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The Best Episodes of D.Gray-man Season 1

Every episode of D.Gray-man Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of D.Gray-man Season 1!

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Darkness is moving in, and young exorcist Allen Walker is humanity's greatest hope against the wicked forces conspiring to bring civilization to its knees. Akuma – cruel spirits born of tragedy and lost souls –

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 1 - The Boy Who Hunts Akuma
    7.8/10(85 votes)

    #1 - The Boy Who Hunts Akuma

    S1:E1

    Evil is spreading across the globe, and young exorcist Allen Walker is humanity’s greatest hope to survive the gathering storm.

    Director:Nana Harada
    Writer:Reiko Yoshida

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  2. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 2 - The Black Order
    7.9/10(73 votes)

    #2 - The Black Order

    S1:E2

    After a difficult journey, Allen reaches Black Order headquarters, but the scar above his left eye doesn’t prompt anyone to roll out the red carpet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 3 - The Ghost of Mater
    8.0/10(70 votes)

    #3 - The Ghost of Mater

    S1:E3

    Allen sets out to recover Innocence discovered in southern Italy. When a powerful Akuma attacks him, the exorcist comes face to face with something eerily familiar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 4 - Old Man of the Soil and a Lonely Night's Aria
    8.2/10(69 votes)

    #4 - Old Man of the Soil and a Lonely Night's Aria

    S1:E4

    Allen continues his battle with an Akuma that has leveled up and gained the power to take on a person's appearance and powers. Meanwhile, Kanda hears from the "Ghost" of Mater the history of the town and the Dolls they made to cheer themselves up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 5 - Let Me Hear the Lullaby
    8.3/10(73 votes)

    #5 - Let Me Hear the Lullaby

    S1:E5

    The adventure in Mater draws to a close as Allen and Kanda discover the truth of who the Doll actually is and then battle the level 2 Akuma for possession of the Innocence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 6 - That Which Calls Forth Disaster
    8.2/10(66 votes)

    #6 - That Which Calls Forth Disaster

    S1:E6

    On his way back to the Black Order headquarters from Mater, Allen meets a boy named Jean. Jean and his friends have organized a patrol to search for Akuma within the town. Allen warns the boy that this is dangerous, but Jean won't listen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tsutomu Kamishiro

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  7. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 7 - Tombstone of Memories
    7.7/10(63 votes)

    #7 - Tombstone of Memories

    S1:E7

    Allen's past is revealed as he confronts the Earl of the millennium, who wants to kill Jean for causing problems with his patrol and calling the Earl "a bad guy".

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tsutomu Kamishiro

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  8. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 8 - The Black Order Annihilation Incident
    7.2/10(55 votes)

    #8 - The Black Order Annihilation Incident

    S1:E8

    Allen still feels like a stranger at Black Order headquarters, and the young exorcist just can’t shake the feeling that he is being kept in the dark about certain happenings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 9 - The Rewinding Town
    7.6/10(54 votes)

    #9 - The Rewinding Town

    S1:E9

    Allen and Lenalee investigate a town where time repeats, but a gang of Akuma is hell-bent on making sure they recover the missing Innocence before the exorcists do.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 10 - The Bad Luck Woman's Innocence
    8.3/10(61 votes)

    #10 - The Bad Luck Woman's Innocence

    S1:E10

    Allen and Lenalee resolve to help Miranda in order to prevent time from repeating itself. Unbeknownst to them, Road has been watching their every move and has special plans for them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 11 - Miranda Lotto's Feelings
    8.2/10(61 votes)

    #11 - Miranda Lotto's Feelings

    S1:E11

    Road Kamelot has arrived to stop Allen and Lenalee from recovering the Innocence and halting the cruel cycle of repetition plaguing the town.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 12 - And Snow Falls Over the Town
    8.4/10(60 votes)

    #12 - And Snow Falls Over the Town

    S1:E12

    Road reveals something about the Millennium Earl’s grand scheme while battling the exorcists. Can Miranda harness her bizarre powers in time to save her new friends?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 13 - With the Coat
    8.0/10(52 votes)

