Cerberus
Seisen Cerberus: Ryuukoku no Fatalité
What is Cerberus?
Seisen Cerberus: Ryuukoku no Fatalité is a thirteen-episode action fantasy series that aired in spring 2016. The story unfolds across the continent of Kunaaan, where three major kingdoms maintain a fragile peace while the destructive dragon Daganzord roams unchecked. The narrative follows Hiiro, a young swordsman driven by a personal vendetta after his parents fell during a failed sealing ritual known as the Balbagoa Tragedy. At sixteen, Hiiro embarks on a quest to slay the dragon, accompanied by Giiru and various allies he meets along the journey.
This series delivers classic fantasy adventure with political intrigue woven into its world-building. The conflict goes beyond a simple hero-versus-monster setup; the precarious balance between the Holy Kingdom of Amoria, the Kingdom of Ishilfen, and the Vanrodis Kingdom means that any major event threatens continental war. Viewers seeking traditional sword-and-sorcery storytelling with ensemble dynamics will find plenty to engage with here. The complete series wrapped in 2016, making it a self-contained watch for those looking for a finished fantasy adventure with clear pacing across its single season.
The anime is set in a continent ruled by sword and magic called Kunaaan, where a power balance between the Holy Kingdom of Amoria, the Kingdom of Ishilfen, and the Vanrodis Kingdom keeps a peace so unstable that any tragedy that befalls any one kingdom will mean war for the entire continent. Another power, the evil dragon Daganzord, also resides on the continent, and no one is powerful enough to stop him from spreading destruction and charred land in his wake. Two individuals, Bairo and Kismitete, undertook a ritual alongside a party of wizards to seal Daganzord, but were foiled. This event was known thereafter as the Balbagoa Tragedy. Bairo and Kismitete's son Hiiro is saved by Giiru, and Hiiro swears to avenge his parents' deaths and trains himself with the sword. When Hiiro turns 16, he sets out on a journey to slay the dragon, and Giruu accompanies him, having no choice. Along the way, they meet many types of people, and gain companions on their journey. (Source: Anime News Network)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many episodes does Cerberus have?
- Cerberus has 13 episodes.
- When did Cerberus come out?
- Cerberus premiered on April 5, 2016.
- Is Cerberus finished?
- Cerberus has finished airing and every episode has been released.