Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry

Chivalry of a Failed Knight / 落第騎士の英雄譚《キャバルリィ》 / A Chivalry of the Failed Knight / Rakudai Kishi no Eiyuutan / A Tale of Worst One
Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry
Genres: Action, Ecchi, Fantasy, Romance, School, Urban Fantasy
Producers: Animatic, AT-X, flying DOG, Frontier Works, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, Media Factory, SB Creative
Source: Light Novel
Studios: Nexus, SILVER LINK.
Age Rating: R
Themes: School, Urban Fantasy
Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
Type: tv
Rating: 7.42 / 10
Rank: #2330
Popularity: #176
Users Listed: 1,007,423
Users Scored: 584,300
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 10/15/2024
Aired: October 3, 2015 – December 19, 2015 (Fall)
Episodes: 12
Broadcast: Saturday at 23:00 (JST)

Synopsis:

In a world where soul manipulation grants extraordinary power, Hagun Academy serves as a training ground for aspiring Mage-Knights. Ikki Kurogane, an F-rated Blazer – individuals capable of forging weapons from their souls – exists in the shadow of his peers. His perception shifts dramatically when Stella Vermillion, a highly ranked Blazer and princess, issues him a duel. The terms are stark: defeat means enslavement.

This sets the stage for Ikki’s journey to overcome limitations and prove himself in a society that underestimates him. Through unexpected alliances and rigorous training, he confronts not only his rivals but also internal doubts about his abilities. The series explores themes of self-worth, perseverance, and the complexities of power dynamics within a structured environment, offering a character-driven narrative focused on personal growth amidst intense competition.

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Episodes:

Episode 1: The Worst One I
Aired: October 3, 2015
Episode 2: The Worst One II
Aired: October 10, 2015
Episode 3: The Worst One III
Aired: October 17, 2015
Episode 4: The Worst One IV
Aired: October 24, 2015
Episode 5: The Experience of the Princess
Aired: October 31, 2015
Episode 6: Sword Eater I
Aired: November 7, 2015
Episode 7: Sword Eater II
Aired: November 14, 2015
Episode 8: Sword Eater III
Aired: November 21, 2015
Episode 9: Princess' Vacation
Aired: November 28, 2015
Episode 10: Witch of the Deep Ocean vs Raikiri
Aired: December 5, 2015
Episode 11: The Uncrowned Sword King I
Aired: December 12, 2015
Episode 12: Another One: The Uncrowned Sword King II
Aired: December 19, 2015

Characters:

