The Sacred Blacksmith
The knight Cecily wants to defend the weak, but her lack of skill makes her an unlikely heroine - until the blacksmith Luke comes to her aid, using magic to forge blades of supernatural strength. Cecily wields this sacred steel and charges forth to face a new threat; a cloaked fiend is unleashing demons upon the land, and though he lurks in shadows, the villain is closer than Cecily knows.
- 2009-2009
- 1 season
- FUNimation Entertainment
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
- TV-MA
The knight Cecily wants to defend the weak, but her lack of skill makes her an unlikely heroine - until the blacksmith Luke comes to her aid, using magic to forge blades of supernatural strength. Cecily wields this sacred steel and charges forth to face a new threat; a cloaked fiend is unleashing demons upon the land, and though he lurks in shadows, the villain is closer than Cecily knows.
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2009
Episode 1
Kishi -Knight-
24 mins
Cecily's inexperience as a Knight Guard places her in constant jeopardy, and her weak, heirloom sword doesn't help. Thankfully, Luke keeps appearing to rescue her with his special katana.
Episode 2
Akuma keiyaku -Valbanill-
23 mins
After the attack on the caravan, ominous rumors spread across the land. Meanwhile, Cecily finally talks Luke into making her a sword, only to find she may not be able to afford his fees.
Episode 3
Maken -Sword-
24 mins
Aria reveals her true form to Cecily, Luke, and Lisa. Later, the girls spend some time exploring the city, but their fun is cut short when a horde of possessed prisoners rampages violently through the streets.
Episode 4
Seiyaku -Promise-
23 mins
Cecily must use Aria as bait to draw the hidden enemy from the shadows. When a monstrous demon attacks, putting her friends in danger, Cecily is forced to decide - does she have what it takes to kill?
Episode 5
Kizuna -Together-
23 mins
Luke won't tell Cecily much about his relationship with Lisa, but Cecily isn't afraid to share her thoughts on the matter. The result: Lisa goes shopping with the girls - and Luke's paying!
Episode 6
Kôjo -Princess-
24 mins
Cecily and Aria fall under attack by three women, each with a Demon Sword more powerful than the last! As the fight rages, Luke receives a visitor who is connected to the trio of assailants - Charlotte.
Episode 7
Kazoku -Family-
24 mins
In exchange for room and board at the Campbell house, Charlotte and her crew must work as maids - and Cecily manages to end up on the servant staff, too!
Episode 8
Shuttatsu -Resolution-
23 mins
Hoping to find favor in the eyes of the Empire which has forsaken Charlotte, Doris leads a mission to claim the Demon Swords and abduct Luke. Cecily must stop them before it's too late.
Episode 9
Omokage -Lisa-
23 mins
Cecily joins Luke as he visits the grave of a friend, offering the young knight a glimpse into the turmoil of the blacksmith's past. Meanwhile, Lisa stays behind to repair a dagger belonging to a girl named Elsa.
Episode 10
Junjô -Tragedy-
23 mins
When the man in black attacks, Cecily and Aria are stunned to learn the reasons why Demon Swords exist - but the most shocking revelations involve the truth behind Luke and Lisa's relationship.
Episode 11
Shinjitsu -Truth-
24 mins
During a gathering of the rulers of the land, Cecily is powerless to confront Siegfried. But before the meeting ends, the young knight has exposed new truths about Luke and Lisa - and stoked Siegfried's rage.
Episode 12
Katanakaji -Blacksmith-
24 mins
Siegfried's monstrous minions are rampaging through the city. While Cecily and Aria bravely fight the beasts alongside the Knight Guards, the final battle between Luke and Siegfried begins.