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The Best Episodes of Little Busters!

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

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Riki was a child when his parents died, leaving him hopeless and depressed. What saved him was a group of four kids calling themselves the Little Busters. They took Riki out and played with him

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Little Busters! Season 2 Episode 1 - It Struck Without Warning
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - It Struck Without Warning

    S2:E1

    Following the loss of their first baseball game, the Little Busters have a pancake party. While returning from the party, Yuiko overhears some girls badmouthing her, claiming that they will pay her back for being humiliated in the past.

    Director:Kenichi Matsuzawa
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  2. Little Busters! Season 2 Episode 2 - It Was Raining Back Then, Too
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - It Was Raining Back Then, Too

    S2:E2

    After waking up, Riki learns from Yuiko that she was taking care of him while he was asleep and cannot shake the suspicion that the whole situation has happened with them in the past. Some time later, Kyousuke and the other boys point out that Riki is behaving strangely since his last encounter with Yuiko.

    Director:Kentarou Suzuki
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  3. Little Busters! Season 2 Episode 3 - I Wanted to Stay Here Forever
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - I Wanted to Stay Here Forever

    S2:E3

    The day of June 20 keeps repeating without anyone taking heed of it, except for Riki himself, and no one else seems to find it strange even when it starts snowing. Riki decides to look for Kyousuke to ask for his advice but he is nowhere to be found.

    Director:Toshikazu Hashimoto
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  4. Little Busters! Season 2 Episode 12 - One Wish
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - One Wish

    S2:E12

    Riki and Rin awaken in the real world and recall that during their field trip, their bus got into an accident and Masato and Kengo used their own bodies to protect them. Despite being injured, they flee from the site of the accident to avoid being caught in the impending explosion, but after reaching a safe distance, Riki leaves Rin behind to return and attempt to help the others. However, he starts suffering another attack of narcolepsy and struggles to keep himself awake.

    Director:Toshikazu Hashimoto
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  5. Little Busters! Season 2 Episode 13 - The Little Busters
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - The Little Busters

    S2:E13

    Having another attack of narcolepsy, Riki realizes that he always falls asleep at the sight of unpleasant situations, since he saw his parents' dead bodies in a car accident when he was a child, and determined to overcome this weakness, he awakens with Rin's help. Knowing that the bus will explode, Riki and Rin start rescuing the other students from the wreckage only to discover that Kyousuke is using his own body to prevent the gas from leaking further.

    Director:Chikara Sakurai
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  6. Little Busters! Season 1 Episode 2 - If You're Happy, I'm Happy
    7.9/10(20 votes)

    #6 - If You're Happy, I'm Happy

    S1:E2

    Riki meets the cheerful, easygoing Komari on a visit to the school rooftop, and decides to invite her to join the Little Busters. Meanwhile, one of the cats Rin is taking care of strolls along with a mysterious note tied to its tail...

    Director:Daisuke Takashima
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  7. Little Busters! Season 1 Episode 18 - The Answer Is Within Your Heart
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #7 - The Answer Is Within Your Heart

    S1:E18

    With the encouragement of her friends, Haruka confronts Futaki and lays it all out. What Futaki has to share will change how the Little Busters view her.

    Director:Toshikazu Hashimoto
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  8. Little Busters! Season 1 Episode 6 - Let's Find Wonderful Things
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    #8 - Let's Find Wonderful Things

    S1:E6

    Komari has finally recovered her memories of her older brother - and it has left her in a tragic state of confusion. With the support of the Little Busters, Riki sets out to bring Komari's cheerful smile back.

    Director:Masahiro Okamura
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  9. Little Busters! Season 1 Episode 1 - The Team Name Will Be... the Little Busters
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #9 - The Team Name Will Be... the Little Busters

    S1:E1

    The leader of the "Little Busters," Kyousuke, returns to school after a job hunting break and calls the old gang together. He suggests that they all do something that they can only do now, while they're young - and that something is playing baseball. Now all Kyousuke, Riki, Masato, Kengo, and Rin need to do is find enough new members to make a complete baseball team...

    Directors:Youhei Suzuki, Chikara Sakurai
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  10. Little Busters! Season 1 Episode 4 - We'll Make a Happy, Sunny Place
    7.3/10(17 votes)

    #10 - We'll Make a Happy, Sunny Place

    S1:E4

    On the school roof, Riki catches Komari whispering something about an older brother in her sleep. But when she wakes up, she tells him that she's an only child and her brother only appears to her in dreams, where he reads her a sad story from a picture book only to fade away when she awakens...

    Director:Toshikazu Hashimoto
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  11. Little Busters! Season 1 Episode 5 - To Find What I’ve Lost
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #11 - To Find What I’ve Lost

    S1:E5

    When Komari's normally cheerful smiles begin to look sad and lonely, Riki decides to cheer her up by searching for her older brother... but does he really exist? The next day, the two of them pay a visit to Komari's hometown in hopes of recovering her lost memories.

    Director:Kenichi Matsuzawa
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  12. Little Busters! Season 1 Episode 26 - The Greatest of Friends
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    #12 - The Greatest of Friends

    S1:E26

    Thrust into the role of leader of the Little Busters, Riki is finding it hard to fill Kyousuke shoes.