Arisuin, Nagi Main
Voice Actors: Asanuma, Shintaro, Patton, Chris, Raczko, Tom
Kurogane, Shizuku Main
Voice Actors: Touyama, Nao, Simmons, Juliet, May, Moira
Kurogane, Ikki Main
Voice Actors: Oosaka, Ryouta, Fujii, Yukiyo, Grant, Tiffany, Bickham, Clint, Manuel, Julian
Vermillion, Stella Main
Voice Actors: Ishigami, Shizuka, Christian, Luci, Kilka, Jana
Akaza, Mamoru Supporting
Voice Actors: Ookawa, Tooru, Belcher, James
Ayatsuji, Kaito Supporting
Voice Actors: Ono, Atsushi, Galindo, Luis
Ayatsuji, Ayase Supporting
Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Yuu, McCurdy, Chelsea Ryan, Ewelina, Anna
Bishou Supporting
Voice Actors: Nojima, Kenji, Laskowski, Mark, Bross, Martin
Kazumasa, Issei Supporting
Voice Actors: Oosaka, Ryouta, Bickham, Clint
Kirihara, Shizuya Supporting
Voice Actors: Matsuoka, Yoshitsugu, Shepard, Blake, Dawn-Claude, René
Kurashiki, Kuraudo Supporting
Voice Actors: Hosoya, Yoshimasa, Love, Andrew
Kurogane, Itsuki Supporting
Voice Actors: Hayami, Show, Matranga, David
Kurogane, Ryouma Supporting
Voice Actors: Arimoto, Kinryuu, Morrison, Josh
Kusakabe, Kagami Supporting
Voice Actors: Aisaka, Yuuka, Emerick, Shannon
Manabe Supporting
Voice Actors: Yanagita, Junichi, Galindo, Tyler, Borgard, Michael
Misogi, Utakata Supporting
Voice Actors: Han, Megumi, Coates, Kalin, Zeiger, Christian
Momotani Supporting
Voice Actors: Kawakami, Kouji, Bautsch, Cameron
Oriki, Yuuri Supporting
Voice Actors: Kitta, Izumi, Searcy, Molly
Saijou, Ikazuchi Supporting
Voice Actors: Takeuchi, Ryouta, Ivy, Jack
Saikyou, Nene Supporting
Voice Actors: Iguchi, Yuka, Haag, Hilary, Brandes, Winnie
Shinguuji, Kurono Supporting
Voice Actors: Higashiuchi, Mariko, Manison, Kelly, Wienand, Gabriele
Sugawara Supporting
Voice Actors: Nakamura, Kazumasa, Baugus, Bryson
Tomaru, Renren Supporting
Voice Actors: Ichimichi, Mao, Grant, Tiffany
Torajirou, Nangou Supporting
Voice Actors: Mugihito, Masterson, Carl
Totokubara, Kanata Supporting
Voice Actors: Hikasa, Youko, Calene-Black, Shelley
Toudou, Touka Supporting
Voice Actors: Kanemoto, Hisako, Wittels, Stephanie
Tsukuyomi, Mikazuki Supporting
Voice Actors: Akasaki, Chinatsu, Duncan, Cara
Tsukuyomi, Mangetsu Supporting
Voice Actors: Akasaki, Chinatsu, Rial, Natalie
Tsukuyomi, Hangetsu Supporting
Voice Actors: Akasaki, Chinatsu, Moore, Shanae'a
Vermillion, Mother Supporting
Voice Actors: Muranaka, Tomo
Yakin Supporting
Voice Actors: Yamamoto, Itaru, Cote, Greg, Steinhoff, Ben

Staff:

