Hero Tales

30min

Animation

Action & Adventure

It is the time of wars. In the chaotic Empire, a group of seven heroes of the stars, the Hokushin-Tenkun, rose to lead the common folk. Out of the seven a destiny of heated battle unfolds between the "Two Noble Spirits", Hagun and Tonrou. Originally the two should not exist in the same time but the gears of Fate have turned otherwise. In the current feeble state of the Ken Empire, the conflicting "Two Noble Spirits" - Taitou Shirei of Hagun and Keirou of Tonrou each fight for their view of justice and the peace of the countries and their home country. In the name of Fate, the justice of whom shall prevail....?

Production Companies

studio FLAG

TV Tokyo

Media Factory

GENCO

Episodes

Cast

The Destroyed Army's Howling Engraving

1. The Destroyed Army's Howling Engraving

30min

8th Oct 2007

A stranger breaks into the temple, defeating everyone who faces him by himself. He's after the sword - "Kenkaranpu". But why is he so desperate to get it? And will Taitou and his sister be able to stop him?

Military Song of Karma

2. Military Song of Karma

30min

15th Oct 2007

The fight continues with the mysterious enemy, and the big adventure truly begins.

Honorable Pledge

3. Honorable Pledge

30min

22nd Oct 2007

The group visit a small town with a huge boulder looming dangerously over the cliff above it. But that's not the only danger, the goverment officals are corrupt and don't care about the people. Will the group be able to stop both? And who is "Koyo"?

The Five Divine Warriors

4. The Five Divine Warriors

30min

29th Oct 2007

The group meets a strange boy, all the arrows and bows he use explode because of the energy put into them. Who exactly is he and which side is he on?

The Diseased Empire

5. The Diseased Empire

30min

5th Nov 2007

The group meet some orphans, who have to steal to live. Unfortunately, they've angered some thugs who are known to kill anyone who try and face them. Will the group be able to protect the orphans?

Crimson Hero

6. Crimson Hero

30min

12th Nov 2007

Hosei feels ignored when his master takes a special interest in training Taito, so the young archer picks a fight with a gang of bandits who refuse to die - no matter how many times he kills them!

The Sorrow of the Rokuson

7. The Sorrow of the Rokuson

30min

19th Nov 2007

Hosei's rash behavior causes his master to become an undead servant of evil. With his new friends' lives on the line, will he be able to obey her chilling final order?

Echoes in the Valley..

8. Echoes in the Valley..

30min

26th Nov 2007

Sensing Hosei's pain over the loss of his master, the heroes embark on a mission to lift his spirits. While Taito and Ryuko try their luck as hunters, Laila collects mushrooms in an attempt to conjure up something edible.

The Shadows Cast Upon the Capital

9. The Shadows Cast Upon the Capital

30min

3rd Dec 2007

The empire undergoes frightening changes after Keiro stakes his claim to the throne. When the former emperor is imprisoned, Taito and company must act quickly to save him.

The Lonely Emperor

10. The Lonely Emperor

30min

10th Dec 2007

Spurred by delusions of grandeur, Taito infiltrates the royal palace, determined to teach the emperor how to run a country - or claim the throne for himself!

Hokushinkiki

11. Hokushinkiki

30min

17th Dec 2007

Lord Keiro's grotesque appetite for power turned him into a bloodthirsty monster. Only Taito can stop him, but he'll need to draw strength from his friends to survive the final showdown!

The Moonlight`s Sparkle

12. The Moonlight`s Sparkle

30min

24th Dec 2007

Ryuko seeks the council of his elders as he struggles to determine his role in the prophesized battle, and Chouka makes an aggressive attempt to eliminate Taito.

Nitenshinson

13. Nitenshinson

30min

31st Dec 2007

When Taito and Keiro meet again on the field of battle, Ryuko must decide whether he will fight alongside his friend - or his father!

Turning Away from the Fierce Fang

14. Turning Away from the Fierce Fang

30min

7th Jan 2008

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The Hagun's path

15. The Hagun's path

30min

14th Jan 2008

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The Imperial Tonrou

16. The Imperial Tonrou

30min

21st Jan 2008

Having fallen under the control of his father's rapidly-expanding influence, Ryuko is powerless to stop his own body from launching a murderous attack against Taito.

Bond of Father and Son

17. Bond of Father and Son

30min

28th Jan 2008

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Rentsuuji Aflame

18. Rentsuuji Aflame

30min

4th Feb 2008

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Division of the Stars

19. Division of the Stars

30min

11th Feb 2008

Lord Keiro gains even more power after his daughter's marriage to the Emperor is made official. Elsewhere, Taito and company cross paths with an old friend.

The Beginning of Turmoil

20. The Beginning of Turmoil

30min

18th Feb 2008

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White Rage of Grief

21. White Rage of Grief

30min

25th Feb 2008

Shimei lures Taito into the clutches of Lord Keiro. The Alkaid is ready for a fight, but his counterpart is unwilling, instead choosing to reveal the secrets of his own dark past.

Complication in the Imperial City

22. Complication in the Imperial City

30min

3rd Mar 2008

Clash

23. Clash

30min

10th Mar 2008

A Fate of Rampage

24. A Fate of Rampage

30min

17th Mar 2008

Tonrou's Transformation

25. Tonrou's Transformation

30min

24th Mar 2008

The End of the Fight

26. The End of the Fight

30min

31st Mar 2008

First air date

8th Oct 2007

Last air date

31st Mar 2008

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ja

Networks