Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero — Season 1
12 episodesFirst aired 6 July 2012
In this world, young people who travel to another world (a fantasy realm) and return are known as “returnees” and often possess extraordinary powers. The protagonist, Akatsuki Ousawa, declined to remain in the fantasy world (Alayzard) after defeating the Demon King and instead returned to Earth — bringing with him the Demon King’s daughter, Miu Ousawa (who must pretend to be his sister). Back on Earth, they enroll in a special institution called BABEL Academy, which trains returnees who retain powers from other worlds.
E1New Game Plus
8.2Jul 201224m
Having vanquished the Demon Lord Garius, Akatsuki Ousawa bids farewell to the world of Alazyard and returns to his home world. His epic adventure has actually only just begun, though…
E2Bonds of Holy Water
6.1Jul 201224m
Akatsuki and Miu attend their first day of school at BABEL. While Miu tries to fit in with her new environment, Akatsuki manages to get on everyone’s bad side.
E3To Become an Adult
8.5Jul 201224m
Because of Akatsuki’s antics, the student council has threatened to send Kuzuha back to elementary school unless she spies on him. Meanwhile, Onizuka hatches a plan to get back at Akatsuki.
E4The Hero’s Back
7.8Jul 201224m
Akatsuki uses his newfound sword to battle the powered-up Cockatrice. Meanwhile, Miu starts to come to terms with her father’s death and powerful COCOON members hold a secret meeting.
E5Just a Short Repose
6.1Aug 201224m
Miu visits a shopping mall for the very first time to buy some new underwear. But hijinks ensue when Akatsuki gets a little more involved than he should…
E6Supersonic Sleipnir!
8.2Aug 201224m
Akatsuki attempts to ride the fabled Sleipnir motorcycle. Meanwhile, terrorists strike in the heart of the city, and it’s up to the student council to stop them.
E7A Crude Panic on the Beach!
8.0Aug 201224m
While Akatsuki and friends participate in a game of Beach Swimsuit Tag, powerful figures in Alayzard hatch a plan to find and retrieve Miu.
E8BABEL’s Ranking Matches Begin
8.0Aug 201224m
As the school-wide ranking battles begin, all eyes are focused on Akatsuki and Miu. Even Kyoya and the student council are eager to show Akatsuki who’s boss!
E9On Such a Beautiful Moonlit Night
8.0Aug 201224m
After the BABEL ranking matches are suddenly thrown into chaos, Phil Burnett arrives from Alayzard to retrieve Miu.
E10Where I Belong
8.2Sept 201224m
In the fantasy world of Arezard, the rogue hero Akatsuki — at the request of the defeated Demon King — agrees to protect his fallen enemy’s daughter, Miu, and return with her to the world from which he came.
E11Before Daybreak
7.6Sept 201224m
Having been outclassed by Akatsuki, Phil uses his trump card and transforms into a giant dragon! Akatsuki’s friends and the student council members struggle to buy time until Akatsuki can fully recover from Phil’s poison.
E12The World is Watching You
7.6Sept 201224m
Akatsuki and Miu face off with Zahhak in a final battle. Meanwhile, the truth behind Phil is revealed in Alayzard and COCOON takes further notice of Akatsuki.