List of Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (2020 TV series) episodes
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The 2020 Sorcerous Stabber Orphen anime television series is based on the light novel series of the same name written by Yoshinobu Akita and illustrated by Yuuya Kusaka. The anime remake is animated by Studio Deen and directed by Takayuki Hamana, with Reiko Yoshida handling series composition, and Takahiko Yoshida designing the characters. Showtaro Morikubo reprised his role as Orphen, while the rest of the characters had new voice actors.[1] The 2020 remake was commemorated to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the anime series.[2] It was initially set to premiere in 2019,[3] but was rescheduled to premiere on January 7 to March 31, 2020, on AT-X, BS Fuji, Tokyo MX, and Wowow.[4] The opening theme is "Calling U" performed by buzz★Vibes, and the ending theme is "Unpredictable Days" (予測不能Days, "Yosoku Funō Deizu") performed by Mai Fuchigami.[5]
Funimation has licensed the series for a simuldub.[6][7]
An unaired OVA episode was bundled with the remake's second Blu-ray box set, which released on May 8, 2020.[8]
A second season of the 2020 remake was announced with the title of Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: Battle of Kimluck.[9] It aired from January 20 to March 31, 2021.[9][10] The opening theme is "Light of Justice" performed by Showtaro Morikubo while the ending theme is "Marionette Coup d'État" (操り人形クーデター, "Marionetto Kū Detā") performed by Mai Fuchigami.[5]
A third season was announced on September 26, 2022, titled Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: Chaos in Urbanrama. Kenji Konuta replaced Reiko Yoshida as the scriptwriter. It aired from January 18 to April 5, 2023.[11][12] The opening theme song is "Hysteric Caravan" by Showtaro Morikubo, while the ending theme song is "Fantastic Partner" (ファンタジック・パートナー, Fantajikku Pātonā) by Mai Fuchigami.[13]
A fourth season was announced on January 9, 2023, titled Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: Sanctuary Arc. It aired from April 12 to June 28, 2023.[14] The opening theme is "Motive Rain" by Showtaro Morikubo while the ending theme is "Shūen no Destiny" (Destiny of the End) by Mai Fuchigami.[15]
Series overview
[edit]Episode list
[edit]Season 1 (2020)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title [16][a] | Directed by [17] | Written by [17] | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "The Vestige of the Past" Transliteration: "Tsuioku no Yobigoe" (Japanese: 追憶の呼び声) | Takashi Ando | Reiko Yoshida | January 7, 2020 |
| 2 | 2 | "The Tower of Fangs" Transliteration: "Kiba no Tō" (Japanese: 牙の塔) | Shigeru Yamazaki | Reiko Yoshida | January 14, 2020 |
| 3 | 3 | "Heed My Call, Beast" Transliteration: "Waga yobigoe ni kotaeyo shishi" (Japanese: 我が呼び声に応えよ獣) | Toshiyuki Sone | Reiko Yoshida | January 21, 2020 |
| 4 | 4 | "The Chaos Witch and the Successor of the Razor's Edge" Transliteration: "Tenma no Majo to hagane no Kōkei" (Japanese: 天魔の魔女と鋼の後継) | Hiromichi Matano | Mariko Kunizawa | January 28, 2020 |
| 5 | 5 | "Deep Dragon" Transliteration: "Dīpu・Doragon" (Japanese: ディープ・ドラゴン) | Teru Ishii | Koki Hirota | February 4, 2020 |
| 6 | 6 | "Forest Maiden" Transliteration: ""Mori" no Miko" (Japanese: ≪森≫の巫女) | Takashi Ando | Koki Hirota | February 11, 2020 |
| 7 | 7 | "Gather In My Forest, Wolves" Transliteration: "Waga mori ni tsudoe ōkami" (Japanese: 我が森に集え狼) | Shigeru Yamazaki | Koki Hirota | February 18, 2020 |
| 8 | 8 | "An Unexpected Assassin" Transliteration: "Tōtotsu no Ansatsusha" (Japanese: 唐突の暗殺者) | Toshiyuki Sone | Takaaki Suzuki | February 25, 2020 |
