- 9.6/1024 votesLoading...
#1 - Farewell, My Angel
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 8/13/1995
Angeletta's condition is deteriorating rapidly. The so-called Ice Queen Montovani wants nothing to do with her granddaughter. Even asking chimney sweep Rossi is useless. The Black Brothers therefore clog the chimneys of Montovani Castle. They want to force the Countess to stay in touch with Angeletta.
Director: Sinpei Miyashita
Writer: Michiru Shimada
- 9.3/1022 votesLoading...
#2 - The Last Promise
Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 10/29/1995
Romeo suffers greatly from the sudden death of his friend Alfredo. He sinks into a deep sadness and distances himself more and more from reality. The Black Brothers try to cheer Romeo up again. But even when Dante tries to force him come to his senses, Romeo remains withdrawn.
Director: Sinpei Miyashita
Writer: Michiru Shimada
- 9.2/1029 votesLoading...
#3 - Farewell, My Village
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/29/1995
Due to the injures suffered during the fire, Roberto's condition worsens to the point of going blind if he is not treated urgently. However, the family's financial situation prevents them from paying for the services of Baresi, the only doctor in the area. Romeo, aware of the situation, secretly signs a contract with Luini to go to work in Milan as a chimney sweep in exchange for the latter bringing the doctor to treat his father. The contract will be for six months, so Luini would be back to the village in spring. However, Anita hears that no children sold in Milan have returned.
Director: Kōzō Kusuba
Writer: Michiru Shimada
- 9.2/1023 votesLoading...
#4 - The Ship Sinks; Friendship Within the Storm
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/19/1995
The boat in which Romeo and the others are travelling to Milan is hit by a storm and sinks. Miraculously, Alfredo and Romeo manage to save themselves. Luini is also saved from drowning by Romeo. On the shore, Alfredo tells Romeo about his tragic past and how he was separated from his sister Bianca. The next morning, they leave for Milan.
Director: Sinpei Miyashita
Writer: Michiru Shimada
- 9.2/1020 votesLoading...
#5 - Escape, quickly!
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 5/14/1995
The carriage Romeo has sneaked into contains explosives that the robbers intend to use to blow up the police station and free their imprisoned friend.
Director: Kōzō Kusuba
Writer: Michiru Shimada
- 9.1/1026 votesLoading...
#6 - Forever Alfredo
Season 1 Episode 29 - Aired 10/22/1995
The big moment is here! Alfredo and his uncle Maurizio stand before the king of Italy. Both have badges in their hands, but only one belongs to the Martinis. When the king asks which badge has the secret sign of blessing, only Alfredo knows the right answer. The evil uncle is finally exposed.
Director: Kōzō Kusuba
Writer: Michiru Shimada
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#7 - Skyward! On Wings of Freedom!
Season 1 Episode 33 - Aired 12/17/1995
Spring has fallen and Romeo's contract with Maestro Rossi is over. It is time for Romeo to say goodbye to Milan and return home in Sonogno. Some of his friends have already left, while others still have to stay a while longer. Professor Casella offers to drive Romeo and the other boys halfway to their home towns along with Bianca. Before leaving, they visit Alfredo's grave one last time, where they meet the Wolf Pack.
Director: Kōzō Kusuba
Writer: Michiru Shimada
- 9.0/1019 votesLoading...
#8 - I Meet Grandmother
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 8/6/1995
Angeletta's greatest wish is to meet her grandmother, the Countess Isabella Montovani, before her serious illness progresses. The Black Brothers therefore drive Angeletta to the castle in a wooden cart. Rejected by the security guard, they climb over the wall. They are discovered and there is a chase in the castle courtyard.
Director: Sinpei Miyashita
Writer: Michiru Shimada
- 9.0/1018 votesLoading...
#9 - Alfredo and Bianca Reunited
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 8/27/1995
Alfredo and Bianca are still on the run from their relatives. Their aunt and uncle want the badge that Alfredo hid. This badge was bestowed on Alfredo's father by Carlo Alberto, the father of the current Italian king, and legitimizes the Martini's fortune.
