The BEST episodes directed by Akira Tanaka

No Place of Joy Hath a Soldier
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7.94
78 votes

#1 - No Place of Joy Hath a Soldier

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 10

Following his interview with the three Dukes, Souma managed to rally the Duchess of Walter to his cause, but the Dukes of Carmine and Vargas chose to declare war on their new king. At the same time, the principality of Amidonia launches its offensive to the southwest to capture the city of Altomura. For Souma, it is both his own survival and that of the kingdom of Elfrieden that is at stake in this war.

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Sacrifice the Plum Tree to Preserve the Peach Tree
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7.72
74 votes

#2 - Sacrifice the Plum Tree to Preserve the Peach Tree

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 11

As the battle for the City of the Red Dragons rages on, the time has come for the confrontation between Souma and Castor Vargas. Meanwhile, Halbert, Kaede, and Ludwin resist with all their might the Army assaults on the Duchy of Carmine. What will be the outcome of the civil war that is ravaging the kingdom of Elfrieden?

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Let Not Me Be a Loyal Minister
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7.62
94 votes

#3 - Let Not Me Be a Loyal Minister

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 3

The results of the talent search are in, and the kingdom holds a recognition and award ceremony for the winners. Five uniquely talented individuals come before Souma to demonstrate their skills, and find a place for themselves within his royal court.

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Thus Saith the Elder
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7.47
88 votes

#4 - Thus Saith the Elder

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 7

A doll controlled by Souma joins a group of adventurers and has to face a strong monster. Meanwhile, Souma plans to found a new port city. However, the villagers around the new town warn him of a dangerous sea god...

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