Fukao, Satoshi
(Producer)
Itou, Shousei
(Producer)
Kurosawa, Norihiro
(Producer)
Nagase, Natsuko
(Producer)
Nakagawa, Jirou
(Producer)
Nakamura, Hiroshi
(Producer)
Nakayama, Takuya
(Producer)
Onizuka, Kousuke
(Producer)
Yanagimura, Tsutomu
(Producer)
Oonuma, Shin
(Director)
Tamamura, Jin
(Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
Aketagawa, Jin
(Sound Director)
Fukuta, Jun
(Episode Director)
Inoue, Keisuke
(Episode Director)
Sawai, Kouji
(Episode Director, Storyboard)
Takamura, Yuuta
(Episode Director)
Tokumoto, Yoshinobu
(Episode Director, Storyboard)
Inozume, Shinichi
(Script)
Werner, Rieke
(Script)
Yasukawa, Shougo
(Script, Series Composition, Screenplay)
Hosoda, Naoto
(Storyboard)
Nihei, Yuuichi
(Storyboard)
Stone, Jimmy
(Storyboard, 2nd Key Animation, Assistant Animation Director)
ALI PROJECT
(Theme Song Performance)
Sakai, Mikio
(Theme Song Performance)
Aijima, Gouta
(Associate Producer)
Aoki, Rie
(Key Animation)
Aoki, Shinpei
(2nd Key Animation)
Awai, Shigeki
(2nd Key Animation)
Ayres, Christopher
(ADR Director)
Cha, Myeong-jun
(Animation Director)
Dan, Yuusuke
(Planning)
Fukuyama, Eiji
(Key Animation)
Furuhata, Hideyoshi
(2nd Key Animation)
Gotou, Masami
(Key Animation)
Hasegawa, Kazuhiko
(Associate Producer)
Hashiguchi, Hayato
(Animation Director)
Hashimoto, Ryuuki
(In-Between Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
Hatano, Yuusuke
(2nd Key Animation)
Hatta, Noriko
(Key Animation)
Hirooka, Takeshi
(Director of Photography)
Hirotomi, Mayu
(2nd Key Animation)
Ikai, Kazuyuki
(Animation Director)
Ikezu, Hisae
(Key Animation)
Ishidou, Nobuharu
(Animation Director)
Iwasaki, Ryou
(Key Animation)
Iwata, Yoshimi
(Key Animation)
Kakiuchi, Ayako
(Key Animation)
Kameda, Tomoyuki
(Key Animation)
Kameyama, Shinya
(Key Animation)
Kamura, Hiroyuki
(Key Animation)
Kaneko, Hayato
(Planning)
Kawahara, Kumiko
(2nd Key Animation)
Kawakami, Nobuhiko
(Key Animation)
Kikuchi, Katsuya
(Key Animation)
Kitahara, Daichi
(Key Animation, Animation Director, 2nd Key Animation)
Kitamura, Kunihiro
(Planning)
Koga, Tooru
(Art Director)
Kojima, Eri
(Animation Director)
Komatsubara, Sei
(Character Design, Chief Animation Director)
Maru, Hideo
(Key Animation)
Masuda, Toshihiko
(Key Animation)
Matsunaga, Takayuki
(Publicity)
Matsuoka, Hideaki
(Animation Director, Key Animation)
Minami, Shinichirou
(Key Animation)
Misora, Riku
(Original Creator)
Mitsui, Asami
(Animation Director)
Miura, Ryuu
(Key Animation)
Miyazaki, Seiji
(Planning)
Munehiro, Tomoyuki
(Key Animation)
Murakami, Ryuunosuke
(Animation Director)
Muranaga, Yuki
(Key Animation)
Murata, Yoshikuni
(Planning)
Myouchin, Usaku
(Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation, Animation Director)
Nagumo, Aya
(2nd Key Animation, Key Animation)
Nakagawa, Koutarou
(Music)
Nakamura, Makoto
(Planning)
Nakanishi, Kazuya
(Key Animation, Animation Director)
Naoki, Shouko
(2nd Key Animation)
Noda, Yasuyuki
(Chief Animation Director, Animation Director)
Noma, Satoshi
(Key Animation)
Noumi, Chika
(Animation Director)
Okada, Masato
(Key Animation)
Oohira, Takeo
(Key Animation, Animation Director, 2nd Key Animation)
Ozawa, Kazunori
(Key Animation)
Saiki, Yasuhiro
(Key Animation)
Saitou, Kaori
(Key Animation)
Sakurai, Takurou
(Key Animation)
Sano, Eri
(Animation Director)
Sasaki, Shirou
(Planning)
Satou, Konomi
(Animation Director)
Sekine, Yuusuke
(In-Between Animation)
Sera, Kouta
(Key Animation)
Shibata, Shirou
(Animation Director)
Shigekuni, Hiroko
(Key Animation)
Shirakawa, Mari
(Key Animation)
Takase, Kenichi
(Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
Takemoto, Daisuke
(Animation Director)
Tamaki, Norihiko
(2nd Key Animation)
Tanaka, Shinsaku
(Associate Producer)
Tatezaki, Hiroshi
(Key Animation)
Tsubone, Kentarou
(Editing)
Tsubota, Shintarou
(Key Animation)
Tsuchihashi, Tetsuya
(Planning)
Ueno, Rei
(Sound Effects)
Wada, Kento
(Key Animation)
Watanabe, Keita
(Key Animation)
Won
(Original Character Design)
Yamaguchi, Manami
(Color Design)
Yamamoto, Ryousuke
(Key Animation, Animation Director)
Yamaoka, Yuuki
(Associate Producer)
Yanagi, Ryouta
(Key Animation)
Yang, Liejun
(In-Between Animation)

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