The BEST episodes written by Gō Zappa
#1 - I Love You!
BLEND-S - Season 1 - Episode 12
The Café Stile members are on a ski trip, when Dino finally decides to confess his feelings to Maika. However, there is an unexpected turn of events when Maika, right out of the bath, suddenly interrupts him. Is Maika going to beat Dino to the punch and confess her love for him?! The following day, Maika has an unforeseen, shocking confession for Kaho, Miu and Mafuyu.
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#2 - I'll Teach You ♡
BLEND-S - Season 1 - Episode 10
A customer at Café Stile confesses to Mafuyu. However, she is immediately ready to reject, as not only is there a considerable height difference between the two, but her true self is too different from the character she plays at work. But even her little brothers have been worrying that she will never have a boyfriend. Meanwhile, Kaho’s string of failing marks at school prompts her mother to ban all video games unless she gets an average score or higher on the makeup test. Mafuyu agrees to supervise Kaho's study sessions, but…
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#3 - 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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#4 - An Idol Character, Too
BLEND-S - Season 1 - Episode 8
Business is booming at Café Stile, but they are now short-handed. Desperately in need of extra hands, they put up job postings to seek a part-timer and an applicant comes in for an interview right away. While Maika, Kaho, and the rest of the Stile staff members are charmed by the cute girl, who talks like a boy, Dino is hesitant for some reason…
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#5 - By the Waterfront Et Cetera (For Adults)
BLEND-S - Season 1 - Episode 6
A refreshing breeze blows on the riverbank where the Café Stile staff is having a get-together. Maika is excited despite the party-poopiness of the “indoor kids,” Kaho, Akizuki and Miu. Eventually, they start prepping for a barbecue, but a certain ingredient Maika brought takes them all aback. Dino and Maika make tentative plans to go to the beach next.
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#6 - After the Date, Rated R
BLEND-S - Season 1 - Episode 3
The manager, Dino, continues to lose sleep due to watching too much late-night anime. Maika is interested in foreign animation herself. When Dino asks her why she’s so enamored of foreign countries and wants to study abroad, Maika shares childhood memories and talks about her family. Meanwhile, Dino wants to get closer to Maika and asks her out on a date.
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#7 - 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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#8 - First-Time Super Sadist
BLEND-S - Season 1 - Episode 1
Sixteen-year-old Maika Sakuranomiya dreams of studying abroad, so she wants to find a part-time job to save up money for it. Unfortunately, the naturally menacing look in her eyes has torpedoed all of her job interviews so far, leaving her feeling dejected. But then, Dino, a foreigner with blond hair, suddenly appears before Maika and invites her to work at his coffee shop. She’s thrilled to score her first job, but there’s a catch...
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#9 - Sweets Without Honor
BLEND-S - Season 1 - Episode 2
Ever since Maika has been assigned the “sadist character,” she’s been practicing to get it right with the customers. Even though it doesn’t go as planned, Maika seems to have a naturally sadistic streak that is popular with the regulars. Other than that, Café Stile has a tradition in which the staff members compete every season to add a new item to the menu. Kaho, Akizuki and the manager are pitted against Maika and Mafuyu.
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#10 - 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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#11 - If You Possess an Aptitude, We'll Make Use of It
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 2
Souma is checked for any magical powers, and puts his results to use with the administrative paperwork. Hoping to recruit more competent personnel for his staff, Souma sends out a nationwide broadcast offering prizes to the most talented in the land.
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#12 - When You Surround an Army, Leave an Outlet Free
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 12
After defeating the Dukes of Carmine and Vargas, Souma finally came to terms with Elfrieden’s civil war. It was then that, against all odds, he declared war on the principality of Amidonia to force Gaius to relinquish the city of Altomura. The final battle between Amidonia and Elfrieden will be fought in Van, the capital of the principality of Amidonia!
