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The Best Episodes of Knights of Sidonia

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

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An alien race called Gauna has destroyed Earth. leaving humanity struggling to survive aboard the spaceship Sidonia. Even though it’s been a century since the last encounter with the Gauna, military service is mandatory. For

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Knights of Sidonia Season 2 Episode 12 - Battle
    8.3/10(93 votes)

    #1 - Battle

    S2:E12

    Nagate rescues Tsumugi but is overpowered by the Crimson Hawk Moth. The situation looks grim as swarms of gauna bear down on the survivors.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Knights of Sidonia Season 2 Episode 4 - Rage
    8.2/10(83 votes)

    #2 - Rage

    S2:E4

    A new threat appears in the form of Gauna 550, which has ejected countless lesser gauna cores on an intercept trajectory with Sidonia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Knights of Sidonia Season 2 Episode 11 - Encounter
    8.2/10(76 votes)

    #3 - Encounter

    S2:E11

    Izana and the recon squad leader are pursued by an enormous humanoid gauna. Meanwhile, Tsumugi faces off against the Crimson Hawk Moth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 11 - Collision
    8.1/10(102 votes)

    #4 - Collision

    S1:E11

    A large strike force encounters an enemy unit that takes them by surprise; Nagate does what he can to protect his friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tetsuya Yamada

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  5. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 12 - Home
    8.1/10(115 votes)

    #5 - Home

    S1:E12

    Nagate fights one-on-one with the heart of his enemy while the strike force does not fare well in its attack on the Gauna.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Sadayuki Murai

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  6. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 4 - Sacrifices
    8.0/10(119 votes)

    #6 - Sacrifices

    S1:E4

    After a disaster aboard Sidonia, Nagate and his team are ordered to retrieve a valued weapon. He later defies orders to save a friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tetsuya Yamada

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  7. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 8 - Immortality
    8.0/10(108 votes)

    #7 - Immortality

    S1:E8

    Nagate is blamed for a defeat and harbors guilt over a casualty; the early years of Sidonia are revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tetsuya Yamada

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  8. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 5 - Adrift
    7.8/10(117 votes)

    #8 - Adrift

    S1:E5

    Nagate and Shizuka, adrift in space, slowly run out of supplies as they await rescue from a departing Sidonia, which is too far away to send help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  9. Knights of Sidonia Season 2 Episode 2 - Ability
    7.7/10(85 votes)

    #9 - Ability

    S2:E2

    Nagate and his team fight a hard battle against Gauna 549, aided by the appearance of a new type of gauna calling itself Tsumugi Shiraui.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Knights of Sidonia Season 2 Episode 3 - Course
    7.7/10(78 votes)

    #10 - Course

    S2:E3

    Having disposed of the opposition, Kobayashi sets Sidonia's course to the ninth planet in the nearby Lem System. All-out war now seems unavoidable.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Knights of Sidonia Season 2 Episode 10 - Entry
    7.7/10(74 votes)

    #11 - Entry

    S2:E10

    The reconnaissance team is attacked by the gauna; Izana and the squad leader manage to escape into the atmosphere of Planet Nine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 7 - Resolve
    7.6/10(111 votes)

    #12 - Resolve

    S1:E7

    The enemy is revealed to be even larger and deadlier than previously believed, resulting in three squads engaging in a deadly fight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  13. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 10 - Decisions
    7.6/10(99 votes)

    #13 - Decisions

    S1:E10

    Pacifists endanger themselves by leaving the relative safety of Sidonia, while the enemy shows up larger and fiercer than before.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  14. Knights of Sidonia Season 2 Episode 1 - Conflict
    7.6/10(92 votes)

    #14 - Conflict

    S2:E1

    Pilot Nagate Tanikaze is now renowned for his actions in the recent battle, but Nagate is more concerned with the disappearance of the ena Hoshijiro.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 3 - Glory
    7.5/10(118 votes)

    #15 - Glory

    S1:E3

    Exploring Sidonia, Nagate makes an enemy of Kunato while protecting a friend. The Gauna attack, calling the pilots into action.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Sadayuki Murai

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  16. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 6 - Salutations
    7.5/10(110 votes)

    #16 - Salutations

    S1:E6

    Nagate and his squad graduate as pilots and are quickly sent into combat when the enemy returns; Kunato explores Nagate's history.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Sadayuki Murai

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  17. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 9 - Empathy
    7.4/10(104 votes)

    #17 - Empathy

    S1:E9

    The Gauna find a distressing way to demoralize and out-fight the attack force. Nagate returns to Sidonia with a prize that may help in the fight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Sadayuki Murai

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  18. Knights of Sidonia Season 2 Episode 6 - Engage
    7.4/10(77 votes)

    #18 - Engage

    S2:E6

    Evicted from his dorm and with nowhere to go, Nagate asks to stay with Izana for a night; Tsumugi has an emotional crisis triggered by a close call.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Knights of Sidonia Season 2 Episode 7 - Rumbling
    7.4/10(77 votes)

    #19 - Rumbling

    S2:E7

    The Sidonia's new weapon test succeeds, but the crew realizes they can't shut it down; Yuhata sends the garde pilots to investigate the disturbance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Knights of Sidonia Season 2 Episode 9 - Mission
    7.4/10(74 votes)

    #20 - Mission

    S2:E9

    Izana finds out her 'date' with Nagate was a setup and storms home. Soon after, she is called to be part of a team that will scout out Planet Nine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 1 - Commencement
    7.3/10(149 votes)

    #21 - Commencement

    S1:E1

    In isolation his entire life, Nagate must adjust to life in a centuries-old space colony while training as a cadet pilot to fight an ancient threat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Sadayuki Murai

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  22. Knights of Sidonia Season 2 Episode 5 - Hope
    7.3/10(81 votes)

    #22 - Hope

    S2:E5

    Despite being instrumental in their victory, Tsumugi is severely damaged defending Sidonia. Izana, also critically injured, makes a bold decision.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 2 - Oblivion
    7.2/10(129 votes)

    #23 - Oblivion

    S1:E2

    Nagate is haunted by his first combat experience against the Gauna. Later, he meets the elite pilots of Sidonia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Sadayuki Murai

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  24. Knights of Sidonia Season 2 Episode 8 - Reunion
    7.1/10(74 votes)

    #24 - Reunion

    S2:E8

    The pilots and Tsumugi repair damage to the Sidonia following the Gravitational Beam Emitter incident; Tsumugi is upset for causing a minor accident.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Battle" is the best rated episode of "Knights of Sidonia". It scored 8.3/10 based on 93 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/27/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Rage".