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The Best Episodes of Romeo and the Black Brothers

Every episode of Romeo and the Black Brothers ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Romeo and the Black Brothers!

To get the money to pay for a doctor for his father, Romeo bravely sells himself as a chimney sweep. On the way to Milan...
Genres:DramaAnimationAction & Adventure
Network:Fuji TV

Best Episodes Summary

"Farewell, My Angel" is the best rated episode of "Romeo and the Black Brothers". It scored 9.6/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Sinpei Miyashita and written by Michiru Shimada, it aired on 8/13/1995. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Last Promise".

  • Farewell, My Angel
    9.6/1024 votes
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    #1 - Farewell, My Angel

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 8/13/1995

    Angeletta's condition is deteriorating rapidly. The so-called Ice Queen Montovani wants nothing to do with her granddaughter. Even asking chimney sweep Rossi is useless. The Black Brothers therefore clog the chimneys of Montovani Castle. They want to force the Countess to stay in touch with Angeletta.

    Director: Sinpei Miyashita

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • The Last Promise
    9.3/1022 votes
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    #2 - The Last Promise

    Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 10/29/1995

    Romeo suffers greatly from the sudden death of his friend Alfredo. He sinks into a deep sadness and distances himself more and more from reality. The Black Brothers try to cheer Romeo up again. But even when Dante tries to force him come to his senses, Romeo remains withdrawn.

    Director: Sinpei Miyashita

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • Farewell, My Village
    9.2/1029 votes
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    #3 - Farewell, My Village

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/29/1995

    Due to the injures suffered during the fire, Roberto's condition worsens to the point of going blind if he is not treated urgently. However, the family's financial situation prevents them from paying for the services of Baresi, the only doctor in the area. Romeo, aware of the situation, secretly signs a contract with Luini to go to work in Milan as a chimney sweep in exchange for the latter bringing the doctor to treat his father. The contract will be for six months, so Luini would be back to the village in spring. However, Anita hears that no children sold in Milan have returned.

    Director: Kōzō Kusuba

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • The Ship Sinks; Friendship Within the Storm
    9.2/1023 votes
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    #4 - The Ship Sinks; Friendship Within the Storm

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/19/1995

    The boat in which Romeo and the others are travelling to Milan is hit by a storm and sinks. Miraculously, Alfredo and Romeo manage to save themselves. Luini is also saved from drowning by Romeo. On the shore, Alfredo tells Romeo about his tragic past and how he was separated from his sister Bianca. The next morning, they leave for Milan.

    Director: Sinpei Miyashita

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • Escape, quickly!
    9.2/1020 votes
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    #5 - Escape, quickly!

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 5/14/1995

    The carriage Romeo has sneaked into contains explosives that the robbers intend to use to blow up the police station and free their imprisoned friend.

    Director: Kōzō Kusuba

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • Forever Alfredo
    9.1/1026 votes
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    #6 - Forever Alfredo

    Season 1 Episode 29 - Aired 10/22/1995

    The big moment is here! Alfredo and his uncle Maurizio stand before the king of Italy. Both have badges in their hands, but only one belongs to the Martinis. When the king asks which badge has the secret sign of blessing, only Alfredo knows the right answer. The evil uncle is finally exposed.

    Director: Kōzō Kusuba

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • Skyward! On Wings of Freedom!
    9.1/1024 votes
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    #7 - Skyward! On Wings of Freedom!

    Season 1 Episode 33 - Aired 12/17/1995

    Spring has fallen and Romeo's contract with Maestro Rossi is over. It is time for Romeo to say goodbye to Milan and return home in Sonogno. Some of his friends have already left, while others still have to stay a while longer. Professor Casella offers to drive Romeo and the other boys halfway to their home towns along with Bianca. Before leaving, they visit Alfredo's grave one last time, where they meet the Wolf Pack.

    Director: Kōzō Kusuba

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • I Meet Grandmother
    9.0/1019 votes
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    #8 - I Meet Grandmother

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 8/6/1995

    Angeletta's greatest wish is to meet her grandmother, the Countess Isabella Montovani, before her serious illness progresses. The Black Brothers therefore drive Angeletta to the castle in a wooden cart. Rejected by the security guard, they climb over the wall. They are discovered and there is a chase in the castle courtyard.

