Zetsuen no Tempest
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EP 1The Mage in the Barrel
Oct 5, 2012Hakaze Kusaribe, known as the Magician of Genesis, regains consciousness on a deserted island after being left inside a barrel. Later, Yoshino Takigawa visits the grave of his girlfriend Aika Fuwa, where he is confronted by Evangeline Yamamoto. She demands to know the location of Mahiro, who is Aika's brother. Mahiro soon arrives at the scene, allowing him and Yoshino to escape. Their departure coincides with a mysterious affliction that strikes almost everyone else, transforming their bodies into metal.
EP 2Mahiro and Yoshino investigate Aika's murder while confronting Samon's aide in the ruined city.
Oct 12, 2012Yoshino discovers that Mahiro agreed to Hakaze’s proposal to identify Aika’s killer in return for assistance in halting the Tree of Exodus resurrection. This ritual is being directed by Samon, the individual who betrayed Hakaze and caused her exile. After employing magic to trace the culprit, the pair finds no evidence, leading them to suspect a member of the Kusaribe Clan. While searching the devastated city for talismans left by Hakaze, they encounter Samon’s assistant, Natsumura. Defying Hakaze’s explicit instructions, Mahiro chooses to confront Natsumura directly.
EP 3Mahiro struggles against Natsumura while Yoshino learns talisman activation from Hakaze
Oct 19, 2012Mahiro faces significant difficulty during his battle against Natsumura. Meanwhile, Yoshino receives instruction from Hakaze on the proper method to activate talismans. After mastering this skill, Yoshino is able to reunite with Mahiro. Together, they successfully force Natsumura to retreat from the confrontation.
EP 4Yoshino and Mahiro share their friendship story with Hakaze during a storm
Oct 26, 2012Upon arriving at a new town, the group encounters another mysterious fruit. As a storm forces them to seek refuge, Yoshino and Mahiro take shelter in an abandoned house. While waiting out the weather, they recount the history of how they became friends to Hakaze. This narrative provides insight into their past relationship amidst the current journey. The episode focuses on character development through this shared storytelling session, highlighting the bond between the two protagonists while they remain isolated from the elements in the deserted structure.
EP 5Yoshino and Mahiro encounter the Kusaribe Clan while seeking talismans and learn of Hakaze's death.
Nov 2, 2012While searching for additional talismans, Yoshino and Mahiro are confronted by members of the Kusaribe Clan, who are led by Tetsuma, an aide to Samon. The pair manages to escape this encounter and subsequently meets Junichirou Hoshimura, a friend of Hakaze, to retrieve a powerful talisman she had previously left in his care. However, Junichirou shocks them by revealing that Hakaze is already deceased, a fact he personally confirmed. This revelation significantly alters their understanding of their situation as they continue their quest for talismans amidst the unexpected news regarding their ally.
EP 6Yoshino captured by military while Mahiro confronts forces to rescue him after Samon confrontation
Nov 9, 2012Still processing Junichirou's revelation, Yoshino and Mahiro prepare to confront Samon directly using the special talisman he provided. However, Yoshino is captured by the Japanese Army during this preparation. While Yoshino is detained, he has another meeting with Evangeline. Meanwhile, Mahiro faces off against the military forces in an attempt to rescue Yoshino. The situation escalates as Mahiro directly confronts the army to save his friend, creating a tense standoff between the protagonists and the military personnel involved in the capture.
EP 7Mahiro and Yoshino seek refuge in a bus while Yoshino recalls past memories
Nov 16, 2012Mahiro and Yoshino reunite and find shelter inside an abandoned bus. While Hakaze sleeps nearby, Yoshino reflects on a previous occasion when he, Mahiro, and Aika spent time together at their summer house. During that earlier visit, the group observed the stars. The narrative focuses on Yoshino’s recollection of this specific event as he rests in the vehicle with Mahiro.
EP 8Mahiro and Yoshino bypass the barrier to confront Samon and learn Hakaze's fate.
Nov 23, 2012Japanese forces surround the Tree of Exodus near Mt. Fuji, allowing Mahiro and Yoshino to slip past the protective barrier. They encounter Samon, who presents Hakaze's skeleton, revealing that she is deceased and communicating from the past. Samon discloses his genuine goal is to stop the resurrection of the Tree of Genesis. He argues that this entity poses a greater danger to the world than the Tree of Exodus. This confrontation forces the protagonists to reconsider their mission as they face the truth about Hakaze and the escalating threat of the Genesis tree.
EP 9Mahiro bargains with Samon while Yoshino urges him to return to Hakaze's side
Nov 30, 2012Mahiro believes Hakaze is dead and strikes a deal with Samon, promising surrender in exchange for Aika's killer. Natsumura fights the military until Evangeline intervenes with talismans. Yoshino recalls Aika's comments about Shakespeare's The Tempest and the coincidences with their situation, convincing Mahiro to break his pact with Samon and rejoin Hakaze's faction if he can find a way to resurrect her. In return, Yoshino offers to reveal the identity of Aika's boyfriend. This pivotal moment shifts Mahiro's allegiance as he weighs the possibility of bringing Hakaze back against his current agreement with Samon, while the conflict between Natsumura and the military escalates with Evangeline's involvement.
