Heroes
Heroes of the Ancient Olympic Games / Heroes
| Genres: Historical, Sports, Time Travel | |
| Themes: Historical, Time Travel | |
| Producers: Studio Pablo | |
| Rating: 5.83 / 10 | |
| Rank: #11069 | |
| Popularity: #17127 | |
| Users Listed: 547 | |
| Users Scored: 186 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 01/27/2024 | |
| Aired: April 14, 2021 (Spring) | |
| Type: ona | |
| Source: other | |
| Age Rating: G | |
| Episodes: 5 |
Synopsis:
Mao, a dedicated high school student with aspirations beyond track and field, unexpectedly finds herself transported to ancient Greece. Thrust into a world of mythology and athletic prowess, she embarks on a journey to understand the origins of the Olympic Games. The series explores themes of dedication, historical connection, and the enduring human spirit through Mao's interactions with the people and challenges of her new environment. Set against a backdrop of sun-drenched landscapes and vibrant cultural traditions, the anime blends historical fiction with coming-of-age elements as Mao navigates unfamiliar customs while striving to connect with the legendary athletes of the past. It offers a thoughtful exploration of athleticism and legacy, examining how ideals of competition resonate across time.
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Episodes:
- Episode 1: Leonidas of Rhodes - The greatest Olympian of the Ancient World? (Aired: 04/14/2021)
- Episode 2: The inspiring story of the six-time Olympic champion Milon of Croton (Aired: 04/14/2021)
- Episode 3: How Kyniska of Sparta became the first woman ever to win at the Olympic Games (Aired: 04/14/2021)
- Episode 4: How a secret source of motivation helps Ageas of Argos to win the Dolichos race (Aired: 04/14/2021)
- Episode 5: The incredible story of a mother who risked her life to see her son compete (Aired: 04/14/2021)
Characters:
- Ageas of Argos (Main)
- Kyniska of Sparta (Main)
- Lycinus (Main)
- Mao (Main)
- Milo of Croton (Main)
- Oly (Main)
- Arisa (Supporting)
- Kallipateira of Rhodes (Supporting)
- Leonidas of Rhodes (Supporting)
- Peisirodos of Rhodes (Supporting)