| 9 | 9 | "Ghost from the Past" Transliteration: "Kako no Bōrei" (Japanese: 過去の亡霊) | Hideya Ito | Takaaki Suzuki | March 3, 2020 |
| 10 | 10 | "Make My Past Disappear, Assassin" Transliteration: "Waga kako wo kese ansatsusha" (Japanese: 我が過去を消せ暗殺者) | Naoki Murata | Takaaki Suzuki | March 10, 2020 |
| 11 | 11 | "The Uoar Class" Transliteration: "Uōru kyōshitsu" (Japanese: ウオール教室) | Yuki Morita | Reiko Yoshida | March 17, 2020 |
| 12 | 12 | "Death Keening" Transliteration: "Shi no Zekkyō" (Japanese: 死の絶叫) | Shigeru Yamazaki | Reiko Yoshida | March 24, 2020 |
| 13 | 13 | "Come to My Tower, Successor" Transliteration: "Waga tō ni kitare kōkeisha" (Japanese: 我が塔に来たれ後継者) | Toshiyuki Sone | Reiko Yoshida | March 31, 2020 |
| 14 | OVA | "Celestial Artifacts" Transliteration: "Tennin no Isan" (Japanese: 天人の遺産) | Shunji Yoshida | Mariko Kunizawa | May 8, 2020[18] |
Season 2: Battle of Kimluck (2021)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title [19][20] | Directed by [19] | Written by [19] | Original release date [21] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1 | "Say My Will, Demon King" Transliteration: "Waga Ishi o Tsutaeyo Maō" (Japanese: 我が遺志を伝えよ魔王) | Shunji Yoshida | Mitsutaka Hirota | January 20, 2021 |
| 16 | 2 | "His Own Angel and Devil" Transliteration: "Kare ni Totte no Tenshi to Akuma" (Japanese: 彼にとっての天使と悪魔) | Toshiyuki Sone | Mitsutaka Hirota | January 27, 2021 |
| 17 | 3 | "The City That Rejects Sorcerers" Transliteration: "Majutsushi o Kobamu Machi" (Japanese: 魔術士を拒む街) | Naoki Murata | Reiko Yoshida | February 3, 2021 |
| 18 | 4 | "Sister Istersiva" Transliteration: "Shisutā Isutāshiba" (Japanese: シスター・イスターシバ) | Shigeru Yamazaki | Reiko Yoshida | February 10, 2021 |
| 19 | 5 | "Shed Bloody Tears, Holy City" Transliteration: "Waga Seito o Nurase Ketsurui" (Japanese: 我が聖都を濡らせ血涙) | Takayuki Hamana | Kana Yamada | February 17, 2021 |
| 20 | 6 | "We of Holy Death" Transliteration: "Shi no Seinaru ka na" (Japanese: 死の聖なるかな) | Itadashi Kite | Takaaki Suzuki | February 24, 2021 |
| 21 | 7 | "That Sorcery Will Kill Him" Transliteration: "Sono Majutsu ga Kare o Korosu to" (Japanese: その魔術が彼を殺すと) | Shunji Yoshida | Takaaki Suzuki | March 3, 2021 |
| 22 | 8 | "The Hall of the Great Poet" Transliteration: "Shisei no Ma" (Japanese: 詩聖の間) | Toshiyuki Sone | Takaaki Suzuki | March 10, 2021 |
| 23 | 9 | "The Death Instructors" Transliteration: "Shi no Kyōshi-tachi" (Japanese: 死の教師たち) | Takatoshi Suzuki | Reiko Yoshida | March 17, 2021 |
| 24 | 10 | "The Only Thing That Can Kill Her" Transliteration: "Kanojo o Koroseru Yuiitsu no" (Japanese: 彼女を殺せる唯一の) | Mana Uchiyama | Reiko Yoshida | March 24, 2021 |
| 25 | 11 | "Draw Your Bow at My God, Apostate" Transliteration: "Waga Kami ni Yumihike Haiyaku-sha" (Japanese: 我が神に弓ひけ背約者) | Shigeru Yamazaki | Reiko Yoshida | March 31, 2021 |
Season 3: Chaos in Urbanrama (2023)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title [22] | Directed by [22] | Written by [22] | Original release date [23] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 1 | "Sink into My Dreams, Paradise" Transliteration: "Waga Yume ni Shizume Rrakuen" (Japanese: 我が夢に沈め楽園) | Matsuo Asami | Kenji Kobuta | January 18, 2023 |
| 27 | 2 | "The Ghosts of the Execution Grounds" Transliteration: "Shokeijō no Bōreitachi" (Japanese: 処刑場の亡霊たち) | Shigeru Yamazaki | Kenji Kobuta | January 25, 2023 |
| 28 | 3 | "Guide My Fate, Magic Sword" Transliteration: "Waga Unmei Michibike ma Ken" (Japanese: 我が運命導け魔剣) | Mizuki Kobayashi | Takaaki Suzuki | February 1, 2023 |
