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The Best Episodes of Knights of Sidonia Season 1

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

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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
    Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 1 - Commencement
    7.3/10(153 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 2 - Oblivion
    7.2/10(132 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 3 - Glory
    7.5/10(120 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 4 - Sacrifices
    8.0/10(121 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 5 - Adrift
    7.8/10(119 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 6 - Salutations
    7.5/10(112 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 7 - Resolve
    7.6/10(113 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 8 - Immortality
    8.0/10(110 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 9 - Empathy
    7.4/10(106 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 10 - Decisions
    7.7/10(101 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 11 - Collision
    8.1/10(104 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Knights of Sidonia Season 1 Episode 12 - Home
    8.1/10(117 votes)

    #12 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Commencement" is the best rated episode of "Knights of Sidonia" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 153 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Sadayuki Murai, it aired on 4/11/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Oblivion".