Ulysses: Jeanne d'Arc and the Alchemist Knight contains episodes 1-12 of the anime directed by Shin Itagaki. <p> Montmorency, devoted to the study of alchemy and magic, hoped to end the currently escalating Hundred Years War. However, his hope shifts to a young girl named Jeanne after infusing her with the power of a Philosopher's Stone. With a mighty Ulysses and his fairy companion Astaroth by his side, Montmorency sets off-turning the tides of countless battles and reuniting with beautiful childhood companions along the way.