    Director: Sinpei Miyashita

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • Alfredo and Bianca Reunited
    9.0/1018 votes
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    #9 - Alfredo and Bianca Reunited

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 8/27/1995

    Alfredo and Bianca are still on the run from their relatives. Their aunt and uncle want the badge that Alfredo hid. This badge was bestowed on Alfredo's father by Carlo Alberto, the father of the current Italian king, and legitimizes the Martini's fortune.

    Director: Kōzō Kusuba

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • The Start of a Long Day
    9.0/1018 votes
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    #10 - The Start of a Long Day

    Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 9/10/1995

    Alfredo wants to restore his honor before the King of Italy and accuse his aunt and uncle of murdering his parents. Unfortunately, the Wolf Pack lure him into a trap and lock him in the sewers. Romeo and the Black Brothers await his arrival so they can sneak into the banquet, but Romeo, seeing that he does not arrive, decides to go in search of him.

    Director: Kōzō Kusuba

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • Lord Alfredo
    9.0/1020 votes
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    #11 - Lord Alfredo

    Season 1 Episode 28 - Aired 9/17/1995

    Alfredo and Bianca are still trying to show in front of the King of Italy and expose the damage that has been done to their family. The Wolf Pack has temporarily allied with the Black Brothers and they help carry out this plan together. They have to deal with the bodyguards of Alfredo's uncle so that Alfredo and his sister can sneak into the banquet.

    Director: Sinpei Miyashita

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • Strike a light! The Oath of the Eleven
    8.9/1020 votes
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    #12 - Strike a light! The Oath of the Eleven

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 5/21/1995

    After proving his innocence, Romeo's conditions at Rossis' house get better. Marcello gives him a day off and Romeo decides to search for Alfredo in the streets of Milan. During his search, he meets other young chimney sweeps.

    Director: Kōzō Kusuba

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • Sing our Song of Unity on into the Dawn!
    8.9/1019 votes
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    #13 - Sing our Song of Unity on into the Dawn!

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 6/11/1995

    As retaliation for losing the fight at San Babila church, Michaelo was kidnapped by the Wolf Pack. To release him, their leader Giovanni demands that the Black Brothers hand over Alfredo to them. Alfredo decides to show up alone, but Romeo doesn't want to leave him alone and offers to go with him. A new battle between the two gangs is approaching.

    Director: Sinpei Miyashita

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • Destiny's Beginnings: the Family Within the Flames
    8.8/1023 votes
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    #14 - Destiny's Beginnings: the Family Within the Flames

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/22/1995

    The fire started by Luini devastates the only cornfield that Romeo's family has left. Romeo's family rush to the field to try to save the domestic animals, but Roberto injures his head while leaping out of the flames. After this tragic incident, Roberto's injury worsens and a rumor about Roberto intending to sell Romeo to the god of death spreads in the village. Then, after an argument with his father, Romeo runs away from home and hides in Anita's barn, where he hears that Roberto is not his real father. Meanwhile, Luini approaches Roberto and pressures him to sell his son.

    Director: Sinpei Miyashita

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • Grampa Theo's Puppet Show
    8.8/1017 votes
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    #15 - Grampa Theo's Puppet Show

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 7/2/1995

    Romeo and Angeletta meet the old puppeteer Teo and little Nana. Teo has a sad secret: Leon, his son, left him and his granddaughter after a quarrel. He would rather be a doctor than a puppeteer. Now Teo wishes nothing more than to see his son again. Angeletta asks Romeo and the Black Brothers to find Leon. Also, Matteo is about to reveal a secret about Angeletta to Romeo while talking with Rossi.

    Director: Sinpei Miyashita

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • Proud Souls
    8.8/1017 votes
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    #16 - Proud Souls

    Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 9/3/1995

    Professor Casella discovers that Alfredo's illness is worse than initially thought. Alfredo also knows that he will not live much longer. Nevertheless, he firmly intends of showing up before the King of Italy with his sister Bianca to expose his aunt and uncle by showing the king the authentic royal insignia. To achieve this, he thinks up a plan with the help of the Black Brothers to sneak into the duke's wedding banquet.