| 29 | 4 | "The Sword Princess of Nashwater" Transliteration: "Nasshuwōta no Ken Hime" (Japanese: ナッシュウォータの剣姫) | Toshiyuki Sone | Hana Yamada | February 8, 2023 |
| 30 | 5 | "The Crest of the Insects Sword" Transliteration: "Mushi no Monshō no Ken" (Japanese: 蟲の紋章の剣) | Takahiro Tanaka | Toshimitsu Takeuchi | February 15, 2023 |
| 31 | 6 | "Lay Claim to My Heart, Devil" Transliteration: "Waga Kokoro Motomeyo Akuma" (Japanese: 我が心求めよ悪魔) | Matsuo Asami | Mariko Kunizawa | February 22, 2023 |
| 32 | 7 | "Shine Down Upon My Ambush, Moonlight" Transliteration: "Waga Kishū Terase Gekkō" (Japanese: 我が奇襲照らせ月光) | Yoshihisa Matsumoto & Naoki Murata | Hana Yamada | March 1, 2023 |
| 33 | 8 | "The Green Gem Armor" Transliteration: "Midori Hōseki no Yoroi" (Japanese: 緑宝石の鎧) | Andong Daei | Takaaki Suzuki | March 8, 2023 |
| 34 | 9 | "The Messenger from the Imminent Domain" Transliteration: "Saisekkinryō Kara no Shisha" (Japanese: 最接近領からの使者) | Yu Yabuuchi | Toshimitsu Takeuchi | March 15, 2023 |
| 35 | 10 | "Melancholy of the Red Dragon" Transliteration: "Reddo・Doragon no Yūutsu" (Japanese: レッド・ドラゴンの憂鬱) | Takashi Ando | Mariko Kunizawa | March 22, 2023 |
| 36 | 11 | "The Most Powerful White Sorcerer" Transliteration: "Saikyō no Shiro Majutsushi" (Japanese: 最強の白魔術士) | Toshiyuki Sone | Kenji Kobuta | March 29, 2023 |
| 37 | 12 | "Engulf My Desire, Verdure" Transliteration: "Waga Zetsubō Tsutsume Midori" (Japanese: 我が絶望つつめ緑) | Shigeru Yamazaki | Kenji Kobuta | April 5, 2023 |
Season 4: Doom of Dragon's Sanctuary (2023)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title [22] | Directed by [22] | Written by [22] | Original release date [24] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 1 | "Dance Across My Battlefield, Visitors" Transliteration: "Waga Senjō ni Odore Raihōsha" (Japanese: 我が戦場に踊れ来訪者) | Matsuo Asami | Hana Yamada | April 12, 2023 |
| 39 | 2 | "Childman Network" Transliteration: "Chairudoman・Nettowāku" (Japanese: チャイルドマン・ネットワーク) | Mizuki Kobayashi | Takaaki Suzuki | April 19, 2023 |
| 40 | 3 | "Echo Through My Garden, Gunshots" Transliteration: "Waga Niwa ni Hibike Jūsei" (Japanese: 我が庭に響け銃声) | Yu Yabuuchi | Mariko Kunizawa | April 26, 2023 |
| 41 | 4 | "The Assassin in Holy Robes" Transliteration: "Hijirifuku no Ansatsusha" (Japanese: 聖服の暗殺者) | Naoki Murata | Toshimitsu Takeuchi | May 3, 2023 |
| 42 | 5 | "Lord Almagest" Transliteration: "Ryōshu Arumagesuto" (Japanese: 領主アルマゲスト) | Masashi Okubo | Kenji Kobuta | May 10, 2023 |
| 43 | 6 | "Wander My Mansion, Falsehood" Transliteration: "Waga Kan ni Samayoe Kyozō" (Japanese: 我が館にさまよえ虚像) | Shigeru Yamazaki | Kenji Kobuta | May 17, 2023 |
| 44 | 7 | "The Demon of the Royal Capital and the Thirteen Apostles" Transliteration: "O Miyako no Majin to Jū-san Shito" (Japanese: 王都の魔人と十三使徒) | Andong Daiei | Hana Yamada | May 24, 2023 |
| 45 | 8 | "Ayrmankar Barrier" Transliteration: "Airumankā Kekkai" (Japanese: アイルマンカー結界) | Yuri Hagiwara | Kenji Kobuta | May 31, 2023 |
| 46 | 9 | "The Second World-Seeing Tower" Transliteration: "Dai ni Sekaizutō" (Japanese: 第二世界図塔) | Yu Yabuuchi | Mariko Kunizawa | June 7, 2023 |
| 47 | 10 | "Night Knocker's Ambition" Transliteration: "Naito Nokkā no Yabō" (Japanese: ナイトノッカーの野望) | Matsuo Asami | Kenji Kobuta | June 14, 2023 |
| 48 | 11 | "Swing Wide In My Sanctuary, Gates" Transliteration: "Waga Seīki ni Ake Tobira" (Japanese: 我が聖域に開け扉) | Naoki Murata | Kenji Kobuta | June 21, 2023 |
| 49 | 12 | "The End of Kiesalhima" Transliteration: "Kiesaruhima no Shūtan" (Japanese: キエサルヒマの終端) | Shigeru Yamazaki | Kenji Kobuta | June 28, 2023 |
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ All English titles are taken from Funimation.
