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The Best Episodes of Beyond the Boundary Season 1

Every episode of Beyond the Boundary Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Beyond the Boundary Season 1!

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The dark fantasy follows a high school sophomore named Akihito Kanbara. Although the boy appears human, he is half Youmu and invulnerable to wounds because he can heal quickly. One day, Akihito meets freshman Mirai

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Beyond the Boundary Season 1 Episode 4 - Bitter Orange
    8.0/10(113 votes)

    S1:E4

    Mirai and Akihito must defeat the Hollow Shadow while dodging around Sakura. The youmu can not only possess people, but also create labyrinths based off their memories. If Mirai hopes to have a future, she will have to face her past!

    Director:Yasuhiro Takemoto
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  2. Beyond the Boundary Season 1 Episode 6 - Shocking Pink
    7.8/10(106 votes)

    S1:E6

    Mirai goes after a perverted youmu with an eye for human girls. When it sprays Mitsuki with its stink juice, the Literary Club must band together to defeat the powerful--and horrendously stinky--youmu!

    Director:Taichi Ogawa
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  3. Beyond the Boundary Season 1 Episode 12 - Gray World
    7.8/10(107 votes)

    S1:E12

    Now that Akihito and Mirai have been reunited, they must work together to defeat Beyond the Boundary’s core. But what will happen to Mirai and Akihito once it has been defeated...? Will either of them survive?

    Directors:Taichi Ogawa, Taichi Ishidate
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  4. Beyond the Boundary Season 1 Episode 9 - Silver Bamboo
    7.7/10(93 votes)

    S1:E9

    According to Izumi, Akihito’s youmu transformation could be permanent! She tells Mirai that she must kill Akihito during the Calm or else he will become a powerful youmu gifted with immortality. Mirai is torn by the decision she must make.

    Director:Eisaku Kawanami
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  5. Beyond the Boundary Season 1 Episode 10 - White World
    7.7/10(92 votes)

    S1:E10

    In a dream, Mirai informs Akihito of what happened during their battle and why it had to be this way. Then time jumps backwards to six months earlier. At long last, Mirai’s motives and Izumi’s plan are made clear!

    Director:Yasuhiro Takemoto
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  6. Beyond the Boundary Season 1 Episode 8 - Calming Gold
    7.5/10(87 votes)

    S1:E8

    The Calm is coming. This is a dangerous time for youmu since it is when their powers grow weak. But what does that mean for the ultra-rare half-youmu, Akihito? And Miroku seems to be up to something. What does he have up his sleeve?

    Director:Rika Ota
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  7. Beyond the Boundary Season 1 Episode 11 - Black World
    7.5/10(94 votes)

    S1:E11

    Akihito is beside himself when he learns that Mirai has vanished. It doesn’t help that something in town seems off, either. Akihito keeps hearing a strange sound coming from the sky that no one else can hear. Could something be up there?

    Director:Yoshiji Kigami
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  8. Beyond the Boundary Season 1 Episode 2 - Ultramarine
    7.4/10(104 votes)

    S1:E2

    Akihito helps Mirai defeat one of her very first youmu! He tries to use this as his chance to become closer, but instead Mirai seems to be pushing him away! Why won’t his bespectacled beauty join the Literary Club?

    Director:Yasuhiro Takemoto
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  9. Beyond the Boundary Season 1 Episode 3 - Moonlight Purple
    7.3/10(96 votes)

    S1:E3

    The Hollow Shadow is drawing near. Akihito knows that Mirai wants to risk her life in a fight against the powerful youmu. The only way to stop her is to learn more about her past and confront her, but she’s been avoiding him...

    Director:Noriyuki Kitanohara
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  10. Beyond the Boundary Season 1 Episode 5 - Chartreuse Light
    7.2/10(89 votes)

    S1:E5

    Mirai isn't allowed to hunt youmu for one month as punishment for going near the Hollow Shadow. Now she must get a part-time job to pay the bills. As Mirai comes out of her shell, perhaps she will heal the hearts of those around her...

    Director:Naoko Yamada
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  11. Beyond the Boundary Season 1 Episode 7 - Color of Clouds
    7.2/10(88 votes)

    S1:E7

    At long last, Sakura is ready to confront Mirai. Now Mirai must decide whether she will fight to live or die for atonement. What would Yui want for Sakura... and for Mirai?

    Director:Noriyuki Kitanohara
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  12. Beyond the Boundary Season 1 Episode 1 - Carmine
    6.7/10(123 votes)

    S1:E1

    When Akihito sees a girl about to jump off the school roof, he surprises even himself as he races up the stairs to rescue her. Much to his surprise, the girl he saved is a Spirit World Warrior. And as a half-youmu, he’s now her prey!

    Director:Taichi Ishidate
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Bitter Orange" is the best rated episode of "Beyond the Boundary" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 113 votes. Directed by Yasuhiro Takemoto and written by Jukki Hanada, it aired on 10/23/2013. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Shocking Pink".