7.2/1023 votes#1 - Debut of the Samurai Flamenco!
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/10/2013
The setting is Shibiru City, Yukimachi Town. While most citizens are enjoying the peace and quiet, one young man makes a stand. His name is Hazama Masayoshi.
Director: Takahiro Omori
Writer: N/A
7.3/1019 votes#2 - My Umbrella's Missing
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/17/2013
Shibiru City is now home to a superhero named Samurai Flamenco. By pure chance, policeman Goto Hidenori learns the identity of Samurai Flamenco, resulting in numerous headaches as he copes with the new hero's atypical sense of justice. Goto arranges for a meeting to put a stop to all of the trouble, but Masayoshi shows up drenched. Masayoshi explains that he doesn't use umbrellas because of an incident in his past.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/1018 votes#3 - Flamenco vs. Fake Flamenco
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/24/2013
Samurai Flamenco is receiving more and more views on video sharing sites. Masayoshi is very pleased until a news site begins offering a reward to the person who unmasks Flamenco. That is when another person comes out as Samurai Flamenco. Who is this fake and what is his objective? The battle of Samurai Flamencos is about to begin.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.9/1017 votes#4 - Idol Devastation
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/2013
After dealing with the imposter, Samurai Flamenco gets to catch his breath, but then he's captured by some lawbreakers he approached. When all hope appears to be lost, a mysterious new hero appears and saves him. However, the new hero knows Samurai Flamenco's true identity and sees him as a rival. Samurai Flamenco now has a rival superhero. What next?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.3/1016 votes#5 - The Meaning of Justice
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/7/2013
Samurai Flamenco is becoming jaded as Flamenco Girl runs him ragged. The police have been receiving an increasing number of complaints as the heroes wreak havoc. Masayoshi struggles with his work as it seems that nothing is going right. Masayoshi begins to wonder what it means to be a hero.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.6/1016 votes#6 - Capture Samumenco!
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/2013
Flamenco Girl has powered up by recruiting additional Flamenco Girls! She's enjoying life as she fights evil and performs as an idol. Meanwhile, Samurai Flamenco is on the run as the citizens have turned against him.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.5/1015 votes#7 - Change the World
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/21/2013
Masayoshi's efforts have paid off, as Shibiru City has seen a drop in crime. His acting career is also picking up. Life is looking good, but Masayoshi isn't celebrating. Instead, he begins to question what he should be doing as a hero. Troubled, he returns to reading his grandfather's notebook, but it turns out that the story of Samurai Flamenco hides a shocking secret.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/1013 votes#8 - Attack of the Army of Evil!
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/28/2013
A mysterious figure named King Torture has dispatched monsters across Japan. They demand the unconditional surrender of the Japanese government and the enslavement of the populace.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/1014 votes#9 - Predetermined Quota
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2013
The monsters have become part of everyday life. Their attacks are nothing more than a nuisance to the public, leaving Mari wanting more excitement. While the initial excitement has died down, the attention that is still being paid goes to the monsters and Samurai Flamenco. Unhappy, Mari makes an unexpected move. Meanwhile, Harazuka has a theory about the monsters' peculiar behavior.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/1014 votes#10 - Final Battle in the Enemy Base!
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2013
Samurai Flamenco heads to the enemy base to save Flamenco Diamond. Flamenco Diamond and Flamenco Sapphire are undergoing torture after being captured. Diamond tries to protect Sapphire, but King Torture reveals an inconvenient truth. Finally, Samurai Flamenco faces off against King Torture. The true objective of the Evil Army will come to light!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/1013 votes#11 - From Beyond
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/19/2013
After King Torture's death, Samurai Flamenco reveals his identify before the press. But in the next moment, Masayoshi is taken away in a aircraft that appears out of nowhere. At the same time, a giant fortress appears in Tokyo Bay. Out of the frying pan and into the fire. What will happen to Samurai Flamenco next?
Director: Seimei Kidokoro
Writer: N/A
6.8/1012 votes#12 - Document! We are the Flamengers!!
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/9/2014
Kaname turned out to be the commander of Samurai Base, a counter-secret-organization unit. Masayoshi is joined by new allies, Soichi, Hekiru, Anji, and Sakura to form the Flamengers who fight to defeat From Beyond. However, the Flamengers are very different people who struggle to work together. As their leader, Masayoshi grows worried as monsters continue to attack.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.9/1012 votes#13 - Night Before the Final Battle
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/16/2014
The Flamengers become the first citizens of Japan to receive the National Hero award as the country places its hope in them. They are doing well in the battle against From Beyond, but one day, the monsters suddenly vanish. It seems unlikely that they've given up on taking over Japan. The Flamengers believe that an all-out attack may be coming and begin to prepare, but they encounter an unexpected obstacle.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.6/1012 votes#14 - The Destruction of Japan
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/23/2014
After the press conference, phones begin to ring across Japan. It turns out that the missing monsters of From Beyond are calling to announce their upcoming all-out attack. Little time remains. The Cabinet declares a national emergency and orders the JDF and police into action. After Kaname goes missing, the Flamengers are forced to take lead themselves. From Beyond's attack is about to begin.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/1012 votes#15 - Imitation Justice
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/30/2014
The monster that looks exactly like Masayoshi addresses him as Big Brother and calls himself Beyond Flamenco. Masayoshi is visibly upset as Beyond Flamenco begins to speak about From Beyond's purpose and objective. At the same time, it appears that the government also has another trick up its sleeve. How will the battle with From Beyond end?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/1013 votes#16 - Wandering Hero
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/6/2014
The government has framed the Flamengers as terrorists who were responsible for the From Beyond attacks. They have also proposed a bill which bans vigilante activities.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/1013 votes#17 - Ultimate Prime Minister
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/13/2014
Masayoshi's last hope is Goto. Goto gives him a warm welcome, despite the fact that he is a wanted fugitive. However, they immediately find themselves surrounded.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/1013 votes#18 - Flamenco in Space
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/27/2014
With help from the resurrected Flamenco Girls, Masayoshi is able to defeat the Prime Minister. However, the government's true objective wasn't to defeat the superheroes.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.5/1012 votes#19 - The Quiet Life
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 3/6/2014
After battling Alien Flamenco and talking to the will of the universe, Masayoshi returns to Earth and finds peace and quiet in a world without evil. There are no bad guys left, so Masayoshi no longer has anything to do as a superhero.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/1013 votes#20 - Boy From the Past, Part 1
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 3/13/2014
The boy named Sawada Haiji has put an end to the temporary peace. He was one of the middle school students that Masayoshi had lectured as Samurai Flamenco. Haiji declares that he is Masayoshi's last enemy. He then proceeds to attack the Flamengers, Kaname, and other people who are associated with Masayoshi.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/1012 votes#21 - Boy From the Past, Part 2
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 3/20/2014
Masayoshi thinks about taking his own life to stop Haiji. After multiple incidents and an argument with Goto, Masayoshi runs into another wall as he attempts to track down Haiji. Goto is also in a difficult position. That is when Haiji makes his next move.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/1013 votes#22 - Samurai Flamenco Naked
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/28/2014
A gunshot rings through the night. Masayoshi races to find Goto who has been captured by Haiji. Masayoshi wanted to be a hero. Goto wanted to hold onto his girlfriend.
Director: Takahiro Omori
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Samurai Flamenco Season 1
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Genres:AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyComedy
Network:Fuji TV
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Debut of the Samurai Flamenco!" is the best rated episode of "Samurai Flamenco" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Takahiro Omori and written by N/A, it aired on 10/10/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "My Umbrella's Missing".