References
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List of Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (2020 TV series) episodes
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Background
Source material adaptation
The 2020 anime adaptation of Sorcerous Stabber Orphen draws directly from Yoshinobu Akita's light novel series Majutsushi Orphen Hagure Tabi, selecting key arcs to structure its narrative across multiple seasons while aiming for greater fidelity to the source material compared to prior adaptations. Season 1 covers elements from light novel volumes 1, 4, 5, and 6, encompassing the initial "Hagure Tabi" (Wayward Journey) arc that follows the protagonist's travels and conflicts after leaving the Tower of Fang.[7] This selection skips volumes 2 and 3 to streamline the story, prioritizing core events over secondary subplots.[7] Season 2, subtitled Battle of Kimluck (Kimluck-hen), adapts volumes 7 through 10, delving into the titular conflict in the city of Kimluck and escalating the series' stakes with larger-scale confrontations.[8] Season 3, Chaos in Urbanrama (Urbanrama-hen), draws from volumes 11 to 15, exploring chaotic events in the urban setting of Urbanrama and introducing new alliances and threats.[9] Finally, Season 4, Doom of Dragon's Sanctuary (Seiiki-hen or Ryuu no Seiiki-hen), adapts volumes 16 through 20, culminating in battles within the Dragon Sanctuary and resolving long-running threads from the novels.[10] These mappings allow the anime to progress through the light novels' sequential arcs without exhaustive coverage of every volume, focusing on high-impact plot developments to maintain pacing across 13-episode seasons. An unaired OVA episode, titled Majutsushi Orphen Hagure Tabi Side Story: Tenkuu no Sorcerous Stabber (Celestial Artifacts), was bundled with the second Blu-ray volume on May 8, 2020, and adapts a self-contained side story from the light novels that expands on ancillary events outside the main arc progression.[3] In contrast to the 1998 anime adaptation, which incorporated original filler episodes and altered certain plot sequences to extend runtime, the 2020 series employs modern animation techniques for enhanced visual dynamics—such as fluid spell effects and detailed environments—while sticking closely to the novels' events and character motivations, eliminating non-canon additions to preserve the source's tone and structure.[11][12] This approach, produced by Studio Deen, results in a more concise retelling that commemorates the light novels' 25th anniversary by prioritizing narrative authenticity over expansive world-building.[13]Production development
The production of the Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (2020 TV series) was led by director Takayuki Hamana, who oversaw all four seasons to ensure a unified vision across the adaptation.[1] Series composition was handled by Reiko Yoshida, responsible for scripting and narrative structure, while character designs were adapted by Takahiko Yoshida, building on original designs by Yūya Kusaka.[1] Key animation contributions came from staff such as Hirofumi Morimoto, who worked on multiple episodes including chief animation direction roles in seasons 1 and beyond.[1] Development for the first season began following its announcement in March 2018 as a 25th-anniversary project, with production greenlit for a planned 2019 release that ultimately premiered on January 7, 2020, produced by Studio DEEN.[14] Subsequent seasons were announced post-airing of prior installments: season 2 (Battle of Kimluck) in early 2020 ahead of its January 2021 debut, season 3 (Chaos in Urbanrama) on September 25, 2022, for a January 2023 premiere, and season 4 (Doom of Dragon's Sanctuary) on January 9, 2023, airing from April 2023.[15][4][5] Each episode across the series standardized at approximately 24 minutes, allowing for consistent pacing aligned with the source material's arcs.[16] To maintain visual and narrative consistency throughout the run, the production emphasized returning core staff, including Hamana as director and Yoshida for composition, which facilitated seamless transitions between seasons despite shifts in supporting animation roles.[17] Episode counts varied by season to match arc pacing—13 episodes plus an OVA for season 1, 13 for season 2, and 12 each for seasons 3 and 4—addressing the need to cover specific novel volumes without unnecessary filler while adapting to production timelines.[1] This approach helped mitigate potential inconsistencies in style and storytelling, particularly as the series progressed through diverse settings and character developments.[18]Series overview
