Show cover for How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom

The Best Episodes of How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom

Every episode of How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom!

Suddenly summoned to a fantasy world and betrothed to the princess, Kazuya Souma is crowned the new king. Unlike the royalty before him, he won’t...
Genres:AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyComedy
Networks:Tokyo MXBS11

Best Episodes Summary

"Contrary to Wishes" is the best rated episode of "How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom". It scored 8.2/10 based on 93 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/29/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "No Place of Joy Hath a Soldier".

  • Contrary to Wishes
    8.2/1093 votes
    Loading...

    #1 - Contrary to Wishes

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/29/2021

    The Three Dukes meet to discuss what to do about King Souma. In Amidonia, Gaius receives word from Georg accepting his aid, and prepares to invade Elfrieden over the objections of his finance minister. Souma delivers his ultimatum to the Three Dukes.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No Place of Joy Hath a Soldier
    8.2/1089 votes
    Loading...

    #2 - No Place of Joy Hath a Soldier

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/5/2021

    Gaius leads an invasion force from Amidonia into the kingdom and lays siege to the city of Altomura. Meanwhile, in Randel, the Forbidden Army constructs a fort from which they engage Georg's forces, while Red Dragon City receives its own surprise attack.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Let Not Me Be a Loyal Minister
    8.1/10104 votes
    Loading...

    #3 - Let Not Me Be a Loyal Minister

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/18/2021

    The results of the talent search are in, and the kingdom holds a recognition and award ceremony for the winners. Five uniquely talented individuals come before Souma to demonstrate their skills, and find a place for themselves within his royal court.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sacrifice the Plum Tree to Preserve the Peach Tree
    8.1/1086 votes
    Loading...

    #4 - Sacrifice the Plum Tree to Preserve the Peach Tree

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/12/2021

    Souma and his entourage confront Vargas in his castle before hurrying off to Randel to regroup with the Forbidden Army. A stunning truth about Georg is revealed by Glaive, leading to a dramatic turn of events with Gaius and his forces at Altomura.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • If You Possess an Aptitude, We'll Make Use of It
    8.0/10103 votes
    Loading...

    #5 - If You Possess an Aptitude, We'll Make Use of It

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/11/2021

    Souma is checked for any magical powers, and puts his results to use with the administrative paperwork. Hoping to recruit more competent personnel for his staff, Souma sends out a nationwide broadcast offering prizes to the most talented in the land.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • First Begin with a Hero
    7.9/10122 votes
    Loading...

    #6 - First Begin with a Hero

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/4/2021

    University student Souma is suddenly summoned as a hero to the kingdom of Elfrieden, which is facing a number of crises, both foreign and domestic. Souma confers with the king and prime minister, after which the king makes a stunning announcement.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Forefinger Twitches
    7.8/1099 votes
    Loading...

    #7 - The Forefinger Twitches

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/25/2021

    After Souma realizes the true gravity of Tomoe's ability, he ensures that it remains a secret, and that she is kept safe. Juna and Poncho host a program that shows how to prepare readily-available but unconventional ingredients during the food shortage.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Well Fed, Well Regarded
    7.8/1095 votes
    Loading...

    #8 - Well Fed, Well Regarded

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/1/2021

    Juna and Poncho close out their cooking show with their take on udon noodles. Marx steps down as prime minister, and as Hakuya fills the vacancy, he insists that Souma get some rest. Souma, Liscia, and Aisha take a tour of the castle town incognito.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Wise Man Never Forsaketh an Advantage
    7.8/1093 votes
    Loading...

    #9 - The Wise Man Never Forsaketh an Advantage

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/8/2021

    While at Lorelei, Souma overhears two soldiers arguing about whether to side with or against the new king. Hakuya reviews the political situation concerning the neighboring lands with the king. Souma and Liscia discuss the nature of their engagement.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Thus Saith the Elder
    7.8/1091 votes
    Loading...

    #10 - Thus Saith the Elder

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/15/2021

    Souma dispatches his magically-controlled mascot warrior to join an adventurer party. After securing funding with his team of accountants, Souma sets out to build a new port city and network of roads, but runs into opposition from the local residents.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Forest in Labour
    7.8/1093 votes
    Loading...

    #11 - The Forest in Labour

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/22/2021

    Kaede leads an engineering corps, including Halbert, in constructing a road. As the work detail receives a royal inspection from Souma and Liscia, an urgent message from Aisha's father arrives, informing them of a natural disaster in their homeland.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Those Without Wisdom Are Fools
    7.8/106 votes
    Loading...

    #12 - Those Without Wisdom Are Fools

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/6/2022

    An unusual Friedonian slave trader named Ginger Camus gave his slaves clean clothes and enough to eat, as well as providing them with an education, little knowing that this would eventually end up rocking the kingdom.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Away from My Hometown for So Many Years
    7.8/105 votes
    Loading...

