Akatsuki Ousawa
main character
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6.1
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 6, 2012 – September 21, 2012
- Season
- Summer 2012
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- ARMS
- Director
- Rion Kujou
- Original creator
- Tetsuto Uesu
- Music
- MOKA☆
- Age rating
- R — Mild Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 61/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Magic100%School93%Male Protagonist85%Super Power76%Primarily Female Cast74%Isekai73%Female Harem70%Nudity70%Battle Royale60%LGBTQ+ Themes53%
TVFINISHED2012 SUMMER6.1 / 10 AniList score
Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero
はぐれ勇者の鬼畜美学 (エステティカ)• Hagure Yuusha no Estetica
Synopsis
Hero defeats bad guy. Good triumphs over evil. The end. Or, at least that's how it usually goes. But what happens after the hero goes home? Our hero, Akatsuki Ousawa, is about to find out that sometimes the greatest adventure starts once happily ever after ends. (Source: FUNimation)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero?
Only if you enjoy action, ecchi and fantasy, especially stories with magic, school, male protagonist.
Reception is lukewarm: 61/100 on AniList, with 23% of 37.8K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #28 most popular anime of 2012.
About 5.7% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Tetsuto Uesu
- Director
- Rion Kujou
- Series composition
- Ryuunosuke Kingetsu
- Music
- MOKA☆
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero Specials
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Realization” by Faylan · eps 1-12
Endings (1)
- ED1“Ai no Sei de Nemurenai” by Aki Misato · eps 1-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero FAQ
How many episodes does Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero have?
Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero finished?
Yes. Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero has finished airing — the final episode aired September 21, 2012.
Is there a season 2 of Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero?
No sequel is listed for Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
Is Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero based on a light novel?
Yes. Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero adapts the light novel by Tetsuto Uesu.
Who animated Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero?
Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero was animated by ARMS and directed by Rion Kujou.
Who sings the opening of Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero?
The opening, "Realization", is performed by Faylan.
Where can I watch Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero?
Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.