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#13 - The New Girl Is a Big Sister
BLEND-S - Season 1 - Episode 4
Café Stile gets a new waitress, Miu Amano, and she’s assigned to play a “big sister” character. Actually, Miu has a surprising secret that astonishes the rest of the Stile staff when they hear it. She masters the “big sister” act right off the bat, and in fact, Maika makes an effort to learn from her as a “role model” of how to masterfully interact with the clients, but it doesn’t go so well.
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#14 - To Fight and Conquer in All Our Battles Is Not Supreme Excellence
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 13
While the situation in Van has eased and the citizens are enjoying their newfound freedom, the Grand Chaos Imperium is sending the Empress's younger sister to negotiate with Souma...
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#15 - Ahead, I See No Ancestors; Behind, I Find No Followers
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 26
On the last night of the year, Souma is called by the previous king, Albert, to speak with him and Queen Elisha. Albert reveals a stunning truth. Once Souma knows "everything," he is left with much in his heart to consider.
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#16 - Contrary to Wishes
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 9
While the Principality of Amidonia prepares for the invasion of Elfrieden, Souma has completely different worries. We finally have a discussion with the three dukes...
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#17 - 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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#18 - Good at Tsundere, Bad at Cornering
BLEND-S - Season 1 - Episode 11
On their day off, Dino goes to the park with Maika and Owner, the dog. The day is a dream come true for Dino, while Owner also falls in love with another dog. Meanwhile, at Café Stile, Kaho is devastated after accidentally erasing data for one of her favorite video games. Akizuki is trying to somehow console Kaho, following an unintentional, yet indelicate remark, but…
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#19 - Seeing Snake Shadows in Every Cup
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 18
Weathering a number of problems, Souma more or less finishes dealing with the aftermath of the war. However, he was set upon by an inexplicable anxiety, the distress and pressure only felt by those in authority. It was not something he could bear alone.
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#20 - First Begin with a Hero
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 1
University student Souma is suddenly summoned as a hero to the kingdom of Elfrieden, which is facing a number of crises, both foreign and domestic. Souma confers with the king and prime minister, after which the king makes a stunning announcement.
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#21 - The Forefinger Twitches
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 4
After Souma realizes the true gravity of Tomoe's ability, he ensures that it remains a secret, and that she is kept safe. Juna and Poncho host a program that shows how to prepare readily-available but unconventional ingredients during the food shortage.
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#22 - Tyranny Is More Terrible than Tigers
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 16
Van is returned to Julius as a result of the mediation of the Grand Chaos Empire, in exchange for a great deal of reparation costs. Souma returns to the Kingdom of Elfrieden, where many other problems yet remain.
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#23 - The Wise Man Never Forsaketh an Advantage
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 6
At Café Sereia, Souma overhears two people arguing over whether or not to side with the new King. Hakuya analyzes the political situation in the neighboring lands with the King. Souma and Liscia discuss the nature of their engagement.
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#24 - The Forest in Labour
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 8
While Souma's road construction project is progressing well, a disaster strikes in the Dark Elf village. The young king rushes to help, but not everyone can be saved...
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#25 - Busy with Bananas and Strawberries
BLEND-S - Season 1 - Episode 7
Looking at the staffs’ sunburns from the beach, Dino decides to turn Café Stile into a jungle café for a limited time. Mafuyu, in her special, unique cosplay for the event, is a huge hit among the customers. On the other hand, Kaho and Akizuki are involved in an accident with all of the new plant decorations in the café. The following day, Dino enlists Maika to go shopping with him for strawberries that he forgot to order beforehand.
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#26 - Becoming Good Friends Who Never Offend
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 15
Jeanne's negotiations continue. These negotiations are no longer in the hands of Julius, but wholly a matter for the Gran Chaos Empire and the Kingdom of Elfrieden. Further, Jeanne sees a new future and a new world in Souma.
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#27 - Aping the Frown of Beauty
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 20
With Van, the capital of Amidonia, returned to Julius, so too returns the oppressive rule of the government. The people's dissatisfaction increases day by day, until finally they end up revolting. Julius's sister, Roroa, then comes before Souma.