General series information
The Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (2020 TV series) is an anime adaptation of the light novel series written by Yoshinobu Akita. It consists of 4 seasons comprising a total of 48 television episodes plus 1 original video animation (OVA).| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Seasons | 4 |
| Total Episodes | 48 (TV) + 1 (OVA) |
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Genres | Action, fantasy, adventure |
Season and episode distribution
The Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (2020 TV series) consists of four seasons, adapting arcs from Yoshinobu Akita's light novel series, with a total of 48 television episodes plus one OVA. The seasons aired on Japanese networks including AT-X, Tokyo MX, and BS Fuji, spanning from 2020 to 2023.[19][20][21][10]| Season | Title | Episodes | Original air dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sorcerous Stabber Orphen | 13 (+1 OVA) | January 7 – March 31, 2020 |
| 2 | Battle of Kimluck | 11 | January 20 – March 31, 2021 |
| 3 | Chaos in Urbanrama | 12 | January 18 – April 5, 2023 |
| 4 | Doom of Dragon's Sanctuary | 12 | April 12 – June 28, 2023 |
Episode list
The series comprises 48 television episodes across four seasons, plus one OVA.[22]Season 1 (2020)
Season 1 of Sorcerous Stabber Orphen, titled Majutsushi Orphen: Hagure Tabi, adapts the "Hagure Tabi" arc from Yoshinobu Akita's light novel series, centering on the sorcerer Orphen's ongoing quest to restore his foster sister Azalie, who was transformed into the dragon Bloody August five years prior. Produced by Studio Deen under director Takayuki Hamana with series composition by Reiko Yoshida, the season explores Orphen's reluctant adventures after leaving the Tower of Fangs, involving encounters with monsters, assassins, and remnants of his past while he works off debts in the city of Totokanta. The 13-episode run aired weekly on networks including AT-X, Tokyo MX, BS Fuji, and WOWOW from January 7 to March 31, 2020, marking a remake celebrating the 25th anniversary of the original 1998 anime adaptation.[1][19] The season introduces key companions like Cleao Everlasting, a noblewoman who becomes entangled in Orphen's pursuits, and Majic Arisetta, a young apprentice sorcerer, as they navigate magical threats and Orphen's internal conflicts over his abandonment of the Tower. An original video animation (OVA), Majutsushi Orphen Hagure Tabi: Tennin no Isan (translated as Sorcerous Stabber Orphen: Celestial's Legacy), was bundled with the second Blu-ray volume and released on May 8, 2020, directed by Shunji Yoshida and written by Mariko Kunisawa; it depicts Orphen and his group arriving in the holy city of Kimluck, where they face an assault from the Heavenly Kin tribe, foreshadowing future conflicts.[23][24]| No. | Title [a] | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "A Vestige of the Past" | Takayuki Hamana | Reiko Yoshida | January 7, 2020 |
| 2 | "The Tower of Fangs" | Shigeru Yamazaki | Reiko Yoshida | January 14, 2020 |
| 3 | "Heed My Call, Beast" | Toshiyuki Sone | Reiko Yoshida | January 21, 2020 |
| 4 | "The Chaos Witch and the Successor of the Razor's Edge" | Hiromichi Matano | Mariko Kunisawa | January 28, 2020 |
| 5 | "Deep Dragon" | Teru Ishii | Mitsutaka Hirota | February 4, 2020 |
| 6 | "Forest Maiden" | Takashi Andō | Mitsutaka Hirota | February 11, 2020 |
| 7 | "Gather in My Forest, Wolves" | Shigeru Yamazaki | Mitsutaka Hirota | February 18, 2020 |
| 8 | "An Unexpected Assassin" | Toshiyuki Sone | Takaaki Suzuki | February 25, 2020 |
| 9 | "Ghost from the Past" | Hideya Itō | Takaaki Suzuki | March 3, 2020 |
| 10 | "Make My Past Disappear, Assassin" | Naoki Murata | Takaaki Suzuki | March 10, 2020 |
| 11 | "The Uoar Class" | Yuki Morita | Reiko Yoshida | March 17, 2020 |
| 12 | "Death Keening" | Shigeru Yamazaki | Reiko Yoshida | March 24, 2020 |
| 13 | "Come to My Tower, Successor" | Toshiyuki Sone | Reiko Yoshida | March 31, 2020 |
Episode summaries
