Running Man
The fruit of the Soul Tree was the source of energy for civilization. However, many were blinded by its ultimate power which led to never-ending battles amongst the tribes. Desperate to put an end to these catastrophic wars, the leaders of each tribe finally reached a peace agreement that resulted in a competition. One player from each tribe, equipped with special watches and shields, compete against one another for a chance to win the Materion, the sacred fruit of the Soul Tree. And those brave contestants who strive to succeed in the competition are known as the Running man. There are seven representatives from each tribe in the competition. In different games, they either play against each other, split into teams or work together as one.
- 2017-2019
- 1 season
- Cartoon Network
- Animation, Comedy
- TV-Y7-FV
The fruit of the Soul Tree was the source of energy for civilization. However, many were blinded by its ultimate power which led to never-ending battles amongst the tribes. Desperate to put an end to these catastrophic wars, the leaders of each tribe finally reached a peace agreement that resulted in a competition. One player from each tribe, equipped with special watches and shields, compete against one another for a chance to win the Materion, the sacred fruit of the Soul Tree. And those brave contestants who strive to succeed in the competition are known as the Running man. There are seven representatives from each tribe in the competition. In different games, they either play against each other, split into teams or work together as one.
Season 1 Episode Guide
46 Episodes 2018 - 2019
Episode 1
Do not Walk, Keep on Running
Sat, Jul 14, 2018 12 mins
Liu competes in the 100th Running Man Championship, in representation of his tribe.
Episode 2
The Winner of the Opening Game
Sat, Aug 11, 2018 10 mins
The contestants use their special skills to finish the maze.
Episode 3
Running Man Championship
Sat, Aug 11, 2018 10 mins
The opening ceremony for the 100th Running Man Championship begins.
Episode 4
Feast of the Monster
Tue, Aug 21, 2018 10 mins
The contestants each take turns in becoming a monster.
Episode 5
The Bell Hunter Part 1
Sun, Aug 12, 2018 10 mins
The first individual match of the championship begins, and everyone becomes an enemy.
Episode 6
The Bell Hunter Part 2
Tue, Aug 21, 2018 10 mins
As players are picked off one by one, concerns for a traitor on the inside arise.
Episode 7
Blackout
Tue, Aug 21, 2018 10 mins
The lights go out at the players' first break, and they begin to share stories behind Soul Tree.
Episode 8
B.I.N.G.O, Bingo!
Tue, Aug 21, 2018 10 mins
The players must use other players' tribal shields to create their own bingo board.
Episode 9
Battle of Superpowers
Tue, Aug 21, 2018 10 mins
The players compete in the second individual game, The Battle of Superpowers.
Episode 10
Battle of Superpowers Part 2
Thu, Aug 30, 2018 10 mins
Lonky gets rid of Kuga by way of his superpower; Popo takes on Liu and Miyo.
Episode 11
Missing Gloves
Sat, Aug 25, 2018 10 mins
Back in his room, Kuga repairs his torn glove from the superpower battle. As soon as a finger is accidentally stuck on the needle, nursing bots pop out and the concerned running men came to check on him.
Episode 12
Takji Battle
Sun, Aug 26, 2018 10 mins
Takji Battle is one of the top 3 sports in Tree City. A tournament using original Takjis made of different sorts of materials. Running Man players throw their own Takjis and show off their unique skills. Who would be the one to flip all other Takjis and win?
Episode 13
Prison Break: Pt. 1
Sun, Aug 26, 2018 10 mins
Episode 14
Prison Break: Pt. 2
Sat, Sep 1, 2018 10 mins
Liu is charged with a secret mission as a reward of winning the Takji battle. As he imprisons all other players again and smoothly escapes, he bumps into Kuga at the top of the tower but who is that player going toward the exit during the encounter of Liu and Kuga?
Episode 15
Running Man Express: Pt. 1
Sat, Sep 1, 2018 10 mins
Running Man players get onto the Express train around Tree City. Excited to get on the train, players get involved with some strange passengers. In the meantime, Pala who missed the train barely managed to get on. When he opened the gate, he found out that someone got murdered!
Episode 16
Running Man Express: Pt. 2
Sat, Sep 1, 2018 10 mins
Running Man players are spotted as key suspects of the murder case! While they verify the spot with Detective Frank, Liu finds a clue to find the real criminal. After collecting the clues at the scene, the real criminal is! Just then, a strange energy swept the crime scene.
Episode 17
The Escape Game
Sat, Sep 1, 2018 10 mins
The victim who seemed to be dead becomes a zombie and attacks Running Man players! They flee to a different car of the train, but the whole train changed into a zombie world in an instant. They even try to find the vaccine in the very first car, but they cannot hold out any longer. What awaits the Running Man players at the last station?
Episode 18
Red Eyed Beast Pt. 1
Sun, Sep 2, 2018 10 mins
Liu, Lonky, and Pala is taking a rest in a room together. Pala suddenly brings up an old urban legend about a serial abductor. At that time, Miyo runs along the dark hallway and when the door opens, someone appears behind her. Late at night, a suspicious shadow hovers around Running Man players.
