The Brave 'Yoshihiko'

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2011-07-08

Last Air Date: 2016-12-23

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 35

Created By: Yuichi Fukuda

Networks: TV Tokyo

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Top Cast

Takayuki Yamada as Yoshihiko
Tsuyoshi Muro as Merebu
Haruka Kinami as Murasaki
Shin Takuma as Danjo
Ryusei Nakao as Gariasu
Jiro Sato as Buddha
Azusa Okamoto as Hisa
Shun Oguri as Bacchus (a warrior mage)
Go Ayano as Centaur
Arata Furuta as N/A

Seasons

and the Devil King's Castle (2011) - (12 Episodes)

and the Key of the Evil Spirit (2012) - (11 Episodes)

and the Seven Chosen Ones (2016) - (12 Episodes)

and the Devil King's Castle (2011)

Episodes:

Ep. 1: In Which the Sword Falls Out of the Stone (2011-07-08)

The Hero Yoshihiko begins his mission to find and defeat the Devil King.
Ep. 2: In Which Hideous is Used Too Much (2011-07-15)

The Hero Yoshihiko accepts a quest to prevent a young maiden from being sacrificed to the Mountain God.
Ep. 3: In Which Hisa Gains a Boyfriend (2011-07-22)

The Hero Yoshihiko accepts a quest to defeat a fearsome monster and save a village.
Ep. 4: In Which Yoshihiko Basically Dies Twice (2011-07-29)

The Hero Yoshihiko searches for the first piece of equipment required to defeat the Devil King - The Angel's Robe.
Ep. 5: In Which Tumblr's Gifset Makes Sense (2011-08-05)

The Hero Yoshihiko searches for the next piece of equipment, the Shoes of Invincibility.
Ep. 6: In Which the Poop Looks Like Chocolate Cream (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.
Ep. 7: In Which Merebu-san is Only Worth 5 Gold (2011-08-19)

Yoshihiko and his party seek the Dragon Shield in order to continue their quest.
Ep. 8: In Which Teen Idolship is Threatened (2011-08-26)

Yoshihiko and party visit the Job Change Shrine and inadvertently change his job to 'Teen Idol'.
Ep. 9: In Which Merebu-san Learns Crickle (2011-09-02)

Yoshihiko searches for the final piece of equipment: the Ring of Life.
Ep. 10: In Which Murasaki Secretly Proclaims Her Love (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.
Ep. 11: In Which You Should Never Fall in Love with a Maid (2011-09-16)

Yoshihiko and his party try to avoid being corrupted while searching the Devil King's city for the castle.
Ep. 12: In Which It Ends (2011-09-23)

Yoshihiko and his party battle the Devil King.