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The Best Episodes of A Galaxy Next Door Season 1

Every episode of A Galaxy Next Door Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of A Galaxy Next Door Season 1!

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After his father’s death, Ichiro is left to care for his siblings alone. They’re barely scraping by with only a small inheritance and his job as a manga artist, which isn’t going so great. That

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    A Galaxy Next Door Season 1 Episode 9 - A Hot Spring With the Princess
    8.8/10(58 votes)

    S1:E9

    Some amazing New Year's luck sees Shiori and the Kugas take a trip to a hot spring resort. But Shiori's mother Miyako is growing impatient, and she begins taking steps to get her daughter to return to the island.

    Director:Kunihiro Mori
    Writer:Koki Hashimoto

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  2. A Galaxy Next Door Season 1 Episode 10 - Family Meeting With the Princess
    8.7/10(53 votes)

    S1:E10

    Shiori's parents track her down and confront her in person about her situation, which she and Ichiro now must find a way to explain. Can they convince them to let her stay, and is there any way to annul the Engagement Pact?

    Director:Hideaki Uehara
    Writer:Koki Hashimoto

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  3. A Galaxy Next Door Season 1 Episode 11 - Stinger Removal With Kuga-kun
    8.7/10(52 votes)

    S1:E11

    The fated day arrives, the day when Ichiro and Shiori will annul their Engagement Pact. But there's a risk their feelings for each other will vanish in the process, and there's no way to be sure without performing the ceremony.

    Director:Aoi Mori
    Writer:Misaki Morie

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  4. A Galaxy Next Door Season 1 Episode 12 - Fireworks With the Princess
    8.7/10(57 votes)

    S1:E12

    With the pact no longer hanging over them, Shiori and Ichiro are free to live and love on their own terms. But that doesn't necessarily mean there are no complications left to address.

    Director:Yoshihisa Matsumoto
    Writer:Gigaemon Ichikawa

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  5. A Galaxy Next Door Season 1 Episode 8 - Christmas With the Princess
    8.6/10(58 votes)

    S1:E8

    It's time for the Christmas party, an annual tradition at Hiiragi Apartments. Shiori continues to grow closer to Ichiro, but she also spends time with some of the other friends she's made since her arrival.

    Directors:Aoi Mori, Masato Suzuki
    Writer:Misaki Morie

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  6. A Galaxy Next Door Season 1 Episode 6 - A Letter With the Princess
    8.3/10(55 votes)

    S1:E6

    Shiori meets with mixed results when she tries to get additional assistant work with local manga artists. In an effort to encourage her, Ichiro takes a leaf from her book and decides to put his thoughts down on paper.

    Director:Aoi Mori
    Writer:Misaki Morie

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  7. A Galaxy Next Door Season 1 Episode 5 - At the Zoo With the Princess
    8.2/10(57 votes)

    S1:E5

    Shiori and the Kugas finally make it to the zoo, and it's Shiori's first time visiting one. It's also her first date with Ichiro since they officially became a couple, and there are unexpected hurdles to clear.

    Director:Hideaki Uehara
    Writer:Gigaemon Ichikawa

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  8. A Galaxy Next Door Season 1 Episode 4 - Weather Conditions With the Princess
    8.1/10(58 votes)

    S1:E4

    Rainy weather complicates plans for Shiori and the Kugas. When Machi and Fumio are down in the dumps as a result, Ichiro and Shiori get creative in their efforts to make the most of the day's disappointing weather.

    Director:Yoshihisa Matsumoto
    Writer:Koki Hashimoto

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  9. A Galaxy Next Door Season 1 Episode 7 - A Slight Fever With the Princess
    8.1/10(55 votes)

    S1:E7

    Shiori goes with the Kugas to visit their father's grave, as her relationship with Ichiro slowly deepens. When she comes down with a fever, it becomes Ichiro's turn to help her get back on her feet again.

    Director:Shigeru Ueda
    Writer:Koki Hashimoto

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  10. A Galaxy Next Door Season 1 Episode 3 - Drama Bomb With the Princess
    7.9/10(62 votes)

    S1:E3

    Shiori and Ichiro explore the ins and outs of how daily life will function under the terms of their Engagement Pact. Ichiro's friend and mentor Momoka comes over for a visit, but this has an unexpected effect on Shiori's state of mind.

    Director:Ichirou Suzuki
    Writer:Misaki Morie

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  11. A Galaxy Next Door Season 1 Episode 1 - Crunch Time With the Princess
    7.8/10(84 votes)

    S1:E1

    Ichiro Kuga is a manga artist struggling to support his two young siblings, and he's in need of an assistant. Shiori Goshiki wishes to become that assistant, but her background is unusual in more ways than one.

    Director:Yoshihisa Matsumoto
    Writer:Gigaemon Ichikawa

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  12. A Galaxy Next Door Season 1 Episode 2 - Shopping With the Princess
    7.7/10(77 votes)

    S1:E2

    Ichiro learns the hard way some of the physical implications of his newfound bond with Shiori. Now that she has a permanent place to live, it's time for the two of them to do some shopping.

    Director:Koji Shimada
    Writer:Gigaemon Ichikawa

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A Hot Spring With the Princess" is the best rated episode of "A Galaxy Next Door" season 1. It scored 8.8/10 based on 58 votes. Directed by Kunihiro Mori and written by Koki Hashimoto, it aired on 6/4/2023. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Family Meeting With the Princess".