    Director: Sinpei Miyashita

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • A Lovely Christmas Eve
    8.8/1021 votes
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    #17 - A Lovely Christmas Eve

    Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 12/10/1995

    While working one day, Romeo falls from a chimney and breaks his leg. Professor Casella agrees to have him at his place until his leg heals. So that means that Romeo and Bianca will spend Christmas together. Romeo challenges to read Alfredo's favorite book, Moby-Dick, while his leg heals. The professor interests them both in many subjects, and Bianca begins to see Professor Casella as a father. They want to thank Professor Casella for his kindness, so they prepare a special show in Christmass Eve.

    Director: Kenichi Nishida

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • To Vanish into the City of Mists
    8.7/1019 votes
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    #18 - To Vanish into the City of Mists

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/30/1995

    Romeo finds Anselmo lying on the street and covered in bruises. Anselmo tells Romeo that he confronted Tachioni because he hates outsiders and wants to kick Romeo out of town. Romeo, full of rage, runs in search of Tachioni.

    Director: Sinpei Miyashita

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • Angeletta's Secret
    8.7/1018 votes
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    #19 - Angeletta's Secret

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 7/9/1995

    Matteo tells the boys the story of Marcello Rossi and Angeletta: a countess named Isabella is the girl's grandmother. Romeo now wants to find out everything and secretly follows Rossi to a castle where the Ice Queen, as Isabella is called by the others, lives.

    Director: Kōzō Kusuba

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • The Hunted Siblings
    8.7/1017 votes
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    #20 - The Hunted Siblings

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 8/20/1995

    In Milan, a wedding of the nobility is taking place and all rich and noble people of the area are invited. Even the king of Italy is expected to come. Then Romeo accidentally meets Bianca, Alfredo's sister who was believed to be missing. When he conveys the good news to him, he learns Alfredo's mysterious story.

    Director: Sinpei Miyashita

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • A Night in the Tavern
    8.6/1021 votes
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    #21 - A Night in the Tavern

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/12/1995

    Luini locks up the boys before crossing the lake by boat to get to Milan. Among them is Dante, the boy who had stolen Alfredo's bag, who tells them that his brother also went to work in Milan, but ended up dying of starvation. The night before leaving, Dante devises a plan to escape.

    Director: Yasuo Iwamoto

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • Showdown at San Babila Church
    8.6/1019 votes
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    #22 - Showdown at San Babila Church

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 6/4/1995

    Since the Wolf Pack has no intention of stopping picking on the chimney sweeps, the Black Brothers, fed up with running away, decide to stand up to them. Thus, they draw up a plan to fight them in San Babila church. Meanwhile, Giovanni, the leader of the Wolf Pack, goes alone to a meeting with the rival gang Scorpion.

    Director: Kōzō Kusuba

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • The Real Treasure
    8.6/1017 votes
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    #23 - The Real Treasure

    Season 1 Episode 31 - Aired 12/3/1995

    The circus is coming to town. The Black Brothers want to see it, but they only have enough money for a ticket. Therefore, a competition is held and the winner will go to the circus. However, Romeo as the new leader of the group, makes a wise decision: either all or none. He must come up with a plan to raise the money for everyone. Meanwhile, Michaelo has a mishap with a merchant that puts him in a bind.

    Director: Sinpei Miyashita

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • An Angel's Abode
    8.5/1018 votes
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    #24 - An Angel's Abode

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/26/1995

    In Milan, Romeo and Alfredo are sold as chimney sweeps to different bosses, having to separate, but not before swearing eternal friendship. Romeo is taken by Rossi, his buyer, to his house, where he will start a new life.

    Director: Tomomitsu Matsukawa

    Writer: Michiru Shimada

  • A Gift from an Angel
    8.5/1018 votes
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    #25 - A Gift from an Angel

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/5/1995

    Cleaning chimneys is harder than Romeo could imagine. And worst of all is that when he comes home tired from work he doesn't get a piece of bread. Rossi's family seems to hate him. However, an angel who lives in the house cares for him.

    Director: Kōzō Kusuba

    Writer: Michiru Shimada