Q: Who are the main characters? The story focuses on an imperial swordsman named Iska and a witch princess named Aliceliese. ### Q: What is the relationship between the leads? They are sworn enemies who find themselves drawn to each other despite their opposing allegiances. ### Q: What defines the two factions? One side relies on advanced science while the other is a paradise of witches. ### Q: What is the premise of the story? Two young combatants from warring sides find their resolve challenged by their feelings for one another. ## Grounded Source Citations - [Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World - Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GVDHX8ZD0/our-last-crusade-or-the-rise-of-a-new-world) - [OUR Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/our) - [Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World - streaming](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/our-last-crusade-or-the-rise-of-a-new-world) - [OUR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/our) - [Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World (TV Series 2020- ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12331304) - [OUR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/our) --- *Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*