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The Best Episodes of Orient Season 1

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

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During the Warring States era, the feuding generals were suddenly struck down one after another by the demonic Kishin. In the 150 years since, groups of individuals have continued to resist Kishin control. They are

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Orient Season 1 Episode 1 - Musashi & Kojiro
    7.9/10(81 votes)

    #1 - Musashi & Kojiro

    S1:E1

    With the appearance of otherworldly oni, headed by the massively powerful Kishin, humanity has been forced to serve their new demonic masters. After 150 years of oni rule, the only force left to fight for human freedom are bands of Bushi. This is the story of two young men and their dream of forming the strongest Bushi band!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Orient Season 1 Episode 2 - Bushi's Pride
    8.2/10(61 votes)

    #2 - Bushi's Pride

    S1:E2

    Musashi and Kojiro try to tackle the powerful Kishin that has appeared, but will the two of them really be able to stand up to the class of oni that has dominated Hinomoto for over a hundred years?

    Director:Ryo Okubo
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Orient Season 1 Episode 3 - The Outside World
    8.4/10(56 votes)

    #3 - The Outside World

    S1:E3

    With the arrival of the Takeda Bushi band, Musashi is desperate to defeat the Kishin before they can.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Orient Season 1 Episode 4 - The Kosameda Band
    8.1/10(51 votes)

    #4 - The Kosameda Band

    S1:E4

    Musashi and Kojiro's journey runs immediately into trouble when a mysterious girl steals their vehicle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Orient Season 1 Episode 5 - Choosing Tomorrow
    7.7/10(50 votes)

    #5 - Choosing Tomorrow

    S1:E5

    Musashi and Kojiro are forced to find a way to escape the Kosameda Castle prison, while Tsumugi is trapped between her desire to protect her friends and the commands of her domineering father.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Orient Season 1 Episode 6 - Getting Stronger
    7.8/10(47 votes)

    #6 - Getting Stronger

    S1:E6

    Tsumugi struggles with deciding what to do next, and Musashi encounters a mysterious, and unhinged, Bushi in black.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Orient Season 1 Episode 7 - You Can't Survive Underwater
    8.2/10(43 votes)

    #7 - You Can't Survive Underwater

    S1:E7

    Musashi and Kojiro are out to obtain the Kitetsu Blades they'll need to fight oni, but a mysterious ritual involving the mystical swords might prove to be an unexpected hurdle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Orient Season 1 Episode 8 - The Obsidian Goddess
    8.3/10(45 votes)

    #8 - The Obsidian Goddess

    S1:E8

    Shiro offers to help Musashi overcome his difficulties with Kitetsu Blades and get stronger, but can he be trusted?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Orient Season 1 Episode 9 - A Bushi's Way of Life
    8.2/10(41 votes)

    #9 - A Bushi's Way of Life

    S1:E9

    As Shiro preys on the other Bushi who have gathered to hunt a Kishin, Musashi has to find a way to escape the lava pit and help his friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Orient Season 1 Episode 10 - The Goddess's Power
    8.2/10(42 votes)

    #10 - The Goddess's Power

    S1:E10

    Musashi, Kojiro, and Tsugumi face off against Nanao and Shiro, and their only hope for victory might be the mysterious entity inside of Musashi.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Orient Season 1 Episode 11 - What's in a Katana
    7.9/10(42 votes)

    #11 - What's in a Katana

    S1:E11

    The Obsidian Goddess tells Musashi that she will be going back to sleep inside of him and no matter what foes he faces, he must not die. Because he is her vessel and because Jisai died before they were able to finish what they started. Musashi wonders what that has to do with Jisai, but the Goddess doesn't have time to explain and decides to show Musashi how she fights in the material world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Orient Season 1 Episode 12 - Where This Road Leads
    8.2/10(43 votes)

    #12 - Where This Road Leads

    S1:E12

    Leaving for new adventures, the shock trio is already lost in the forest. During a confrontation against an oni, Musashi narrowly saves a young girl, whose role within the bushi is far from trivial...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Orient Season 1 Episode 13 - The Uesugi Band
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - The Uesugi Band

    S1:E13

    Musashi, Kojiro, and Tsugumi meet up with the gathering Uesugi Alliance in an effort to learn more about Kojiro's father. But with a battle against the Kishin of Awaji Island looming, the assembled forces might not be in the mood to indulge outsiders...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Orient Season 1 Episode 14 - Humiliation On-board
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Humiliation On-board

    S1:E14

    After volunteering to take part in a duel for the leadership of his unit, Musashi is confronted with a grim reality.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Orient Season 1 Episode 15 - Equals
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Equals

    S1:E15

    Musashi's troubles in the Shimazu Unit seem to get worse and worse, with accusations of desertion and espionage thrown his way. At least he can turn to the gentle Michiru to take his side... or can he?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Orient Season 1 Episode 16 - The War God's Mantle
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - The War God's Mantle

    S1:E16

    With the connection between Musashi and Michiru, the location of the Goddess Obsidian ends up being discovered by Yataro, who immediately warns the Black Dogs, and the group assembles a strategy to recover her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Orient Season 1 Episode 17 - Memories of Stone
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Memories of Stone

    S1:E17

    Two of the Obsidian Eight are assaulting the Uesugi castle with Yamata no Orochi, while a third member kidnaps Musashi and tries to convince Michiru to kill him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Orient Season 1 Episode 18 - Tactician Battle
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Tactician Battle

    S1:E18

    Battle lines are drawn, with the Obsidian Brotherhood out to defend Yamata no Orochi and capture the Obsidian Goddess, while Musashi works with the Uesugi Band to slay the Kishin and rescue his friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Orient Season 1 Episode 19 - A Matter of Trust
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - A Matter of Trust

    S1:E19

    Naoe Kanetatsu of the Uesugi Bushi is facing off against Inukawa Seiroku of the Obsidian Eight. But how can he hope to defeat someone whose power seems to be inflicting physical trauma at will?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Orient Season 1 Episode 20 - Leaving Your Mark
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Leaving Your Mark

    S1:E20

    Shiro's unique powers are enough to overwhelm an entire group of Bushi by himself. Does Naotora really stand a chance?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Orient Season 1 Episode 21 - Clash of the Shimazu
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Clash of the Shimazu

    S1:E21

    It's up to Musashi's squad to defeat Yataro, but the Shimazu siblings heading up their assault don't seem to be on the same page anymore.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Orient Season 1 Episode 22 - Older and Younger Brothers
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Older and Younger Brothers

    S1:E22

    The struggle to keep the white serpent from empowering Yamata no Orochi becomes desperate, as the truth behind the friction among the Shimazu brothers is revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Orient Season 1 Episode 23 - Greatsword of the Black Goddess
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Greatsword of the Black Goddess

    S1:E23

    When everything seemed to have ended with the death of Orochi, the bushi discovered that in reality the fight had only begun.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Orient Season 1 Episode 24 - Oath
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Oath

    S1:E24

    Musashi tried to save Michiru desperately while the young man's feelings seemed to resigned to his death, something that the young bushi was not willing to accept.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Musashi & Kojiro" is the best rated episode of "Orient" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 81 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/6/2022. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Bushi's Pride".