RWBY - Episode Guide

Ruby Rose finds herself in the middle of a robbery committed by famous criminal Roman Torchwick. Her efforts to stop him attract the attention of Professor Ozpin, head of Beacon Academy, who grants her special admission to his school.

Ruby makes a new friend, the bumbling swordsman Jaune Arc, during her overwhelming first day at Beacon.

Jaune makes the mistake of flirting with Weiss but finds a friend in star athlete Pyrrha Nikos, while Ruby is horrified to learn the details of Beacon's initiation ritual.

After (literally) dropping into the vast Emerald Forest, Ruby and the other initiates scramble to find their new partners and survive against the vicious creatures of Grimm. Welcome to school, kids!

To their mutual displeasure, Ruby and Weiss are paired up during the initiation. Meanwhile Pyrhha lends a hand to Jaune, who may be in over his head at Beacon.

Yang and Blake happily partner up, while tensions rise between Ruby and Weiss.

Things are going smoothly for Blake and Yang, but everything goes south when the other pairs show up with giant monsters on their tails.

Ruby, Weiss, Blake, Yang, Jaune, Pyrrha, and fellow students Nora and Ren fight for their lives against the monstrous inhabitants of the Emerald Forest in their first true test as Huntsmen and Huntresses.

The teams have been formed and classes at Beacon have begun, but Weiss can't understand why Ruby was put in charge of RWBY instead of her. Does the young prodigy really have what it takes to lead?

While Weiss struggles with her pride, Ruby begins to really wonder if the headmaster made a mistake in making her leader of team RWBY.

Jaune, the least-capable of the new Hunters, suffers under a bully.

Pyrrha comes up with a plan to help Jaune, but things get complicated when he reveals how he came to the school.

Jaune is being blackmailed into one terrible situation after another, but when Pyrrha becomes the target of a mean prank, he stands up to his tormentors.

Resolving the "Jaune Arc", Jaune shows everyone that he truly has potential. But can he still repair his friendship with Pyrrha?

Two new contenders come to town in anticipation of the coming tournament. Blake and Weiss clash over prejudices concerning the faunus, which leads to Blake revealing her dark past.

Concluding volume one, Blake and a new friend attempt to find out who's behind a series of thefts, while team RWBY try to find her after she runs away.

A new semester at Beacon begins in a messy way as teams RWBY and JNPR go at it in a knockdown, drag-out food fight. Meanwhile, sinister forces gather, ready to strike at an unsuspecting kingdom.

Blake, restless ever since her encounter with Torchwick, convinces the rest of team RWBY to help her hunt down the criminal. Cinder initiates the next phase of her plan.

RWBY is joined by Sun and Neptune in their hunt for Torchwick. While scouring the town for clues Ruby bumps into her friend Penny, who's been behaving even more strangely than usual.

Blake and Sun find Torchwick supplying advanced armaments to a group of radicals, but the two are discovered. All of RWBY must unite to defeat their enemy's newest weapon.

Pyrrha Nikos is one of the most promising new Huntresses at Beacon, called "the Invincible Girl" for good reason. But when it comes to matters of the heart Pyrrha's much more vulnerable than she let's on.

Blake is running herself ragged trying to figure out Torchwick's next move, and Yang tries to get her to relax a bit and enjoy the upcoming dance. Pyrrha and Jaune both deal with unrequited love.

Jaune starts to realize how Pyrrha feels about him, and makes a bold move. Ruby notices something amiss outside the dance, and ends up fighting for her life.

The first year students receive their first real missions as Huntsmen and Huntresses as Ozpin and his allies seek a way to counter their mysterious for.

Accompanied by the eccentric Huntsman Dr. Oobleck, team RWBY battles the Grimm in an abandoned part of the city, all while secretly searching for Torchwick's hideout.

Weiss, Blake and Yang contemplate why they want to become Huntresses, while Ruby makes a startling discover deep underground.

Team RWBY fights against the clock to stop a train from reaching its destination.

Hundreds of Grimm pour into the city and team RWBY alone cannot stop them. Cinder's carefully laid schemes are in danger of coming apart, so she thinks of a way to salvage the situation.

The Vytal Festival Tournament is the ultimate battle of skill, pitting the world's most powerful Huntsmen and Huntresses in training against one another... and it's finally here!

