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The Best Episodes of Akame ga Kill! Season 1

Every episode of Akame ga Kill! Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Akame ga Kill! Season 1!

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Young Tatsumi travels to the capital of the Empire in order to earn money for his starving people and encounters a world of unimaginable depravity, dominated by the ruthless Prime Minister who controls the child

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 17 - Kill the Curse
    8.7/10(1000 votes)

    S1:E17

    After being cornered by Akame and Leone, Bols sets off an explosion and flees. While he is trying to get back to his comrades, he runs into a hurt girl who is crying. Meanwhile, Kurome's medicine starts wearing off and she starts remembering her days with Akame as well as their sad goodbye, while stumbling through the mountain. While leaning against a tree eating snacks, someone approaches her...

    Director:Manabu Okamoto
    Writer:Touko Machida

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  2. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 24 - Akame ga Kill!
    8.7/10(1258 votes)

    S1:E24

    The empire's army has been defeated and all that remains is the empire's strongest, General Esdeath. Akame and her sword stand in Esdeath's way as she desires to continue breeding war. The two face one another. The final battle begins. What will the result bring forth? A new kingdom where the citizens can live in peace or will there be more bloodshed...?

    Director:Tomoki Kobayashi
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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  3. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 21 - Kill the Despair
    8.5/10(902 votes)

    S1:E21

    In order to instill fear into the hearts of those among the Rebel Army, the capital has spread the word that Tatsumi will be executed publicly. Night Raid receives notice of this and intends to rescue him.

    Director:Hiroyuki Tsuchiya
    Writer:Touko Machida

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  4. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 23 - Kill the Emperor
    8.5/10(935 votes)

    S1:E23

    The Revolution finally reaches its final phase; Night Raid is en route to assassinate Minister Onest, the root of the problem. All goes according to Najenda's plan as the Revolutionary Army successfully invades the city. Night Raid arrives at the Palace where the Emperor and Minister are located. Unlike the panicked Emperor, the Minister is composed and confident as they prepare to unleash their trump card. As the palace trembles, something appears from below...!

    Director:Atsushi Ikariya
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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  5. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 6 - Kill the Absolute Justice
    8.4/10(926 votes)

    S1:E6

    Night Raid is tasked with the eradication of a drug trafficking organization within the Imperial City. Tatsumi and Leone head towards the red light district. The two learn of the horrific details of the organization and their rage is apparent. Meanwhile, Sheele and Mine go after the Tybil, former leader of the organization when they suddenly feel an alarming presence.

    Director:Manabu Okamoto
    Writer:Touko Machida

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  6. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 8 - Kill the Three (2)
    8.3/10(855 votes)

    S1:E8

    Tatsumi and Bulat stand before the Three. Among them is Bulat's former leader, Liver. The battle quickly turns into a one-on-one combat between Bulat versus Liver and Tatsumi versus Nyau.

    Directors:Daisuke Eguchi, Mamiko Sekiya
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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  7. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 19 - Kill the Fate
    8.3/10(789 votes)

    S1:E19

    Night Raid continues to work on their plan to assassinate Borick in Kyoroch. Tatsumi and Mine wander around the city, but then end up running into Seryu, who is responsible for Sheele's death. Mine decides to end things once and for all with her, while Tatsumi fights Suzuka from the Four Demons.

    Director:Masaki Matsumura
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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  8. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 22 - Kill the Little Sister
    8.3/10(809 votes)

    S1:E22

    Following Tatsumi's capture, Night Raid successfully defeated Commander-in-Chief Budou but at the cost of Main and Susanoo's lives. The Revolutionary Army surrounds the capital as the civilians start to riot. Wave is confounded by what he sees as Ran calmly observes how everything unfolds. Meanwhile, Kurome senses that the end of her life is drawing near and seeks to settle things with her older sister once and for all.

    Director:Masahiro Sonoda
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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  9. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 1 - Kill the Darkness
    8.1/10(1127 votes)

    S1:E1

    Tatsumi leaves his village in pursuit of wealth and success in the Imperial Capital. He attempts to join the army, however it isn't as easy as it seems. When all of the sudden, a large breasted woman shows up at the local bar and offers to help him get recruited.

    Director:Tomoki Kobayashi
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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  10. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 16 - Kill the Puppets
    8.1/10(775 votes)

    S1:E16

    In order to combat the Jaegars, Night Raid is separated into two groups. Tatsumi and Akame are to deal with Bols, Kurome, and her puppets. The battle proves to be difficult as Kurome's Imperial Arms Yatsufusa has the ability to freely control the dead.

    Director:Hiroyuki Tsuchiya
    Writer:Koujirou Nakamura

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  11. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 20 - Kill the Carnage
    8.0/10(761 votes)

    S1:E20

    Kyoroch is freed because of Night Raid, which strengthens the Revolutionary Army's power. In this dire situation, Commander-in-chief Budoh and the minister's son, Shura, join the fight against Night Raid. Meanwhile, Night Raid infiltrates the capital yet again. Tatsumi and Lubbock go after Minister Onest in the palace by sneaking in with the help of one of the Revolutionary Army's spies.

    Director:Daisuke Eguchi
    Writer:Koujirou Nakamura

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  12. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 4 - Kill the Imperial Arm Users
    7.8/10(863 votes)

    S1:E4

    The target this time is the capital's rumored phantom serial killer known only as Zank the Executioner. Just like the Night Raid, he is an Imperial Arms user as well.

