Hero Tales
2007 • Square Enix
- Format
- TV
- Aired
- 2007
- Episodes
- 26
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- Square Enix · Genco · Studio Flag · Funimation
- Genres
- Action · Fantasy
For citizens of the Ken Empire, justice is a myth. Lord Keiro, the deranged Shogun of the Imperial Army, blazes a trail of terror across the countryside in search of the sacred sword that will make him a god. Standing in his way is Taito, an omnipotent star reborn in human form - a young hero who vows to use his celestial strength to avenge those slaughtered by the villainous Shogun.
Taito's mystical powers steer him toward a violent showdown with Keiro, and if used recklessly, his newfound abilities could shred the very fabric of his being. To master the art of control and become a heroic martial artist, Taito must seek the guidance of others like him: the seven star-born warriors with the strength to shatter a corrupt empire.
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Hero Tales, known in Japan as Jūshin Enbu, was produced by Studio Flag and released as a television series in 2007. The project emerged from a collaboration between manga artist Hiromu Arakawa and writer Huang Jin Zhou, aiming to adapt their manga series into a dynamic martial arts fantasy. The story follows a young protagonist named Taito, who discovers he is the reincarnation of a celestial warrior, pulling from classic wuxia archetypes and themes of destiny.
The character designs and visual direction were crafted to reflect Arakawa’s signature aesthetic, balancing rugged character work with the high-energy choreography typical of fantasy-action anime. Upon its release, the series received moderate attention within the anime community, appreciated primarily for its narrative ambition and Arakawa's involvement, though it is often considered a niche title compared to her other expansive works like Fullmetal Alchemist.
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