Spider Riders: Oracle no Yuusha-tachi

Hunter Steele follows his grandfather's journal to a temple portal leading to the Inner World

Hunter Steele has always believed in the stories about the Inner World. He follows his grandfather's journal into a temple where he finds portal leafing into a strange new world.

Hunter and Corona travel to Arachna Castle while rescuing a village from Grasshop's attack

Hunter and Corona are traveling toward Arachna Castle, which serves as the residence for the Spider Riders. During their journey, they encounter a village under assault by Invectids. These creatures are commanded by Grasshop, a member of the Big Four. The pair must intervene to save the villagers from this ongoing attack while continuing their path to the castle.

Initial impressions of the situation

Beerain uses a special flower to turn Spider Riders against each other

Beerain attempts to turn the Spider Riders against each other, using a special flower.

Memories of Champions

Grasshop Seeks to Prove Superiority Over Spider Riders

Grasshop finds amusement in Buguese's defeat at the hands of Hunter and Corona. Motivated by this outcome, he resolves to demonstrate his own dominance by challenging the Spider Riders. The narrative focuses on Grasshop's determination to validate his strength against the group, shifting the attention from the previous battle to his new objective of overcoming the riders through direct confrontation.

Prince Lumen Negotiates Defense Against Invectid Attack on Tanda Village

The village of Tanda suffers an assault by the Invectids, prompting a distress signal. Prince Lumen of Arachna responds to this urgent plea for assistance by initiating a negotiation rather than immediate combat. The narrative focuses on his ability to maintain consciousness and vigilance during these diplomatic efforts. The central question revolves around whether Lumen can remain awake long enough to effectively protect his kingdom and fulfill the duties expected of a true prince in the face of this external threat.

Hunter enters the Forest of Bewilderment and meets the mysterious Magma

Hunter ventures into the Forest of Bewilderment, a location known for holding a secret, and falls into it with no expectation of returning. Inside this dangerous area, he encounters a mysterious young man named Magma. Magma is currently engaged in a search for an unspecified object or goal. This encounter marks a significant event in Hunter's journey as he navigates the perils of the forest while interacting with this enigmatic figure.

Hunter Steele takes a break from fighting Invectids but others disturb his rest

Hunter Steele finally receives a respite from his battles against Invectids. However, he is unable to enjoy a peaceful sleep as others refuse to leave him alone. The narrative focuses on his attempt to rest while dealing with the persistent interruptions from those around him who will not allow him the quiet time he seeks.

Invectids disrupt village near Oracle shrine, separating Hunter and Aqune

Invectids dig a tunnel toward the Oracle's shrine, causing disruption in the village. This event separates Hunter and Aqune from their respective groups. While Hunter's friends search for him, Aqune stays to care for Hunter. The situation continues until Buguese arrives to join them. The narrative focuses on the immediate aftermath of the separation and the interactions between the characters during this period.

Grasshop distracts Spider Riders while Buguese hunts for the Oracle Keys

Grasshop is tasked with diverting the attention of the Spider Riders through any available methods. Simultaneously, Buguese conducts a search for the Oracle Keys. To facilitate this distraction, Grasshop initiates a series of complex duels against Hunter, Corona, and Igneous. These engagements are designed to occupy the riders' focus and prevent them from interfering with Buguese's objectives. The narrative centers on the strategic division of labor between the two antagonists, with Grasshop engaging in direct combat to create an opening for the retrieval of the keys.

Grasshop exposes Lord Mantid's Oracle Keys scheme, prompting a race to the shrine.

Grasshop inadvertently discloses Lord Mantid's intentions to obtain the Oracle Keys. In response, the Spider Riders hurry to the Oracle's shrine with the urgent goal of retrieving the key before Buguese can secure it. This sudden revelation forces the group into a critical race against time to prevent the antagonist from gaining access to the powerful artifacts, highlighting the immediate danger posed by the exposed plans.

Hunter Steele and Shadow gain power from the Oracle Key but fail to free Aqune and Portia

Hunter Steele and Shadow possess the Oracle Key, which grants them enhanced strength as warriors. Despite these increased capabilities, the duo discovers that their new power is insufficient to break the influence of Buguese. They remain unable to liberate Aqune and Portia from his control, leaving the situation unresolved despite their efforts to use the key effectively against the enemy's hold.

