How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Episode 1: What to Expect?

Based on a light novel series written by Dozeumaru and illustrated by Fuyuyuki, ‘How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom’ or ‘Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki’ is an isekai fantasy TV anime. The story revolves around Kazuya Souma, who is summoned to an alternate world to be the hero and lead the war effort against Demon Lord’s Domain. Instead, he impresses the King of Elfrieden with his realistic ideas about governance and ends up becoming the new King of Elfrieden and engaged to be married to the former king’s daughter, Liscia Elfrieden. Taking his new position seriously, he calls forth people with wisdom and talent to help him run his country.

On April 17, 2020, news came out that that the anime adaptation of Dozeumaru and Fuyuyuki’s work was in development. Here is everything you need to know about the pilot episode of the series.

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Episode 1 Release Date

‘How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom’ episode 1, titled ‘Start From Hero,’ is set to release on July 4, 2021, on Tokyo MX and BS11. The first season has 13 episodes. J.C.Staff produced the series with Takashi Watanabe helming the directorial team and Gou Zappa and Hiroshi Oonogi leading the writing staff. Akiyuki Tateyama worked on the music, while Mai Ootsuka handled the character designs. Inori Minase sang the opening theme track, “HELLO HORIZON,” and Aimi sang the ending theme track, “Kazanear.”

Where to Watch How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Season 1 Online?

Viewers in the US, Canada, Ireland, and the UK can watch ‘How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom’ episodes with original Japanese audio and English subtitles on Funimation. The Portuguese and Spanish subtitled versions will also be available on the platform for its Latin American viewers. In Spain, the episodes can be watched with Spanish subtitles on Jonu Play. People in the Scandinavian countries can watch the show with English subtitles on Wakanim. Finally, the viewers in Australia and New Zealand can catch the English subtitled versions on AnimeLab.

How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Episode 1 Spoilers

The pilot episode will likely introduce Kazuya as a normal Japanese youth who has just graduated from the university. Shortly after his grandfather’s death, he might be summoned to an alternate world to be the hero and serve as Elfrieden’s replacement tribute to the Gran Chaos Empire. After learning about the problems of his new hosts, the ever realist Kazuya might suggest certain revolutionary ideas to pay off the tribute and introduce widespread reforms in the kingdom. This will likely impress the king, who might vacate the throne in favor of Kazuya and offer him his daughter’s hand in marriage.

Kazuya might successfully implement his plans and usher in a new era of prosperity for the kingdom. He will probably gather talented and learned individuals to help him run the kingdom. In the process, he might end up drawing the interest of multiple women.

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