Episode 1: "A Vestige of the Past"Orphen, now a wandering sorcerer and debt-ridden moneylender in Totokanta, hears a mysterious voice from his past calling to him, prompting flashbacks to his time at the Tower of Fangs where his sister Azalie was transformed into a dragon after mishandling the Sword of Baltanders. He encounters the feisty noblewoman Cleao Everlasting during a confrontation with fraudulent suitors, pulling her into his reluctant partnership as he begins investigating the voice's source.[25][1] Episode 2: "The Tower of Fangs"
Orphen returns to the Tower of Fangs after sensing Azalie's presence, only to find the institution in disarray and encounters a rampaging monster that bears a connection to his former mentor Childman Powderfield. As tensions rise among the tower's sorcerers, Orphen protects the beast while uncovering hints about Azalie's fate and the lingering effects of the Sword of Baltanders.[24][19] Episode 3: "Heed My Call, Beast"
Orphen summons his sword spirit Vulcan to defend the mysterious monster from execution by the Tower's authorities, revealing it as a manifestation linked to Azalie's transformation and the ancient Sword of Baltanders. Cleao and a young sorcerer named Majic join Orphen in his defiance, setting the stage for conflicts between the tower's rigid hierarchy and Orphen's personal quest.[1][19] Episode 4: "The Chaos Witch and the Successor of the Razor's Edge"
Orphen clashes with the chaos witch Azalie in a hallucinatory battle that blurs past and present, while a successor to the Razor's Edge sword technique emerges as a rival, forcing Orphen to confront unresolved guilt over abandoning the Tower. The episode delves into the political intrigue surrounding the monster's custody and Orphen's growing bond with Cleao and Majic.[24][1] Episode 5: "Deep Dragon"
Orphen ventures into dangerous depths to battle a deep dragon, using powerful spells to protect his companions and gain clues about reversing Azalie's curse through the Sword of Baltanders' origins. The confrontation highlights Orphen's mastery of sorcery and the physical toll of his five-year exile from the Tower.[19][1] Episode 6: "Forest Maiden"
In a mystical forest, Orphen meets a enigmatic forest maiden who guards ancient secrets tied to the world's magic, complicating his pursuit of the monster now under his protection. Majic's apprenticeship begins in earnest as the group evades pursuers from the Tower, emphasizing themes of nature's power versus human sorcery.[24][19] Episode 7: "Gather in My Forest, Wolves"
Orphen calls upon a pack of wolves to defend against attackers in the forest, where the maiden reveals prophecies about Azalie's dragon form and the Sword of Baltanders' role in continental balance. The episode escalates the chase, with Cleao's determination shining as she refuses to abandon Orphen's cause.[1][19] Episode 8: "An Unexpected Assassin"
An assassin from Orphen's past ambushes the group, targeting the monster and forcing Orphen into a high-stakes duel that exposes fractures in his relationships with former Tower allies. Revelations about the assassin's motives tie back to Childman's coma and Azalie's forbidden experiments.[24][1] Episode 9: "Ghost from the Past"
Haunted by spectral visions of Azalie and his old classmates, Orphen grapples with guilt while the group flees to safety, uncovering how the Sword of Baltanders' curse affects more than just his sister. Majic's loyalty is tested as he learns the dangers of pursuing forbidden magic.[19][1] Episode 10: "Make My Past Disappear, Assassin"
Orphen directly confronts the assassin in a bid to sever ties to his Tower history, using the beast's powers to counter magical assaults and protect Cleao from collateral threats. The battle resolves lingering questions about the Razor's Edge lineage and Orphen's path forward.[24][19] Episode 11: "The Uoar Class"
The group infiltrates the secretive Uoar Class, an elite sorcerer faction, where Orphen seeks artifacts related to the Sword of Baltanders and encounters ideological clashes with rigid traditionalists. Cleao's outsider perspective highlights the corruption within magical institutions.[1][19] Episode 12: "Death Keening"
A catastrophic keening from the dragon Bloody August draws Orphen into a desperate ritual, where he risks everything to communicate with Azalie's consciousness amid attacks from Tower enforcers. The episode builds tension toward the season's climax, showcasing Orphen's emotional vulnerability.[24][1] Episode 13: "Come to My Tower, Successor"