The Vytal Festival continues through team JNPR vs team BRNZ, and team SSSN vs team NDGO. A strangely familiar face drunkenly watches the tournament.

After the arrival of Winter, Weiss and Ruby learn of the tension between her and Qrow.

Mercury displays his tremendous skills as a fighter. Ruby and Yang gain valuable advice from Qrow, while Weiss learns a life lesson from Winter.

During the second round of the vytal festival Yang and Weiss compete against an unfamiliar team.

Ozpin and Pyrrha discuss the story of The Four Maidens. Afterwards, Yang and Mercury's fight reaches a jaw-dropping conclusion.

The Vytal Festival Tournament is the ultimate battle of skill, pitting the world's most powerful Huntsmen and Huntresses in training against one another... and it's finally here! Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang are back for a season of over-the-top action, and they're not alone. New fighters from around Remnant are ready to bring glory to their kingdom, but there are those among them with a far more sinister goal in mind…

Team RWBY recover from Yang's attack on Mercury. Pyrrah suffers under the dangerous decision she must make. Ruby becomes suspicious and the second round begins.

Pyrrah and Penny begin their fight. Ruby and Mercury begin theirs. Cinder sends a deadly message.

Team RWBY is separated as Beacon and Vale suffers a devastating Grimm attack. The Huntsmen must stand together, but Cinder has more plans in place.

Ruby faces off against Neo and Torchwick. The war for Beacon continues, and in the midst of all the chaos, Blake and Adam's encounter reaches a shocking conclusion. Pyrrha makes her decision.

As the battle for beacon reaches a close, Pyrrha makes a decision that changes everything. When it ends, Ruby discovers there is more to her than she thought.

Six months on in the world of Remnant, we rejoin team RWBY in the premiere of RWBY Volume 4. Salem assigns her council and plots their next move. Ruby, Jaune, Nora and Ren fight a dangerous new Grimm in the forests.

Team RNJR find the aftermath of a massacre. Weiss is cornered by her father, and Ruby discovers a sad truth.

Blake encounters a dangerous new Grimm on her way to Menagerie. Back at Patch, Yang continues to feel the effects the fall of Beacon has had on her.

Yang still deals with the events of the battle but then finds some enjoyable company and wise words from her father. Team RNJR travels to the next town with surprising ease, is luck on their side?

Blake returns home to her family in Managerie, but Sun struggles to impress her father. Even here Blake struggles to outrun her problems, as the White Fang interrupts their reunion. Tyrian begins his hunt for Ruby.

Weiss sings her song and struggles with Atlesian unawareness. Team RNJR discover another ruined city and run into a deadly opponent.

Weiss must face the consequences of her actions at the charity event, Qrow battles Tyrian to protect Team RNJR and Oscar learns more about his fate.

Qrow is still recovering from his injury from the previous fight, as he informs team RNJR about the growing threat of Salem. Blake reconnects with her father.

As Weiss and Yang continue their training, Blake and Sun hunt down the White Fang spy and Team RNJR must decide the best path to travel around a mountain in order to find help for Qrow.

Being so close to their home town of Kuroyuri brings back painful memories for Ren and Nora, but with Qrow's condition worsening by the second, both halves of Team RNJR must keep moving forward.

As Cinder continues her training with the maiden's power, Tyrian returns to explain his defeat to Salem. Weiss attempts to escape her father with Klein's help, Blake resolves to reclaim the White Fang, and Ren sees a nightmare from his past.

Team RNJR battle against the Grimm that destroyed Kuroyuri, but Ren's anger causes him to lose control mid-battle and put his friend's lives in danger.

After a long and arduous journey, Team RNJR and Qrow finally meet with Professor Lionheart, Weiss continues to flee from her father, Blake confronts Ilia about her alliegence to the White Fang and Yang finds a lead to her mother.

Weiss' path to Haven is blocked by a swarm of Lancers ambushing any aircraft in their territory. Adam meets with the White Fang's leader, Sienna Khan to introduce Hazel.

Ghira and Blake's attempt to convince the Faunus of Menagerie to help save Haven are interrupted by Ilia. Weiss' captors reveal their plans to ransom her back to her father. Team RNJR learn more about Oscar's strange ability.

