The BEST episodes of Utawarerumono
Every episode of Utawarerumono ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Utawarerumono!
An injured, amnesiac man with a mysterious mask is found abandoned in the forest. He is nurtured back to health by a girl named Eruru and given the name Hakuoro. After saving the village from a wrathful deity, he adopts the role of the village's leader. Although wishing to live in peace, fate eventually forces him down the path of war and battle...
#7 - Traces of an Ancient Dream
Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 9/18/2006
The episode begins with the fate of Kuuya being revealed. Hakuoro rushes to Onkami Yamukai to rescue Kamyu, but all is not as it seems. Hakouro's true identity is confirmed and he remembers more of the Iceman's heartbreaking story.
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Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/4/2006
The first heavy defeat in battle with Kuuya in the previous episode slows down the war. In the next, relatively calm, days Hakuoro remembers some of his past. Who really is the Iceman? Why does this "Mikoto" in his memories resemble Erurū so much? Genjimaru leaves Kunnekamun since he knows they are on a path to annihilation. He joins Hakuoro offering his guide for the armies. Genjimaru seems to be betraying Kuuya, but he acts this way since he wants to save her from the war. Understanding that, Hakuoro accepts his help. The first step is unite all the rebels left by Kunnekamun's passage. In order to do that, Hakuoro arranges a mission to rescue the Oruyankuru. The old man is saved, but then he declares that Urutorii is the new Oruyankuru and retires.
Watch Now:Amazon#9 - The Owner of the Inn
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2015
The inn where Haku's staying, the Hakuroukaku, is known for its beautiful owner. She sends him a letter and invites him to a banquet. He goes, but...
#10 - Odious Pact
Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 8/28/2006
As the forces of Emperor Kuuya descend upon Tusukuru's capital, Hakuoro realizes that the evacuation is going to take longer than they have, and so decides to sacrifice himself to draw their attention away. However, Aruruu isn't prepared to let this happen, and shows up riding Mukkuru. The immortal Mutikapa is able to attack the Avu-Kamuu without being hurt, but Aruruu is hit with a single blow and died. However, the pool of blood growing behind Aruruu begins to bring back Hakuoro's memories, and new questions start arising in his mind: What is he? What unknown powers does he harbor?
Watch Now:Amazon#13 - Master Swordsman
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/10/2016
The invading forces are taking Yamato citizens hostage and using them as front line troops against the Eight Pillar generals. Rurutie and Haku go on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines to release the hostages' loved ones.
#14 - The Chivalrous Man
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/11/2015
The village is under attack by monsters called gigiri, small insects with nasty claws. Haku and Kuon go with a group of mercenaries to help wipe them out, but get more than they bargained for when they run into a boro-gigiri, a monster that's over 30 feet tall.
#15 - Mask
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/17/2016
The ancient power of the masks is brought down to bear on the invading Usuurussha armies. The armies are torn apart by the power of the Eight Pillar Generals, but is the cost to Yamato's own citizens too great?
#16 - The Childish Imperial Princess
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2015
The emperor of Yamato holds absolute loyalty from his subjects. And his daughter, Anju, has her birthday approaching. Hakuroukaku finds itself with a strange visitor. Kuon's eyes shine coldly at this selfish young girl.
#17 - Detective Story from the Imperial Capital
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/22/2015
A lone passenger ship set sail in the night fog. It turns out to be a hub for illegal gambling.
#20 - Rescue
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/6/2016
The emperor is dead, and Anju has been poisoned. Oshutoru takes the blame for the crime. Haku mounts a daring plan to rescue him.
#21 - Afterglow
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/31/2016
The truth behind Haku's past is revealed. What is his connection to the emperor, and to the mysterious and powerful masks?
#22 - The Pirate Girl
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2015
Haku's busy days of working hard in the mornings and afternoon and studying at night are wearing down his mind. However, his hard work pays off when he's finally given a vacation. With his freedom and a little money, he sets out to the capital.
#23 - Oracle of the Chains
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/20/2015
For his services in saving the princess, Haku is invited to the palace and given an audience with the emperor. He is gifted two girls who are called the Priestesses of Chains. But he doesn't realize the deep meaning they possess.
#24 - The Great Seal
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/21/2006
Kuuya, convinced by her bloodthirsty advisers, starts a war against every nation in order to unite the whole continent. Soon the war reaches Hakuoro's empire. The avu-kamuu of Kuuya seem unstoppable, and Hakuoro decides to evacuate the capital.
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