# List of How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom episodes

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom is an anime television series adaptation based on the light novel series of the same title written by Dojyomaru and illustrated by Fuyuyuki. It was announced by Overlap on April 17, 2020. The series was animated by J.C.Staff and directed by Takashi Watanabe, with Gō Zappa and Hiroshi Ōnogi penning the scripts, Mai Otsuka designing the characters, and Akiyuki Tateyama composing the series' music. The first half aired from July 4 to September 26, 2021, on Tokyo MX and BS11. The first half ran for 13 episodes. The second half aired from January 9 to April 3, 2022. The first opening theme song, "Hello Horizon", was performed by Inori Minase, while the first ending theme song, "Kazanear", was performed by Aimi. The second opening theme song is "Real-Eyes" by Inori Minase, while the second ending theme song is "Lights" by Aimi.
Funimation licensed the series outside of Asia. On July 30, 2021, Funimation announced the series would receive an English dub, which premiered the following day. Following Sony's acquisition of Crunchyroll, the series was moved to Crunchyroll. Mighty Media licensed the series in Southeast Asia and streamed it on iQIYI and Bilibili and also aired on Animax on March 9, 2022.

## Episodes

| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboarded by | Original air date |
| Part 1 ||||||
| 1 | "First Begin with a Hero" Transliteration: "Mazu Yūsha Yori Hajimeyo" (Japanese: まず勇者より始めよ) | Shūji Miyazaki | Gō Zappa | Takashi Watanabe | July 4, 2021 (2021-07-04) |
| University student Kazuya 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 prime minister, after which the king makes a stunning announcement: he is stepping down and passing the throne to Souma, who is to be engaged to his daughter. ||||||
| 2 | "If You Possess an Aptitude, We'll Make Use of It" Transliteration: "Tada Sai Araba Mochiiru" (Japanese: ただ才あらば用いる) | Shigeki Awai | Gō Zappa | Kōichi Takada | July 11, 2021 (2021-07-11) |
| Souma is checked for any magical powers, and discovers that he has a special ability called "Living Poltergeist". He puts his results to use with the administrative paperwork. Hoping to recruit more competent personnel for his staff, Souma sends out a nationwide broadcast offering prizes to the most talented in the land. ||||||
| 3 | "Let Not Me Be a Loyal Minister" Transliteration: "Shin o Shite Chūshin Tara Shimu Koto Nakare" (Japanese: 臣をして忠臣たらしむことなかれ) | Akira Tanaka | Gō Zappa | Kōhei Hatano | July 18, 2021 (2021-07-18) |
| The results of the talent search are in, and the kingdom holds a recognition and award ceremony for the winners. Five uniquely talented individuals: Aisha Udgard, Juna Doma, Tomoe Inui, Hakuya Kwonmin, and Poncho Panacotta, come before Souma to demonstrate their skills, and find a place for themselves within his royal court. ||||||
| 4 | "The Forefinger Twitches" Transliteration: "Shokushi, Ugoku" (Japanese: 食指、動く) | Takeshi TomitaYūki Morita | Gō Zappa | Takashi Watanabe | July 25, 2021 (2021-07-25) |
| 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 readily-available but unconventional ingredients during the food shortage. ||||||
| 5 | "Well Fed, Well Regarded" Transliteration: "Ishoku Tatte, Eijoku o Shiru" (Japanese: 衣食足って、栄辱を知る) | Yūsuke Onoda | Gō Zappa | Hitoyuki Matsui | August 1, 2021 (2021-08-01) |
| 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 rest. Souma, Liscia Elfrieden, and Aisha take a tour of the castle town incognito. ||||||
| 6 | "The Wise Man Never Forsaketh an Advantage" Transliteration: "Chisha wa Toki ni Somuite Ri o Sutezu" (Japanese: 智者は時にそむいて利を捨てず) | Naoki Horiuchi | Gō Zappa | Takaaki Ishiyama | August 8, 2021 (2021-08-08) |
| 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 with the king. Souma and Liscia discuss the nature of their engagement. ||||||
| 7 | "Thus Saith the Elder" Transliteration: "Korō, Iwaku" (Japanese: 古老、曰く) | Akira Tanaka | Gō Zappa | Tsuneo Tominaga | August 15, 2021 (2021-08-15) |
