6.9/1024 votes#1 - In Name Only
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/16/2010
Masterless samurai Masanosuke Akitsu' life is changed after a chance encounter with Yaichi, who offers the timid swordsman a bodyguard job and invites him into the mysterious world of the Five Leaves.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.7/1023 votes#2 - Make Love to Me
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/23/2010
Masanosuke begins to grow more comfortable within the world of the Five Leaves, but despite his efforts to learn more about Yaichi, the gang leader remains a riddle.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/1020 votes#3 - Gradually Drag Him In
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/30/2010
Thanks to Yaichi, Masanosuke's found a job as a bodyguard at a rice wholesaler. The work is steady and the samurai hopes to keep the position for a long time - but the situation might be too good to be true.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/1022 votes#4 - Sure Gets Carried Away
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/7/2010
Masanosuke gets hired as a bodyguard at the brothel where Yaichi lives. If he can keep from getting fired, he'll be able to send his family some money - and maybe learn more about the elusive leader of the Five Leaves.
Director: Kotomi Deai
Writer: N/A
8.2/1021 votes#5 - It'll Be Fine
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/14/2010
Masanosuke recuperates from an illness at the Elder's house, where he is encouraged to leave the world of the Five Leaves behind. The samurai also learns the reasons behind Umezo's involvement with the gang.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/1020 votes#6 - Count Yourself Lucky
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/21/2010
Masanosuke's still healing at the Elder's house, and while Umezo occasionally visits to check up on him, Yaichi remains reluctant to make an appearance. Meanwhile, Denshichi investigates the source of Senkichi's funds.
Director: Yoshihiro Oka
Writer: N/A
7.7/1020 votes#7 - Thoughtless of Me
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/28/2010
Masanosuke's back in Edo after recovering from his recent illness, but the samurai finds he still has problems when a tough adversary from the past challenges him to a new face-off.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.9/1019 votes#8 - I Have Two Benefactors
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/4/2010
When Matsukichi hears that Kiku-ya's owner is having problems, his decision to try and help out results in even bigger troubles. Masanosuke and Umezo's growing concerns lead them to investigate.
Director: Ryuichi Kimura
Writer: N/A
7.2/1018 votes#9 - I've Come to Rescue You
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/11/2010
Masanosuke sets out to rescue Matsukichi and settle the matter of the stolen wooden tags. Meanwhile, Sachi, Masanosuke's little sister, is on a mission of her own after running away from home.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/1019 votes#10 - Dirty Stray Cat
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/18/2010
Yaichi's strange behavior is becoming a concern for people at Katsura-ya. Meanwhile, Masanosuke learns more about Yagi's past following a graveside visit.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/1019 votes#11 - Please Excuse Me
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/25/2010
Masanosuke begins to understand what motivates Yaichi to keep kidnapping, even when the rest of the gang sees no need. Hoping to learn more of Yaichi's past, Masanosuke visits Elder.
Director: Kotomi Deai
Writer: N/A
9.0/1021 votes#12 - Already Staggering
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 7/2/2010
Yaichi joins Yagi for a drink, where they reminisce about the past and old friends. Later, tensions escalate after a confrontation between Jin and Yaichi leads to a confession about the kidnapping.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of House of Five Leaves Season 1
Every episode of House of Five Leaves Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of House of Five Leaves Season 1!
Rônin Akitsu Masanosuke is a skilled swordsman, but his personality often causes him to be let go from his job. One day he encounters Yaichi,...
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Network:Fuji TV
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"In Name Only" is the best rated episode of "House of Five Leaves" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/16/2010. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Make Love to Me".