The BEST episodes written by Kouji Miura
#1 - Quiet Groundwork
CESTVS -The Roman Fighter- - Season 1 - Episode 10
A close-range fight forces Cestvs up against the wall. Not only does he have nowhere to run, but Cestvs unfortunately injured his ankle when Felix's powerful blows forced him to the ground. "If I can't retreat, then I'll counterattack here!" His efforts appear ineffective as he barely evades Felix's tempestuous blows, waiting for an opportunity to strike back. "No matter how big my disadvantage, as long as there's something I can do, I won't give up!" Just then, Felix's attacks begin to change, and Cestvs finds his golden opportunity.
#2 - Epiphany
CESTVS -The Roman Fighter- - Season 1 - Episode 8
Cestvs wins his first fight of the qualifier, but he is irritated for reasons he doesn't understand, and even clashes with the other fighting slaves. He can feel that his training has produced results, but something's not right... As Cestvs struggles with the problem, Zafar tells him to open his eyes. He must discover the answer for himself and apply what he has learned. After training with a clear mind and doing some self-reflection, Cestvs finds the feeling he's been looking for. However, his next opponent is a powerful professional gladiator who uses a style unlike anything he's faced before.
#3 - Caged Screams
CESTVS -The Roman Fighter- - Season 1 - Episode 7
Due to their lack of decisive power, Zafar instructs Cestvs and his companions to train all day every day by digging with pickaxes. Though his companions complain, Cestvs regards Zafar's word as his only ray of hope and continues digging. Meanwhile, a pair of messengers arrive to announce a fighting tournament held by the emperor. Emperor Nero himself has ordered that Cestvs participate. He seems to be unable to escape him... With indescribable uncertainty in his heart, Cestvs participates in the qualifier in order to win his freedom. However, the arena is a wooden structure resembling a run-down cage.
#4 - Surviving Until Tomorrow
CESTVS -The Roman Fighter- - Season 1 - Episode 4
Cestvs' fight against Emden, who is aiming to achieve an undefeated winning streak, has begun. Cestvs struggles with Emden's strength, which is even greater than he imagined. Despite it, he attacks by striking swiftly, but his opponent throws an unexpected series of blows that down Cestvs. Cestvs gets back up on unsteady legs and goes for a counterattack, but rather than attacking back, Emden focuses on defense. However, the look in his eyes reveals that he is up to something. Just as Cestvs attempts to land a powerful single blow, Emden's terrifying objective becomes apparent.