S1 E1 • Overture

After the vacation from the academy, Orpherus and Eduard are visited by headmaster Bartholomew but when they return to the school they find that he is gone. Isaac is back in England but he is required to return to Kuchen in a less then pleasant company and do something he is very uncomfortable with in the service of his country.

Première diffusion : 22 janvier 2006

S1 E2 • Revolution

Headmaster Werner dictates that the school will go through a reform, claiming that good people does not always come from the best financial background. The entire school is abuzz, preparing for the series of tests that will determine who will learn in which class. Not everyone is as open minded about it as the headmaster and argues breaks between the students. Camus is not sure he can handle the pressure.

Première diffusion : 29 janvier 2006

S1 E3 • Victor

Orpherus and Edward gain an audience with the king, but Ailos pulls some connections and other people are brought in front of the king instead of them. Nearly despairing they decided that if the situation will call for it, they will not attend their candidate assessment tests. But the meeting with the king leaves them with more questions and answers, as it is clear that he is hiding something.

Première diffusion : 5 février 2006

S1 E4 • Impatience

Ed's stepmother makes a pact with the Beruze, saying that if Beruze will get rid of Ed she will sign a petition and convince her husband to sign as well. Beruze calls Ed away from Rosenstolz in false pretence and there ambushes him.

Première diffusion : 12 février 2006

S1 E5 • Cold Rain

Ed’s horse fell into a steep valley and Ed got injured, but he is not dead. While making his way home he realizes that his father is not really sick, and goes to confront his step mother. Meanwhile, Orphe is surprised to be visited by Ed’s father and soon realizes that Ed has been set up. Together they follow Ed to Ed’s home.

Première diffusion : 19 février 2006

S1 E6 • Paradise

Following the incident with Ed and his rising insecurities, Camus withdraws from Rosenstolz. He returns to his house but can’t find the peace he has hoped for, while Ed and Orphe meet with his brother to try and convince him to encourage Camus to return. Camus finds that he lives close to Elmunt, and the two meet on their free time.

Première diffusion : 26 février 2006

S1 E7 • Starting Point

Camus struggles with his own feelings on whether or not he truly wants to leave Rosenstolz and his friends behind. He is visited by Lui, but does not hear an easy solution from him. While at home he gets closer to Elmunt and his family, resulting in a vision Camus had of Elmunt’s little brother falling from a tree. Camus rescues him and recovers his faith in himself.

Première diffusion : 5 mars 2006

S1 E8 • Sunlight

Lui invites Orphe, Ed, Camus and Naoji to his house because his mother is feeling depressed. Orphe realizes that Lui’s mother is depressed not only because her brother betrayed her other brother last year, but Lui refuses to tell him anything. Lui’s mother breaks down in the middle of the visit, and Naoji helps her as well as himself to find peace once again.

Première diffusion : 12 mars 2006

S1 E9 • Escape

In the middle of the day the imperial army surround Rosenstolz and accuse Lui of severe treason. Lui’s family is out of Kuchen and Lui is planning to run into hiding, while receiving help from an unexpected source. While on the run, the five Strahl candidates are intercepted by Isaac’s men, and Isaac shoots at Orphe, but misses deliberately. Ed sees him.

Première diffusion : 19 mars 2006

S1 E10 • Intricacy

Ed searches for Isaac, walking in the less fortunate areas of the city at night, while Lui remains undercover with Naoji. Camus pretends to be sick so that Naoji would have an excuse for disappearing. Ed finds Isaac, who tells him to get Lui out of the country, as well as Professor Gerald, who agrees not to tell on him if he won’t do it again.

Première diffusion : 26 mars 2006

S1 E11 • Shadow

Ed is bothered by his conversation with Isaac, while the pursuit after Lui continues. Lui tries to push Orphe away from him, but a talk with headmaster Werner shows Orphe that a true friend doesn’t abandon a friend in need. Isaac and Beruze clash while Ed tells Orphe the truth about them. Daniel continues misleading Ailos. Beruze then takes over the palace and force the king to hear his demands.

Première diffusion : 2 avril 2006

S1 E12 • Deadlock

Understanding that Beruze has made his move, Lui sets out to stop him, but Orphe, Naoji, Ed and Camus insists on coming as well. They are stopped by Ailos, but receive the unexpected support of the entire academy. Once they reach the sealed off palace, they are being shown to a tunnel by Professor Gerald, and confront with both Isaac and Beruze. Headmaster Bartholomew returns.

Première diffusion : 9 avril 2006

S1 E13 • Hope

Beruze runs off once headmaster Bartholomew informs them that England and Kuchen are now official allies in the upcoming war, and the Strahl candidates chase after him. They find him in an abandoned warehouse where he confronts headmaster Werner, his half-brother, and tries to commit suicide. Once everything is over, the Strahl candidates have a conversation with the king, where he asks them to study diligently so that they could become his advisors. It is also revealed that Professor Gerald is actually one of the king’s advisors who taught at the school as a favor for a friend – headmaster Bartholomew, who regained his position.

Première diffusion : 13 avril 2006