EP 10Yoshino uses Samon's countermeasure to prove Hakaze can return to the present.
Dec 7, 2012Amidst escalating tensions with the military, Yoshino utilizes every available resource to demonstrate that Hakaze can be restored to the current timeline. This possibility serves as a specific contingency plan originally devised by Samon. His intention was to guarantee her assistance in the event that his primary strategies failed. By confirming this fallback option, Yoshino aims to leverage this historical arrangement as a strategic countermeasure against the growing threat. The narrative focuses on the verification of this mechanism, highlighting the intricate preparations made by Samon to secure Hakaze's support when his initial plans encountered unexpected obstacles.
EP 11Junichirou confronts Natsumura while Hakaze seeks a ritual to rescue her body from the island.
Dec 14, 2012Junichirou faces Natsumura to protect Evangeline as the army succumbs to the Iron Sickness. Samon verifies Yoshino’s theory that Hakaze can be rescued if her remaining body leaves the island and fuses with the skeleton they possess. Hakaze searches for a ritual offering while Samon learns the Kusaribe Clan has not killed anyone recently, clearing their suspicion in Aika’s murder. Consequently, Hakaze deduces that her death was caused by a magician using power from the Tree of Exodus rather than the Tree of Genesis.
EP 12Hakaze Uses Missile to Swap Skeletons and Reach Mt. Fuji Amidst Global Tree Chaos
Dec 21, 2012Lacking proof of Aika's killer, Hakaze searches for an offering without success until a missile strikes the island via the Tree of Genesis. She utilizes this impact to perform a ritual, swapping her skeletal remains on the island with the future skeleton near Yoshino, allowing her to travel safely to Mt. Fuji. Upon arrival, the Tree of Genesis expands globally, destroying man-made structures and attacking the Tree of Exodus. Before Hakaze can devise a strategy to pacify the trees, Mahiro and Yoshino suffer critical injuries from their assaults. Consequently, she abandons her initial plan to focus on rescuing them, relying on Samon's assistance to save their lives.
EP 13recapMahiro wakes from a nightmare to find Samon after a month has passed since the Tree of Genesis awakened.
Jan 11, 2013Mahiro experiences a nightmare encompassing all previous events and wakes up to encounter Samon, who informs him that a month has elapsed since the Tree of Genesis awakened. Samon questions Mahiro about his willingness to kill Yoshino if required. Meanwhile, a construction worker shares rumors concerning the Mage of Exodus and demonstrates his magic abilities to a colleague, leading him to ponder whether he is the prophesied individual.
EP 14Mahiro meets associates while Hakaze and Yoshino search for Tree of Exodus fruits
Jan 18, 2013On New Year's Day, Samon introduces Mahiro to his associates to discuss his proposal. The group debates whether Yoshino poses a threat due to Hakaze's growing trust and affection for him. Meanwhile, Hakaze and Yoshino travel across Japan to locate the remaining fruits of the Tree of Exodus. During their journey, they visit Aika's grave and encounter Megumu Hanemura, a boy previously seen at a construction site. They discover his unique abilities and Hakaze challenges him to demonstrate his power. This test aims to determine if Megumu is responsible for Aika's death, as they had previously suspected.
EP 15Megumu faces questioning regarding his alibi while others plot to utilize his powers.
Jan 25, 2013Mahiro and the others interrogate Megumu about his alibi during Aika's death. Takumi and Samon devise a plan to use Megumu's powers in their favor, while Mahiro spars with him to increase his ability. Meanwhile, Junichiro helps Hakaze realize that she has fallen in love with Yoshino.
EP 16Megumu demonstrates powers publicly while Hakaze investigates a spy at the Kusaribe Clan village.
Feb 1, 2013Acting on Samon and Takumi's plan, Megumu performs a public demonstration of his powers, destroying a large branch of the Tree of Genesis before a massive crowd. Simultaneously, Hakaze learns of a spy at the Kusaribe Clan's village and travels there with Yoshino to investigate. While anxious about her feelings, Hakaze faces a crisis when a village child is held hostage, likely to force the clan to reveal their magic. Although Yoshino risks his life to save the child, Evangeline, Natsumura, and Tetsuma observe from a distance. They remain suspicious that Yoshino might be connected to the Tree of Exodus, choosing not to intervene despite the danger.
EP 17Megumu dismantles Genesis branches while Hakaze worries about Yoshino and Aika
Feb 8, 2013Megumu travels globally to destroy branches of the Tree of Genesis, generating public commotion that helps Takumi regain his position in the Japanese government. Meanwhile, Hakaze remains distressed by her feelings for Yoshino and worries about his girlfriend's safety. Samon, Mahiro, Junichiro, and Megumu discuss how to handle the possibility of Yoshino being connected to the Tree of Exodus. They deliberate on who might be Yoshino's secret girlfriend to use as leverage, but find no conclusive evidence until Megumu suspects Aika. Yoshino confirms this suspicion to Hakaze after she confesses her feelings for him.
