How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom (2021)
An isekai anime where a summoned hero trades swords for spreadsheets, rebuilding a crumbling fantasy kingdom through wit and administrative reform.
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Series Information
- Original Title: 現実主義勇者の王国再建記
- First Air Year: 2021
- Last Air Year: 2022
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 26
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 4, 2021 (United States - TV-14), July 4, 2021 (Germany - 12), July 4, 2021 (Australia - PG), July 4, 2021 (Brazil - 12), July 4, 2021 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Tokyo MX, BS11
- Production Companies: J.C.STAFF, WOWMAX, Yostar, King Records, Mighty Media, OVERLAP, THE KLOCKWORX
- Production Countries: Japan, Taiwan, China
- Alternative Titles: Genjitsushugi Yūsha no Ōkoku Saikenki (JP), A Realist Hero's Kingdom Restoration Chronicle (US), Crónica de la restauración de un reino (ES), 现实主义勇者的王国重建记 (TW), Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki (FR), 현실주의 용사의 왕국 재건기 (KR)
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Plot
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 be using swords and magic to rule; will administrative reform really get this kingdom back on track?
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How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Yusuke Kobayashi
- Inori Minase
- Ikumi Hasegawa
- Reina Ueda
- Kazuyuki Okitsu
- Moe Kahara
- Masaaki Mizunaka
- Show Hayami
- Makoto Furukawa
- Kenji Nojima
Executive Producers
- Atsushi Iwasaki
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom - FAQs
Where can you stream How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom?
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom is available to stream on Hulu and Crunchyroll in the United States. It is also accessible via the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Additionally, individual episodes and seasons can be purchased through Amazon Video and the Apple TV Store.
Is How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom based on a light novel?
Yes. The anime is adapted from the light novel series written by Dojyomaru and illustrated by Fuyuyuki, originally published by Overlap. The story follows Kazuya Souma as he applies real-world administrative and economic theories to rebuild a struggling fantasy kingdom.
Who voices the main characters in this anime?
Yusuke Kobayashi voices protagonist Kazuya Souma, while Inori Minase plays Princess Liscia Elfrieden. Other key voice cast members include Ikumi Hasegawa as Aisha Udgard, Reina Ueda as Juna Doma, and Kazuyuki Okitsu as Hakuya Kwonmin.
What is How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom about?
The series follows Kazuya Souma, an ordinary young man summoned to a fantasy world and unexpectedly crowned king. Rather than relying on combat, he applies modern administrative reform, economic theory, and pragmatic governance to rescue a kingdom on the brink of collapse.
How many episodes does the series have?
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom consists of 26 episodes across a single season. The first half aired in summer 2021 and the second half in winter 2022, both produced by J.C.STAFF and broadcast on Tokyo MX and BS11 in Japan.
Will there be a second season of this anime?
As of now, How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom has a status of Ended with no official announcement of a second season. The single season concluded in 2022, adapting a portion of the original light novel series. Fans continue to hope for a continuation.
What is the content rating for this series?
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating it may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series contains fantasy action, mild romance, and harem elements. It is rated PG in Australia and 12 in Germany and Brazil.
What genre is How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom?
The series blends Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Comedy. It belongs to the isekai subgenre — stories about characters transported to another world — with a distinctive focus on political strategy, economics, and governance rather than conventional fantasy combat.
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