Stags challenges Hunter to a duel to test his new power

Stags, having learned of Hunter's new abilities, issues a challenge to test them directly. Hunter struggles to summon the Oracle's power at will, finding he can only access it when facing genuine danger. Despite the difficulty in controlling his abilities, the Spider Rider manages to defeat Stags in the confrontation. Defeated, Stags vows to return in the future to defeat Hunter, setting the stage for a potential rematch. The encounter highlights Hunter's current limitations with his powers while establishing Stags' determination to overcome him.

Ghost Spider

Corona returns to Araja Village with Hunter to find the Oracle Key while Beerain pursues them.

Prince Lumen dispatches Corona and Hunter to Araja Village to locate the second Oracle Key, a destination significant as Corona’s childhood home. Beerain trails the pair with the intention of stealing the key for himself. This pursuit triggers a conflict between the Invectids and the Spider Riders as they clash over the artifact. The episode focuses on the tension arising from Corona’s return to her past environment and the immediate threat posed by Beerain’s interference during the search mission.

Slate visits Arachna Castle and challenges Igneous to a duel.

Slate, an old friend and comrade of Igneous, returns to Arachna Castle for a visit. Hunter is dismayed that the former duo are not getting along, especially when Slate challenges Igneous to a duel to prove their strength, only to discover that Grasshop is blackmailing Slate.

The true identity of the character is revealed in this episode

Disguised Lady Noia and Grasshop attempt to steal the Oracle Key from Lumen

Prince Lumen receives a visit from Lady Noia, who is actually Beerain in disguise. Together with Grasshop, she attempts to steal the Oracle Key. However, their plan is hindered by Lumen, who is distracted by his romantic feelings. The lovesick prince inadvertently interferes with their efforts, making it difficult for the disguised Lady Noia and Grasshop to succeed in their theft. The situation highlights the conflict between the thieves' objectives and Lumen's emotional state, which keeps getting in their way during the attempted heist.

Hunter and Corona recruit Spider Riders to save a theater owner's play about Quake

A theater owner struggles with declining attendance because his production featuring the legendary hero Quake fails to engage audiences. Recognizing the problem, Hunter and Corona decide to intervene by assisting the owner in revitalizing the performance. To achieve this, they enlist the help of other Spider Riders, asking them to participate as actors in the play. The group works together to improve the show's appeal, aiming to restore the theater's popularity and ensure the production of the legendary hero's story succeeds with viewers.

Warrior Tired of Daily Battles Seeks Vision of Future Life

The Spider Riders have endured daily confrontations with Invectids for several weeks, leaving Corona exhausted by the constant fighting. Castle seer Lily offers to reveal the potential future of Corona's life based on her dreams. This vision aims to show what her existence might look like, providing a glimpse into possibilities beyond the ongoing conflict. The interaction focuses on Lily's ability to interpret dreams and share her insights with the weary warrior, highlighting the emotional toll of their prolonged struggle against the Invectids.

The Wages of War

Grasshop Disguises as Woman to Infiltrate Castle Arachna for Oracle Keys

Grasshop adopts a female disguise with the intention of infiltrating Castle Arachna to steal the Oracle Keys. This scheme, typical of his usual methods, fails to proceed as planned. Consequently, the Invectid is quickly dismissed by the Big Four after his deception is uncovered. The attempt to acquire the keys through this subterfuge results in immediate rejection and failure, highlighting the recurring issues with Grasshop's strategic approaches.

Spider Riders attempt to rescue a page who lost a mysterious box during a siege on Nuuma by Stags.

The Kingdom of Nuuma faces an invasion by Stags, who aim to seize the Oracle Key housed within the realm. In response, the Queen of Nuuma dispatches a page to transport a mysterious box to Arachna Castle. However, the messenger loses the package during transit, leading to widespread disorder. The Spider Riders intervene to protect the page from Grasshop, who is involved in the ensuing chaos. This conflict arises directly from the high-stakes situation surrounding the stolen item and the ongoing threat to the kingdom's most sacred artifact.