    Director:Hiroyuki Tsuchiya
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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  13. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 11 - Kill the Mad Scientist
    7.8/10(765 votes)

    S1:E11

    Dr. Stylish discovered Night Raid's hideout as he followed Tatsumi. A battle quickly commenced between Night Raid and Dr. Stylish's fortified army who struck with a surprise attack. Tatsumi and Mine are enraged as they see Kakusan equipped with Sheele's Imperial Arms Extase. A fierce battle continues within the hideout when suddenly something came down from the Sky...

    Director:Akihisa Shibata
    Writer:Koujirou Nakamura

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  14. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 7 - Kill the Three (1)
    7.7/10(795 votes)

    S1:E7

    General Esdeath arrives at the capital and is brought to the Emperor to discuss annihilating Night Raid. The Emperor wants to reward her for her services but her request is somewhat surprising.

    Director:Akihisa Shibata
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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  15. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 14 - Kill the Giant Danger Beast
    7.7/10(754 votes)

    S1:E14

    Tatsumi and Esdeath meet again by chance while exterminating Danger Beasts. Esdeath is pleasantly surprised at the unexpected reunion while Tatsumi is overwhelmed. Even while fully immersed in the joy of their reunion, Esdeath notices that a man's been watching them from the shadows.

    Director:Jin Iwatsuki
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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  16. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 18 - Kill the Demon
    7.7/10(740 votes)

    S1:E18

    Borick is scheming to take over a religious faction, and Night Raid heads to Kyoroch, where that religion has its headquarters. The Jaegars also head to Kyoroch to act as bodyguards for Borick. Wave is worried about Kurome, who still hasn't healed from her wounds. Night Raid safely infiltrates Kyoroch, however they must now face Borick's own appointed guards, the Four Koukenji Rakshasa Demons.

    Director:Kazuomi Koga
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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  17. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 2 - Kill the Authority
    7.6/10(911 votes)

    S1:E2

    Tatsumi is taken by the Night Raid. They realized his potential as an assassin and asks him to join, but Tatsumi is conflicted. Though after learning more about each of Night Raid's team members, he learns of their objectives to defeat evil and corruption and eventually decides to join.

    Director:Kazuhiro Ozawa
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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  18. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 9 - Kill the Battle Fanatic
    7.6/10(760 votes)

    S1:E9

    Tatsumi inherits Bulat's Imperial Arms Incrusio after defeating the Three and vows to become even stronger. Mine's attitude towards Tatsumi seems to show a change after seeing his dedication during training... Meanwhile, General Esdeath receives news of the Three being defeated and in order to reinforce the army's strength she organizes a special police force of Imperial Arms users known only as the Jeagars.

    Director:Sumito Sasaki
    Writer:Touko Machida

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  19. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 10 - Kill the Temptation
    7.5/10(770 votes)

    S1:E10

    Esdeath has taken Tatsumi after winning the combat tournament. And the reason being... love at first sight?! That being said Tatsumi has not only been forced to become Esdeath's lover but also an auxiliary member of the Jaegers. Tatsumi and Esdeath observe as the Jaegers raid the bandits' hideout; he witnesses how powerful the Jaegers truly are. All the while Tatsumi tries to find an opportunity to escape and return to the Night Raid's hideout...

    Director:Yoshiko Mikami
    Writer:Koujirou Nakamura

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  20. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 15 - Kill the Religious Organization
    7.5/10(739 votes)

    S1:E15

    A widely accepted religious organization among the civilians known as the Path of Peace is quickly gaining more followers. It is rumored that they will cause an armed uprising in an attempt to fight against the corrupt government.

    Director:Sumito Sasaki
    Writer:Touko Machida

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  21. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 3 - Kill Your Cares
    7.4/10(866 votes)

    S1:E3

    The Night Raid's hideout is invaded by intruders! The assassin clan was able to drive out the enemy without a problem. Tatsumi experiences the true intensity of the Night Raid for the first time and he is thrilled.

    Director:Takahiro Kawakoshi
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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  22. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 5 - Kill the Dream
    7.3/10(817 votes)

    S1:E5

    Sheele, who has no particular role in the hideout is assigned as Tatsumi's trainer. She explains how and why she chose assassinating as her career. Tatsumi, who still doesn't have an Imperial Arm of his own, tests out the Imperial Arm taken from Zank.

    Director:Tomoko Hiramuki
    Writer:Makoto Uezu

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  23. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 13 - Kill the Nuisances
    7.3/10(748 votes)

    S1:E13

    A new species of Danger Beasts have emerged and has been terrorizing the vicinity of the capital. Minister Onest has ordered Esdeath to seize and defeat them. Esdeath leads the Jaegers to go to deal with them. But something suspicious in the shadow is keeping an eye on their actions. Meanwhile, after Night Raid settles into their new hideout, they're also on the move to deal with the new Danger Beasts.

    Director:Masahiro Sonoda
    Writer:Touko Machida

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  24. Akame ga Kill! Season 1 Episode 12 - Kill the Newcomers
    7.1/10(754 votes)

    S1:E12

    After dealing with Dr. Stylish's attack Night Raid leaves their base and hides in the mountains. After welcoming the newly joined member, Night Raid experienced a brief moment of peace, even amid training. Mine, who has been teased relentlessly Chelsea, the newcomer, tells Tatsumi and Lubbok that she wants revenge.

    Director:Hiroyuki Tsuchiya
    Writer:Koujirou Nakamura

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Kill the Curse" is the best rated episode of "Akame ga Kill!" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 1000 votes. Directed by Manabu Okamoto and written by Touko Machida, it aired on 10/27/2014. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Akame ga Kill!".