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The Best Episodes of Ikki Tousen

Every episode of Ikki Tousen ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Ikki Tousen!

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In the Kanto region of Japan, seven high schools take place in a turf war for territorial supremacy: Nanyo Academy, Kyosho Academy, Seito Academy, Yoshu Academy, Rakuyo High School, Gogun High School, and Yoshu Private

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Ikki Tousen Season 1 Episode 4 - A Duel! Taishiji vs. Sonsaku
    7.1/10(44 votes)

    #1 - A Duel! Taishiji vs. Sonsaku

    S1:E4

    The schools throughout Kanto begin to form short-term alliances as a means of disposing of their enemies. Taishiji is given an order to execute Hakufu Sonsaku. After his school's Fighters render Koukin incapable to fight, Hakufu does battle with Taishiji himself. How will it all end?

    Director:Takashi Watanabe
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Ikki Tousen Season 1 Episode 8 - Why! The Betrayal of Gōei!
    7.1/10(43 votes)

    #2 - Why! The Betrayal of Gōei!

    S1:E8

    Nanyou Academy gets to fight Kyoshou Academy in this round. Hakufu Sonsaku is up against Kakouton "Basic" Genjou, but Aunt Goei arrives; whom will she support? Ryomou's opponent, Kakuka Houkou isn't a pushover either. Meanwhile, Kaku Bunwa and Ryofu Housen get into a heated conflict; Ryofu Housen and Chinkyuu Koudai decide to walk away from Toutaku's gang.

    Director:Takashi Watanabe
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Ikki Tousen Season 1 Episode 6 - The Great Tournament Begins
    6.9/10(42 votes)

    #3 - The Great Tournament Begins

    S1:E6

    The new Fighters Tournament has now commenced. Which school will come out on top? Will anyone defeat Toutaku? How will Nanjou Academy go with Hakufu Sonsaku fighting for them? And will the spirit living inside her be awakened once again?

    Director:Takashi Watanabe
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Ikki Tousen Season 1 Episode 11 - Ryofu - Love and Death
    6.9/10(40 votes)

    #4 - Ryofu - Love and Death

    S1:E11

    Ukitsu was about to fight Hakufu, but Hakufu was weakened by Toutaku's touch, so she gives up. Goei, Ryoumou and Koukin ponder Hakufu's destiny where her dragon fighting spirit may awaken and she might lose her life. Ryoumou and Koukin look for Gakushuu. Koukin meets Saji who invites him to see the senior leader Enjutsu, but then gets ambushed and attacked. Hakufu stays home for the day, but then learns of her fate, and decides to go after Toutaku.

    Director:Takashi Watanabe
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Ikki Tousen Season 2 Episode 12 - Chibi Ablaze!
    6.9/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Chibi Ablaze!

    S2:E12

    The final battle commences, as three dragons fight for survival and domination as they did thousands of years ago.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Ikki Tousen Season 3 Episode 3 - The Dead Cannot be Brought Back to Life
    6.9/10(22 votes)

    #6 - The Dead Cannot be Brought Back to Life

    S3:E3

    Ryomou is shocked to stumble upon a girl everyone thought was dead, but all Hakufu can think is taking the new girl to a karaoke bar!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Ikki Tousen Season 4 Episode 1 - Wet Warrior
    6.9/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Wet Warrior

    S4:E1

    Sworn to avenge her brother's death, novice warrior Mouki infiltrates the killer's academy, then must test her skills against his fierce defenders.

    Director:Yusuke Onoda
    Writers:Masaya Honda, Koichi Ohata

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  8. Ikki Tousen Season 4 Episode 2 - Gathered Comrades
    6.9/10(21 votes)

    #8 - Gathered Comrades

    S4:E2

    Bookish team leader Gentoku and her Saito Academy pals befriend the defeated Mouki and reveal the secret behind their intense warrior bond.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Ikki Tousen Season 4 Episode 4 - Beckoning Demon
    6.9/10(22 votes)

    #9 - Beckoning Demon

    S4:E4

    While Hakufu visits her sister, the Saito Academy fighters set sail for the tournament but soon discover a vicious rival team has invaded their boat..

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Ikki Tousen Season 4 Episode 6 - Swarming Fangs
    6.9/10(21 votes)

    #10 - Swarming Fangs

    S4:E6

    Mouki and Kyocho escape, and Kanu is called to the fight arena by sinister mastermind Kentei. Hakufu, moved by an intense vision, rushes to Nanban.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Ikki Tousen Season 1 Episode 7 - A Confrontation With Destiny
    6.8/10(42 votes)

    #11 - A Confrontation With Destiny

    S1:E7

    Hakufu and Koukin manage to fend off the crazed snake-like Kannei Kouha. Ryofu continues to pursue her own relationships with the possibility of betraying Tontaku. Shimei Ryomou fights the beautiful but deadly schoolgirl-uniformed Kanu Unchou of Seito Private School on the rooftops. Hakufu gets in another battle as well.

    Director:Takashi Watanabe
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Ikki Tousen Season 1 Episode 9 - Viva Hot Springs!
    6.8/10(40 votes)

    #12 - Viva Hot Springs!

    S1:E9

    Aunt Goei takes Hakufu and Koukin to a mountain hot springs that seems to attract some of the other female fighters including Ryoumou and Ryofu who are also hoping to recover. Hakufu catches up to Ryoumou and they spar with Hakufu's old teacher Choukou.

    Director:Takashi Watanabe
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Ikki Tousen Season 1 Episode 12 - Summer Comes to the Watermelon Patch
    6.8/10(41 votes)

    #13 - Summer Comes to the Watermelon Patch

    S1:E12

    Toutaku forces Hakufu to battle Ryofu, otherwise Ryoumou will be killed. The girls fight each other, but also attempt to go after Toutaku. It looks like no one will be able to win, until Ryofu defies her fate, and uses her ultimate technique. Hakufu and Ryoumou learn Saji's true identity and they go to rescue Koukin and confront Saji.