    Director:Chikara Sakurai
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  13. Little Busters! Season 1 Episode 16 - Don't Look at Me Like That
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #13 - Don't Look at Me Like That

    S1:E16

    Saigusa Haruka is considered the biggest rule violator at school and the school Disciplinary Committee has it out for her, in particular Futaki Kanata. When Haruka’s family history is posted over the school the Little Busters must search for her.

    Director:Hiroyuki Oshima
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  14. Little Busters! Season 1 Episode 17 - I Wanted Someone to Stay by My Side
    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #14 - I Wanted Someone to Stay by My Side

    S1:E17

    The secret of the Saigusa family is explained to the Little Buster crew, and Riki wants to help his friend cope with her new Infamy.

    Director:Kentarou Suzuki
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  15. Little Busters! Season 1 Episode 14 - That’s Why I’ll Hold My Hand Out to You
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    #15 - That’s Why I’ll Hold My Hand Out to You

    S1:E14

    When was the last time anyone saw Mio reading a book under the tree in the courtyard? What kind of person was she? Riki's memories become vague and he becomes scared that he might forget her completely. Will he be able to find the real Mio before she completely disappears?

    Director:Chikara Sakurai
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  16. Little Busters! Season 1 Episode 7 - Now Then, Guess Who!
    6.8/10(15 votes)

    #16 - Now Then, Guess Who!

    S1:E7

    The Little Busters are still short a few members, so Riki decides to invite a girl from a neighboring class, Saigusa Haruka, to the team. But the energetic, playful Haruka has a reputation for being the school's biggest troublemaker, and is under constant pursuit by the school's Disciplinary Committee.

    Director:Yusuke Onoda
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  17. Little Busters! Season 1 Episode 13 - Where the End Begins
    6.8/10(14 votes)

    #17 - Where the End Begins

    S1:E13

    Mio has been absent from school for several days, and everyone, even the Little Busters, seems to be gradually forgetting about her. Riki finally spots her in the courtyard again, but he notices an unfamiliar loneliness in her eyes...

    Director:Yusuke Onoda
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  18. Little Busters! Season 1 Episode 24 - If Rin-chan Is Happy, I’m Happy, Too
    6.8/10(14 votes)

    #18 - If Rin-chan Is Happy, I’m Happy, Too

    S1:E24

    Rin next challenge has been delivered and Riki has grown more suspicious of the timing of the notes.

    Director:Kenichi Matsuzawa
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  19. Little Busters! Season 1 Episode 25 - The Final Member
    6.8/10(14 votes)

    #19 - The Final Member

    S1:E25

    Kyousuke predictions of the final Little Buster member shocks Riki, but that is not the bombshell that will be presented to Riki.

    Director:Kentarou Suzuki
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  20. Little Busters! Season 1 Episode 12 - A Blue World, Stretching on to Eternity
    6.7/10(14 votes)

    #20 - A Blue World, Stretching on to Eternity

    S1:E12

    Riki has invited Mio to be the manager of the Little Busters, and the team welcomes her warmly. However, just when they think she's finally opening up to them, she disappears...

    Director:Masahiro Okamura
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  21. Little Busters! Season 1 Episode 8 - Let's Look for Roommate!
    6.6/10(15 votes)

    #21 - Let's Look for Roommate!

    S1:E8

    When Riki sees Kud playing Frisbee with her dogs, he knows that her quick, agile movements would make her a good candidate for the Little Busters and extends the invitation. But Kud hasn't had an easy time making friends since she came to Japan, and she could use the help of her new teammates to find a willing dorm roommate.

    Director:Kentarou Suzuki
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  22. Little Busters! Season 1 Episode 19 - Keep Working Hard
    6.6/10(15 votes)

    #22 - Keep Working Hard

    S1:E19

    Kud might be smart be she lacks some common sense concepts due to her traveling. With the upcoming practical exams the Little Busters aim to help her ace the test.

    Director:Yoshiaki Iwasaki
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  23. Little Busters! Season 1 Episode 21 - Fifty Nautical Miles into the Sky
    6.6/10(15 votes)

    #23 - Fifty Nautical Miles into the Sky

    S1:E21

    Kud shares an ancient island custom with Riki as she remembers the time she spent with her mother.

    Director:Yusuke Onoda
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  24. Little Busters! Season 1 Episode 3 - I Like Cute Things, You See
    6.5/10(18 votes)

    #24 - I Like Cute Things, You See

    S1:E3

    Riki is called out for tea and a chat by Kurugaya Yuiko, a mysterious girl who rarely shows up to class. He invites her to join the Little Busters, but when she meets the team's resident musclebrain, Masato, sparks instantly fly.

    Director:Shigeru Ueda
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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  25. Little Busters! Season 1 Episode 10 - The Blue of the Sky, the Blue of the Sea
    6.4/10(15 votes)

    #25 - The Blue of the Sky, the Blue of the Sea

    S1:E10

    While searching for a stray ball sent flying at a Little Busters practice, Riki encounters Mio, a girl who always sits and reads in the shade of a tree with a parasol open. There's one book she's particularly fond of, but she won't tell Riki what it's about. When she loses the book, it's up to Riki to help her find it.

    Director:Shigeru Ueda
    Writer:Michiru Shimada

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Best Episodes Summary

"It Struck Without Warning" is the best rated episode of "Little Busters!". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Kenichi Matsuzawa and written by Michiru Shimada, it aired on 10/5/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "It Was Raining Back Then, Too".