    #13 - With the Coat

    S1:E13

    The battle with Road is finally over and Allen is unsure on his reasons for becoming an exorcist, but after meeting a new exorcist partner, Lavi, his sense of reason returns to him by understanding the significance of wearing the exorcist uniform.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 14 - The Leaf of Revival
    7.7/10(45 votes)

    #14 - The Leaf of Revival

    S1:E14

    Allen, Lavi, and Kanda investigate a region battered by violent weather changes. The exorcists believe Innocence may be to blame, but some locals put their faith in a mysterious legend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 15 - Beyond the Snowstorm
    7.2/10(44 votes)

    #15 - Beyond the Snowstorm

    S1:E15

    Allen, Lavi and Kanda continue their search for the Leaf of Revival, which they assume to be the Innocence. After realizing it is Innocence after all, the three Level 2 Akuma attack to retrieve it from them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 16 - Millennium Swordsman
    7.2/10(43 votes)

    #16 - Millennium Swordsman

    S1:E16

    While searching for an Innocence in Rome, Kanda encounters a mysterious swordsman named Victorio, whose power is unbelievably strong. When Kanda hasn't returned after a while, Komui asks Allen and Lenalee to go to Rome to investigate why Kanda is taking so long, thus they learn the history of Victorio and the Princess, whom he vowed to always fight for.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tsutomu Kamishiro

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  17. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 17 - Pride of the Swordsman
    8.0/10(42 votes)

    #17 - Pride of the Swordsman

    S1:E17

    Allen, Lenalee and Kanda find themselves in a predicament when they battle Victorio. How can they stop someone who apparently cannot die from shear wounds?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tsutomu Kamishiro

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  18. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 18 - Lenalee's Love
    7.4/10(44 votes)

    #18 - Lenalee's Love

    S1:E18

    Driven by suspicion, Lenalee’s brother unleashes Sir Komlin the Third. As the giant robot wreaks havoc, a threat with intentions born of the world’s greatest evil goes unnoticed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 19 - Vampire of the Solitary Castle
    8.0/10(52 votes)

    #19 - Vampire of the Solitary Castle

    S1:E19

    While on a mission to search for General Cross, Allen is beseeched by several villagers complaining about a "vampire problem." Soon after the ruckus, Lavi and Bookman join Allen on his new mission.

    Director:Hayato Goda
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 20 - Go For It, Exorcists!
    8.0/10(50 votes)

    #20 - Go For It, Exorcists!

    S1:E20

    Allen and Lavi decide to investigate Arystar Krory, the vampire who is supposedly terrorizing the village. They head up to Krory's castle and meet his beautiful lover, Eliade.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 21 - Krory Attacks
    8.3/10(53 votes)

    #21 - Krory Attacks

    S1:E21

    When Allen and Lavi discover the truth about Krory's attack on the villagers, he appears before them with an intention to fight, thus leading to a rather fierce battle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 22 - The Truth About Eliade
    8.5/10(54 votes)

    #22 - The Truth About Eliade

    S1:E22

    While Lavi and Krory continue their battle outside the castle, Allen finds out the truth about Eliade.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 23 - The Vampire Whom I Loved
    8.7/10(58 votes)

    #23 - The Vampire Whom I Loved

    S1:E23

    Devastated by what he just learned about Eliade, Krory decides to fight her, despite his feelings toward her. Finally, Eliade is defeated and Krory decides to become an exorcist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 24 - Krory's New Beginning
    7.5/10(42 votes)

    #24 - Krory's New Beginning

    S1:E24

    From the ashes of a burning castle, a new breed of warrior emerges. Gone is the vampish killer - born anew is the naïve exorcist Krory.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. D.Gray-man Season 1 Episode 25 - The General's Chains
    7.5/10(39 votes)

    #25 - The General's Chains

    S1:E25

    Allen crosses paths with Yeeger - the oldest general in the Black Order. After a fierce battle, a generous meal, and a heart-rending story of loss, the exorcist’s spirit is renewed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tsutomu Kamishiro

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Boy Who Hunts Akuma" is the best rated episode of "D.Gray-man" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 85 votes. Directed by Nana Harada and written by Reiko Yoshida, it aired on 10/3/2006. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Black Order".