Übel Blatt, the dark fantasy anime adapted from Etorouji Shiono’s manga, premiered on January 11, 2025, with episode 1, introducing viewers to a tale of vengeance and betrayal. The first episode sets the stage for Köinzell’s quest to confront the so-called “Seven Heroes” who deceived the empire and betrayed their comrades.

Introduction to Köinzell’s Quest

The episode opens in the year 3972 of the Oracel Calendar, depicting a grim scene in the Forest of Death where the empire’s strongest warrior is betrayed and slain by his companions. This act of treachery is concealed by a fabricated narrative that elevates the seven traitors to the status of heroes, while the true victors are labeled as betrayers. Twenty years later, Köinzell, the reincarnation of the wronged warrior, embarks on a journey to exact revenge against those who wronged him.

Encounters and Alliances

In the border town of Rielde-Velem, Köinzell encounters Peepi, a...