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#28 - A Man without Learning Is Unwise; a Man without Wisdom Is a Fool
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 22
An unusual Friedonian slave trader named Ginger Camus gave his slaves clean clothes and enough to eat, as well as providing them with an education, little knowing that this would eventually end up rocking the kingdom.
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#29 - Strike While the Iron Is Hot
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 19
Royal Guard Captain Ludwin's childhood friend, Genia, was a rare breed of mad scientist. Her inventions leave even Souma, who comes from a world of science and technology, in astonishment... In addition to being utterly dumbfounded.
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#30 - Using Shrimp As Bait to Catch Sea Bream, but Instead Catching a Shark
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 21
Roroa's arrival further complicates the situation between Amidonia and the Kingdom of Elfrieden. It was an outcome not even Souma had anticipated. In response, a conference between Grand Chaos Empire Empress Maria Euphoria and Souma must be convened.
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#31 - Amidonia in a Lion's Skin
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 14
Julius, the son of Gaius, attempts to reclaim his former territory of Van from Souma, backed by the authority of the Gran Chaos Empire. The power to negotiate is given to Jeanne Euphoria, younger sister of Empress Maria Euphoria.
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#32 - Well Fed, Well Regarded
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 5
Juna and Poncho close out their cooking show with their take on udon noodles. Marx steps down as prime minister, and as Hakuya fills the vacancy, he insists that Souma get some rest. Souma, Liscia, and Aisha take a tour of the castle town incognito.
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#33 - Know Your Enemy and Know Yourself, and Your Union Shall Not Be Endangered
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 25
One evening, Excel whispers to the fiancées Liscia, Aisha, Juna, and Roroa that she will teach them how to please their man, and suddenly commences a "Fiancées' Bridal Course." The secrets of Souma and his fiancées are about to come to light.
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#34 - Away from My Hometown for So Many Years
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 24
Souma and the others visit the refugees, where they help an expectant mother with a difficult delivery. The newborn life provides hope and a foundation for the future to the refugees, but not all of them accept the future Souma presents them.
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#35 - A Warrior Will Die for One Who Understands Him
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Season 1 - Episode 17
Souma is victorious in both the Elfrieden civil war and the battle against Amidonia. However, his victory was won as a result of the devotion of a man named Georg. Still, the law is the law, and Souma must pass down a harsh judgment against Georg.
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#38 - Make My Song
D4DJ - Season 1 - Episode 4
Having welcomed Muni to the unit as VJ and gaining popularity through their concerts, Rinku and her friends decide to apply for a song composition contest. Rinku, who has started to practice piano for song making, introduces Teacher Rei-chan to Maho & Muni.
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#39 - First Mix
D4DJ - Season 1 - Episode 1
Rinku Aimoto, transfer student to Yoba Academy, meets DJ-in-training Maho Akashi. Seeing that Rinku is interested in DJ activities, Maho takes her to see the performance of the most popular DJ unit in the school, Peaky P-key. Consumed by the excitement of the performance, Rinku asks Maho to form a DJ unit with her.
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#41 - Next Step
D4DJ - Season 1 - Episode 2
Having formed a DJ unit with Rinku, Maho decides to host their first school concert. However, they are unable to attract the other students' attention. Looking for a way to change the situation, Maho comes across a school remix contest and decides to apply. She works all night and creates a remix that Rinku also likes, who then joins the contest alongside Maho. And the winner of the remix contest is...?!
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#44 - Only Me
D4DJ - Season 1 - Episode 3
Muni Ohnaruto realises that Rinku is her childhood friend, but she is hesitant to talk to her. However, she comes across Rinku and Maho discussing flyer designs, and can't stop herself from meddling in. Rinku rejoices at the reunion and asks Muni, who is a talented illustrator, to be the VJ (Video Jockey) of the group.
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