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The Best Episodes of Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1

Every episode of Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 6 - Bonds Torn Asunder – Mortifying Retreat for Masamune!
    8.5/10(14 votes)

    S1:E6

    After he rises to defend the honor of the fallen Azai, Date Masamune orders his forces to retreat. However, Sanada is shocked to discover it might already be too late for the warrior to survive.

    Director:Toshiya Niidome
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  2. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 10 - Yukimura Beyond Hope of Recovery!? The Date Army's Tearful Dissolution
    8.4/10(13 votes)

    S1:E10

    With Takeda and Uesugi injured, the remaining alliance leaders plot their final assault against Oda. Even though the situation looks bleak, Date and Sanada prepare to face their destinies.

    Director:Yoshiyuki Fujiwara
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  3. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 5 - Brutal! The Righteous Battle of Nagashino and Shitaragahara!
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    S1:E5

    As entire armies stand poised to attack, Takeda and Uesugi offer Tokugawa a final chance to join forces against Oda - but once his loyalties are decided, a ruthless betrayal soaks the battlefield in blood.

    Director:Yoshikazu Ui
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  4. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 7 - Marauding Villain! Two Dragons Duel in Earnest Under the Moon!
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    S1:E7

    Matsunaga takes three of Date’s men hostage and demands a ransom of rare and valuable weaponry. Katakura sets out to rescue the men - but he might not be able to do it alone.

    Director:Kentarou Suzuki
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  5. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 9 - The Tiger of Kai Dies at Midaigawa!
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    S1:E9

    Oda’s army is on the move in the south, while his most lethal assassins strike the opposition leaders of the east. As Takeda and Uesugi fight for their lives, many loyal to the alliance meet their demise.

    Director:Shinpei Ezaki
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  6. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 11 - Mitsuhide's Rebellion! Honnouji Destroyed by Fire!!
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    S1:E11

    Date and Sanada arrive at Honnoji, but the showdown with evil will have to wait - the Demon Lord has set a trap. Meanwhile, a voice from beyond the grave encourages Ichi to take action against Oda.

    Director:Kazuya Nomura
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  7. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 4 - Wavering Scarlet Flower – Loyalty that Brings Sorrow!
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    S1:E4

    The alliance is gathering strength; former rivals are united in the march to war against Oda. Unfortunately, the plan could be doomed without the cooperation and troops of Azai Nagamasa - Oda’s brother-in-law.

    Director:Shinpei Ezaki
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  8. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 8 - Great Temple of Carnage! Kojuro in Dire Straits!
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    S1:E8

    Katakura, Sanada, and Sarutobi arrive with the treasures requested by Matsunaga, who betrays his word and attacks the hostages.

    Director:Ken Ando
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  9. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 12 - Adzuchi Castle Tower: the Battle to the Death Where Tomorrow was Begun!
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    S1:E12

    The incredible final battle explodes at Azuchi Castle! With amazing power and determination, Date and Sanada unleash against the mighty Demon Lord.

    Directors:Toshiya Niidome, Itsuro Kawasaki
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  10. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 3 - Vagabond, Maeda Keiji!
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    S1:E3

    Free-spirited Keiji hopes to build an alliance against the threat of the Demon Lord. His visit with Uesugi ends on a promising note - but his meeting with Date Masamune leads to a battle.

    Director:Norihiro Naganuma
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  11. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 2 - Horrific! Confrontation at Okehazama!
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    S1:E2

    Sanada and Date rush to claim the same prize: Imagawa’s head. A clash erupts between the two warriors, but before one can declare victory, their battle is interrupted by a horrifying presence.

    Director:Naoyoshi Shiotani
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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  12. Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings Season 1 Episode 1 - Azure and Crimson, a Fateful Encounter!
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    S1:E1

    Two of the mightiest warlords of ancient Japan, Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin, set aside their rivalry to unite against the forces of Date Masamune.

    Director:Itsuro Kawasaki
    Writer:Yasuyuki Muto

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Bonds Torn Asunder – Mortifying Retreat for Masamune!" is the best rated episode of Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings season 1. It scored 8.5/10 from 14 votes. Directed by Toshiya Niidome and written by Yasuyuki Muto, it aired on May 7, 2009. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Yukimura Beyond Hope of Recovery!? The Date Army's Tearful Dissolution".