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The Best Episodes of Shenmue the Animation

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The Best Episodes of Shenmue the Animation

After he witnesses his father’s murder at the family dojo, Ryo Hazuki dedicates his life to finding the man responsible — a mission that takes...

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  1. Background image for Daybreak
    9.1/10(92 votes)

    #1 - Daybreak

    S1:E2

    Hazuki Family's maid Ine hands a letter to Ryo, who is restless from his Father's death. The letter was sent from a person named "Yuanda Zhu" to his father which contained characters he cannot read.

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    Director:Keiko Oyamada
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Equal
    8.7/10(50 votes)

    #2 - Equal

    S1:E5

    Ryo is forced to fight Guizhang Chen from Chen Family, to save Nozomi who Mad Angels have taken as a hostage. In hopes that Goro finds Ryo's secret message, he fights Guizhand Chen, ending with Ryo and Guizhang both wounded and defeated.

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    Director:Keiko Oyamada
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Yin-yang
    8.6/10(55 votes)

    #3 - Yin-yang

    S1:E3

    Ryo finally finds a person who can read Yuanda Zhu's letter, which said "Find Master Chen for help". Ryo finds Master Chen and asks him about Lan Di, the man who murdered his Father.

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  4. Background image for Dignified
    8.6/10(45 votes)

    #4 - Dignified

    S1:E6

    To unveil the truth behind his Father's death, Ryo heads to Hong Kong, looking for a person named "Lishao Tao". His bags are taken as many thugs and thieves walk the streets of Hong Kong since everyone is desperate to survive day by day.

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  5. Background image for Thunderclap
    8.3/10(117 votes)

    #5 - Thunderclap

    S1:E1

    In Yokosuka, 1986, Ryo Hazuki, the only legitimate heir of the Hazuki Dojo, spends his days training under his strict father Iwao. One day, he returns and witnesses a mysterious man called Lan Di attacking the Dojo.

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    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Shackles
    8.3/10(52 votes)

    #6 - Shackles

    S1:E4

    To chase Lan Di, Ryo decides to go to Hong Kong, but realizes he does not have enough money to go. With Goro's assistance Ryo gets a part-time job, which he soon learns is in Mad Angel's territory.

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    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Distinct
    8.3/10(42 votes)

    #7 - Distinct

    S1:E9

    Ryo finds a book written by Yuanda Zhu in Xiuying's library. In the book he finds a memo of chawan sign, which could lead to danger with one mistake. Despite the danger Ryo uses it to find Yuanda Zhu.

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    8.3/10(32 votes)

    #8 - Shenmue

    S1:E13

    Ryo finally reaches Lan Di, the man who murdered his Father. Blinded by revenge Ryo viciously attacks Lan Di. Lan Di easily dodges Ryo's attacks and leaves. Yellow Heads' Dou Niu realizes his plan has failed and attacks Ryo.

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    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Future
    8.2/10(42 votes)

    #9 - Future

    S1:E7

    Ryo meets Lishao Tao, the person he was looking for. Lishao, a martial arts master, easily defeats Ryo and tells him to go home. Thinking he lost because he does not have enough strength, Ryo goes around Hong Kong to find a martial artist.

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    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Aspiration
    8.2/10(41 votes)

    #10 - Aspiration

    S1:E8

    Ryo is living at Xiuying Hong's house. Xiuying ignores Ryo's wish to meet Yuanda Zhu and keeps making him do chores for Man Mo Temple. To understand Xiuying's notion, Ryo must learn wude the principles of martial arts.

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  12. Background image for Comeback
    8.1/10(38 votes)

    #11 - Comeback

    S1:E10

    To find Yuanda Zhu, Ryo follows Ren, the leader of Heavens. Gathering information from Ren's acquaintances they reach the location where Yuanda Zhu is said to be, but they soon find out that this was Yellow Heads' trap.

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  13. Background image for Entangled
    8.1/10(33 votes)

    #12 - Entangled

    S1:E11

    Ryo and Ren finally find Yuanda Zhu. However, they are soon attacked by the Yellow Heads and Yuanda gets kidnapped. Ryo gets cornered but is saved by Xiuying. Xiuying was worried that Ryo would fall in to the evil course blinded by revenge.

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    Director:Ouri Yasukawa
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Guidepost
    8.1/10(32 votes)

    #13 - Guidepost

    S1:E12

    Ryo and Ren successfully sneak into the Yellow Heads' headquarters to rescue Yuanda Zhu. But the Yellow Heads all knew about their plan to sneak in. Surrounded by their enemies, the two fight Yuan who is one of the leaders of Yellow Heads.

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    Director:Yuichiro Yano
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Daybreak" is the best rated episode of "Shenmue the Animation". It scored 9.1/10 based on 92 votes. Directed by Keiko Oyamada and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/13/2022. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Equal".