Ruby and Oscar begin training in hand-to-hand combat. Yang finds Raven's camp, but the discovery of Weiss' kidnapping sours their reunion.

Blake and Sun fail to get enough signatures for their petition to save Haven Academy. Ilia is given orders by the Albains to assassinate Blake's parents and capture Blake.

Raven explains to Yang and Weiss her distrust in Ozpin after learning about Salem's existence. She shows off her shape shifting ability as proof and offers Yang a choice to stay with her. Yang and Weiss choose to leave and reunite with Ruby.

Yang confronts Ozpin about using magic on Qrow and Raven, who reveals everything about his powers and the Maidens. Meanwhile, Cinder, Watts, Mercury and Emerald arrive at Raven's camp.

Emotions heighten as Ruby and Weiss discover that Yang has yet to forgive Blake. Illia's internal conflict grows. Blake discovers that her family is in danger.

Raven's camp is attacked by Cinder's group as they search for the Spring Maiden. Ilia leaves a note asking Blake to meet her in secret.

Blake attempts to reason with Ilia as Ghira and Sun fight Corsac and Fennec.

Ruby and the rest of the gang meet with Professor Lionheart at Haven Academy, unaware that they are walking right into a trap.

Hazel's past is brought to light. Jaune discovers something about himself. Raven, Vernal, and Cinder enter the Vault.

Ruby distracts Emerald and Mercury so Yang cam pursue Raven and Cinder. Adam prepares to destroy the school, but Blake arrives with the rest of the Faunus to take him into custody.

Emerald breaks down upon learning of Cinder's defeat while Adam and Lionheart flee, forcing Mercury and Hazel to retreat. Despite brief tension in Yang, Blake is welcomed back by RWBY.

Ruby Rose and her friends have been burdened with transporting the Relic of Knowledge safely to Atlas. There's countless miles of Grimm-covered countryside between the city of Mistral and the northern coastline of Anima. Fortunately, the Argus Limited can easily make the journey... so long as nothing goes wrong.

No matter how hard you may try to bury it, the past will always claw its way back to you.

What is your favorite fairy tale?

Heroes and villains alike are confronted with troubling revelations.

The spiders in Mistral always deliver, but shelter doesn't always guarantee safety.

As darkness falls on Brunswick Farms and the snow continues to fall, Team RWBY's morale is at an all-time low. The only thing worse than being stranded, alone in the woods... is realizing you're not alone at all.

While Cinder shares her plans with Neo, Maria shares her past with Team RWBY, and both groups are dead-set on making it to Atlas.

The Atlas representatives in Argus have no intention of assisting Team RWBY. In fact, they're adamantly opposed to it. It's time to come up with a new solution... and it's time to tell Jaune, Nora, and Ren about Jinn.

With Cinder gone, Emerald and Mercury are starting to raise questions, and they're not the only ones; Jaune, Nora, and Ren search for Oscar, but still aren't sure what they'll do if they find him.

Our heroes have one shot to pull off the heist of their lives, and if they're going to succeed, they'll need everyone to do their part. It's go time.

The only thing standing between our heroes and Atlas is Caroline Cordovin, but it will have to be a joint effort if they're going to bring her down. Meanwhile, Yang races to find Blake while Adam does his best to finish her.

Our heroes are running out of time. As Cordovin continues to stand tall, Blake and Yang stand together, and all combatants must ask themselves, "How far am I willing to go to win?"

A Leviathan has emerged from the ocean depths and now threatens to destroy the city of Argus. With Cordo's Colossus incapacitated, the Atlas Base has little they can do to protect the people.

Our heroes have finally made it to Atlas, but are they truly as safe as they'd hoped? This shining city in the clouds may be a beacon of hope for Remnant, but it casts a dark shadow…

Arresting people isn't exactly the best way to make a first impression. However, once the initial shock has worn off, Ruby and her friends learn there's a lot more to these Ace Ops - and even General Ironwood - than first meets the eye.

Out in the snowy tundra, the Ace Ops show teams RWBY and JNR the ropes.

Riding the high of completing their first mission in Atlas, the gang is itching to hone their skills and provide some much-needed help to the citizens of Mantle.

Between missions, training, and rising political unrest, these fledgling huntsmen and huntresses have quite a lot on their hands.

