9.1/1017 votesLoading...#1 - The Principality of Rain
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/8/2014
Nike's busy life as wife of the Sun King is interrupted by an urgent message from the Principality of Rain. Nike's grandmother, Tohara, has collapsed, and she wants to see her granddaughter. Livi notices Nike's concern for her grandmother, and decides to journey with her to the Principality of Rain.
Director: Mamiko Sekiya
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
9.0/1022 votesLoading...#2 - The Rain Princess
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/2014
Nike meets Livius I (Livi). Livi knows that Nike has the power to summmon rain, and orders her to make it rain for him. Nike is angered by his selfishness, but it turns out he has another reason for wanting to see the rain. Meanwhile, enemy forces make an attempt on Livi's life.
Director: Hiroki Takagi
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
8.9/1016 votesLoading...#3 - Shelter from the Rain
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/1/2014
It is revealed that the former prime minister, Bard, returned home out of concern for Livi. Although Livi and Bard continue to seek each other out and need each other's assistance, they never seem to come to an understanding. What will Nike do to express her vexation about the matter?
Director: Tomonari Tanaka
Writer: Seiko Takagi
8.5/1018 votesLoading...#4 - Wild Waltz
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/25/2014
One day, out of nowhere, Livi's uncle Bardwin (Bard) returns home. Although he once supported Livi as prime minister, Livi shows nothing but resentment towards him. Bard, for his part, also toys with Livi and makes aggressive advances on Nike. What was the real reason for Bard's return?
Director: Hiroki Takagi
Writer: Seiko Takagi
8.4/1023 votesLoading...#5 - The Sun Kingdom
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/6/2014
The fourth sovereign daughter of the Principality of Rain, Nike, has been betrothed to the Sun King, Livius I. After a long journey, she arrives in his Sun Kingdom, only to be shocked by its prosperity. She decides to wander the kingdom herself to see what it's like, when two men appear before her...
Director: Hajime Kamegaki
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
8.2/1017 votesLoading...#6 - Chancellor's Declaration
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/20/2014
Nike has settled into life in the Sun Kingdom. She is more interested in growing closer to Livi than she was when they first met, but she still can't understand what he's thinking all the time. Meanwhile, a coming out party is held to present the bride of Livius I.
Director: Tomonari Tanaka
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
8.1/1017 votesLoading...#7 - Call My Name
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/11/2014
Princess Luna of the Ocean Kingdom arrives, and declares herself Livi's fiance. She has loved Livi since they were children, and therefore views Nike as a rival. Nike is confused at first, but Luna's bold declaration of her feelings and effortless royal demeanor begin to fill her with anxiety.
Director: Kenichiro Komaya
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
7.8/1018 votesLoading...#8 - Ring of Tales (2)
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/4/2014
Nike heads for the underground temple that serves as the site of the Rite of Illumination. Overcoming peril after peril, she finally reaches it, when she is attacked suddenly by a band of men in black. She flees from them with all her strength, but they gradually catch up, when suddenly...
Director: Seimei Kidokoro
Writer: Seiko Takagi
7.6/1018 votesLoading...#9 - Ring of Tales (1)
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/27/2014
In the Sun Kingdom, it is customary that a marriage in the royal family must earn the approval of the Ministry of the Priesthood. The Ministry rejects Nike, however, and demands that she perform the potentially fatal "Rite of Illumination." Livi is worried for Nike's safety, but Nike decides to perform the rite to see herself accepted.
Director: Yoshinori Odaka
Writer: Seiko Takagi
NaN/100 votesLoading...#10 - A Righteous Country
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/15/2014
The Principality of Rain is in a flurry to welcome Livi and the rest of the visitors from the Sun Kingdom. Nike and Livi are relieved to find that Tohara is healthier than her message suggested. But a threat of unease approaches from the shadows...
Director: Yoshinori Odaka
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
NaN/100 votesLoading...#11 - A Passing Breeze
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/22/2014
Livi ends up in a dangerous state trying to achieve Tohara's unreasonable demand. To escape confinement and reach Livi, Nike injures herself over and over again. What awaits them at the end of their passionate struggle to find one another?
Director: Hikaru Sato
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
NaN/100 votesLoading...#12 - Return
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/29/2014
Tohara wants to keep Nike with her at any cost. But when she learns how Nike and Livi feel about each other, she goes of her own accord to see her granddaughter off joyfully. Nike and Livi return to the Sun Kingdom having formally acknowledged their feelings for each other. And so their new life together truly begins...
Director: Hajime Kamegaki
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
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Best Episodes Summary
"The Principality of Rain" is the best rated episode of "The World is Still Beautiful". It scored 9.1/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Mamiko Sekiya and written by Shinzo Fujita, it aired on 6/8/2014. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Rain Princess".