EP 18Hakaze Blames Tree of Genesis and Tests Megumu's Powers
Feb 15, 2013After discovering that Yoshino’s girlfriend was Aika, Hakaze blames the Tree of Genesis for her death and supports Samon’s plan. When Megumu attempts to destroy another branch, a disguised Hakaze tests his powers before fleeing, enabling him to destroy the branch and influence public opinion. Meanwhile, Takumi, Evangeline, and Tetsuma discuss a mysterious stone found in Kusaribe Village and its connection to the trees. Upon learning that Mahiro has awakened, Yoshino leaves to meet him, intending to reveal the truth about his relationship with his sister.
EP 19Mahiro and Yoshino confront their feelings for Aika as Hakaze plans to travel back in time.
Feb 22, 2013With the complete resurrection of the Tree of Exodus imminent, Mahiro and Yoshino finally meet to confess their genuine emotions regarding Aika. Yoshino remains steadfast in his goal to stop Aika’s death from causing further tragedy, whereas Mahiro maintains his determination to seek revenge regardless of the consequences. Following this reunion with the rest of the group, Hakaze reveals her intention to return to the past. Her objective is to uncover the identity of Aika’s killer and understand the reasons behind the murder, marking a critical step in resolving the ongoing conflict surrounding her fate.
EP 20Hakaze Returns to the Past and Discovers Aika Is the Original Mage
Mar 1, 2013Using the same method to travel from the past to the present, Hakaze returns to the past on the island where she was stranded. She utilizes the offering left by Samon to return to civilization. With only a few hours remaining before the time of Aika's death, Hakaze encounters her by chance. To her astonishment, she learns that the original Mage of Exodus is none other than Aika herself.
EP 21A massive Tree of Genesis branch appears in the ocean while Aika chooses suicide to protect her friends.
Mar 8, 2013Samon and his companions identify a massive Tree of Genesis branch in the ocean as the main core. In the past, Aika learns the truth from Hakaze and decides she must commit suicide to preserve the present timeline and transfer her powers to Megumu. Hakaze attempts to stop her to spare Mahiro and Yoshino from grief, but Aika insists her death is the only way to protect them. Following a fierce battle, Hakaze is defeated and loses consciousness. When she regains awareness, she rushes to Aika's home to find her dead body and a letter intended for Mahiro and Yoshino, to be delivered only after the Tree of Genesis is destroyed.
EP 22Hakaze reveals Aika's fate and the Tree of Genesis truth to the group.
Mar 15, 2013After returning to the present, Hakaze discloses the reality behind Aika’s death and the Tree of Genesis. Surprisingly, Mahiro and Yoshino show no anger or surprise regarding Aika’s suicide, nor do they blame Hakaze, focusing instead on her final message. Concurrently, major global powers establish a naval defense perimeter around the Tree’s core to guard against the Mage of Exodus. Mahiro devises a strategy for Megumu to infiltrate and destroy the core without causing fleet casualties. As Mahiro and Yoshino recall their initial encounter with Aika, their companions prepare for the impending final confrontation with the Tree of Genesis.
EP 23Mahiro and Yoshino assist Hakaze in destroying the Tree of Genesis while facing unexpected danger.
Mar 22, 2013Mahiro and Yoshino persuade Hakaze and the others to help destroy the Tree of Genesis, despite initial reluctance. Following Mahiro's plan, Hakaze and Megumu distract naval forces while the group hijacks small boats near the main core to ensure safety. As Megumu approaches the Tree to deliver the final blow, a captive unexpectedly draws a pistol and shoots at Yoshino, creating a sudden crisis during the operation.
EP 24Megumu destroys the Tree of Genesis and the group moves on with their lives.
Mar 29, 2013Yoshino, Mahiro, and others distract the naval fleet despite Yoshino’s arm injury, allowing Megumu to confront the Tree of Genesis. The Tree of Exodus becomes a giant sword, enabling Megumu to permanently destroy the Tree of Genesis. One month later, Takumi aids the powerless Kusaribe Clan. Megumu reconciles with his girlfriend and resumes their relationship. Mahiro and Yoshino discover Aika’s final message, where she thanks them and urges them to move forward. Mahiro begins dating a girl he rescued from the Iron Syndrome. Meanwhile, Hakaze departs the Kusaribe village and reunites with Yoshino, marking the end of their immediate conflicts.
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- How many episodes does Zetsuen no Tempest have?
- Zetsuen no Tempest has 24 episodes.
- When did Zetsuen no Tempest come out?
- Zetsuen no Tempest came out in 2012.
- Which studio made Zetsuen no Tempest?
- Zetsuen no Tempest was produced by bones.
- Who directed Zetsuen no Tempest?
- Zetsuen no Tempest was directed by Masahiro Andou.
- Is Zetsuen no Tempest finished?
- Current status of Zetsuen no Tempest: Finished.