Reign: The Conqueror
In the 4th century B.C., a pagan shaman prophesies that Olympias, Queen of Macedonia, wife of King Phillip II will give birth to a baby who will grow up to destroy the world, and the baby named Alexander. Years later, Alexander with many successful campaigns unifies Persia and Macedonia, so great that it makes Aristotle worry that the world can be destroyed by Alexander's advance toward the East...
Cast: Satsuki Yukino, Atsuko Tanaka, Nachi Nozawa
Season 1
13 episodes
1. A Prophecy Born This DayAlexander of Macedonia is born prince of a thriving empire but the people have little faith in his potential rule as he lags in preparing for his first battle. He seeks to improve his speed by taming a man-eating horse.TV-14CC24minSep 14, 1999
2. The Thunder of BattleAlexander more than proves himself in his first battle but his tactics and the respect he earns makes his father King Philip wary of what this means for his reign. Philip's advisor proposes that he divorce Alexander's mother and take a new wife and sire a new heir, ridding him of the worry of Alexander's threat to his reign.TV-14CC26minSep 21, 1999
3. A Failure of DiplomacyA new king of Persia has arisen; Darius I and a war between Persia and Macedonia brews as Greece entangles two countries. Alexander seeks to learn more about his potential enemy, embarking on a dangerous mission and sneaks into PersiaTV-14CC25minSep 28, 1999
4. Ascension to the ThroneAlexander lives in exile after Philip casts him aside in favor of his newborn son. Olympias curses Erydace with nightmares and Philip plans to proclaim himself a god to his people but Alexander has other plans.TV-14CC25minOct 5, 1999
5. God of CreationAlexander campaigns to wipe out those who oppose him which puts the people of Athens in a frenzy as they wager between fighting him or submitting to him. A wise hermit is consulted by both sides as to what they should do.TV-14CC25minOct 12, 1999
6. Secret of SamothraceAs Alexander prepares for war with Persia, the secrets of his parents betrothal and his birth begin to surface by those who serve him.TV-14CC25minOct 19, 1999
7. The Gordian KnotAlexander arrives in Gordium and takes up the challenge of the "Gordian Knot" before the Persians Mount a surprise attack. Alexander presses his chance to face Darius in "A Battle of Kings." Meanwhile, Philotus battles nightmares of his death at the hands of Alexander.TV-14CC25minOct 26, 1999
8. Here Shall Stand AlexandriaNo synopsis available yet.TV-14CC25minNov 2, 1999
9. The Oracle of AmmonNo synopsis available yet.TV-14CC25minNov 9, 1999
10. Persia Shall FallNo synopsis available yet.TV-14CC25minNov 16, 1999
11. Unification Before DivisionNo synopsis available yet.TV-14CC25minNov 23, 1999
12. The Vanquished AriseNo synopsis available yet.TV-14CC25minNov 30, 1999
13. The Prophecy Come to PassNo synopsis available yet.TV-14CC25minDec 7, 1999
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Reign: The Conqueror
In the 4th century B.C., a pagan shaman prophesies that Olympias, Queen of Macedonia, wife of King Phillip II will give birth to a baby who will grow up to destroy the world, and the baby named Alexander. Years later, Alexander with many successful campaigns unifies Persia and Macedonia, so great that it makes Aristotle worry that the world can be destroyed by Alexander's advance toward the East...
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Hiroshi Aramata
- Studio
- Madhouse
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
