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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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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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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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Episode 1
University student Souma is suddenly summoned as a hero to the kingdom of Elfrieden, which is facing a number of crises, both foreign and domestic. Souma confers with the king and prime minister, after which the king makes a stunning announcement.
Guest stars Ikuji Nose, Hiroki Maeda, Taiten Kusunoki, Yutaka Aoyama, Junichi Yanagita, Jun Fukuyama, Mugihito, Kikuko Inoue
Episode 2
Souma is checked for any magical powers, and puts his results to use with the administrative paperwork. Hoping to recruit more competent personnel for his staff, Souma sends out a nationwide broadcast offering prizes to the most talented in the land.
Guest stars Hiroki Maeda, Rina Honnizumi, Yutaka Aoyama, Akinori Egoshi, Mugihito, Kikuko Inoue, Makoto Furukawa, Show Hayami
Episode 3
The results of the talent search are in, and the kingdom holds a recognition and award ceremony for the winners. Five uniquely talented individuals come before Souma to demonstrate their skills, and find a place for themselves within his royal court.
Guest stars Yutaka Aoyama, Taisuke Nakano, Makoto Furukawa, Yuka Nukui, Yui Horie, Show Hayami
Episode 4
After Souma realizes the true gravity of Tomoe's ability, he ensures that it remains a secret, and that she is kept safe. Juna and Poncho host a program that shows how to prepare readily-available but unconventional ingredients during the food shortage.
Guest stars Taito Ban, Yutaka Aoyama, Akinori Egoshi, Makoto Furukawa, Yuka Nukui, Show Hayami
Episode 5
Juna and Poncho close out their cooking show with their take on udon noodles. Marx steps down as prime minister, and as Hakuya fills the vacancy, he insists that Souma get some rest. Souma, Liscia, and Aisha take a tour of the castle town incognito.
Guest stars Yutaka Aoyama, Marika Kouno, Yuka Nukui
Episode 6
While at Lorelei, Souma overhears two soldiers arguing about whether to side with or against the new king. Hakuya reviews the political situation concerning the neighboring lands with the king. Souma and Liscia discuss the nature of their engagement.
Guest stars Marika Kouno, Taku Yashiro, Kanehira Yamamoto, Yuka Nukui
Episode 7
Souma dispatches his magically-controlled mascot warrior to join an adventurer party. After securing funding with his team of accountants, Souma sets out to build a new port city and network of roads, but runs into opposition from the local residents.
Guest stars Kenta Sasa, Shoya Chiba, Iori Saeki, Yuta Aoki, Makoto Furukawa, Ayaka Asai
Episode 8
Kaede leads an engineering corps, including Halbert, in constructing a road. As the work detail receives a royal inspection from Souma and Liscia, an urgent message from Aisha's father arrives, informing them of a natural disaster in their homeland.
Guest stars Taito Ban, Yukiya Matsui, Yu Miyazaki, Akinori Egoshi, Marika Kouno, Taku Yashiro
Episode 9
The Three Dukes meet to discuss what to do about King Souma. In Amidonia, Gaius receives word from Georg accepting his aid, and prepares to invade Elfrieden over the objections of his finance minister. Souma delivers his ultimatum to the Three Dukes.
Guest stars Taiten Kusunoki, Tetsu Inada, Jun Fukuyama, Taisuke Nakano, Kenji Nojima, Seiichiro Yamashita, Yui Horie
Episode 10
Gaius leads an invasion force from Amidonia into the kingdom and lays siege to the city of Altomura. Meanwhile, in Randel, the Forbidden Army constructs a fort from which they engage Georg's forces, while Red Dragon City receives its own surprise attack.
Guest stars Hiroki Maeda, Chiaki Kobayashi, Kazumasa Nakamura, Taiten Kusunoki, Junichi Yanagita, Marika Kouno, Taku Yashiro, Tetsu Inada
Episode 11
Souma and his entourage confront Vargas in his castle before hurrying off to Randel to regroup with the Forbidden Army. A stunning truth about Georg is revealed by Glaive, leading to a dramatic turn of events with Gaius and his forces at Altomura.
Guest stars Taiten Kusunoki, Junichi Yanagita, Marika Kouno, Taku Yashiro, Kanehira Yamamoto, Tetsu Inada, Ryota Takeuchi, Jun Fukuyama
Episode 12
Under Gaius's command, the Amidonian army launches a full-scale attack to retake Van, but Souma and his forces move to stop them. In the aftermath of the war, there are serious consequences to be faced and plans for reconciliation to be put into action.
Guest stars Shoya Chiba, Yuta Aoki, Marika Kouno, Taku Yashiro, Kanehira Yamamoto, Tetsu Inada, Mariko Higashiuchi, Miho Okasaki
Episode 13
Jeanne Euphoria of the Gran Chaos Empire is sent to Van to deal with the occupation. Roroa observes the newfound freedom of the citizens of Van. Poncho locates a source of food for the impoverished citizens. Souma, Juna and Tomoe enjoy a day off together.
