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The Best Episodes of Genshiken Season 1

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

Sasahara Kanji is a college freshman who decides to join a student society to share his hidden thoughts on manga, anime and gaming. As he...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Study of the Modern Visually-Oriented Culture" is the best rated episode of "Genshiken" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/11/2004. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Comparative Classification of the Modern Youth Through Consumption and Entert...".

  • Study of the Modern Visually-Oriented Culture
    6.9/1022 votes

    #1 - Study of the Modern Visually-Oriented Culture

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/11/2004

    An introduction episode explaining how Kohsaka, Kasukabe and Sasahara got involved with Genshiken; after some uncertainty, Sasahara decides to fully participate in the club.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Comparative Classification of the Modern Youth Through Consumption and Entert...
    7.1/1022 votes

    #2 - Comparative Classification of the Modern Youth Through Consumption and Entert...

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/18/2004

    Genshiken takes Sasahara to Akihabara for dōjinshi shopping while Kohsaka and Kasukabe go to Harajuku for clothes; Kasukabe discovers Kohsaka's hentai collection and gets an introduction on the subject from the others.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Problems and Merits of Local Culture Promotion
    7.2/1019 votes

    #3 - Problems and Merits of Local Culture Promotion

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/25/2004

    Genshiken goes on a club trip to Comifes, a large comic convention; Madarame seriously injures his hand, but pretends to be fine in the name of fandom until the pain becomes too great to bear.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Sublimating Effects of the Dissimilation Brought on Through Makeup and Co...
    6.9/1018 votes

    #4 - The Sublimating Effects of the Dissimilation Brought on Through Makeup and Co...

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/2004

    Ohno is introduced as she joins Genshiken, while Genshiken takes part in a university club fair and Kasukabe's ex-boyfriend pays her a visit.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Limits of Rejection and Reception as Observed in Autonomous Behaviour
    7.8/1015 votes

    #5 - Limits of Rejection and Reception as Observed in Autonomous Behaviour

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/8/2004

    Due to Genshiken's lack of "activities" as defined by the school, the club is threatened with closure; salvation comes from an unlikely source as Kasukabe intervenes personally.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Theory of the Individual Outside the Boundaries of the Subculture
    7.8/1016 votes

    #6 - Theory of the Individual Outside the Boundaries of the Subculture

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/15/2004

    Kasukabe tries to make herself more appealing to Kohsaka by taking an interest in his hobbies by trying to learn how to play Puyo Pop Fever. Sasahara's sister Keiko also makes an appearance and calls on her brother for help.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Aspects of Behavioral Selection in Interpersonal Relationships
    7.7/1016 votes

    #7 - Aspects of Behavioral Selection in Interpersonal Relationships

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/22/2004

    Two freshmen take an interest in Genshiken and join them for a night out on the town. Kasukabe, however, has no intention of making them feel welcome.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Comparative Research in Production Models and Processes
    7.2/1013 votes

    #8 - Comparative Research in Production Models and Processes

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/29/2004

    Ohno and Sasahara start a plamo project and get the whole club involved, while Kasukabe learns an important lesson.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Concerning the Existence of an Expository Requirement under Special Non-socia...
    7.9/1015 votes

    #9 - Concerning the Existence of an Expository Requirement under Special Non-socia...

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2004

    Madarame is stuck in the club room with Kasukabe and tries to strike up a conversation, running through different scenarios in his head which parody the visual novel format.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Leisure Time Expenditures on Fetishism Considered as an Economic Result
    7.8/1016 votes

    #10 - Leisure Time Expenditures on Fetishism Considered as an Economic Result

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/13/2004

    The club, along with Keiko, pays a visit to the beach, much to the dismay of some of the members; Keiko decides to compete for Kohsaka's feelings and tries to become an otaku.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Theory of the Existence of Malice Within Urban Crimes
    7.9/1014 votes

    #11 - The Theory of the Existence of Malice Within Urban Crimes

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/20/2004

    Kasukabe decides the club room needs a cleanup, but an accident causes Genshiken to be banned from the university fair. As an apology, Kasukabe takes Ohno's place in the fair's cosplay contest.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Countermeasures for the Issues that Occur during the Reorganization of a...
    7.9/1014 votes

    #12 - The Countermeasures for the Issues that Occur during the Reorganization of a...

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/27/2004

    The club is depressed due to their punishment of community service. Sasahara becomes the new President and proposes that the society attend Comifes as a circle.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A