Director: Kōzō Kusuba
Writer: Michiru Shimada
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#10 - The Start of a Long Day
Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 9/10/1995
Alfredo wants to restore his honor before the King of Italy and accuse his aunt and uncle of murdering his parents. Unfortunately, the Wolf Pack lure him into a trap and lock him in the sewers. Romeo and the Black Brothers await his arrival so they can sneak into the banquet, but Romeo, seeing that he does not arrive, decides to go in search of him.
Director: Kōzō Kusuba
Writer: Michiru Shimada
- 9.0/1020 votesLoading...
#11 - Lord Alfredo
Season 1 Episode 28 - Aired 9/17/1995
Alfredo and Bianca are still trying to show in front of the King of Italy and expose the damage that has been done to their family. The Wolf Pack has temporarily allied with the Black Brothers and they help carry out this plan together. They have to deal with the bodyguards of Alfredo's uncle so that Alfredo and his sister can sneak into the banquet.
Director: Sinpei Miyashita
Writer: Michiru Shimada
- 8.9/1020 votesLoading...
#12 - Strike a light! The Oath of the Eleven
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 5/21/1995
After proving his innocence, Romeo's conditions at Rossis' house get better. Marcello gives him a day off and Romeo decides to search for Alfredo in the streets of Milan. During his search, he meets other young chimney sweeps.
Director: Kōzō Kusuba
Writer: Michiru Shimada
- 8.9/1019 votesLoading...
#13 - Sing our Song of Unity on into the Dawn!
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 6/11/1995
As retaliation for losing the fight at San Babila church, Michaelo was kidnapped by the Wolf Pack. To release him, their leader Giovanni demands that the Black Brothers hand over Alfredo to them. Alfredo decides to show up alone, but Romeo doesn't want to leave him alone and offers to go with him. A new battle between the two gangs is approaching.
Director: Sinpei Miyashita
Writer: Michiru Shimada
- 8.8/1023 votesLoading...
#14 - Destiny's Beginnings: the Family Within the Flames
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/22/1995
The fire started by Luini devastates the only cornfield that Romeo's family has left. Romeo's family rush to the field to try to save the domestic animals, but Roberto injures his head while leaping out of the flames. After this tragic incident, Roberto's injury worsens and a rumor about Roberto intending to sell Romeo to the god of death spreads in the village. Then, after an argument with his father, Romeo runs away from home and hides in Anita's barn, where he hears that Roberto is not his real father. Meanwhile, Luini approaches Roberto and pressures him to sell his son.
Director: Sinpei Miyashita
Writer: Michiru Shimada
- 8.8/1017 votesLoading...
#15 - Grampa Theo's Puppet Show
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 7/2/1995
Romeo and Angeletta meet the old puppeteer Teo and little Nana. Teo has a sad secret: Leon, his son, left him and his granddaughter after a quarrel. He would rather be a doctor than a puppeteer. Now Teo wishes nothing more than to see his son again. Angeletta asks Romeo and the Black Brothers to find Leon. Also, Matteo is about to reveal a secret about Angeletta to Romeo while talking with Rossi.
Director: Sinpei Miyashita
Writer: Michiru Shimada
- 8.8/1017 votesLoading...
#16 - Proud Souls
Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 9/3/1995
Professor Casella discovers that Alfredo's illness is worse than initially thought. Alfredo also knows that he will not live much longer. Nevertheless, he firmly intends of showing up before the King of Italy with his sister Bianca to expose his aunt and uncle by showing the king the authentic royal insignia. To achieve this, he thinks up a plan with the help of the Black Brothers to sneak into the duke's wedding banquet.
Director: Sinpei Miyashita
Writer: Michiru Shimada
- 8.8/1021 votesLoading...
#17 - A Lovely Christmas Eve
Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 12/10/1995
While working one day, Romeo falls from a chimney and breaks his leg. Professor Casella agrees to have him at his place until his leg heals. So that means that Romeo and Bianca will spend Christmas together. Romeo challenges to read Alfredo's favorite book, Moby-Dick, while his leg heals. The professor interests them both in many subjects, and Bianca begins to see Professor Casella as a father. They want to thank Professor Casella for his kindness, so they prepare a special show in Christmass Eve.