| 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 and network of roads, but runs into opposition from the local residents who warn him of the dangers of doing this. ||||||
| 8 | "The Forest in Labour" Transliteration: "Mori, Meidō su" (Japanese: 森、鳴動す) | Shigeru Fukase | Gō Zappa | Kunihisa Sugishima | August 22, 2021 (2021-08-22) |
| Kaede Foxia leads an engineering corps, including Halbert Magna, in constructing a road. As the work detail receives a royal inspection from Souma and Liscia, an urgent message from Aisha's father arrives, informing them of a natural disaster in their homeland. ||||||
| 9 | "Contrary to Wishes" Transliteration: "Tateyoko, Narazu" (Japanese: 縦横、成らず) | Shigeki Awai | Hiroshi Ōnogi | Yoshiaki Iwasaki | August 29, 2021 (2021-08-29) |
| The Three Dukes meet to discuss what to do about King Souma. In Amidonia, Gaius Amidonia receives word from Georg Carmine accepting his aid, and prepares to invade Elfrieden over the objections of his finance minister. Souma delivers his ultimatum to the Three Dukes, but only Excel Walter allies with him. ||||||
| 10 | "No Place of Joy Hath a Soldier" Transliteration: "Hei wa Tanoshimu Tokoro ni Arazarunari" (Japanese: 兵は楽しむ所に非ざるなり) | Akira TanakaShigeki Awai | Hiroshi Ōnogi | Kiyotaka Ōhata | September 5, 2021 (2021-09-05) |
| 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 engage Georg's forces, while Red Dragon City receives its own surprise attack. ||||||
| 11 | "Sacrifice the Plum Tree to Preserve the Peach Tree" Transliteration: "Ridai Tōkyō" (Japanese: 李代桃僵) | Akira TanakaHiroyuki Okuno | Hiroshi Ōnogi | Takashi Watanabe Hitoyuki Matsui | September 12, 2021 (2021-09-12) |
| Souma and his entourage confront Castor Vargas in his castle, eventually defeating and enslaving him and his daughter, Carla, before hurrying off to Randel to regroup with the Forbidden Army. A stunning truth about Georg is revealed by Glaive Magna, leading to a dramatic turn of events with Gaius and his forces at Altomura. ||||||
| 12 | "When You Surround an Army, Leave an Outlet Free" Transliteration: "Ishi ni wa Kanarazu Hiraku" (Japanese: 囲師には必ず闕く) | Yūsuke Onoda | Hiroshi Ōnogi | Kunihisa Sugishima | September 19, 2021 (2021-09-19) |
| Under Gaius's command, the Amidonian army launches a full-scale attack to retake Van, but Souma and his forces, accompanied by the enslaved Carla, move to stop them. In the aftermath of the war, there are serious consequences to be faced and plans for reconciliation to be put into action. ||||||
| 13 | "To Fight and Conquer in All Our Battles Is Not Supreme Excellence" Transliteration: "Hyakusen Hyakushō wa Zen no Zen Naru Mono ni Arazu" (Japanese: 百戦百勝は善の善なる者に非ず) | Naoki Horiuchi | Hiroshi Ōnogi | Takashi Watanabe | September 26, 2021 (2021-09-26) |
| Jeanne Euphoria of the Gran Chaos Empire is sent to Van to deal with the occupation. Roroa Amidonia observes the newfound freedom of the citizens of Van. Poncho locates a source of food for the impoverished citizens. Souma, Juna, and Tomoe enjoy a day off together. ||||||
| Part 2 ||||||
| 14 | "Amidonia in a Lion's Skin" Transliteration: "Tora no I o Karu Amidonia" (Japanese: 虎の威を借るアミドニア) | Shigeki Awai | Hiroshi Ōnogi | Hitoyuki Matsui | January 9, 2022 (2022-01-09) |
| Julius Amidonia, 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 give to Jeanne Euphoria, younger sister of Empress Maria Euphoria. ||||||
| 15 | "Becoming Good Friends Who Never Offend" Transliteration: "Bakugyaku no Tomo to Naru" (Japanese: 莫逆の友と為る) | Yuki Kanazawa | Hiroshi Ōnogi | Kunihisa Sugishima | January 16, 2022 (2022-01-16) |
| 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 sees a new future and a new world in Souma. ||||||
| 16 | "Tyranny Is More Terrible than Tigers" Transliteration: "Kasei wa Tora yori mo Takeshi" (Japanese: 苛政は寅よりも猛し) | Nozomu Kamiya | Hiroshi Ōnogi | Shinji Itadaki | January 23, 2022 (2022-01-23) |
| Van is returned to Julius as a result of the mediation of the Gran Chaos Empire, in exchange for a great deal of reparation costs. Souma returns to the Kingdom of Elfrieden, where many other problems yet remain. ||||||
