Tomoki Kobayashi
Director
Utawarerumono (2006)
The False Faces
The nameless protagonist awakens to find himself standing in the middle of a vast, snowy plain he doesn't recognize. Suffering from amnesia, he remembers nothing about himself. Suddenly, he's attacked by an insect-like creature but is saved by a beautiful girl with animal ears and a tail named Kuon. She names him Haku.
Released April 3, 2006
Episode 23 min
14+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Anime, Science Fiction
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Watch Providers: Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
Production Companies: OLM, White Fox, AQUAPLUS
Network: Tokyo MX
S2E1 - Curse
A young man, with amnesia, finds himself in a foreign world where people with animal ears and tails live. But, being that this world has monsters, and isn’t a modern society, he finds himself reliant on his assumed guardian to survive.
Oct. 4, 2015, midnight
S2E2 - The Righteous Man
The village is under attack by monsters called gigiri, small insects with nasty claws. Haku and Kuon go with a group of mercenaries to help wipe them out, but get more than they bargained for when they run into a boro-gigiri, a monster that's over 30 feet tall.
Oct. 11, 2015, midnight
S2E3 - The Road to the Capital
Haku and Kuon travel to the capital, but their journey is interrupted by a bandit attack.
Oct. 18, 2015, midnight
S2E4 - The Imperial Capital
Having reached the capital, Haku and gang look for work... but not before partying. That's when a girl named Nekone appears before them, and she's actually Ukon's little sister.
Oct. 25, 2015, midnight
S2E5 - The Pirate Girl
Haku's busy days of working hard in the mornings and afternoon and studying at night are wearing down his mind. However, his hard work pays off when he's finally given a vacation. With his freedom and a little money, he sets out to the capital.
Nov. 1, 2015, midnight
S2E6 - The Master of the Inn
The inn where Haku's staying, the Hakuroukaku, is known for its beautiful owner. She sends him a letter and invites him to a banquet. He goes, but...
Nov. 8, 2015, midnight
S2E7 - The Young Princess
The emperor of Yamato holds absolute loyalty from his subjects. And his daughter, Anju, has her birthday approaching. Hakuroukaku finds itself with a strange visitor. Kuon's eyes shine coldly at this selfish young girl.
Nov. 15, 2015, midnight
S2E8 - Imperial Capital Detective Stories
A lone passenger ship set sail in the night fog. It turns out to be a hub for illegal gambling.
Nov. 22, 2015, midnight
S2E9 - Messengers from the Land Where Gods Sleep
A messenger arrives at Yamato, claiming he's from a land beyond the eastern sea.
Nov. 29, 2015, midnight
S2E10 - In Love
Anju is in love with Oshutoru, the royal general. But because she is the imperial princess, she can't fall in love like ordinary people do. Kuon and the others try their best to help her.
Dec. 6, 2015, midnight
S2E11 - The Princess Plays with Fire
The princess has decided to pretend to be kidnapped, in hopes that Oshutoru will come and save her. She enlists Nosuri's help and Haku is forced to help too. But Nosuri has no idea who she really is, and when Oshutoru comes, Haku is forced to face him alone...!
Dec. 13, 2015, midnight
S2E12 - Kamunagi of Chains
For his services in saving the princess, Haku is invited to the palace and given an audience with the emperor. He is gifted two girls who are called the Priestesses of Chains. But he doesn't realize the deep meaning they possess.
Dec. 20, 2015, midnight
S2E13 - The Eight Pillar Generals
Yamato is threatened by a barbarian invasion from the north, but the town doesn't seem worried at all. The eight pillar generals mount a counterattack, and Haku finds himself dragged along.
Jan. 3, 2016, midnight
S2E14 - Blade Master
The invading forces are taking Yamato citizens hostage and using them as front line troops against the Eight Pillar generals. Rurutie and Haku go on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines to release the hostages' loved ones.
Jan. 10, 2016, midnight
S2E15 - Masks
The ancient power of the masks is brought down to bear on the invading Usuurussha armies. The armies are torn apart by the power of the Eight Pillar Generals, but is the cost to Yamato's own citizens too great?
Jan. 17, 2016, midnight
S2E16 - Banquet
After returning from the war, Haku is deeply depressed. The girls all offer him gifts to cheer him up, but it doesn't help. So all the men decide to have a massive banquet and drink together. It gets out of hand and everyone starts taking off their clothes..
Jan. 24, 2016, midnight
S2E17 - Afterglow
The truth behind Haku's past is revealed. What is his connection to the emperor, and to the mysterious and powerful masks?
Jan. 31, 2016, midnight
S2E18 - Invasion
The Emperor has declared war on Tousukuru, and Haku is summoned to join the fight. Will Kuon be willing to fight against her homeland?
Feb. 7, 2016, midnight
S2E19 - In Flames
The war against Tousukuru is going poorly, and Haku is sent with reinforcements. Munechika turns to him to come up with a plan to break the stalemate.
Feb. 14, 2016, midnight
S2E20 - Warrior
Haku comes up with a brilliant plan to attack the fortress where the Tousukuru provisions are stored. But he's discovered by a general who's as powerful as his entire group combined!
Feb. 21, 2016, midnight
S2E21 - Death of the Emperor
The Emperor is dead, and now his daughter must take his place. But the Eight Pillar Generals have other ideas. She is poisoned and Oshutoru is blamed for the killing. Will Haku be able to make it in time?
Feb. 28, 2016, midnight
S2E22 - Rescue
The emperor is dead, and Anju has been poisoned. Oshutoru takes the blame for the crime. Haku mounts a daring plan to rescue him.
March 6, 2016, midnight
S2E23 - Escape
The chase is on as Haku attempts to smuggle Oshutoru and Anju from the capital. But will he be able to flee the combined might of the eight pillar generals?
March 13, 2016, midnight
S2E24 - What Makes a Ruler
The race is on to escape the capital as the rest of the Eight Pillar Generals seek Oshutoru's death. Burai corners Haku and his friends, and the only way to survive is for a wounded Oshutoru to use the power of his cursed mask.
March 20, 2016, midnight
S2E25 - Who Carries On His Will
The princess and the rest of the group have successfully fled to Enna-Kamui to ready themselves for the coming civil war. Oshutoru and Nekone arrive later, bearing bad news: Haku is dead.
March 27, 2016, midnight
Network: Tokyo MX
Episode Runtime: 23 min.
Season Runtime: 1845 min.
Released: April 3, 2006
Last Air Date: Dec. 25, 2022, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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