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The Best Episodes of Deadman Wonderland Season 1

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

Ganta is the only survivor after a mysterious man in red slaughters a classroom full of teenagers. He's framed for the carnage, sentenced to die, and locked away in the most twisted prison ever built: Deadman Wonderland. And then it gets worse.

Genres:Action & AdventureAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:tvk

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Deadman Wonderland" season 1 is "Death Row Inmate", rated 7.6/10 from 216 user votes. It was directed by Ryuichi Kimura and written by Yasuyuki Muto. "Death Row Inmate" aired on 4/17/2011 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Antidote (Candy)".

  • Death Row Inmate
    7.6/10 216 votes

    #1 - Death Row Inmate

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/17/2011

    Ganta quickly learns of the very real dangers lurking around every corner in Deadman Wonderland. He soon meets the unusual Shiro, and while defending her from other inmates, discovers a strange new power within himself.

    Director: Ryuichi Kimura

    Writer: Yasuyuki Muto

  • Antidote (Candy)
    7.7/10 197 votes

    #2 - Antidote (Candy)

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/24/2011

    In order to earn “cast points” that he can use to buy antidote for the poison injected by his collar, Ganta goes head to head with one of the prison’s toughest inmates in a deadly obstacle course.

    Director: Tatsuya Igarashi

    Writer: Yasuyuki Muto

  • G Block
    7.4/10 186 votes

    #3 - G Block

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/1/2011

    Unable to afford antidote, Ganta faces his impending death - until You comes to his rescue. Later, after learning that the Red Man might be an inmate, Ganta, Shiro, and You venture into the secluded G Block to find the truth.

    Director: Yasuhiro Geshi

    Writer: Yasuyuki Muto

  • Crow Claw
    7.3/10 179 votes

    #4 - Crow Claw

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/8/2011

    Ganta is locked away in Tamaki’s lab after tangling with Senji, who wields powers similar to his own. While quarantined, Ganta learns more about his new abilities - and discovers that he’ll soon have to use them in a fight to the death.

    Director: Tomoaki Ohta

    Writer: N/A

  • Carrion Festival (Carnival Corpse)
    7.9/10 173 votes

    #5 - Carrion Festival (Carnival Corpse)

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/15/2011

    When Ganta faces Senji in his first Carnival Corpse, he learns that the effect of using his powers recklessly might be even deadlier than his opponent. Meanwhile, Yoh discovers there is more to Shiro than meets the eye.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hummingbird
    7.8/10 176 votes

    #6 - Hummingbird

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/22/2011

    Ganta meets Minatsuki, who’s locked up for killing her abusive father. When Ganta’s efforts to help her escape are thwarted, he’s forced to take on Minatsuki in a Carnival Corpse - and the girl shows her cruel true colors.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Original Sin (Wretched Egg)
    7.6/10 164 votes

    #7 - Original Sin (Wretched Egg)

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/29/2011

    Ganta meets Karako and Nagi, the leaders of the rebel faction Scar Chain, who help Minatsuki out of a potentially gruesome bind. Unfortunately, Ganta also meets Genkaku, a guitar-toting monk with a real talent for brutal violence.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chains of Freedom (Scar Chain)
    7.4/10 160 votes

    #8 - Chains of Freedom (Scar Chain)

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/5/2011

    Ganta decides to join Scar Chain after hearing their plan to expose Deadman Wonderland’s darkest secrets. The plot isn’t without risks - and there’s a chance that the Undertakers are already working to sabotage the operation.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pro-oxidant (Worm Eater)
    7.8/10 160 votes

    #9 - Pro-oxidant (Worm Eater)

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/12/2011

    Ganta and his Scar Chain comrades find themselves bloodied after an encounter with Genkaku’s crew. Things don’t get any better when the battle ends, thanks to a sudden appearance and shocking decision by Shiro.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Caretaker (Undertaker)
    7.6/10 158 votes

    #10 - Caretaker (Undertaker)

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/19/2011

    Ganta lashes out at Shiro for destroying the data chip and the Scar Chain’s resolve continues to be tested thanks to a traitorous confession by Rokuro. Things are looking grim for Ganta and his allies - until Senji enters the fight.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gig of Despair
    7.7/10 163 votes

    #11 - Gig of Despair

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/26/2011

    Ganta asks Senji to train him to better utilize his powers in battle. Later, after Karako is captured trying to save Nagi, Ganta unleashes his new skills during a rescue attempt - but it might already be too late, thanks to Genkaku.

    Director: Akitoshi Yokoyama

    Writer: Yasuyuki Muto

  • Relief (Grateful Dead)
    7.9/10 177 votes

    #12 - Relief (Grateful Dead)

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 7/3/2011

    Ganta, battered in battle and weakened by the poison coursing through his body, tries to use the last of his strength to take out Genkaku - but Shiro might be his only hope.

    Director: Tatsuya Igarashi, Koichi Hatsumi

    Writer: Yasuyuki Muto