7.4/1053 votes#1 - Sophist
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/13/2021
Game-loving high school student Akira Shiroyanagi survives an encounter with a monster, only to be fatally wounded by a girl named Mion. Soon after, he wakes to find himself part of an "ability focus group," a large group of people granted powerful abilities and forced to fight - and possibly kill - one another!
Director: Kenta Nouda
Writer: N/A
7.9/1045 votes#2 - Demon God
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/20/2021
Another ability focus group member is Yuuri Amagake, an actions-over-words high school student. Her opponent in the first program is Kazuto Kiryu, a perverted old man. Can Yuuri get past his lecherous attitude and put her ability to good use?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/1037 votes#3 - Trueblade
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/27/2021
The second program is revealed to be a five-on-five team battle, Akira finds himself on the same team as his first opponent, Kirisaki, as well as Yuuri, Shin Kumagiri, and Satoru Sawatari. While the other four begin revealing their abilities, Akira realizes the inherent danger of doing so.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/1034 votes#4 - Plagiarist
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/3/2021
The teams are tied in the first rounds of the second program fights, but Madoka Kirisaki's battle with Saeko Zokumyoin continues.
Director: Kenta Nouda
Writer: N/A
6.7/1033 votes#5 - Hunter
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/10/2021
Akira enters the third program, where he reunites with Yuuri. After throwing off their pursuers, Katsuya leads them to the Team Green home base.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/1032 votes#6 - Mediator
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/17/2021
Shirosagi's unflinching nature gives Akira the confidence that he can finish the third program with Team Green. But to get there, he has to make a big decision...
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.9/1031 votes#7 - Tyrant
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/24/2021
Akira and Yuuri rush to assist the injured Shirasagi, but can they destroy the giant ghoul without giving away Akira's ability?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/1029 votes#8 - Guardian
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/31/2021
While the team spends the week preparing for the "Hunt the King" quest, Akira and Yuuri pay a visit to Team Blue.
Director: Yoshinobu Kasai
Writer: N/A
7.2/1028 votes#9 - Iron Maiden
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/7/2021
Akira visits Rin Kashii with a proposal, as the battle between Team Green and Team Red heats up!
Director: Motoki Nakanishi
Writer: Mea Naito
7.3/1026 votes#10 - Diamondhand
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/14/2021
Shirasagi catches the spy infiltrating Team Green, only to learn there's another traitor in their midst. As war wages all over the field, Kumagiri finds himself in desperate straits.
Director: N/A
Writer: Mea Naito
7.2/1026 votes#11 - Loanshark
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/21/2021
Akira engages in a battle of wits with Kuroiwa while Yuuri continues to face down against Oogami, who seeks an answer to a particular question through the fight.
Director: N/A
Writer: Mea Naito
6.5/1032 votes#12 - The Final Ability
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/28/2021
The quest reaches its end in a battle between Yuuri and Oogami, Team Red's king. Meanwhile, Akira concludes his battle with Kuroiwa and seeks to complete the third program once and for all.
Director: N/A
Writer: Mea Naito
The Best Episodes of Battle Game in 5 Seconds Season 1
Every episode of Battle Game in 5 Seconds Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Battle Game in 5 Seconds Season 1!
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Sophist" is the best rated episode of "Battle Game in 5 Seconds" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 53 votes. Directed by Kenta Nouda and written by N/A, it aired on 7/13/2021. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Demon God".