Hero Tales
Series Overview
Lord Keiro, the Shogun of the Xian Empire, blazes a trail of terror while seeking the sacred sword that will make him a god. Standing in his way is Taito, a powerful star reborn in human form who vows to use his strength to avenge those slaughtered by Keiro. To complete his journey, Taito must seek others like him: the seven star-born warriors with the strength to shatter a corrupt empire.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 26 Episodes
30 min per episode
2007 – 2008
Premiered: Mon, Oct 8, 2007
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 26: “The End of the Fight”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Hero Tales: Complete Box Set - Available on DVD 6.5.12 - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-03
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Osamu Sekita
Mayori Sekijima, Hiromu Arakawa
Tamiya Terashima
Tetsuji Higuchi
Jun Taguma
Muneyuki Kanbe, Shinsaku Tanaka, Fukashi Azuma
Department Leadership Roster
Tamiya Terashima
Original Music Composer
Muneyuki Kanbe
Producer
Shinsaku Tanaka
Producer
Tetsuji Higuchi
Director of Photography
Jun Taguma
Editor
Fukashi Azuma
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hero Tales
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What is Hero Tales about?
Lord Keiro, the Shogun of the Xian Empire, blazes a trail of terror while seeking the sacred sword that will make him a god. Standing in his way is Taito, a powerful star reborn in human form who vows to use his strength to avenge those slaughtered by Keiro. To complete his journey, Taito must seek others like him: the seven star-born warriors with the strength to shatter a corrupt empire.
How many seasons does Hero Tales have?
Hero Tales comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Hero Tales?
Key cast members in Hero Tales include Kenichi Suzumura, Akemi Kanda, Takahiro Sakurai, Banjo Ginga, Yuhko Kaida.
Who created or directed Hero Tales?
Hero Tales was developed and directed by Osamu Sekita.