Director: Kenichi Nishida
Writer: Michiru Shimada
- 8.7/1019 votesLoading...
#18 - To Vanish into the City of Mists
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/30/1995
Romeo finds Anselmo lying on the street and covered in bruises. Anselmo tells Romeo that he confronted Tachioni because he hates outsiders and wants to kick Romeo out of town. Romeo, full of rage, runs in search of Tachioni.
Director: Sinpei Miyashita
Writer: Michiru Shimada
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#19 - Angeletta's Secret
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 7/9/1995
Matteo tells the boys the story of Marcello Rossi and Angeletta: a countess named Isabella is the girl's grandmother. Romeo now wants to find out everything and secretly follows Rossi to a castle where the Ice Queen, as Isabella is called by the others, lives.
Director: Kōzō Kusuba
Writer: Michiru Shimada
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#20 - The Hunted Siblings
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 8/20/1995
In Milan, a wedding of the nobility is taking place and all rich and noble people of the area are invited. Even the king of Italy is expected to come. Then Romeo accidentally meets Bianca, Alfredo's sister who was believed to be missing. When he conveys the good news to him, he learns Alfredo's mysterious story.
Director: Sinpei Miyashita
Writer: Michiru Shimada
- 8.6/1021 votesLoading...
#21 - A Night in the Tavern
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/12/1995
Luini locks up the boys before crossing the lake by boat to get to Milan. Among them is Dante, the boy who had stolen Alfredo's bag, who tells them that his brother also went to work in Milan, but ended up dying of starvation. The night before leaving, Dante devises a plan to escape.
Director: Yasuo Iwamoto
Writer: Michiru Shimada
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#22 - Showdown at San Babila Church
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 6/4/1995
Since the Wolf Pack has no intention of stopping picking on the chimney sweeps, the Black Brothers, fed up with running away, decide to stand up to them. Thus, they draw up a plan to fight them in San Babila church. Meanwhile, Giovanni, the leader of the Wolf Pack, goes alone to a meeting with the rival gang Scorpion.
Director: Kōzō Kusuba
Writer: Michiru Shimada
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#23 - The Real Treasure
Season 1 Episode 31 - Aired 12/3/1995
The circus is coming to town. The Black Brothers want to see it, but they only have enough money for a ticket. Therefore, a competition is held and the winner will go to the circus. However, Romeo as the new leader of the group, makes a wise decision: either all or none. He must come up with a plan to raise the money for everyone. Meanwhile, Michaelo has a mishap with a merchant that puts him in a bind.
Director: Sinpei Miyashita
Writer: Michiru Shimada
- 8.5/1018 votesLoading...
#24 - An Angel's Abode
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/26/1995
In Milan, Romeo and Alfredo are sold as chimney sweeps to different bosses, having to separate, but not before swearing eternal friendship. Romeo is taken by Rossi, his buyer, to his house, where he will start a new life.
Director: Tomomitsu Matsukawa
Writer: Michiru Shimada
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#25 - A Gift from an Angel
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/5/1995
Cleaning chimneys is harder than Romeo could imagine. And worst of all is that when he comes home tired from work he doesn't get a piece of bread. Rossi's family seems to hate him. However, an angel who lives in the house cares for him.
Director: Kōzō Kusuba
Writer: Michiru Shimada
The Best Episodes of Romeo and the Black Brothers
Every episode of Romeo and the Black Brothers ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Romeo and the Black Brothers!
To get the money to pay for a doctor for his father, Romeo bravely sells himself as a chimney sweep. On the way to Milan...
Genres:DramaAnimationAction & Adventure
Network:Fuji TV
Best Episodes Summary
"Farewell, My Angel" is the best rated episode of "Romeo and the Black Brothers". It scored 9.6/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Sinpei Miyashita and written by Michiru Shimada, it aired on 8/13/1995. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Last Promise".