Hero Tales

Episode 1

Alkaid Roars

25 mins

When their village temple is burned to the ground by cutthroat invaders, siblings Taito and Laila are thrust into the middle of a celestial struggle to obtain the power of a sacred sword.

Episode 2

The Karma of Mizar

25 mins

When Ryuko objects to his father's use of zombie foot soldiers to slaughter innocent citizens, he ends up behind bars. On the other side of the empire, Taito rallies his fellow heroes for one final battle!

Episode 3

The Pledge of Energy Manipulation

25 mins

Taito's training with Ryuko continues as the travelers stop for rest in a town where a torrential downpour turns an outlawed religious symbol into a harbinger of death.

Episode 4

Divine Warrior

25 mins

Laila gains an admirer when the heroic travelers fight to bring order to a town ruled by villains. This mysterious newcomer is deadly with a bow and arrow, but he fights on the wrong side of destiny.

Episode 5

Ailing Empire

25 mins

Keiro appears to be plotting against the empire, and the traveling heroes tangle with bandits on behalf of some starving orphans. During the unexpected skirmish, Taito learns the value of teamwork.

Episode 6

The Red Champion

25 mins

Hosei feels ignored when his master takes a special interest in training Taito, so the young archer picks a fight with a gang of bandits who refuse to die - no matter how many times he kills them!

Episode 7

Sorrowful Pheeda

25 mins

Hosei's rash behavior causes his master to become an undead servant of evil. With his new friends' lives on the line, will he be able to obey her chilling final order?

Episode 8

What Echoes in the Gorge

25 mins

Sensing Hosei's pain over the loss of his master, the heroes embark on a mission to lift his spirits. While Taito and Ryuko try their luck as hunters, Laila collects mushrooms in an attempt to conjure up something edible.

Episode 9

Shadow on the Imperial Capital

25 mins

The empire undergoes frightening changes after Keiro stakes his claim to the throne. When the former emperor is imprisoned, Taito and company must act quickly to save him.

Episode 10

The Lonely Emperor

25 mins

Spurred by delusions of grandeur, Taito infiltrates the royal palace, determined to teach the emperor how to run a country - or claim the throne for himself!

Episode 11

The Tale of the Big Dipper

25 mins

Lord Keiro's grotesque appetite for power turned him into a bloodthirsty monster. Only Taito can stop him, but he'll need to draw strength from his friends to survive the final showdown!

Episode 12

A Glimmer in the Moonlight

25 mins

Ryuko seeks the council of his elders as he struggles to determine his role in the prophesized battle, and Chouka makes an aggressive attempt to eliminate Taito.

Episode 13

The Two Celesital Deities

25 mins

When Taito and Keiro meet again on the field of battle, Ryuko must decide whether he will fight alongside his friend - or his father!

Episode 14

Turning Away from the Fierce Fang

Devastated by the loss of Ryuko, Taito angrily rejects his cosmic destiny. When the young warrior becomes insufferable, Koyo teaches him a painful lesson in humility.

Episode 15

The Hagun's Path

Koyo sends Taito into the forest to rediscover his missing star power, but the mission takes a dire turn when Laila wanders away from camp in search of her brother.

Episode 16

Dubhe, Devourer of the Heavens

25 mins

Having fallen under the control of his father's rapidly-expanding influence, Ryuko is powerless to stop his own body from launching a murderous attack against Taito.

Episode 17

Bonds of Father and Son

Upon their triumphant homecoming, Taito and his new friends dazzle the crowd with a martial arts exhibition. Later, the young Alkaid learns the truth about his ancestry.

Episode 18

Rentsuuji Aflame

After setting fire to Taito's city, Chouka's ninjas take a wise man hostage, but the true threat is a powerful, all-seeing demon who's out to harm someone close to the Alkaid.

Episode 19

Division of the Stars

24 mins

Lord Keiro gains even more power after his daughter's marriage to the Emperor is made official. Elsewhere, Taito and company cross paths with an old friend.

Episode 20

The Beginning of Turmoil

Kyo proposes a daring - and deadly - plan to overthrow Keiro, and Rinmei is shocked to learn the full extent of Ryuko's heartless betrayal.

Episode 21

The Beginning of a Rebellion

24 mins

Shimei lures Taito into the clutches of Lord Keiro. The Alkaid is ready for a fight, but his counterpart is unwilling, instead choosing to reveal the secrets of his own dark past.

Episode 22

Complication in the Imperial City

The empire undergoes frightening changes after Keiro stake his claim to the throne. When the former emperor is imprisoned, Taito and company must act quickly to save him.

Episode 23

Clash

Taito's encounter with Lord Keiro proves that the young Alkaid has grown in power since their first meeting. In the aftermath of their clash, Keiro displays the true depths of his depravity.

Episode 24

A Fate of Rampage

When Ryuko objects to his father's use of zombie foot soldiers to slaughter innocent citizens, he ends up behind bars. On the other side of the empire, Taito rallies his fellow heroes for one final battle.

Episode 25

Tonrou's Transformation

Having fallen under the control of his father's rapidly-expanding influence, Ryuko is powerless to stop his own body from launching a murderous attack against Taito.

Episode 26

The End of the Fight

Lord Keiro's grotesque appetite for power turned him into a bloodthirsty monster. Only Taito can stop him, but he'll need to draw strength from his friends to survive the final showdown.