    Director:Takashi Watanabe
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Ikki Tousen Season 2 Episode 2 - Awakening of the Devil King
    6.8/10(26 votes)

    #14 - Awakening of the Devil King

    S2:E2

    Kakuka's scheming causes Sousou's dragon to awaken; Ryomou visits Seito High School.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Ikki Tousen Season 2 Episode 3 - Dripping Blood, Shedding Tears
    6.8/10(27 votes)

    #15 - Dripping Blood, Shedding Tears

    S2:E3

    The awakening of Ryuubi's dragon forces Ryomou to flee; Sonsaku and the Nanyou gang at last make their first appearance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Ikki Tousen Season 3 Episode 4 - Love Your Soldiers Like Your Children
    6.8/10(22 votes)

    #16 - Love Your Soldiers Like Your Children

    S3:E4

    Mysterious necklaces that unleash their wearers’ deepest desires create havoc at a martial arts shrine. Pretty ones, beware what lurks within!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Ikki Tousen Season 4 Episode 8 - A Reunion of Fists
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    #17 - A Reunion of Fists

    S4:E8

    In the nick of time, Hakufu rejoins her team as they battle Kentei, while Kanu fights the vengeful one-eyed dragon warrior Shimei.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Ikki Tousen Season 1 Episode 1 - The Champions
    6.7/10(61 votes)

    #18 - The Champions

    S1:E1

    Seven schools are competing for complete control over the region of Kanto. The students are known as "Fighters", and each carry a sacred bead, or Magatama, and enclosed in it is a spirit of an ancient fighter from 1800 years ago in Chinese history. The Fighters are destined to the fates of their Magatama. Enter Hakufu Sonsaku, a big-breasted, air-headed bimbo, who joins the ranks of Nanjou Academy, alongside her cousin, Koukin. Encassed in her Magatama is the spirit of a fierce warrior who conquered the lands 1800 years previous, but was killed at an early age. The Big Four of Nanyou Academy see her as a threat and wish to prevent history from repeating itself.

    Director:Takashi Watanabe
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Ikki Tousen Season 1 Episode 2 - A Confrontation at Nanyou
    6.7/10(47 votes)

    #19 - A Confrontation at Nanyou

    S1:E2

    Fighters from Rakuyo High School have been found hanging around near Nanyou Academy. Rakuyo is headed by the fierce Fighter Totaku, who has conquered a couple of the schools in Kanto. Other schools have been banding together against him. Meanwhile, while running late for school, Koukin reveals to Hakufu that he would be willing to sacrifice himself if it meant protecting her. Gakushu questions Saji over Nanyou Academy's leader, Enjyutsu, whom he has not seen in months. Gakushu feels that there is something going on that he has been kept in the dark about. Enjyutsu sees Hakufu as a threat and issues the order to Big Four member Kannei to execute her to prevent her destiny from being fulfilled. This order is given to the whole of Nanyou Academy, and results in Hakufu doing battle with Kannei and Ryomou, while Koukin fights all of the students and Saji. Will they all survive? And what is Saji planning?

    Director:Takashi Watanabe
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Ikki Tousen Season 1 Episode 13 - Farewell to Hakufu and the Days of Fighting
    6.7/10(41 votes)

    #20 - Farewell to Hakufu and the Days of Fighting

    S1:E13

    Hakufu and Ryoumei go after Ouin Shishi, who manages to enrage Hakufu. But instead of her dragon spirit manifesting, Hakufu channels the remaining influence of Toutaku and gets out of control. Can Koukin save her from her fate? Ukitsu also comes back for a final challenge.

    Director:Takashi Watanabe
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Ikki Tousen Season 2 Episode 11 - The War of Toushi
    6.7/10(25 votes)

    #21 - The War of Toushi

    S2:E11

    Koumei Shokatsuryou's master plan comes to fruition, with Nanyou and Seito once again forming an alliance against Kyoshou and replaying the events of the Battle of Red Cliffs 1800 years later.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Ikki Tousen Season 3 Episode 1 - The Military is a Great Matter of the State
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    #22 - The Military is a Great Matter of the State

    S3:E1

    Hakufu and her crew work to raise money for a tournament where they will face fierce opponents. When her little sister shows up things get crazy!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Ikki Tousen Season 3 Episode 6 - Use the Highest Intelligence of the Army for Purposes of Spying
    6.7/10(22 votes)

    #23 - Use the Highest Intelligence of the Army for Purposes of Spying

    S3:E6

    A quest to recover lost memories lures Hakufu’s crew into an ambush at an abandoned school. Amidst a flurry of flying fists, they revisit the past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Ikki Tousen Season 3 Episode 11 - Taking the Initiative Insures the Enemy's Defeat
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    #24 - Taking the Initiative Insures the Enemy's Defeat

    S3:E11

    Chuubo reveals her shocking true identity, the joins forces with Koukin and Hakufu on a perilous mission to rescue Ryomou.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Ikki Tousen Season 3 Episode 12 - Bound to Reunite After a Long Separation
    6.7/10(22 votes)

    #25 - Bound to Reunite After a Long Separation

    S3:E12

    Koukin and Hakufu risk their lives in the battle to save Chuubo; brawling with Ryofu, Ryomou learns a lesson of vital importance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"A Duel! Taishiji vs. Sonsaku" is the best rated episode of "Ikki Tousen". It scored 7.1/10 based on 44 votes. Directed by Takashi Watanabe and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/20/2003. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Why! The Betrayal of Gōei!".