| 17 | "A Warrior Will Die for One Who Understands Him" Transliteration: "Shi wa Onore o Shiru Mono no Tame ni Shisu" (Japanese: 士は己を知る者の為に死す) | Kōhei HatanoKōzō Kaihō | Hiroshi Ōnogi | Shinji Itadaki | January 30, 2022 (2022-01-30) |
| 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 is the law, and Souma must pass down a harsh judgement against Georg. ||||||
| 18 | "Seeing Snake Shadows in Every Cup" Transliteration: "Haichū no Daei" (Japanese: 杯中の蛇影) | Shigeki Awai | Hiroshi Ōnogi | Kunihisa Sugishima | February 6, 2022 (2022-02-06) |
| 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 only felt by those in authority. It was not something he could bear alone. ||||||
| 19 | "Strike While the Iron Is Hot" Transliteration: "Kika Okubeshi" (Japanese: 奇貨おくべし) | Kazunobu Shimizu | Hiroshi Ōnogi | Shinji Itadaki | February 13, 2022 (2022-02-13) |
| Royal Guard Captain Ludwin Arcs' childhood friend, Genia Maxwell, is a rare breed of mad scientist. Her inventions leave even Souma, who comes from a world of science and technology, in astonishment. Souma then convinces Ludwin to express his feelings to Genia. ||||||
| 20 | "Aping the Frown of Beauty" Transliteration: "Seishi no Hisomi ni Narau" (Japanese: ⻄施のひそみにならう) | Yuki Kanazawa | Hiroshi Ōnogi | Hitoyuki Matsui | February 20, 2022 (2022-02-20) |
| 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 end up revolting. Julius' sister, Roroa, then comes before Souma and requests to be his fiancée. ||||||
| 21 | "Using Shrimp As Bait to Catch Sea Bream, but Instead Catching a Shark" Transliteration: "Ebi de Tai o Tsurō to Shitara Same ga Kakatta" (Japanese: 蝦で鯛を釣ろうとしたら鮫が掛かった) | Shigeki Awai | Hiroshi Ōnogi | Iku Suzuki | February 27, 2022 (2022-02-27) |
| Roroa's arrival further complicates the situation between Amidonia and the Kingdom of Frieden. It was an outcome not even Souma had anticipated. In response, a conference between Grand Chaos Empire Empress Maria Euphoria and Souma must be convened. ||||||
| 22 | "A Man without Learning Is Unwise; A Man without Wisdom Is a Fool" Transliteration: "Hito Manabazareba Tomo Nashi, Tomo Nakisha wa Gujin Nari" (Japanese: 人学ばざれば智なし、智なき者は愚人なり) | Mizuki Sasaki | Hiroshi Ōnogi | Shinji Itadaki | March 6, 2022 (2022-03-06) |
| An unusual Friedonian slave trader named Ginger Camus gives his slaves clean clothes and enough to eat, as well as providing them with an education, little knowing that this will eventually end up rocking the kingdom. ||||||
| 23 | "Gargling and Hand Washing Are the Basis of Disease Prevention" Transliteration: "Ugai Tearai wa Bōeki no Kihon" (Japanese: うがい手洗いは防疫の基本) | Takaaki Ishiyama | Hiroshi Ōnogi | Takaaki Ishiyama | March 13, 2022 (2022-03-13) |
| 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 gathered outside the walls of the capital and started an encampment. ||||||
| 24 | "Away from My Hometown for So Many Years" Transliteration: "Kakyō ni Ribetsu Shite Saigetsu Ōshi" (Japanese: 家郷に離別して歳月多し) | Shigeki Awai | Hiroshi Ōnogi | Hitoyuki Matsui | March 20, 2022 (2022-03-20) |
| 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 refugees, but not all of them accept the future Souma presents them as some wish to reclaim their homeland. ||||||
| 25 | "Know Your Enemy and Know Yourself, and Your Union Shall Not Be Endangered" Transliteration: "Aite o Shiri, Onore o Shireba Fūfunaka mo Ayaukarazu" (Japanese: 相手を知り、己を知れば夫婦仲も危うからず) | Naoki Horiuchi | Hiroshi Ōnogi | Shinji Itadaki | March 27, 2022 (2022-03-27) |
| One evening, Excel whispers to the fiancées Liscia, Aisha, Juna, and Roroa that she will teach them how to please Souma, and suddenly commences a "Fiancées' Bridal Course". The secrets of Souma and his fiancées are about to come to light. ||||||
| 26 | "Ahead, I See No Ancestors; Behind, I Find No Followers" Transliteration: "Mae ni Kojin o Mizu, Nochi ni Raisha o Mizu" (Japanese: 前に古人を見ず、後に来者を見ず) | Shigeru Fukase | Hiroshi Ōnogi | Takashi Watanabe | April 3, 2022 (2022-04-03) |
| On the last night of the year, Souma is called by the previous king, Albert Elfrieden, to speak with him and Queen Elisha. Albert reveals a stunning truth. Once Souma knows everything, he is left with much in his heart to consider. ||||||