After constant missions and vigorous training sessions, the kids finally get a night off to relax. But attending a political rally may not be the most leisurely activity.

How far would you be willing to go to do what's right?

Jacques and Ironwood engage in a dangerous game of wits. Meanwhile, the kids must face their most dangerous threat yet: a high class dinner party.

Will you tell the truth? Or will someone tell it for you? The answer can make all the difference in the world.

The truth is finally out, and it's not only our heroes who take notice. With everything at stake, it's all hands on deck to protect the City of Mantle.

Between Watts, Tyrian, and the seemingly endless swarm of Grimm, evil is encroaching on our heroes from all sides. The biggest threat, however, may be hiding where they least expect it.

With Salem's forces drawing closer, and the General's orders for their arrest, our heroes are forced to fight on all fronts to save the city Ironwood has abandoned.

Who will you become when your greatest fears are realized?

."More than ever before, the allied forces standing against Salem need to be united. But after Ironwood refused to continue evacuating Mantle, our heroes need to choose a new path forward -- if only they could agree on one.

Ruby, Nora, Blake, May, and Penny set their sights on Atlas Military Command. Meanwhile Yang, Ren, Jaune, and Oscar handle evacuations in Mantle. If they can get everyone to the crater in time, they just might be able to save them.

The fate of humanity requires our heroes to infiltrate the most heavily-guarded facility in Atlas -- all in a day's work.

Jaune, Ren, and Yang's pursuit of a mysterious new Grimm results in unexpected complications. Ruby, Weiss, and Blake find a new place to lay low. Cinder receives an ultimatum.

This is it. Their chance to tell the world the truth. Will their message be heard?

It's time. 

"It's all out war in Atlas. Our heroes face an impossible problem. Where do they go from here?"

"We're not alone..."

The clock is ticking on Jaune, Ren, and Yang's rescue mission. The Ace-Ops hold the line against Salem's forces.

"As the fog of war covers the kingdom, Atlas nears its breaking point."

Tensions rise in Schnee Manor as our reunited heroes find themselves backed into a corner.

"It's risky, dangerous, and nearly impossible -- but it's the best plan they've got."
 

"The best laid plans..."
 

"Sometimes it's worth it all to risk the fall."

In which the rules of a game are broken.

In which new acquaintances are made.

In which a dessert is assembled. 

In which old friends reunite. 

In which plans and schedules are made.

In which some tea is spilled. 

In which a door is encountered. 

In which a choice must be made. 

First look at Rooster Teeth's newest project RWBY helmed by Red vs. Blue Lead Animator Monty Oum.

Ruby visits the grave of her mother, Summer Rose, on a snowy cliff and then heads into the forest. She encounters a pack of Beowolves in a clearing and engages them in combat, defeating them all.

The second trailer for the new animated show RWBY from Rooster Teeth.

Weiss is performing a song in a concert hall. Her performance is overlaid with a scene of her engaged in a combat with a giant suit of armor. She struggles and is struck in the head, causing her to bleed around her eye, but ultimately defeats the armor.

Third look at Rooster Teeth's newest project RWBY helmed by Red vs. Blue Lead Animator Monty Oum.

Blake sits on a stone in a red forest when she is approached by Adam. The pair head down a cliff to a train passing through the forest. Inside the train, they fight off numerous armed robots. When Adam sets explosives to blow up the train car, Blake inquires about the crew, but Adam shows no concern. Adam and Blake are then faced with a large spider-like robot and fight it on an open-air train car. Blake holds the robot off so Adam can prepare an attack, which he uses to take it out. He then notices Blake on the car ahead just as she separates the cars, leaving him behind.

Fourth look at Rooster Teeth's newest project RWBY helmed by Red vs. Blue Lead Animator Monty Oum.

Yang arrives at a club and heads to the bar inside. She forcibly interrogates a man there named Junior about the whereabouts of a woman. After Junior admits to not knowing anything, she lets him go. Yang then offers to "kiss and make up", but knocks him out when he lets his guard down. She then fights off the armed men in the club and defeats a pair of girls, Melanie and Miltia, who confront her. After coming back around, Junior attacks Yang, but is gradually overpowered. He manages to pull out some of her hair, causing Yang to fly into a rage and blast Junior out a window. Yang then exits the club and runs into Ruby.

