The BEST episodes of Helck season 1

Every episode of Helck season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Helck season 1!

Three months have passed since the Demon Lord was struck down, and the Demon Realm is holding a tournament to select his replacement. The leading contestant is Helck, a human hero who claims to hate his own kind. Some aren't happy with the idea of a human becoming the next Demon Lord—especially Vermilio the Red. She wants nothing more than to protect demonkind and prove Helck to be their enemy, even if she has to rig the competition to do it!

Last Updated: 3/21/2025Network: Nippon TVStatus: Ended

Smile

8.07

30 votes

#1 - Smile

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/8/2023

Helck charges onward, but an army of bounty hunters stands between him and Alicia. She is in horrible shape as she faces public execution.

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Traitors

8.00

31 votes

#2 - Traitors

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/1/2023

Helck is on the verge of being killed. To save the life of his big brother, Cless is forced to make a choice.

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Spell Breaker

8.00

26 votes

#3 - Spell Breaker

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/6/2023

Hyura and Edil battle it out at Castle Thor while a strange relationship starts between them. Meanwhile, Mikaros is confronted by Azudra and reveals a past grudge.

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Vermilio of the Four Elite Lords

7.82

28 votes

#4 - Vermilio of the Four Elite Lords

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/15/2023

Helck's motivations become clear with an awakening of a horrific truth. Vermilio vows to fight by Helck’s side.

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The Chosen Path

7.76

25 votes

#5 - The Chosen Path

Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 12/13/2023

Raphaed’s army attacks a demonkin outpost, when Helck and Vermilio arrive. Raphaed determines Vermilio is Helck's newfound source of support.

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Towards a Hopeful Future

7.76

25 votes

#6 - Towards a Hopeful Future

Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 12/20/2023

Helck faces off with his former friend, Alicia. Meanwhile, Vermilio can't help but be concerned about Helck as she continues to fight with Raphaed.

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The Troubadour's Song

7.71

34 votes

#7 - The Troubadour's Song

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/20/2023

Helck and company use their winnings from the cooking competition to buy a map leading to the Empire. They make plans to go northwest into the ruins of two destroyed kingdoms.

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Phase 2

7.69

26 votes

#8 - Phase 2

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 11/29/2023

Zeruzeon leads the winged knights in an assault on the newly rebuilt castle. Humans and demons become locked in combat.

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Invasion

7.68

37 votes

#9 - Invasion

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/16/2023

Vermilio poses a question to Helck: “Can you fight against your old friends?” Meanwhile, the others at Castle Urum are fighting an overwhelming number of winged knights.

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The Human King

7.67

40 votes

#10 - The Human King

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/23/2023

Hyura and the others escape Castle Urum but soon find themselves surrounded again. Azudra arrives to subdue the winged knights. All the while, Azudra begins plotting.

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The Truth Behind Awakening

7.59

32 votes

#11 - The Truth Behind Awakening

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/25/2023

Zeruzeon reveals the kingdom’s terrifying plan, so Helck and his friends sneak into the castle to put a stop to it by saving Cless.

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Back to the Continent

7.54

39 votes

#12 - Back to the Continent

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/30/2023

Azudra determines the winged knights are a major threat. Meanwhile, Helck and Vermilio take it easy.

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The Power of Heroes

7.53

32 votes

#13 - The Power of Heroes

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/18/2023

Helck arrives at the Demon Lord's castle and senses a powerful presence. It turns out to be Azudra of the Four Elite Lords who makes a plea for peace.

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Barbarians of the Tothman Tribe

7.51

35 votes

#14 - Barbarians of the Tothman Tribe

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/6/2023

Helck and Vermilio bid farewell to the mysterious island and its residents as they sail away with a stowaway Piwi aboard. However, they run into a massive whirlpool!

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Shock

7.47

40 votes

#15 - Shock

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/2/2023

After Helck blocks an attack meant for Edil, Vermilio becomes convinced that he is an enemy. But then, the floor gives away and everyone falls into a dark underground room...

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The Mercenaries

7.44

34 votes

#16 - The Mercenaries

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/11/2023

Only half a month after Cless departs on his expedition, monsters begin to appear in greater numbers than ever before. The kingdom enacts a military draft to combat them.

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Helck the Hero

7.42

66 votes

#17 - Helck the Hero

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/12/2023

The Demon Lord is defeated by a human hero. To find his replacement, the demonkin hold a competition. Helck, a human and mortal enemy, is among the participants.

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The Spirit of Faith

7.42

33 votes

#18 - The Spirit of Faith

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/27/2023

Vermilio is frightened by Helck's power as he goes berserk during his battle with Augis. It makes her recall the words of the Great Witch, who warned her about Helck.

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The Unknown Enemy

7.42

45 votes

#19 - The Unknown Enemy

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/26/2023

Helck displays mind-blowing strength and leaves Vermilio increasingly concerned about the threat he poses.

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The Remote Island Village

7.37

38 votes

#20 - The Remote Island Village

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/9/2023

The mysterious power of the gate sends Vermilio and Helck to an unknown remote island. Vermilio travels deeper into the island and comes across a fluffy creature.

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In Pursuit of a Map

7.32

31 votes

#21 - In Pursuit of a Map

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/13/2023

Helck and company end up in the Erille Kingdom where they must fight the barbarians of the Tothman Tribe. The Tothman King goes berserk after tapping into a mysterious power.

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With Younger Brother in Tow

7.30

33 votes

#22 - With Younger Brother in Tow

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/4/2023

When they were little, Helck and his younger brother Cless lost both of their parents. One day, Cless gets very sick and Helck begs for someone to save him.

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Anne From Management

7.21

47 votes

#23 - Anne From Management

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/19/2023

Helck continues to rack up victories as a fan favorite of the crowd. He then proceeds on to the semifinal race! Will he be able to keep up with the other racers?

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The Mysterious Woman

7.18

28 votes

#24 - The Mysterious Woman

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/22/2023

The winged knights continue attacking Castle Thor to level themselves up further. Meanwhile, Asta keeps snooping for information in the human realm.

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