The essential episodes of Shironeko Project: Zero Chronicle

Watch these 11 in order and you've got Shironeko Project: Zero Chronicle — each pick states its reason.

1. 01

   S01E01 · Pilot · April 6, 2020 · 24m

   The Land Protected by Light3.0

   The world is split between a kingdom of light in the sky and a kingdom of darkness on earth. As the King of Darkness devotes himself to war, monsters ravage his lands. A boy whose village was destroyed by monsters questions the king's rule.

2. 02

   S01E02 · Top rated · April 13, 2020 · 24m

   The World's Egoism6.0

   The monstrous Bahl attacks the Kingdom of White, indiscriminately slaughtering all in his path. While Iris rushes to intercept him, the Prince of Darkness begins his training to become king far below in the Kingdom of Black.

3. 03

   S01E03 · Top rated · April 20, 2020 · 24m

   The Grief-Stricken Queen of Light6.0

   In the Kingdom of White, Iris reflects on her duties and the events that led her to become queen. Meanwhile, in the Kingdom of Black, the Prince of Darkness enters a competition to make his position as heir to the throne official.

4. 04

   S01E04 · Season 1 peak · April 27, 2020 · 24m

   The Messenger from Black7.0

   The prince and Adel travel as envoys to the Kingdom of White. Although they bring an offer of alliance, their nations are still at war, and they are greeted with suspicion and hostility. Can the prince successfully navigate the pitfalls of diplomacy?

5. 05

   S01E05 · Top rated · May 4, 2020 · 24m

   United Front5.0

   Iris agrees to join forces with the King of Darkness to put an end to Bahl and his indiscriminate rampages. The forces of darkness rally to stop Bahl's assault, but can they hold out long enough for the two monarchs to bring him down?

6. 06

   S01E07 · Top rated · May 18, 2020 · 24m

   Picking Wild Greens5.0

   Iris leads everyone to her kingdom's woods to pick wild greens for a group meal. Over the course of their time together, the two groups gain a new appreciation of their differences and what they can learn from each other.

7. 07

   S01E08 · Top rated · May 25, 2020 · 24m

   A Promise5.0

   The prince, Adel and Groza are suddenly recalled to the Kingdom of Black. All seems to be going well during their final audience with Iris until Adel begins acting strangely.

8. 08

   S01E09 · Top rated · June 1, 2020 · 24m

   The Queen of Light and the Prince of Darkness6.0

   After his return to the Kingdom of Black, the Prince of Darkness is barred from the palace and ordered to hunt dangerous monsters on the frontier. Meanwhile, Phious worries about Iris's condition as the Kingdom of White prepares for war.

9. 09

   S01E10 · Top rated · June 8, 2020 · 24m

   The Gentle Song of Darkness5.0

   Phious hurries to retrieve the Shining Droplets that will heal Iris while the forces of darkness besiege the Kingdom of White. Meanwhile, Groza confronts the Prince of Darkness about her feelings for him.

10. 10

    S01E11 · Top rated · June 15, 2020 · 24m

    The Distant Sky5.0

    With the prince and Groza left stranded on the surface, the King of Darkness launches his final assault on the Kingdom of White. Will Iris and her forces be able to withstand his onslaught?

11. 11

    S01E12 · Series finale · June 22, 2020 · 24m

    The Sin of the Beginning5.0

    As Iris makes a last, desperate attempt to stop the King of Darkness, the prince finds himself blocked from joining the battle by a familiar face.