Guest stars Taisuke Nakano, Ayaka Nanase, Yuka Nukui, Seiichiro Yamashita, Show Hayami
Episode 14
Julius, the son of Gaius, attempts to reclaim his former territory of Van from Souma, backed by the authority of the Gran Chaos Empire. The power to negotiate is given to Jeanne Euphoria, younger sister of Empress Maria Euphoria.
Guest stars Mugihito, Kikuko Inoue, Makoto Furukawa, Kenji Nojima, Yuka Nukui, Show Hayami
Episode 15
Jeanne's negotiations continue. These negotiations are no longer in the hands of Julius, but wholly a matter for the Gran Chaos Empire and the Kingdom of Elfrieden. Further, Jeanne sees a new future and a new world in Souma.
Directed by Yuki KanezawaGuest stars Show Hayami
Episode 16
Van is returned to Julius as a result of the mediation of the Grand Chaos Empire, in exchange for a great deal of reparation costs. Souma returns to the Kingdom of Elfrieden, where many other problems yet remain.
Guest stars Shoya Chiba, Iori Saeki, Yuta Aoki, Shoya Ishige, Kenji Nojima, Ayaka Asai
Episode 17
Souma is victorious in both the Elfrieden civil war and the battle against Amidonia. However, his victory was won as a result of the devotion of a man named Georg. Still, the law is the law, and Souma must pass down a harsh judgment against Georg.
Guest stars Taiten Kusunoki, Yutaka Aoyama, Akinori Egoshi, Kanehira Yamamoto, Ryo Sugisaki, Yoshihito Sasaki, Seiichiro Yamashita, Yui Horie
Episode 18
Weathering a number of problems, Souma more or less finishes dealing with the aftermath of the war. However, he was set upon by an inexplicable anxiety, the distress and pressure only felt by those in authority. It was not something he could bear alone.
Guest stars Jun Fukuyama, Taisuke Nakano, Haruki Ishiya, Yoshihito Sasaki, Ryo Sugisaki, Seiichiro Yamashita, Atsushi Imaruoka, Yui Horie
Episode 19
Royal Guard Captain Ludwin's childhood friend, Genia, was a rare breed of mad scientist. Her inventions leave even Souma, who comes from a world of science and technology, in astonishment... In addition to being utterly dumbfounded.
Guest stars Makoto Furukawa, Konomi Kohara
Episode 20
With Van, the capital of Amidonia, returned to Julius, so too returns the oppressive rule of the government. The people's dissatisfaction increases day by day, until finally they end up revolting. Julius's sister, Roroa, then comes before Souma.
Directed by Yuki KanezawaGuest stars Makoto Furukawa, Kenji Nojima, Konomi Kohara, Soshiro Hori, Yuka Nukui, Misa Ishii, Yuuko Iida, Shunichi Maki
Episode 21
Roroa's arrival further complicates the situation between Amidonia and the Kingdom of Elfrieden. It was an outcome not even Souma had anticipated. In response, a conference between Grand Chaos Empire Empress Maria Euphoria and Souma must be convened.
Guest stars Seiichiro Yamashita, Show Hayami
Episode 22
An unusual Friedonian slave trader named Ginger Camus gave his slaves clean clothes and enough to eat, as well as providing them with an education, little knowing that this would eventually end up rocking the kingdom.
Guest stars Riho Sugiyama, Saya Fukuzumi, Makoto Sahara, Masashi Yamane, Tetsurou Miyata, Kouichi Souma, Yumi Uchiyama, Sayumi Suzushiro
Episode 23
Refugees are one of modern society's great challenges, and the Kingdom of Friedonia is no exception. Refugees who had been driven from their lands by invading monsters have gathered outside the walls of the capital and started an encampment.
Guest stars Ayaka Asai, Yumi Uchiyama, Sayumi Suzushiro, Yuki Ishikari, Shota Yamamoto, Atsushi Imaruoka, Mai Nakahara
Episode 24
Souma and the others visit the refugees, where they help an expectant mother with a difficult delivery. The newborn life provides hope and a foundation for the future to the refugees, but not all of them accept the future Souma presents them.
Guest stars Atsushi Imaruoka, Kenta Miyake, Yuuki Hirose, Mai Nakahara, Daiki Hamano, Mayu Minami, Show Hayami
Episode 25
One evening, Excel whispers to the fiancées Liscia, Aisha, Juna, and Roroa that she will teach them how to please their man, and suddenly commences a "Fiancées' Bridal Course". The secrets of Souma and his fiancées are about to come to light.
Guest stars Yui Horie, Show Hayami
Episode 26
On New Year's Eve, Souma is summoned by his predecessor, King Albert, to talk with his wife, Elisha. The amazing truth told by Albert's mouth. And what's up in Souma's chest when he knows "everything"...
Where to watch How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the KingdomEpisode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Yusuke KobayashiKazuya Souma (voice)
Inori MinaseLiscia Elfrieden (voice)
Ikumi HasegawaAisha Udgard (voice)
Reina UedaJuna Doma (voice)
Kazuyuki OkitsuHakuya Kwonmin (voice)
Moe KaharaTomoe Inui (voice)
Masaaki MizunakaPoncho Panacotta (voice)
Hiroki MaedaWeist Garreau (voice)
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