Episode 19
Red Eyed Beast Pt. 2
Sun, Sep 2, 2018 10 mins
Running Man players disappears one by one, so the remaining players look for the missing ones. When they followed into the hole on the floor, the missing players gathers around in a room. Kuga waits for a chance and draws the abductor into the room to have a fight. But is that move? It can't be him!
Episode 20
Team Blue Vs Team Red
Sat, Sep 8, 2018 10 mins
Running Man players split into two teams and battle against each other. Players get to choose one team leader from the two, Liu and Kuga. Everyone is playing petty tricks to be in the stronger team, while Pala shows no interest in the team at all.
Episode 21
Team Change Battle Pt. 1
Sat, Sep 8, 2018 10 mins
Episode 22
Team Change Battle Pt. 2
Sun, Sep 9, 2018 10 mins
Pala overreacts to the game and attacks other Running Man players furiously. He is controlled by the evil power of the substance which fell out from the red eyed beast. Running Man players all cooperate to subdue angry Pala, and a suspicious shadow is watching them.
Episode 23
Mission Undercover
Sun, Sep 9, 2018 10 mins
Mr. Suitcase disappeared over the night! Liu follows the signs of Mr.Suitcase in the radar and happens to get into Charming Gold's residence. One thing leads to another, Liu ends up giving Charming Gold a massage. And then he bumps into Miyo there. What are you doing here?
Episode 24
Find the Golden Key
Sun, Sep 16, 2018 10 mins
To advance to the finals, Lonky, Popo, and Pala need to win the last team game. But in the mini game, in which they promised to cooperate, they are treated like nuisances. After having the last piece of the golden key in hand, their sorrow and desire to win burst up. This is the best chance for us to win this game!
Episode 25
Pyramid Race
Wed, Oct 31, 2018 10 mins
Episode 26
Pyramid Race: Pt.2
Wed, Oct 31, 2018 10 mins
The pyramid race soon becomes too dangerous.
Episode 27
A Risky Plan
Wed, Oct 31, 2018 10 mins
Utterly exhausted after the events of the previous game, the players think there may be a spy.
Episode 28
Battle of the Highlands Pt. 1
Wed, Oct 31, 2018 10 mins
The players reach the finals, but the announcement of a special event takes them by surprise.
Episode 29
Battle of the Highlands Pt. 2
Wed, Oct 31, 2018 10 mins
Liu discovers DV7's plans to guard point R and comes up with a line of attack.
Episode 30
Battle of the Highlands Pt. 3
Wed, Oct 31, 2018 10 mins
The players find themselves under attack from Gai. Miyo reads Gai's mind using her telepathy.
Episode 31
Liu's Plan
Wed, Oct 31, 2018 10 mins
Liu comes up with a better strategy after observing the players loss against DV7.
Episode 32
Gaining Ground Pt. 1
Thu, Jan 31, 2019 10 mins
In order to win an important game, one team has to take up more area than the other.
Episode 33
Gaining Ground Pt. 2
Thu, Jan 31, 2019 10 mins
When Liu crosses the border into DV7's area and tries to save Popo, he gets a penalty.
Episode 34
Gaining Ground Pt. 3
Thu, Jan 31, 2019 10 mins
Liu, Miyo and Kuga team up and go for a counterattack after finally eliminating DV2.
Episode 35
Gaining Ground Pt. 4
Thu, Jan 31, 2019 10 mins
The lasting effect of being brainwashed causes Gai to assault his friends when the game ends.
Episode 36
The Red Explosion
Thu, Jan 31, 2019 10 mins
The players of Running Man look for ways to stand up against the conspiracy behind the championship.
Episode 37
Battle Of The Thrones Pt.1
Thu, Jan 31, 2019 10 mins
The mission in the final game is to find the opposing team's king and remove their shield.
Episode 40
Battle Of The Thrones Pt. 4
Thu, Jan 31, 2019 10 mins
The Running Man players get lucky in the game, thanks to Pala's medicine and an invincible Lonky.
Episode 41
The Revealing Truth
Tue, Mar 12, 2019 10 mins
The players release DV7 members from brainwashing, and set out to chase Dr Mala.
Episode 42
Finale
Tue, Mar 12, 2019 10 mins
Charming Gold has lived for a thousand years by keeping Materion's power to himself.
Episode 43
Charming Gold
Tue, Mar 12, 2019 10 mins
The current representative of the Picoc people who have hosted the Running Man Championship for the past 1000 years. The Picoks, who host the competition, are virtually in top power, as the competition is the winner of the Championship, the determining body of powerful energy.
Episode 44
The Materion
Tue, Mar 12, 2019 10 mins
Charming Gold tries to resist attack by activating the robot systems.
Episode 45
The Seventh Slate
Tue, Mar 12, 2019 10 mins
The Running Man players try to decode the legendary stone plates to reveal the Soul Tree's secrets.
Episode 46
What Makes a Hero
Tue, Mar 12, 2019 10 mins
The players discover that the god of the Earth is determined to destroy the world.
Episode 47
Captured
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 10 mins
The players are challenged with placating and sealing Ulcus, and Kuga uses the first artifact.
Episode 48
The Last Card
Wed, Mar 13, 2019 10 mins
The Running Man players run into trouble with sealing Ulcus, but Popo may have a solution with his card deck.