Go beyond the story in this RWBY supplementary series, delving into the various forces that shape... the World of Remnant

Noted as an energy propellant that interacts with a person's Aura, the narrator describes Dust as coming in four basic types that can also be combined to achieve other effects. Various ways Dust can be used by the population of Remnant are mentioned, particularly its technological applications. The narrator states the origins of Dust are unknown despite its widespread use and alludes to there being unforeseen consequences of using it.

Go beyond the story in this RWBY supplementary series, delving into the various forces that shape... the World of Remnant

Civilizations are said to have risen and fallen throughout Remnant's history with four remaining: Atlas, Mistral, Vacuo, and Vale. The narrator describes the governing structures of these kingdoms, notes the existence of scattered communities outside the kingdoms, and details the nature of their military forces, including the huntsmen academies. At the end the narrator states the kingdoms serve as a haven from the darkness, so long as they remain united.

Go beyond the story in this RWBY supplementary series, delving into the various forces that shape... the World of Remnant

The narrator states Grimm have been threatening humanity for as long as humanity has known with no knowledge of their origin. Grimm are noted to only target humans, with other animals only fighting them for territory, and to not require sustenance. Negative emotions are known to attract Grimm, making defense difficult as panic attracts more of the creatures. It is stated that research of the Grimm is difficult because it is hard to keep them in captivity and when they die their bodies slowly disintegrate. Finally, the Grimm are found to be capable of learning and becoming more effective killers with age.

Go beyond the story in this RWBY supplementary series, delving into the various forces that shape... the World of Remnant

The narrator describes the uses of Aura, which is a manifestation of one's own soul. Every living being has one (except for the Grimm), but Huntsmen and Huntresses have stronger mastery over their Aura. Aura serves as a protective shield that can allow one to survive what would be a fatal blow. However, Aura drains the more it is used in battle. Additionally, Huntsmen and Huntresses have the ability to use a Semblance, a unique ability that varies between each one. With enough mastery over one's Aura, they can become more than just human...

Note: This episode was a DVD/Blu-ray exclusive.

Created as a result of war, the Vytal Festival is meant to celebrate the peace between the four Kingdoms after the Great Remnant War. Held every two years in a kingdom chosen to host it, the festival invites all those in the four kingdoms to partake in each others cultures. The Vytal Festival Tournament is the highlight of the festival, where Huntsmen from the academies spar in competition and to test their abilities. With the growth of the Academies and the improved skills of the Huntsmen, a purpose built stadium was created, the Amity Colosseum. Each kingdom contributes to the floating Colosseum, which is hailed as a showcase of both technological aspiration and a symbol of harmony between the kingdoms.

Huntsman and Huntresses are considered to be the best and brightest warriors in Remnant, often outranking kingdom police and military due to their strength and skill. Established alongside the Academies after the great war, the role was hoped to produced elite warriors to stave off the Grimm. Four Academies were founded: Beacon Academy in Vale, Haven Academy in Mistral, Shade Academy in Vacuo, and Atlas Academy in the defunct Kingdom of Mantle (now known as the Kingdom of Atlas). The academies recruited graduates from various combat schools that not only show skill in defeating the Grimm, but also showing protection towards their fellow man. This translates into the formation of teams at the academies, where the traits of these trainee guardians are formed and honed: communication, empathy, and teamwork.

Once done with training, Huntmens and Huntresses are allowed to choose how they wish to work and use their abilities via mission boards. While the academies discourage the Huntsmen from being aligned to any of the four kingdoms during their training, after training the decision to align with a kingdom or village is up the individual Huntsman. Atlas Academy however, has come under increasing scrutiny in forcing a military lifestyle on their students, pressuring Huntsmen in enlisting in the Atlas Military's Special Operatives Unit, rather than allowing them to voluntarily join.

Regardless of the teaching methods, the same goal is met by each of the academies: Huntsmen and Huntresses make their own paths. Some will stay together in a team, while others will strike out on their own. And all must be expected to serve humanity and not fall into the darkness.

