Utawarerumono

The False Faces

TV-14

The nameless protagonist awakens to find himself standing in the middle of a vast, snowy plain he doesn't recognize. Suffering from amnesia, he remembers nothing about himself. Suddenly, he's attacked by an insect-like creature but is saved by a beautiful girl with animal ears and a tail named Kuon. She names him Haku.

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25 Episodes

Curse
E1
CurseA young man, with amnesia, finds himself in a foreign world where people with animal ears and tails live. But, being that this world has monsters, and isn’t a modern society, he finds himself reliant on his assumed guardian to survive.
The Righteous Man
E2
The Righteous ManThe village is under attack by monsters called gigiri, small insects with nasty claws. Haku and Kuon go with a group of mercenaries to help wipe them out, but get more than they bargained for when they run into a boro-gigiri, a monster that's over 30 feet tall.
The Road to the Capital
E3
The Road to the CapitalHaku and Kuon travel to the capital, but their journey is interrupted by a bandit attack.
The Imperial Capital
E4
The Imperial CapitalHaving reached the capital, Haku and gang look for work... but not before partying. That's when a girl named Nekone appears before them, and she's actually Ukon's little sister.
The Pirate Girl
E5
The Pirate GirlHaku's busy days of working hard in the mornings and afternoon and studying at night are wearing down his mind. However, his hard work pays off when he's finally given a vacation. With his freedom and a little money, he sets out to the capital.
The Master of the Inn
E6
The Master of the InnThe inn where Haku's staying, the Hakuroukaku, is known for its beautiful owner. She sends him a letter and invites him to a banquet. He goes, but...
The Young Princess
E7
The Young PrincessThe emperor of Yamato holds absolute loyalty from his subjects. And his daughter, Anju, has her birthday approaching. Hakuroukaku finds itself with a strange visitor. Kuon's eyes shine coldly at this selfish young girl.
Imperial Capital Detective Stories
E8
Imperial Capital Detective StoriesA lone passenger ship set sail in the night fog. It turns out to be a hub for illegal gambling.
Messengers from the Land Where Gods Sleep
E9
Messengers from the Land Where Gods SleepA messenger arrives at Yamato, claiming he's from a land beyond the eastern sea.
In Love
E10
In LoveAnju is in love with Oshutoru, the royal general. But because she is the imperial princess, she can't fall in love like ordinary people do. Kuon and the others try their best to help her.
The Princess Plays with Fire
E11
The Princess Plays with FireThe princess has decided to pretend to be kidnapped, in hopes that Oshutoru will come and save her. She enlists Nosuri's help and Haku is forced to help too. But Nosuri has no idea who she really is, and when Oshutoru comes, Haku is forced to face him alone...!
Kamunagi of Chains
E12
Kamunagi of ChainsFor his services in saving the princess, Haku is invited to the palace and given an audience with the emperor. He is gifted two girls who are called the Priestesses of Chains. But he doesn't realize the deep meaning they possess.
The Eight Pillar Generals
E13
The Eight Pillar GeneralsYamato is threatened by a barbarian invasion from the north, but the town doesn't seem worried at all. The eight pillar generals mount a counterattack, and Haku finds himself dragged along.
Blade Master
E14
Blade MasterThe invading forces are taking Yamato citizens hostage and using them as front line troops against the Eight Pillar generals. Rurutie and Haku go on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines to release the hostages' loved ones.
Masks
E15
MasksThe ancient power of the masks is brought down to bear on the invading Usuurussha armies. The armies are torn apart by the power of the Eight Pillar Generals, but is the cost to Yamato's own citizens too great?
Banquet
E16
BanquetAfter returning from the war, Haku is deeply depressed. The girls all offer him gifts to cheer him up, but it doesn't help. So all the men decide to have a massive banquet and drink together. It gets out of hand and everyone starts taking off their clothes..
Afterglow
E17
AfterglowThe truth behind Haku's past is revealed. What is his connection to the emperor, and to the mysterious and powerful masks?
Invasion
E18
InvasionThe Emperor has declared war on Tousukuru, and Haku is summoned to join the fight. Will Kuon be willing to fight against her homeland?
In Flames
E19
In FlamesThe war against Tousukuru is going poorly, and Haku is sent with reinforcements. Munechika turns to him to come up with a plan to break the stalemate.
Warrior
E20
WarriorHaku comes up with a brilliant plan to attack the fortress where the Tousukuru provisions are stored. But he's discovered by a general who's as powerful as his entire group combined!
Death of the Emperor
E21
Death of the EmperorThe Emperor is dead, and now his daughter must take his place. But the Eight Pillar Generals have other ideas. She is poisoned and Oshutoru is blamed for the killing. Will Haku be able to make it in time?
Rescue
E22
RescueThe emperor is dead, and Anju has been poisoned. Oshutoru takes the blame for the crime. Haku mounts a daring plan to rescue him.
Escape
E23
EscapeThe chase is on as Haku attempts to smuggle Oshutoru and Anju from the capital. But will he be able to flee the combined might of the eight pillar generals?
What Makes a Ruler
E24
What Makes a RulerThe race is on to escape the capital as the rest of the Eight Pillar Generals seek Oshutoru's death. Burai corners Haku and his friends, and the only way to survive is for a wounded Oshutoru to use the power of his cursed mask.
Who Carries On His Will
E25
Who Carries On His WillThe princess and the rest of the group have successfully fled to Enna-Kamui to ready themselves for the coming civil war. Oshutoru and Nekone arrive later, bearing bad news: Haku is dead.