    #13 - Away from My Hometown for So Many Years

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 3/20/2022

    Souma and the others visit the refugees, where they help an expectant mother with a difficult delivery. The newborn life provides hope and a foundation for the future to the refugees, but not all of them accept the future Souma presents them.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ahead, I See No Ancestors; Behind, I Find No Followers
    7.8/104 votes
    Loading...

    #14 - Ahead, I See No Ancestors; Behind, I Find No Followers

    Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 4/3/2022

    On New Year's Eve, Souma is summoned by his predecessor, King Albert, to talk with his wife, Elisha. The amazing truth told by Albert's mouth. And what's up in Souma's chest when he knows "everything"...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • To Fight and Conquer in All Our Battles Is Not Supreme Excellence
    7.7/1091 votes
    Loading...

    #15 - To Fight and Conquer in All Our Battles Is Not Supreme Excellence

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 9/26/2021

    Jeanne Euphoria of the Gran Chaos Empire is sent to Van to deal with the occupation. Roroa observes the newfound freedom of the citizens of Van. Poncho locates a source of food for the impoverished citizens. Souma, Juna and Tomoe enjoy a day off together.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Tyranny Is More Terrible than Tigers
    7.7/106 votes
    Loading...

    #16 - Tyranny Is More Terrible than Tigers

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/23/2022

    Van is returned to Julius as a result of the mediation of the Grand Chaos Empire, in exchange for a great deal of reparation costs. Souma returns to the Kingdom of Elfrieden, where many other problems yet remain.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • When You Surround an Army, Leave an Outlet Free
    7.6/1084 votes
    Loading...

    #17 - When You Surround an Army, Leave an Outlet Free

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/19/2021

    Under Gaius's command, the Amidonian army launches a full-scale attack to retake Van, but Souma and his forces move to stop them. In the aftermath of the war, there are serious consequences to be faced and plans for reconciliation to be put into action.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Becoming Good Friends Who Never Offend
    7.5/105 votes
    Loading...

    #18 - Becoming Good Friends Who Never Offend

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/16/2022

    Jeanne's negotiations continue. These negotiations are no longer in the hands of Julius, but wholly a matter for the Gran Chaos Empire and the Kingdom of Elfrieden. Further, Jeanne sees a new future and a new world in Souma.

    Director: Yuki Kanezawa

    Writer: N/A

  • Gargling and Hand Washing Are the Basis of Disease Prevention
    7.4/105 votes
    Loading...

    #19 - Gargling and Hand Washing Are the Basis of Disease Prevention

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 3/13/2022

    Refugees are one of modern society's great challenges, and the Kingdom of Friedonia is no exception. Refugees who had been driven from their lands by invading monsters have gathered outside the walls of the capital and started an encampment.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Know Your Enemy and Know Yourself, and Your Union Shall Not Be Endangered
    7.4/105 votes
    Loading...

    #20 - Know Your Enemy and Know Yourself, and Your Union Shall Not Be Endangered

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 3/27/2022

    One evening, Excel whispers to the fiancées Liscia, Aisha, Juna, and Roroa that she will teach them how to please their man, and suddenly commences a "Fiancées' Bridal Course". The secrets of Souma and his fiancées are about to come to light.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Amidonia in a Lion's Skin
    7.3/106 votes
    Loading...

    #21 - Amidonia in a Lion's Skin

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/9/2022

    Julius, the son of Gaius, attempts to reclaim his former territory of Van from Souma, backed by the authority of the Gran Chaos Empire. The power to negotiate is given to Jeanne Euphoria, younger sister of Empress Maria Euphoria.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Warrior Will Die for One Who Understands Him
    7.3/106 votes
    Loading...

    #22 - A Warrior Will Die for One Who Understands Him

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 1/30/2022

    Souma is victorious in both the Elfrieden civil war and the battle against Amidonia. However, his victory was won as a result of the devotion of a man named Georg. Still, the law is the law, and Souma must pass down a harsh judgment against Georg.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Seeing Snake Shadows in Every Cup
    7.3/106 votes
    Loading...

    #23 - Seeing Snake Shadows in Every Cup

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/6/2022

    Weathering a number of problems, Souma more or less finishes dealing with the aftermath of the war. However, he was set upon by an inexplicable anxiety, the distress and pressure only felt by those in authority. It was not something he could bear alone.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Using Shrimp as Bait to Catch Sea Bream, but Instead Catching a Shark
    6.8/106 votes
    Loading...

    #24 - Using Shrimp as Bait to Catch Sea Bream, but Instead Catching a Shark

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 2/27/2022

    Roroa's arrival further complicates the situation between Amidonia and the Kingdom of Elfrieden. It was an outcome not even Souma had anticipated. In response, a conference between Grand Chaos Empire Empress Maria Euphoria and Souma must be convened.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Strike While the Iron Is Hot
    6.7/106 votes
    Loading...

    #25 - Strike While the Iron Is Hot

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/13/2022

    Royal Guard Captain Ludwin's childhood friend, Genia, was a rare breed of mad scientist. Her inventions leave even Souma, who comes from a world of science and technology, in astonishment... In addition to being utterly dumbfounded.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A