Initially, many forms of long-range communication were limited, be they due to the threat of the Grimm, or that mankind has not accomplished space travel yet due to inefficient use of Dust not working outside of Remnant's atmosphere. Then, came the Cross Continental Transmit System, a technological marvel provided by the Kingdom of Atlas. These towers provide wireless signals to devices like Scrolls, but the signal becomes weaker the further away one is from a relay tower. Moreover, if one of the towers is taken offline, then so does its network along with the rest of the towers.

For many years, an old wizard has lived alone in his home in the woods. One snowy day, he is surprised to see a young maiden outside his window, who introduces herself as Winter, and she was waiting for her other sisters to arrive. The old man, curious as to why she was resting under a tree, decides to rest himself as well. When the old man wakes, he sees Winter is visited by another sister named Spring, who begins planting seeds and watering a garden for the old man. Later on, they are joined by the third sister, Summer, who convinces the old man to step outside his door and embrace the world around him. As they prepare for dinner, the fourth and eldest sister, Fall, arrives to join them. The old man then asks the sisters why they decided to help him, and Fall replies it is because they are able to. In return for their kindness, the wizard musters all of the power he can, and offers it to the four sisters, granting them unique abilities. The Four Maidens are grateful to the old man and set off to share their gifts with the world, promising him that they will visit him again on a yearly basis.

It's been several months since the Fall of Beacon, and the world of Remnant is still recovering. Tensions are high, lives have been lost, and the members of Team RWBY... are divided. Each of our heroines now faces a journey of their own.

Welcome back to the World of Remnant! In these mini-episodes, Qrow will walk us through the four Kingdoms of the world from his... perspective.

Welcome back to the World of Remnant! In these mini-episodes, Qrow will walk us through the four Kingdoms of the world from his... perspective.

Welcome back to the World of Remnant! In these mini-episodes, Qrow will walk us through the four Kingdoms of the world from his... perspective.

Welcome back to the World of Remnant! In these mini-episodes, Qrow will walk us through the four Kingdoms of the world from his... perspective.

Join Qrow Branwen as he explains what life is like outside the four kingdoms of Remnant.

Learn about Remnant's second humanoid species, the Faunus, as we explore their history and relationship with humanity.

The Schnee Dust Company is arguably the most influential business in the world of Remnant. Learn how it rose from nothing... and how it's changed over the years.

The Great War was a terrible time in Remnant... but it's a time that should never be forgotten.

All her life, Weiss Schnee has lived a privileged and pampered life... but it did not come without its own hardships.

The White Fang was once a peaceful organization fighting for true equality for the Faunus. Over the years, however, many members began to favor violent and extreme tactics in order to demand respect from the humans of Remnant. Though Blake Belladonna eventually decided to leave the White Fang and its growing acts of terror, not all of her friends made the same decision.

You know that Ruby is unstoppable with her scythe, but Yang knows the true power of hand-to-hand combat. In the midst of a weapon-free training session, can Yang convince her sister of the importance of fighting without a weapon?

Willing to strike down anyone who gets in the way of his twisted version of justice, Adam has declared to fight for the rights of his people, but over the years he's strayed further and further from these idealistic claims. He's a dangerous combination of ferocity and delusion whose only goal is to torment his ex-partner, Blake Belladonna, whom he considers to be responsible for his fall from power.

Grimm are walking horrors that roam the wilderness... but there are some that bring the terror closer to home.

A lone hunter protects a swampy village until disaster strikes. Will his children pick up the mantle?

Ozpin recounts two distinct origin myths regarding the Faunus.

A kingly gift turns out to be more than it seems.

Not every story has a "happily ever after."

A young boy meets a mysterious warrior protecting his village from afar.

The members of the Justice League find themselves in the mysterious world of Remnant, de-aged into teenagers and split up from each other. Superman meets Ruby Rose and Yang Xiao Long in Vale, Wonder Woman teams up with Blake Belladonna in Menagerie, Batman works with Weiss Schnee after a conflict in Atlas, and The Flash, Green Lantern, Cyborg, and Vixen wake up in Beacon Academy alongside Jaune Arc, Nora Valkyrie, and Lie Ren.

Team RWBY find themselves remembering events that don't exactly line up with the world they're in, while the Justice League struggles to remember how they wound up in this new world. The two groups team up to find out what happened to them and protect the world from strange Grimm with unusual abilities regarding Dust.