The Brave 'Yoshihiko'

and the Devil King's Castle

2011 · 12 episodes · 5h 48m in all · 10.0/10

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.

Episodes

1. 

   1. In Which the Sword Falls Out of the Stone

   8 Jul 2011 · 29 min · 10.0/10

   The Hero Yoshihiko begins his mission to find and defeat the Devil King.

2. 

   2. In Which Hideous is Used Too Much

   15 Jul 2011 · 29 min

   The Hero Yoshihiko accepts a quest to prevent a young maiden from being sacrificed to the Mountain God.

3. 

   3. In Which Hisa Gains a Boyfriend

   22 Jul 2011 · 29 min

   The Hero Yoshihiko accepts a quest to defeat a fearsome monster and save a village.

4. 

   4. In Which Yoshihiko Basically Dies Twice

   29 Jul 2011 · 29 min

   The Hero Yoshihiko searches for the first piece of equipment required to defeat the Devil King - The Angel's Robe.

5. 

   5. In Which Tumblr's Gifset Makes Sense

   5 Aug 2011 · 29 min

   The Hero Yoshihiko searches for the next piece of equipment, the Shoes of Invincibility.

6. 

   6. In Which the Poop Looks Like Chocolate Cream

   12 Aug 2011 · 29 min

   While the Hero Yoshihiko rests after suffering a battle wound his party searches for the next piece of equipment, the Demon's Helm.

7. 

   7. In Which Merebu-san is Only Worth 5 Gold

   19 Aug 2011 · 29 min

   Yoshihiko and his party seek the Dragon Shield in order to continue their quest.

8. 

   8. In Which Teen Idolship is Threatened

   26 Aug 2011 · 29 min

   Yoshihiko and party visit the Job Change Shrine and inadvertently change his job to 'Teen Idol'.

9. 

   9. In Which Merebu-san Learns Crickle

   2 Sept 2011 · 29 min

   Yoshihiko searches for the final piece of equipment: the Ring of Life.

10. 

    10. In Which Murasaki Secretly Proclaims Her Love

    9 Sept 2011 · 29 min

    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.

11. 

    11. In Which You Should Never Fall in Love with a Maid

    16 Sept 2011 · 29 min

    Yoshihiko and his party try to avoid being corrupted while searching the Devil King's city for the castle.

12. 

    12. In Which It Ends

    23 Sept 2011 · 29 min

    Yoshihiko and his party battle the Devil King.