RWBY 2013
“A young hero, an exalted heiress, a troubled rogue, and a party girl...”
What is RWBY?
RWBY is an American multimedia franchise that originated as an anime-style web series. Created by Monty Oum, the show is currently produced by VIZ Media, having been originally produced by Rooster Teeth Productions.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 116
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 18, 2013
- Last aired
- Apr 22, 2023
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- YouTube, Crunchyroll, Rooster Teeth
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
RWBY is an American multimedia franchise that originated as an anime-style web series. Created by Monty Oum, the show is currently produced by VIZ Media, having been originally produced by Rooster Teeth Productions. The story is set in the future-fantasy world of Remnant, a land characterized by treacherous terrain and dangerous monsters known as the Grimm. The narrative follows four teenage girls named Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang, who form a group known as Team RWBY. These characters attend Beacon Academy, an institution dedicated to training Huntsmen and Huntresses to combat the various evils threatening their world as it remains on the brink of an all-out war. The series spans nine seasons, following the team as they navigate their training and adventures across Remnant. In addition to the original web series, a separate anime television project titled RWBY: Ice Queendom was released in 2022. The franchise has also been featured on various platforms, including YouTube and Fandango at Home, allowing viewers to revisit key battles and moments from the series.
Should you watch it?
“Four girls battle monsters and train as Huntresses in a vibrant animated world.”
- Unique blend of anime and Western animation styles
- Strong female protagonists with distinct personalities
- Epic battles and creative weapon designs
- Animation quality varies across seasons
- Complex lore may overwhelm newcomers
You enjoy anime-inspired action series with strong character development.
Suitable for teens and up; contains fantasy violence and dark themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Ruby Rose Jul 18, 2013
- E2 The Shining Beacon (1) Jul 25, 2013
- E3 The Shining Beacon (2) Aug 1, 2013
- E4 The First Step (1) Aug 8, 2013
- E5 The First Step (2) Aug 15, 2013
- E6 The Emerald Forest (1) Aug 22, 2013
- E7 The Emerald Forest (2) Aug 29, 2013
- E8 Players and Pieces Sep 5, 2013
- E9 The Badge and The Burden (1) Sep 12, 2013
- E10 The Badge and The Burden (2) Sep 19, 2013
- E11 Jaunedice (1) Sep 26, 2013
- E12 Jaunedice (2) Oct 3, 2013
- E13 Forever Fall (1) Oct 10, 2013
- E14 Forever Fall (2) Oct 17, 2013
- E15 The Stray Oct 31, 2013
- E16 Black and White Nov 7, 2013
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Best Day Ever Jul 24, 2014
- E2 Welcome to Beacon Jul 31, 2014
- E3 A Minor Hiccup Aug 7, 2014
- E4 Painting the Town... Aug 14, 2014
- E5 Extracurricular Aug 28, 2014
- E6 Burning the Candle Sep 4, 2014
- E7 Dance Dance Infiltration Sep 11, 2014
- E8 Field Trip Sep 25, 2014
- E9 Search and Destroy Oct 2, 2014
- E10 Mountain Glenn Oct 9, 2014
- E11 No Brakes Oct 23, 2014
- E12 Breach Oct 30, 2014
Season 3 · 12 episodes
- E1 Round One Oct 25, 2015
- E2 New Challengers... Nov 1, 2015
- E3 It's Brawl in the Family Nov 15, 2015
- E4 Lessons Learned Nov 29, 2015
- E5 Never Miss a Beat Dec 6, 2015
- E6 Fall Dec 13, 2015
- E7 Beginning of the End Jan 3, 2016
- E8 Destiny Jan 10, 2016
- E9 PvP Jan 17, 2016
- E10 Battle of Beacon Jan 31, 2016
- E11 Heroes and Monsters Feb 7, 2016
- E12 End of the Beginning Feb 14, 2016
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 The Next Step Oct 22, 2016
- E2 Remembrance Oct 29, 2016
- E3 Of Runaways and Stowaways Nov 5, 2016
- E4 Family Nov 11, 2016
- E5 Menagerie Nov 19, 2016
- E6 Tipping Point Dec 10, 2016
- E7 Punished Dec 24, 2016
- E8 A Much Needed Talk Dec 31, 2016
- E9 Two Steps Forward, Two Steps Back Jan 5, 2017
- E10 Kuroyuri Jan 20, 2017
- E11 Taking Control Jan 28, 2017
- E12 No Safe Haven Feb 4, 2017
Season 5 · 14 episodes
- E1 Welcome to Haven Oct 21, 2017
- E2 Dread in the Air Oct 28, 2017
- E3 Unforeseen Consequences Nov 4, 2017
- E4 Lighting the Fire Nov 11, 2017
- E5 Necessary Sacrifice Dec 9, 2017
- E6 Known by its Song Dec 9, 2017
- E7 Rest and Resolutions Dec 9, 2017
- E8 Alone Together Dec 9, 2017
- E9 A Perfect Storm Dec 9, 2017
- E10 True Colors Dec 9, 2017
- E11 The More the Merrier Dec 16, 2017
- E12 Vault of the Spring Maiden Dec 23, 2017
- E13 Downfall Dec 30, 2017
- E14 Haven's Fate Jan 20, 2018
Frequently asked questions
Is RWBY an anime?
RWBY is an American animated series with anime-inspired visuals and storytelling.
Who created RWBY?
RWBY was created by Monty Oum and originally produced by Rooster Teeth.
How many seasons are there?
The series has multiple seasons available, with episodes released over several years.
Where can I watch RWBY?
RWBY is available on platforms like Disney+ and other streaming services.
What is the show about?
It follows four girls training to become Huntresses in a world threatened by monsters.