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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!

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...
Genres:Action & AdventureAnimationComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:Tokyo MX

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Carmine" is the best rated episode of "Beyond the Boundary" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 90 votes. Directed by Taichi Ishidate and written by Jukki Hanada, it aired on 10/2/2013. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Ultramarine".

  • Carmine
    6.9/1090 votes

    #1 - Carmine

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2013

    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

  • Ultramarine
    7.2/1074 votes

    #2 - Ultramarine

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2013

    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

  • Moonlight Purple
    7.1/1068 votes

    #3 - Moonlight Purple

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2013

    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

  • Bitter Orange
    7.9/1084 votes

    #4 - Bitter Orange

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2013

    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

  • Chartreuse Light
    7.0/1065 votes

    #5 - Chartreuse Light

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2013

    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

  • Shocking Pink
    7.4/1076 votes

    #6 - Shocking Pink

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2013

    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

  • Color of Clouds
    6.9/1066 votes

    #7 - Color of Clouds

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2013

    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

  • Calming Gold
    7.2/1065 votes

    #8 - Calming Gold

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2013

    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

  • Silver Bamboo
    7.5/1070 votes

    #9 - Silver Bamboo

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/27/2013

    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

  • White World
    7.5/1070 votes

    #10 - White World

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/4/2013

    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

  • Black World
    7.3/1072 votes

    #11 - Black World

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/11/2013

    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

  • Gray World
    7.7/1084 votes

    #12 - Gray World

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/18/2013

    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?

    Director: Taichi Ishidate, Taichi Ogawa

    Writer: Jukki Hanada