Orphen returns to the Tower of Fangs as a proclaimed successor, confronting Childman and unleashing spells to shield the monster while piecing together a plan to lift Azalie's curse using the Sword of Baltanders. The finale resolves immediate threats but leaves Orphen's journey unresolved, teasing further arcs.[19][1]
Season 2: Battle of Kimluck (2021)
The second season of the 2020 Sorcerous Stabber Orphen anime, subtitled Battle of Kimluck, adapts the "Kimluck-hen" arc from volumes 7 to 10 of Yoshinobu Akita's light novel series, focusing on Orphen's journey to the holy city of Kimluck amid escalating conflicts with religious authorities and supernatural threats.[17] Airing from January 20 to March 31, 2021, on networks including AT-X, the season consists of 11 episodes, a shorter count than the first season's 13 due to compression of the arc's narrative to emphasize intense battles and theological intrigue.[20] Directed by Takayuki Hamana at Studio Deen, with series composition by Reiko Yoshida, it introduces key antagonists such as the Death Instructors, a group of enforcers tied to the city's anti-sorcery doctrine, heightening the stakes from Season 1's cliffhanger involving Azalie's motives.[17] The season explores themes of faith, betrayal, and forbidden magic, culminating in confrontations that challenge Orphen's resolve and alliances.[26] This arc shifts the story to Kimluck, a theocratic city that persecutes sorcerers, forcing Orphen, Majic, and Claiomh to navigate underground networks and moral dilemmas while uncovering secrets about ancient artifacts and divine entities.[27] New characters, including Sister Istersiva and members of the Heavenly Family, deepen the religious undertones, portraying the church's hierarchy as both oppressor and enigmatic power.[28] The production maintains the series' blend of action and character-driven drama, with episodes building toward large-scale battles that highlight Orphen's growth from a reluctant wanderer to a defiant force against institutional dogma.[20]| No. overall | No. in season | English title | Japanese title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1 | Say My Will, Demon King | Waga Ishi wo Tsutaeyo Maou | Shunji Yoshida | Mitsutaka Hirota | January 20, 2021 [17][29] |
| 15 | 2 | His Own Angel and Devil | Kare ni Totte no Tenshi to Akuma | Toshiyuki Sone | Mitsutaka Hirota | January 27, 2021 [17] |
| 16 | 3 | The City That Rejects Sorcerers | Majutsushi wo Kobamu Machi | Naoki Murata | Reiko Yoshida | February 3, 2021 [17] |
| 17 | 4 | Sister Istersiva | Sister Istersiva | Shigeru Yamazaki | Reiko Yoshida | February 10, 2021 [17] |
| 18 | 5 | Shed Bloody Tears, Holy City | Waga Seito wo Nurase Ketsurui | Takayuki Hamana | Kana Yamada | February 17, 2021 [17] |
| 19 | 6 | We of Holy Death | Shi no Seinaru ka na | Ting Zheng Huang | Takaaki Suzuki | February 24, 2021 [17] |
| 20 | 7 | That Sorcery Will Kill Him | Sono Majutsu ga Kare wo Korosu | Shunji Yoshida | Takaaki Suzuki | March 3, 2021 [17] |
| 21 | 8 | The Hall of the Great Poet | Shisei no Ma | Toshiyuki Sone | Takaaki Suzuki | March 10, 2021 [17] |
| 22 | 9 | The Death Instructors | Shi no Kyoushi-tachi | Takatoshi Suzuki | Reiko Yoshida | March 17, 2021 [17] |
| 23 | 10 | The Only Thing That Can Kill Her | Kanojo o Koroseru Yuiitsu no Mono | Mana Uchiyama | Reiko Yoshida | March 24, 2021 [17][30] |
| 24 | 11 | Draw Your Bow at My God, Apostate | Waga Kami ni Yumihike Haiyakusha | Shigeru Yamazaki | Reiko Yoshida | March 31, 2021 [17] |
Season 3: Chaos in Urbanrama (2023)
The third season of the Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (2020 TV series), subtitled Chaos in Urbanrama, consists of 12 episodes and aired weekly from January 18 to April 5, 2023, on Tokyo MX and affiliated networks.[31] Produced by Studio Deen under director Takayuki Hamana, the season adapts the "Urbanrama-hen" arc (light novel volumes 11–15) by Yoshinobu Akita, following Orphen's continued quest for Azalie amid a burgeoning war between celestial beings and humans in the imperial capital Urbanrama.[31][21] This arc escalates the narrative from the religious conflicts of Season 2, introducing city-wide chaos, divine manipulations, and ethical tensions involving gods and mortals.