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The Best Episodes of Outbreak Company

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

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What starts out as a simple job soon becomes an adventure in an alternate world when otaku-expert Shinichi Kanou is unknowingly sent as an otaku-culture ambassador to the land of the Holy Eldant Empire.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Outbreak Company Season 1 Episode 9 - The Swimsuit Apocalypse
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - The Swimsuit Apocalypse

    S1:E9

    When Minori is awarded with some days of vacation, Shin'ichi decides to take the girls to swim at a nearby lake and they have some fun together until they realize that they are being observed by some uninvited guests.

    Directors:Kei Oikawa, Shougo Arai
    Writers:Keiichiro Ochi, Naruhisa Arakawa

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  2. Outbreak Company Season 1 Episode 10 - Magical Girl Petrarca
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Magical Girl Petrarca

    S1:E10

    When footage from the soccer game leak to the internet in Japan, the government's secret operation in Eldant is at risk of being exposed to the world and Shin'ichi comes with a plan to decieve the public opinion by announcing it as part of a fantasy film production in collaboration with the JSDF, inviting Petralka to play the main role.

    Directors:Satoshi Saga, Kei Oikawa
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  3. Outbreak Company Season 1 Episode 2 - The Moe Help Desk
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #3 - The Moe Help Desk

    S1:E2

    Shinichi Kanou meet with the empress Petralka Anne Eldante III and misunderstanding ensues. Petralka jealousy for Shinichi relationship with Myucel cause some rukus. Shinichi must explain to Petralka the equality principle.

    Directors:Kei Oikawa, Kosuke Kobayashi
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  4. Outbreak Company Season 1 Episode 8 - The Melancholy of the Supreme Ruler
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - The Melancholy of the Supreme Ruler

    S1:E8

    Fed up with all the responsibilities piled upon her, Petralka shuts herself in her room and refuses to leave. Shin'ichi, who used to live as a shut-in in Japan, decides then to show her the life he used to have, with all the ups and downs that come from it as well.

    Directors:Shuhei Matsushita, Kei Oikawa
    Writers:Naruhisa Arakawa, Tsuyoshi Tamai

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  5. Outbreak Company Season 1 Episode 11 - Plot Silent Plot Deep
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Plot Silent Plot Deep

    S1:E11

    Shin'ichi's efforts to spread the Otaku culture bear fruit. However, when there is a shortage of products from Japan, leading to various conflicts amongst the people in Eldant, Shin'ichi learns the true intentions of the Japanese government and falls into despair upon it, until Myusel inspires him to come with a solution.

    Directors:Yuuji Yanase, Kei Oikawa
    Writers:Naruhisa Arakawa, Tsuyoshi Tamai

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  6. Outbreak Company Season 1 Episode 12 - Shoot the Invader!
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Shoot the Invader!

    S1:E12

    In response to Shin'ichi's act of defiance, the Japanese Government orders the JSDF to kill him. After two failed attempts, Shin'ichi comes with a plan to convince the politicians in Tokyo to spare him and keep supporting his efforts to spread the Otaku culture in Eldant instead.

    Directors:Shuhei Matsushita, Kei Oikawa, Shougo Arai
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  7. Outbreak Company Season 1 Episode 1 - Awakening in the Other Realm
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Awakening in the Other Realm

    S1:E1

    After acing an otaku job questionnaire and interview for Amutec, Shinichi Kanou wake up in a strange world with a beautiful maid, Myucel, at his side. He is now in the Holy Eldant Empire and he must, as the general manager, export Japan’s best of anime, manga and video games to this country.

    Directors:Shuhei Matsushita, Kei Oikawa
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  8. Outbreak Company Season 1 Episode 5 - This Really Is Another World
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #8 - This Really Is Another World

    S1:E5

    Erbia moves to Shin'ichi's manor, but she starts displaying some strange behavior and he starts believing that she is coming after his life, unaware of her real intentions.

    Directors:Satoshi Saga, Kei Oikawa
    Writers:Naruhisa Arakawa, Rie Koshika

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  9. Outbreak Company Season 1 Episode 7 - Maid in Japan
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Maid in Japan

    S1:E7

    Shin'ichi returns briefly to Tokyo to make some shopping just to later find that Myucel had sneaked her way to accompany him and he spends the rest of the day showing her the city.

    Directors:Mitsuhiro Iwasaki, Kei Oikawa
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  10. Outbreak Company Season 1 Episode 3 - You are an Invader
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #10 - You are an Invader

    S1:E3

    It's been a month since Shinichi came to the Holy Eldant Empire and study lesson with Petralka and Myucel are going well. Also the school construction is progressing steadily in Erudanto, and as the construction completion is near, disturbing events will affect the safety of everyone.

    Directors:Risako Yoshida, Kei Oikawa
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  11. Outbreak Company Season 1 Episode 4 - Furry Spy
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Furry Spy

    S1:E4

    While Myucel is recovering from the terrorist attack, Shinichi is still haunted by the last words of Alessio. “Am I an invader?” he’s wondering while teaching the new students. One day, an alarm is triggered in the mansion perimeter and a furry spy is discovered. Is Erubia Hanaiman really a spy?

    Directors:Mitsuhiro Iwasaki, Takashi Ikehata, Kei Oikawa
    Writers:Keiichiro Ochi, Naruhisa Arakawa

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  12. Outbreak Company Season 1 Episode 6 - Soccer... Soccer?
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Soccer... Soccer?

    S1:E6

    To deal with the divide between the elf and dwarf students, Shin'ichi organizes a friendly soccer match between both sides and it does not take long for it to become a vicious battle between them.

    Directors:Tsuyoshi Tamai, Kei Oikawa
    Writers:Keiichiro Ochi, Naruhisa Arakawa

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Swimsuit Apocalypse" is the best rated episode of "Outbreak Company". It scored 9/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Kei Oikawa, Shougo Arai and written by Keiichiro Ochi, Naruhisa Arakawa, it aired on 11/28/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Magical Girl Petrarca".