Series
Hero Tales
AnimationAction & Adventure
Lord Keiro, the Shogun of the Xian Empire, blazes a trail of terror while seeking the sacred sword that will make him a god. Standing in his way is Taito, a powerful star reborn in human form who vows to use his strength to avenge those slaughtered by Keiro. To complete his journey, Taito must seek others like him: the seven star-born warriors with the strength to shatter a corrupt empire.
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Seasons & episodes
- 1The Destroyed Army's Howling Engraving8 Oct 2007 · 30mA 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?
- 2Military Song of Karma15 Oct 2007 · 30mThe fight continues with the mysterious enemy, and the big adventure truly begins.
- 3Honorable Pledge22 Oct 2007 · 30mThe 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"?
- 4The Five Divine Warriors29 Oct 2007 · 30mThe 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?
- 5The Diseased Empire5 Nov 2007 · 30mThe 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?
- 6Crimson Hero12 Nov 2007 · 30mHosei 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!
- 7The Sorrow of the Rokuson19 Nov 2007 · 30mHosei'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?
- 8Echoes in the Valley..26 Nov 2007 · 30mSensing 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.
- 9The Shadows Cast Upon the Capital3 Dec 2007 · 30mThe 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.
- 10The Lonely Emperor10 Dec 2007 · 30mSpurred 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!
- 11Hokushinkiki17 Dec 2007 · 30mLord 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!
- 12The Moonlight`s Sparkle24 Dec 2007 · 30mRyuko 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.
- 13Nitenshinson31 Dec 2007 · 30mWhen Taito and Keiro meet again on the field of battle, Ryuko must decide whether he will fight alongside his friend - or his father!
- 14Turning Away from the Fierce Fang7 Jan 2008 · 30mKnow what this is about? Be the first one to add a plot.
- 15The Hagun's path14 Jan 2008 · 30mKnow what this is about? Be the first one to add a plot.
- 16The Imperial Tonrou21 Jan 2008 · 30mHaving 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.
- 17Bond of Father and Son28 Jan 2008 · 30mKnow what this is about? Be the first one to add a plot.
- 18Rentsuuji Aflame4 Feb 2008 · 30mKnow what this is about? Be the first one to add a plot.
- 19Division of the Stars11 Feb 2008 · 30mLord 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.
- 20The Beginning of Turmoil18 Feb 2008 · 30mKnow what this is about? Be the first one to add a plot.
- 21White Rage of Grief25 Feb 2008 · 30mShimei 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.
- 22Complication in the Imperial City3 Mar 2008 · 30m
- 23Clash10 Mar 2008 · 30m
- 24A Fate of Rampage17 Mar 2008 · 30m
- 25Tonrou's Transformation24 Mar 2008 · 30m
- 26The End of the Fight31 Mar 2008 · 30m
Details
- First aired
- 8 Oct 2007
- Last aired
- 31 Mar 2008
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- Japanese
- Network
- TV Tokyo
- Episodes
- 26
- Votes
- 3 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Kenichi SuzumuraTaitou Shirei (voice)
Akemi KandaLaila Seiren (voice)
Takahiro SakuraiRyuukou Mouten (voice)
Banjo GingaKeirou (voice)
Yuhko KaidaRinmei Shokan (voice)
