7.6/10221 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
7.7/10203 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
7.4/10192 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
7.3/10185 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
7.9/10180 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
7.7/10181 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
7.6/10168 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
7.4/10165 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
7.8/10166 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
7.6/10161 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
7.7/10168 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
7.9/10183 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
The Best Episodes of Deadman Wonderland Season 1
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Death Row Inmate" is the best rated episode of "Deadman Wonderland" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 221 votes. Directed by Ryuichi Kimura and written by Yasuyuki Muto, it aired on 4/17/2011. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Antidote (Candy)".