The Brave 'Yoshihiko'

The story is set in an ancient time, when the whole country was covered in thick forests. A mysterious plague breaks out, resulting in countless deaths. A pure young man named Yoshihiko becomes chosen as a hero, and he sets out on a journey in order to save a village. He has two goals – to bring back the legendary plant that can cure the plague, and to rescue his father Teruhiko who left to find the plant but never returned.

Sci-Fi & FantasyComedy

Seasons

1. In Which the Sword Falls Out of the Stone

Air Date: 2011-07-08

The Hero Yoshihiko begins his mission to find and defeat the Devil King.

2. In Which Hideous is Used Too Much

Air Date: 2011-07-15

The Hero Yoshihiko accepts a quest to prevent a young maiden from being sacrificed to the Mountain God.

3. In Which Hisa Gains a Boyfriend

Air Date: 2011-07-22

The Hero Yoshihiko accepts a quest to defeat a fearsome monster and save a village.

4. In Which Yoshihiko Basically Dies Twice

Air Date: 2011-07-29

The Hero Yoshihiko searches for the first piece of equipment required to defeat the Devil King - The Angel's Robe.

5. In Which Tumblr's Gifset Makes Sense

Air Date: 2011-08-05

The Hero Yoshihiko searches for the next piece of equipment, the Shoes of Invincibility.

6. In Which the Poop Looks Like Chocolate Cream

Air Date: 2011-08-12

While the Hero Yoshihiko rests after suffering a battle wound his party searches for the next piece of equipment, the Demon's Helm.

7. In Which Merebu-san is Only Worth 5 Gold

Air Date: 2011-08-19

Yoshihiko and his party seek the Dragon Shield in order to continue their quest.

8. In Which Teen Idolship is Threatened

Air Date: 2011-08-26

Yoshihiko and party visit the Job Change Shrine and inadvertently change his job to 'Teen Idol'.

9. In Which Merebu-san Learns Crickle

Air Date: 2011-09-02

Yoshihiko searches for the final piece of equipment: the Ring of Life.

10. In Which Murasaki Secretly Proclaims Her Love

Air Date: 2011-09-09

Having collected all of the necessary equipment to battle the Devil King, Yoshihiko and party search for the Magic Carpet in order to reach the castle.

11. In Which You Should Never Fall in Love with a Maid

Air Date: 2011-09-16

Yoshihiko and his party try to avoid being corrupted while searching the Devil King's city for the castle.

12. In Which It Ends

Air Date: 2011-09-23

Yoshihiko and his party battle the Devil King.

1. In Which There Were Only Two Save Points

Air Date: 2012-10-12

2. In Which the Mirror is Useless

Air Date: 2012-10-19

3. In Which Only the Young One Looks Passable

Air Date: 2012-10-26

4. In Which Shiroiko is Super Cute

Air Date: 2012-11-02

5. In Which Yoshihiko is Attracted to Wells

Air Date: 2012-11-09

6. In Which Master Roshi Makes an Appearance

Air Date: 2012-11-16

7. In Which Monsters Make Better Heroes

Air Date: 2012-11-23

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2012-11-30

Yoshihiko and co. meet a bandit claiming to be a mentalist who always makes a single mistake, so as to make it fun for the audience. However, one mistake made to Yoshihiko results in him falling asleep. After taking new roles at the Dharma Temple, the four head for Moonpota Village guided by the Hotoke. There Yoshihiko tries to run away with a married women, and the other three start betting and playing around in a casino.

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2012-12-07

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2012-12-14

The gang is greeted by a monster with overly long insults that routs them. They find themselves, yet again, in a modern day city gathering information. Yoshihiko ends up helping set up a radio station and the three lounge around the city. After an intervention by the Hotoke they find the Transformation Staff which will allow them to infiltrate the enemy castle and head for the final battle.

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2012-12-21

The gang turn themselves into monsters and sneak into the castle, where they promptly confront the Monster Emperor. They are quickly defeated and given a free resurrection on a clearance sale. Hisa is captureed and Yoshihiko learns from the Hotoke he needs another item call the Orb of Light from the Emperors' good twin Symposion. After traversing through countless caverns they find him hiding in a closet, and they find out the Orb of Light is in fact his testicles. During the second round they find out that the Emperor isn't the Emperor, but the penguin Yoshihiko saved in Isis. They face the true evil and through the sacrifice of penguin and Yoshihiko they defeat him. Afterwards they seal the monster ask Hotoke to take them to heaven. He messes up and bring back Yoshihiko and the four go on to new adventures.