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EP 1The Rain Princess Arrives in the Sun Kingdom and Faces Unexpected Revelations
Apr 6, 2014The rain princess travels to the sun kingdom, only to have her belongings stolen, leaving her unable to reach the palace. She spends several days living with commoners, gaining insight into their daily existence. When an elder sister is mistakenly kidnapped, Nike intervenes to rescue her. Utilizing her weather manipulation abilities, she defeats the lecherous captors and compels them to escort her to the palace where her betrothed awaits. Upon arrival, she discovers that the sun king, a ruler who has conquered the world and is her fiancé, is actually just a boy.
EP 2The Sun King Demands Rain, Leading to an Assassination Attempt and a Rescue
Apr 13, 2014Livius, the sun king, reveals his gender to a shocked Nike, who discovers she is the summoned bride. He commands her to use her weather powers to summon rain, but she refuses, insisting she must first witness the world's beauty. Livius attempts to impress her with dresses and meals, yet she clarifies she means natural scenery. Shocked that he perceives no beauty, she resolves to show it to him. An assassination attempt forces Nike to shield Livius, taking an arrow herself. He sends her away by carriage, but she returns upon seeing smoke from a second attack involving a burning palace. Nike summons rain to extinguish the flames, and Livius smiles upon seeing the resulting rainbow.
EP 3A celebration party is held for Nike, who is presented as Livius's bride.
Apr 20, 2014An event takes place to honor Nike, who is officially introduced as the bride of Livius. The gathering serves as a formal celebration of this union, highlighting the social significance of the occasion within the narrative context.
EP 4Nike undergoes the Rite of Illumination to prove her worthiness for Livius
Apr 27, 2014The Ministry of Priesthood requires approval for royal marriages and rejects foreigners like Nike. Consequently, they mandate that she complete the Rite of Illumination to demonstrate her suitability as Livius's wife. This trial involves entering an underground cave to locate a specific temple. Within this sacred site, Nike must retrieve an ancient ring. She is required to bring this artifact back to serve as her engagement ring, thereby satisfying the religious authorities' conditions for the union.
EP 5Nike Evades Assassins During Rite of Illumination Ceremony
May 4, 2014Nike undergoes the Rite of Illumination and enters a cave to retrieve a ring, where she encounters members of the Ministry of Priesthood who attempt to assassinate her. She escapes with the help of Livius, who followed her into the cave. Later, during the engagement ceremony, neither Livius nor Nike possesses their rings. Consequently, Nika utilizes her song to create a ring around the sun to resolve the situation.
EP 6Luna challenges Nike to a dangerous horse race to win Livius's affection.
May 11, 2014Livius’s childhood friend, Luna from the ocean kingdom, arrives and torments Nike by surpassing her in every endeavor. Consumed by jealousy upon seeing Livius happy with Nike, Luna issues a deadly challenge: a game of chicken racing toward an aqueduct where failure to stop means death. Nike accepts the race, demonstrating her unconditional love for Livius despite his flaws. Realizing she cannot compete with Nike’s genuine bond, Luna loses control and falls. Nike summons the wind to save her rival. The conflict resolves peacefully as Luna departs on good terms, and Nike finally addresses Livius by his first name.
EP 7Bard's Unexpected Return and the Deceptive Banquet Test
May 25, 2014Livius's uncle Bard arrives home unexpectedly and attempts to seduce Nika due to his popularity with women. The trio attends a banquet hosted by nobility, where Bard leads Nike to her room while Livius remains on the balcony. Inside, Nike discovers that Bard does not truly love her but was instead conducting a test of her feelings. Livius eventually finds the pair and has Bard imprisoned for his actions. This sequence of events highlights the complex dynamics between the characters and Bard's manipulative behavior during the social gathering.
EP 8Nike orchestrates a prison break to facilitate a private reconciliation between Bard and Livius.
Jun 1, 2014Nike recognizes the necessity for Bard and Livius to resolve their emotional conflicts. To achieve this, she executes a plan to extract Bard from his imprisonment. She then arranges a scenario that isolates the two men, ensuring they have the privacy required to communicate openly and honestly. This intervention is driven by her desire to help them reconcile their feelings and address the issues that have kept them apart. The narrative focuses on Nike's strategic actions to create the conditions for this crucial conversation between the two characters.
EP 9Nike receives urgent news about her grandmother's health and travels with Livius
Jun 8, 2014Nike receives a letter from the Principality of Rain stating that her grandmother Tohara has collapsed and wishes to see her before potentially dying. Nike keeps this information secret until after she performs a rain summoning for the Sun King's guests. Livius notices that her rain magic was unusual, prompting Nike to confess the contents of the letter. Upon hearing the news, Livius immediately cancels all their existing plans. He then arranges for himself, Nike, and his butler Niel to travel together to the Principality of Rain to visit Tohara. This sudden change in schedule allows the group to prioritize the family emergency over their previous commitments in the capital.
EP 10Livius searches for Nike while her grandmother plots to erase his memory and trap her.
Jun 15, 2014Nike is imprisoned in a cell that suppresses her ability to summon rain, having been deceived into this situation. Her grandmother intends to erase Livius’s memories to keep Nike close. Livius, aware of the plot, attempts to rescue her but confronts her grandmother, who discards the cell key into a lake. She demands he retrieve it to prove his worthiness to be with Nike. During the rescue effort, Livius is submerged by a large wave while Nike desperately tries to break free by throwing herself against the bars. Unable to witness her suffering, Kitora, Nike’s cousin, unlocks the cell and releases her from confinement.
EP 11Nike and Livius are celebrated by the people of the principality of rain while dressed up.
Jun 22, 2014Nike and Livius appear in formal attire during a public event in the principality of rain. The local population gathers to honor and celebrate the two individuals, acknowledging their presence with enthusiasm. This scene highlights the positive reception they receive from the community within this specific region, showcasing a moment of public admiration and social recognition for the pair amidst the local festivities.
EP 12Nika Returns to the Sun Kingdom With Her Grandmother Seeing Her Off
Jun 29, 2014Nika travels back to the Sun Kingdom. Her grandmother accompanies her to the departure point to see her off. The narrative focuses on this specific journey and the farewell interaction between the two characters as Nika leaves for her home region.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii have?
- Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii has 12 episodes.
- When did Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii come out?
- Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii came out in 2014.
- Which studio made Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii?
- Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii was produced by Studio Pierrot.
- Who directed Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii?
- Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii was directed by Hajime Kamegaki.
- Is Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii finished?
- Current status of Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii: Finished.