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The Brave 'Yoshihiko'

The Brave 'Yoshihiko'

PG2011•30m•7.6/10
Sci-Fi & FantasyComedy

Ratings

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7.6/10(25)

The story is set in an ancient time, when the whole country was covered in thick forests. A mysterious plague breaks out, resulting in countless deaths. A pure young man named Yoshihiko becomes chosen as a hero, and he sets out on a journey in order to save a village. He has two goals – to bring back the legendary plant that can cure the plague, and to rescue his father Teruhiko who left to find the plant but never returned.

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Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 8, 2011

Last Aired

December 23, 2016

Networks

TV Tokyo

Created By

Yuichi Fukuda

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
In Which the Sword Falls Out of the Stone
E1
In Which the Sword Falls Out of the Stone
Air date: 2011-07-08
The Hero Yoshihiko begins his mission to find and defeat the Devil King.
In Which Hideous is Used Too Much
E2
In Which Hideous is Used Too Much
Air date: 2011-07-15
The Hero Yoshihiko accepts a quest to prevent a young maiden from being sacrificed to the Mountain God.
In Which Hisa Gains a Boyfriend
E3
In Which Hisa Gains a Boyfriend
Air date: 2011-07-22
The Hero Yoshihiko accepts a quest to defeat a fearsome monster and save a village.
In Which Yoshihiko Basically Dies Twice
E4
In Which Yoshihiko Basically Dies Twice
Air date: 2011-07-29
The Hero Yoshihiko searches for the first piece of equipment required to defeat the Devil King - The Angel's Robe.
In Which Tumblr's Gifset Makes Sense
E5
In Which Tumblr's Gifset Makes Sense
Air date: 2011-08-05
The Hero Yoshihiko searches for the next piece of equipment, the Shoes of Invincibility.
In Which the Poop Looks Like Chocolate Cream
E6
In Which the Poop Looks Like Chocolate Cream
Air date: 2011-08-12
While the Hero Yoshihiko rests after suffering a battle wound his party searches for the next piece of equipment, the Demon's Helm.
In Which Merebu-san is Only Worth 5 Gold
E7
In Which Merebu-san is Only Worth 5 Gold
Air date: 2011-08-19
Yoshihiko and his party seek the Dragon Shield in order to continue their quest.
In Which Teen Idolship is Threatened
E8
In Which Teen Idolship is Threatened
Air date: 2011-08-26
Yoshihiko and party visit the Job Change Shrine and inadvertently change his job to 'Teen Idol'.
In Which Merebu-san Learns Crickle
E9
In Which Merebu-san Learns Crickle
Air date: 2011-09-02
Yoshihiko searches for the final piece of equipment: the Ring of Life.
In Which Murasaki Secretly Proclaims Her Love
E10
In Which Murasaki Secretly Proclaims Her Love
Air date: 2011-09-09
Having collected all of the necessary equipment to battle the Devil King, Yoshihiko and party search for the Magic Carpet in order to reach the castle.
In Which You Should Never Fall in Love with a Maid
E11
In Which You Should Never Fall in Love with a Maid
Air date: 2011-09-16
Yoshihiko and his party try to avoid being corrupted while searching the Devil King's city for the castle.
In Which It Ends
E12
In Which It Ends
Air date: 2011-09-23
Yoshihiko and his party battle the Devil King.

Cast

Takayuki Yamada

Takayuki Yamada

Yoshihiko

Tsuyoshi Muro

Tsuyoshi Muro

Merebu

Haruka Kinami

Haruka Kinami

Murasaki

Shin Takuma

Shin Takuma

Danjo

Ryusei Nakao

Ryusei Nakao

Gariasu

Jiro Sato

Jiro Sato

Buddha

Azusa Okamoto

Azusa Okamoto

Hisa

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