Series synopsis
The Seven Deadly Sins, also known as 七つの大罪 is a Japanese animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on tv asahi on October 5, 2014. It ended on June 23, 2021. It stars Yuki Kaji, Sora Amamiya, Tatsuhisa Suzuki and Misaki Kuno.
The “Seven Deadly Sins”—a group of evil knights who conspired to overthrow the kingdom of Britannia—were said to have been eradicated by the Holy Knights, although some claim that they still live. Ten years later, the Holy Knights have staged a Coup d'état and assassinated the king, becoming the new, tyrannical rulers of the kingdom. Elizabeth, the king's only daughter, sets out on a journey to find the “Seven Deadly Sins,” and to enlist their help in taking back the kingdom.
Premise
The “Seven Deadly Sins”—a group of evil knights who conspired to overthrow the kingdom of Britannia—were said to have been eradicated by the Holy Knights, although some claim that they still live. Ten years later, the Holy Knights have staged a Coup d'état and assassinated the king, becoming the new, tyrannical rulers of the kingdom. Elizabeth, the king's only daughter, sets out on a journey to find the “Seven Deadly Sins,” and to enlist their help in taking back the kingdom.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yuki Kaji as Meliodas (voice)
- Sora Amamiya as Elizabeth (voice)
- Tatsuhisa Suzuki as Ban (voice)
- Misaki Kuno as Hawk (voice)
- Aoi Yuuki as Diane (voice)
- Jun Fukuyama as King (voice)
- Rintaro Nishi as Narrator (voice)
Guest cast
- Hirofumi Nojima as Alioni (voice)
- Mutsumi Sasaki as Old Knight (voice)
- Tetsuo Goto as Member A (voice)
- Renpei Yasuda as Member C (voice)
- Genki Yoshimoto as Member D (voice)
- Yumiko Kobayashi as Mead (voice)
- Keisuke Komoto as Knight A
- Toru Sakurai as Knight B
- Taishi Murata as Kairu Knights Leader (voice)
- Tomoyuki Shimura as Dana (voice)
- Cho as Golgius (voice)
- Megumi Han as Freesia (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 159 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 63 | January 4, 2015 | July 2, 2021 |
| Season 1 | 24 | October 5, 2014 | March 29, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 24 | January 13, 2018 | June 30, 2018 |
| Season 3 | 24 | October 9, 2019 | March 25, 2020 |
| Season 4 | 24 | January 13, 2021 | June 23, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SP 12.5 (New Years Special) The New Years Special that is half recap and half live talk show featuring the voice actors in kimonos. |
January 4, 2015 |
| 2 |
Side Story: Bandit Ban The story of when Ban and Elaine first met and fell in love. |
June 16, 2015 |
| 3 |
The Jest of the Heroes An omnibus of nine short stories featuring all of the main characters: “There’s Not One Thing That’s Useless” “Tell Me, Captain!” “The Knight of Leftover Disposal / The Leader’s Affair” “Diane and Ban” “Don’t Cry, Dear Friend” “The Truth About Gilthunder” “If the Results Are Respectable, Then Everything Is Respectable” “Lies and Truth” “Partner” |
September 11, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Seven Deadly Sins The third princess of the Kingdom of Liones, Elizabeth, finds Meliodas, who is the owner of the Boar Hat bar and is also one of the Seven Deadly Sins. With her identity revealed, she is pursued by Twigo whom Meliodas easily defeats. The princess joins him on his journey to find the other Deadly Sins in order to defeat the Holy Knights, who have orchestrated a coup d'état and have overthrown the king. |
October 5, 2014 |
| 2 |
The Sword of the Holy Knight When Gilthunder plants his sword in the center of the town and stops the village from making ale, only Meliodas can remove it, making him town savior. |
October 12, 2014 |
| 3 |
The Sin in the Sleeping Forest Meliodas, Hawk and Elizabeth travel to the daunting Forest of White Dreams, where Meliodas goes to dangerous extremes to obtain information. |
October 19, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Revival of the Demon Clan As the kingdom begins to rebuild after the coup attempt, the king honors the Seven Deadly Sins for their bravery with a medal ceremony. |
January 13, 2018 |
| 2 |
Existence and Proof With Fraudrin's manipulation of Hendrickson, the Ten Commandments return to the physical realm. King follows Ban to the Fairy King's Forest. |
January 20, 2018 |
| 3 |
Sacred Treasure Lostvayne Diane confronts Gowther after he manipulates Guila and Zeal's memories. With the return of the Demon Clan, new threats descend upon allied clans. |
January 27, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Light That Drives Off Darkness The demons are collecting human souls, whilst Estarossa is recovering from the battle with Escanor. Pelio discovers that humans are being given to the demons, who are defeated by Meliodas. The King chooses the next Great Holy Knight. |
October 9, 2019 |
| 2 |
Memories of the Holy War King and Diane take refuge in the Fairy King's Forest to escape the Ten Commandments. But Gloxinia and Drole find them after a peaceful interlude. |
October 16, 2019 |
| 3 |
Let There Be Light Looking like Gloxinia and Drole, King and Diane are transported back to Britannia 3,000 years ago. There they meet Meliodas, who's fighting for Stigma. |
October 23, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
From Purgatory Ban searches purgatory for Meliodas. King, Deriri and the others head to Heaven's Theater to rescue Elizabeth, who's been abducted by Estarossa. |
January 13, 2021 |
| 2 |
A Meeting with the Unknown Reunited once again, Ban and Meliodas prepare to face the Demon King, who they suspect holds the key to their escape from purgatory. |
January 20, 2021 |
| 3 |
A Single-Minded Love With Wild now an ally, Meliodas brings Zeldris' tragic past to light as the newly formed trio make their way towards the Demon King. |
January 27, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | tv asahi |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 5, 2014 |
| Last aired | June 23, 2021 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 17:55:00 |