The BEST episodes of The Hero Yoshihiko
Every episode of The Hero Yoshihiko ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Hero Yoshihiko!
The story is set in an ancient time, when the whole country was covered in thick forests. A mysterious plague breaks out, resulting in countless deaths. A pure young man named Yoshihiko becomes chosen as a hero, and he sets out on a journey in order to save a village. He has two goals – to bring back the legendary plant that can cure the plague, and to rescue his father Teruhiko who left to find the plant but never returned.
#1 - In Which Yoshihiko Basically Dies Twice
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/29/2011
Buddha orders them to collect the items needed to defeat the Demon King. The team sets out to get the first item: the Celestial Maiden’s Feather Robe.
#2 - In Which Tumblr's Gifset Makes Sense
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/5/2011
People say no one leaves the village of Oissu alive, but Yoshihiko’s party must head there to obtain the Shoes of Invincibility on Buddha’s orders.
#3 - In Which Merebu-san is Only Worth 5 Gold
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/19/2011
Radoman agrees to give Yoshihiko’s party the Dragon Shield if they manage to collect rent from his tenants, the residents of a five-story pagoda.
#4 - In Which Hideous is Used Too Much
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/15/2011
The village of Marnia ritually sacrifices local girls to the mountain god. Yoshihiko and company decide to visit this god and stop the next sacrifice.
#5 - In Which the Sword Falls Out of the Stone
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/8/2011
A plague grips Kaboi. No one has seen the hero, Teruhiko, since he left to find the cure. Legendary sword in hand, Yoshihiko sets out to replace him.
#6 - In Which Hisa Gains a Boyfriend
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/22/2011
Monster attacks leave the people of Kirana at their wits’ end. Yoshihiko declares that he will defeat the monster responsible for the chaos.
#7 - In Which the Poop Looks Like Chocolate Cream
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/12/2011
The party encounters a monster while searching for the impact-deflecting Demon’s Helm. Danjo is hit by a confusion spell and wounds Yoshihiko
#8 - In Which Teen Idolship is Threatened
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/26/2011
On Buddha’s instructions, the party heads to Akibara to get the Philosopher’s Mail. They happen upon a shrine said to grant visitors a new career.
#9 - Final Battle! The Soul of the Hero Guided by Light
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/21/2012
The party enters the castle, but their equipment does not work. In order to activate it, they’ll need the Orb of Light from Deathstark’s twin brother.
#10 - The Battle Begins... The Descent of the Ultimate Demon King
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/23/2016
Yoshihiko finally faces the Demon King and throws the seven Orbs of Destiny skyward to summon the seven warriors who will fight by his side.
#11 - After 4 years, the Legendary Hero Reawakens! Defeat the Sky Demon King!!
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/7/2016
Centuries after Yoshihiko's victory over the dark lord Deathstark, the party faces a new Demon King but is too underleveled to do any damage.
#12 - The Dead Stir in Darkness... Party Dissolves in Karubato Village!?
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/14/2016
As Yoshihiko's party searches for the seven warriors who bear the Orbs of Destiny, Buddha points them toward a village that appears to be empty.
#13 - A New System!? Join Forces with a New Warrior in Effu Effu Village!!
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/2016
The party arrives in FF Village and meets a tall, handsome warrior who invites them to join his rebellion.
#14 - The Hero's Proposal to the Sleeping Princess of Saragona Village!? Tears of Salvation Are Tears of Monsters.
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/28/2016
Yoshihiko encounters a princess who has been asleep for over a year. Supposedly, the tears of a monster in the mountains to the north can cure her.
#15 - Dashuu Village and the Five Gods!! The Most Dangerous Adventure in History, Unprecedentedly Strong!?
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2016
The party arrives at a village filled with farmers without a single shop or inn. Yoshihiko meets a group of young men and learns the village's secret.
#16 - Desperate Situation in Ugasu Village, Everyone is a Thief!! The Beautiful Woman Who Stole the Light Orb.
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2016
After arriving in a village, Yoshihiko loses two orbs to thieves. When they learn it is a village of bandits, the party decides to find the leader.
#17 - The Melody of Myujiko Village... The Secret of the Village Protected by the God of Art!?
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/18/2016
In Musico Village, where the residents are constantly dancing, Yoshihiko suddenly grabs a baguette from a bakery and is arrested for stealing.
#18 - Hero Replacement in Babol Village!!
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/25/2016
Yoshihiko and the party happen upon the Dharma Shrine, crowded with people hoping to change classes, and apply to switch to advanced classes.
#19 - Hero Awakening in Capas Village!?
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/2/2016
In search of the final orb bearer, the party arrives in a school-like village. The village leader informs them a schoolgirl named Kozai has the orb.
#20 - Sky Castle and the Doors of Trials!?
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/9/2016
With all seven orbs gathered, the party heads for the Demon King's temple. But Buddha tells them it is surrounded by unscalable mountains.
#21 - Obtain the Ultimate Equipment Sleeping in the Demon King's Proximity Labyrinth!!
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/16/2016
As Yoshihiko and his allies prepare to enter the Demon King's temple, Buddha tells them they must find three powerful treasures to defeat the boss.
#22 - Infiltrate Stark Castle! The Phantom Wand Sleeping in the Dark World
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/14/2012
The team is in the netherworld and Deathstark awaits them, but it will not be easy to enter his castle. Buddha bids them to find the Staff of Change.
#23 - The Final Boss Starts! Obtain the Strongest Equipment in Estas Village
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/7/2012
Yoshihiko’s party prepares to wrestle an evil spirit key away from Deathstark, dark lord of the demon race, who used the key to build a netherworld.
#24 - Rush into the Door of Journey! Moonpota Village's Super Dangerous Trap
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/30/2012
Yoshihiko and the others arrive in Moonpota. They begin searching for a warp tunnel called “Journey’s Door,” which may take them to the key.
#25 - In Which Monsters Make Better Heroes
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/23/2012
The party encounters four fierce demons, and Danjo challenges them. Things go wrong and the party tries to retreat, but the demons cast a spell.