[21] The season features Kenji Konuta as the primary series writer, succeeding Reiko Yoshida, with episode scripts handled by a team including Konuta, Takaaki Suzuki, Kana Yamada, Toshimitsu Takeuchi, and Mariko Kunisawa.[31] It emphasizes ensemble cast dynamics, with greater screen time for Claiomh, Majic, Leki, and supporting characters like the dwarves Volkan and Dortin, as they confront ambush tactics, cursed artifacts, and betrayals in an urban battlefield.[32] Musical composition by Hajime Hyakkoku and character designs by Yūichi Hirano maintain continuity from prior seasons.[31] As of November 2025, no further seasons have been announced.[5] The episodes are listed in the following table, with overall series numbering (25–36) and key production credits.[31]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 1 | "Sink into My Dreams, Paradise" | Matsuo Asami | Kenji Konuta | January 18, 2023 |
| 26 | 2 | "The Ghosts of the Execution Grounds" | Shigeru Yamazaki | Kenji Konuta | January 25, 2023 |
| 27 | 3 | "Guide My Fate, Magic Blade" | Mitsuki Kobayashi | Takaaki Suzuki | February 1, 2023 |
| 28 | 4 | "The Sword Princess of Nashwater" | Toshiyuki Sone | Kana Yamada | February 8, 2023 |
| 29 | 5 | "The Crest of the Insects Sword" | Takahiro Tanaka | Toshimitsu Takeuchi | February 15, 2023 |
| 30 | 6 | "Lay Claim to My Heart, Devil" | Matsuo Asami | Mariko Kunisawa | February 22, 2023 |
| 31 | 7 | "Shine Down Upon My Ambush, Moonlight" | Naoki Murata | Kana Yamada | March 1, 2023 |
| 32 | 8 | "The Green Gem Armor" | Taiei Andou | Takaaki Suzuki | March 8, 2023 |
| 33 | 9 | "The Messenger from the Imminent Domain" | Yū Yabuuchi | Toshimitsu Takeuchi | March 15, 2023 |
| 34 | 10 | "The Melancholy of the Red Dragon" | Takashi Andō | Mariko Kunisawa | March 22, 2023 |
| 35 | 11 | "The Most Powerful White Sorcerer" | Toshiyuki Sone | Kenji Konuta | March 29, 2023 |
| 36 | 12 | "Engulf My Despair, Verdure" | Shigeru Yamazaki | Kenji Konuta | April 5, 2023 |
Season 4: Doom of Dragon's Sanctuary (2023)
The fourth and final season of the Sorcerous Stabber Orphen anime, subtitled Doom of Dragon's Sanctuary, adapts the "Seiiki-hen" (Sanctuary Arc) from volumes 16 to 21 of Yoshinobu Akita's light novel series, serving as the climactic resolution to Orphen's long-standing quest involving dragons, ancient sanctuaries, and continental threats.[33] Aired on AT-X and other networks from April 12 to June 28, 2023, the 12-episode cour was directed by Takayuki Hamana at Studio Deen, with series composition by Kenji Konuta and Reiko Yoshida.[33] The season emphasizes mystical confrontations in the dragon sanctuary of Kiesalhima, contrasting the urban chaos of the prior season while reuniting key characters and escalating the stakes around Orphen's sister Azalie and the Deep Dragon legacy.[33]| No. overall | No. in season | English title | Japanese title | Romanized title | Original air date | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 1 | Dance Across My Battlefield, Visitors | 我が戦場に踊れ来訪者 | Waga senjō ni odore raihōsha | April 12, 2023 | Kana Yamada[33] |
| 38 | 2 | Childman Network | チャイルドマン・ネットワーク | Chairudo man nettowāku | April 19, 2023 | Takaaki Suzuki[33] |
| 39 | 3 | Echo Through My Garden, Gunshots | 我が庭に響け銃声 | Waga niwa ni hibike jūsei | April 26, 2023 | Mariko Kunisawa[33] |
| 40 | 4 | The Assassin in Holy Robes | 聖服の暗殺者 | Hijirifuku no ansatsusha | May 3, 2023 | Toshimitsu Takeuchi[33] |
| 41 | 5 | Lord Almagest | 領主アルマゲスト | Ryōshu arumagesuto | May 10, 2023 | Kenji Konuta[33] |
| 42 | 6 | Wander My Mansion, Falsehood | 我が館にさまよえ虚像 | Waga kan ni samayoe kyozō | May 17, 2023 | Kenji Konuta[33] |
| 43 | 7 | The Demon of the Royal Capital and the Thirteen Apostles | 王都の魔人と十三使徒 | Ōto no majin to jū san shito | May 24, 2023 | Kana Yamada[33] |
| 44 | 8 | Ayrmankar Barrier | アイルマンカー結界 | Airumankā kekkai | May 31, 2023 | Kenji Konuta[33] |
| 45 | 9 | The Second World-Seeing Tower | 第二世界図塔 | Dai ni sekaizutō | June 7, 2023 | Mariko Kunisawa[33] |
| 46 | 10 | Night Knocker's Ambition | ナイトノッカーの野望 | Naito nokkā no yabō | June 14, 2023 | Kenji Konuta[33] |
| 47 | 11 | Swing Wide in My Sanctuary, Gates | 我が聖域に開け扉 | Waga seīki ni ake tobira | June 21, 2023 | Kenji Konuta[33] |
| 48 | 12 | The End of Kiesalhima | キエサルヒマの終端 | Kiesaruhima no shūtan | June 28, 2023 | Kenji Konuta[33] |