The BEST episodes of The Asterisk War: The Academy City on the Water
Every episode of The Asterisk War: The Academy City on the Water ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Asterisk War: The Academy City on the Water!
Invertia was a meteor storm that caused an unprecedented disaster during the 20th century. Because of this disaster, numerous cities around the world were destroyed. However, within the meteor, an unknown element called mana was discovered. It allowed human technology to make rapid strides giving rise to a new species of super-powered humans, the Star Pulse Generation (Genestella). The Festas (Star Warrior Festivals) host battles between Genestella at a city of six academies called “Rikka,” also commonly known as “Asterisk.” Scholarship student Ayato Amagiri transferred into Seidōkan Academy in order to fulfill his own wish, swearing he too will fight in this city.
#1 - Corrupt Ruler
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/9/2016
A young girl named Flora visits Julis. Meanwhile, Ayato tries to get in touch with Dirk Eberwein in the hope of getting some information regarding his sister, Haruka.
#2 - Breaking the Memory Barrier
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/16/2016
Ayato and Julis are fighting against Shenyun and Shenhua Li in the quarterfinals. Since the twins are known to only attack their opponents’ weak points, what kind of a strategy will Ayato and Julis come up with?
#4 - Decisions and Duels
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2015
After fighting the monsters, what other dangers await Ayato and Kirin?
#5 - Lightning Blade Speed
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2015
Since Seidoukan and Allekant agreed to co-develop a new type of Lux, a few representatives from Allekant Academy visit the Seidoukan training room. Julis asks Ayato not to get into any duels before the Phoenix Festa!
#6 - The True Face of the Girl
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2015
Julis is still angry at Ayato after he went against her word, and Ayato learns more about the current rank #1 holder, Kirin Toudou.
#7 - Unshackled
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/2015
Julis runs off after reading a letter. Ayato goes after her, worried that she might be in danger.
#8 - The Tyrant Vampire Princess
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/5/2015
Here comes a new challenger in the Phoenix Festa! The Tyrant Vampire Princess Irene Urzaiz seems to be unstoppable… and her sole target is Ayato!
#9 - The Phoenix Festa
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/28/2015
The Phoenix Festa has finally begun. However, there are some important changes to the regulations this time. Ayato and Julis are determined to give it all they have got!
#10 - A Holiday for Two (2)
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2015
Saya and Kirin have teamed up for the upcoming Phoenix Festa. By the look of things, they need to spend some more time together. The girls skip practice to socialize more. Surprisingly, there is something Kirin would like Saya to do for her...
#11 - Ser Versta
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2015
Since Julis is indebted to Ayato, she offers to show him around the academy. Little does she know that she is not the only one who wants to be Ayato's tour guide!
#12 - The Gravisheath
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/19/2015
The final battle, Ayato and Julis versus The Urzaiz Sisters. Who will win?
#13 - A Holiday for Two (1)
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2015
Julis keeps her promise and shows Ayato around the city on their day off. Finally, he gets to know the princess better.
#14 - Power and Its Price
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/12/2015
Ayato searches for Saya per Kirin's request but runs into Priscilla, the Sister of The Tyrant Vampire Princess. Also, Claudia has a secret.
#15 - Witch of the Resplendent Flames
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2015
Ayato Amagiri is a scholarship transfer student. What awaits him at the Seidoukan Academy?
#16 - Scrambling
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/7/2016
It's time for the semi-finals, where Ayato and Julis face Galahadworth’s True Knights. Meanwhile, Saya and Kirin search for the missing Flora.
#17 - Reunion
Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/18/2016
Ayato wakes up three days after fighting Ophelia. Julis explains the story about Ophelia as she used to be a very kind girl, but with the orphanage in desperate need of money, she was sold off to be experimented on by the Arlequint scientist Hilda Jane Rowlands. She was artificially made into a Genestella that wilts any plants that she approaches. The capital is under attack by Gustave's chimeras, while he unleashes a hydra monster to attack Julis. Ayato, Julis, and Saya defeat the hydra while Kirin arrests Gustave. As everybody heads back to Seidoukan, Julis lets Jolbert know that she intends to change Lieseltania and commits herself to fighting in the Gryps Festa. Back at Seidoukan, Ayato sees Haruka's comatose body. He is approached by Hilda and despite being aware of what she did with Ophelia, Ayato allows her to operate on Haruka.
#18 - The Lonely Strega
Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/11/2016
Julis’s brother, Jolbert, wants to discuss two important topics with Julis and Ayato. While spending time in Lieseltania, Julis runs into a face from her past.
#19 - Lieseltania
Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 6/4/2016
Ayato and his friends visit Lieseltania, where they are greeted with great enthusiasm! Surprisingly, Claudia has an interesting proposal for Ayato, Julis, Saya and Kirin.
#20 - Clinching Victory
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/28/2016
The final match continues... Which team will win the Phoenix Festa?
#21 - The Phoenix Showdown
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/21/2016
Ayato and Julis face off against AR-D and RM-C in the Phoenix Festa finals, but Ayato is still without the Ser Veresta. Meanwhile, Saya and Kirin are trying to rescue Flora from her kidnapper. Can they save her in time?
#22 - Battle Song
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/14/2016
Ayato is looking around parts of the city, hoping to get a a trace about where Flora might be... Unfortunately, his efforts disturb certain people.
#23 - The Tyrant's Puppet Strings
Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/30/2016
Flora is abducted by a mysterious man. Now, Ayato and his friends have to come up with a plan to rescue her!
#24 - Never Back Down
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/23/2016
Ayato and Julis continue their battle against Shenyun and Shenhua Li. Also, Saya and Kirin are facing AR-D and RM-C. Will the Seidoukan Academy live up to the high expectations?