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The Best Episodes of Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Season 1

Every episode of Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Season 1!

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Two realms exist in the ancient land of Yanato: the Lofty Realm, where gods reside, and the Lowly Realm, where humans reside. Princess Sakuna was the daughter of the god of war and goddess of

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Season 1 Episode 12 - The Blade of Hoshidama
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    S1:E12

    The only way to defeat Omizuchi is to forge a new Blade of Hoshidama, which requires Tama to be melted down. Will Sakuna sacrifice her beloved Tama for the good of the island?

    Director:Yuriko Abe
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  2. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Season 1 Episode 8 - The Rice Riot That Shook the Capital
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    S1:E8

    Amahoho becomes tainted in the capital. Sakuna sneaks in to get to the bottom of the rumors that Kokorowa is behind it. Eventually, this leads to a conflict between the two friends.

    Director:Kazuya Kito
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  3. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Season 1 Episode 9 - The One Who Controls the Demons
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    S1:E9

    Sakuna and the others find an injured Oni and argue about what to do with him. Following Kokorowa's suggestion, they eventually track his trail and discover the root of the evil.

    Director:Tomoaki Yamashita
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  4. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Season 1 Episode 10 - Comeback
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    S1:E10

    Sakuna and her companions rally after they lose everything.

    Director:Yoshihide Kuriyama
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  5. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Season 1 Episode 2 - Life on Hinoe Island
    7.2/10(14 votes)

    S1:E2

    Amidst the raging sea, Sakuna and her companions finally reach the island and head towards the mountain pass where her mother, Toyohana, once lived.

    Directors:Yasuo Fujii, Yuriko Abe
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  6. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Season 1 Episode 7 - The Melancholy of Kokorowa
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    S1:E7

    Sakuna is called back to the capital, where she gets to taste the rice that her mother cultivated. She decides that she wants to produce such delicious rice herself as well.

    Director:Lee Gi-seop
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  7. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Season 1 Episode 6 - Flames of Hatred
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    S1:E6

    The harvest is approaching, but on the volcano, ghosts and skeletons seem to be causing trouble. Ashigumo is injured in battle. Will the harvested rice give Sakuna enough strength to overcome this new challenge?

    Director:Masanori Takahashi
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  8. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Season 1 Episode 11 - Light of Forgiveness
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    S1:E11

    Tauemon confronts Ishimaru, but how can the mountain bandit's hatred be quelled? And how will Sakuna defeat the evil god Omizuchi?

    Director:Yasuo Fujii
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  9. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Season 1 Episode 13 - Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    S1:E13

    The time has come to fight Omizuchi. With her family, friends, and allies, she has overcome numerous obstacles, but can she defeat the evil god?

    Directors:Yasuo Fujii, Masanori Takahashi, Yuriko Abe, Masayuki Yoshihara
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  10. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Season 1 Episode 4 - Myrthe's Journey
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    S1:E4

    Myrthe has moved to Yanato in the distant East to teach the residents about the Formos religion. However, when the group makes contact with the Kappa, the blue-eyed foreigner is mistaken for an enemy.

    Director:Shunji Yoshida
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  11. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Season 1 Episode 3 - Rice Planting Song
    6.4/10(11 votes)

    S1:E3

    Sakuna not only has to deal with manure and fertilizer in the fields, but people also cause her various problems. However, through a shared rice-planting song, the group manages to come together again.

    Director:Tomoki Nakano
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  12. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Season 1 Episode 5 - Kinta Repays His Debt
    6.4/10(9 votes)

    S1:E5

    Sakuna tries to set Yui up with Kinta, but when Yui suddenly disappears and a crane appears instead, she and Kinta set out to search for this mysterious creature.

    Director:Akira Kato
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  13. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Season 1 Episode 1 - Princess Sakuna of the Lofty Realm
    6.3/10(20 votes)

    S1:E1

    Sakuna, daughter of the war god Takeribi and the harvest goddess Toyohana, was leading a lazy and spoiled life due to her privileged upbringing. However, one day, she inadvertently allowed humans who had wandered into the realm of the gods to enter the capital.

    Director:Yasuo Fujii
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Blade of Hoshidama" is the best rated episode of "Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Yuriko Abe and written by Jukki Hanada, it aired on 9/21/2024. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Rice Riot That Shook the Capital".