Episode guide
Absolute Duo: Season 1
12 episodes · premiered Jan 4, 2015
The story takes place at Koryo Academy, a high school where students manifest a personal weapon called a Blaze, which is a physical manifestation of their soul. The protagonist, Tooru Kokonoe (sometimes “Tor”), enrolls in the academy driven by tragedy: his younger sister was killed, and he wants to gain power to protect others and possibly avenge her. On entering, Tooru discovers that his Blaze is not a typical weapon — instead of a sword, lance or gun like many classmates, his Blaze takes the form of a shield, making him an “Irregular”. Koryo Academy uses a system called Duo — every student is paired with a partner (their “Duo”), who they train, live, and fight together with. Tooru is paired with Julie Sigtuna, a silver‑haired girl from Scandinavia and a very capable fighter.
- Episode 1: Blaze Jan 4, 2015 · 24m It is Tooru Kokonoe's first day and he attends the entrance ceremony for Kouryou Academy where all the students have to demonstrate their capabilities with their Blaze weapons.
- Episode 2: Duo Jan 11, 2015 · 24m Tor and Julie settle in as roommates until the time comes to form official Duos. Each has an ideal partner in mind, but will they get what they want?
- Episode 3: Avenger Jan 18, 2015 · 24m Tor and Julie face an unexpected hurdle at the end of their mock-battle tournament. Julie confronts Tor about someone from his past.
- Episode 4: Exception Jan 25, 2015 · 24m Transfer student Lilith Bristol joins Tor's class and immediately flaunts her status as an Exception. Tor and Julie go into town for some shopping.
- Episode 5: Level Up Feb 1, 2015 · 24m The Rite of Sublimation has given Tor and his friends upgraded powers. Lilith has another proposal for Tor ahead of a challenging inter-class battle.
- Episode 6: Survive Feb 8, 2015 · 24m Lilith ropes her fellow students into fighting her in a battle royale. A mysterious figure shows up out of nowhere with his own plans for Lilith.
- Episode 7: Silver-Blonde, Yellow Topaz Feb 15, 2015 · 24m The class is off to a seaside summer camp, but this is Koryo Academy. No ordinary school function is complete without some kind of combat.
- Episode 8: Selection Feb 22, 2015 · 24m A week of training is capped off by a day at leisure--and where better to unwind than at the beach? Miyabi takes a big step in her feelings about Tor.
- Episode 9: Rebels Mar 1, 2015 · 24m Koryo Academy is under attack! Tor and Julie work together in battling the chief of the marauding corps, while Tomoe searches for a missing Miyabi.
- Episode 10: Reign Conference Mar 8, 2015 · 24m Miyabi is still MIA as Koryo Academy prepares to host the mysterious Reign group. Tor presses Lilith for answers about Absolute Duo.
- Episode 11: Killing Game Mar 15, 2015 · 24m Tor and his friends confront the Rebels in Smith's grand killing game. Tomoe realizes she knows little about her Duo. K challenges Tor to a rematch.
- Episode 12: Absolute Duo Mar 22, 2015 · 24m The idea of wanting to protect someone is still foreign to K, so in a dramatic, no-holds-barred faceoff, Tor decides to show him how it's done.