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The Best Episodes of Song of the Samurai - Chapter: Fateful Showdown in Kyoto Season 1

Every episode of Song of the Samurai - Chapter: Fateful Showdown in Kyoto Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Song of the Samurai - Chapter: Fateful Showdown in Kyoto Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Song of the Samurai - Chapter: Fateful Showdown in Kyoto Season 1 Episode 4 - Light and Shadow
    9.1/10(100 votes)

    S1:E4

    As Serizawa's violence spirals, Hijikata confronts the man he calls his shadow. They agree to settle everything in one last, deadly clash.

    Director:Kazutaka Watanabe
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Song of the Samurai - Chapter: Fateful Showdown in Kyoto Season 1 Episode 5 - Path of Sacrifice
    9.1/10(102 votes)

    S1:E5

    The unit charges headlong into the fray. As comrades fall to clear the path, a wounded Hijikata entrusts their future to the prodigy, Okita.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Song of the Samurai - Chapter: Fateful Showdown in Kyoto Season 1 Episode 6 - Demon's End, Rising Thunder⁩
    8.5/10(66 votes)

    S1:E6

    Okita defeats Serizawa in a final showdown. As the age of swords ends, a new power, Shinsaku Takasugi, emerges before Hijikata and his brothers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Song of the Samurai - Chapter: Fateful Showdown in Kyoto Season 1 Episode 2 - The Broken Code
    8.4/10(145 votes)

    S1:E2

    The murder of a young member pushes Nagakura toward execution. As Kondo sacrifices his pride to save his comrade, a shocking betrayal comes to light.

    Director:Yosuke Okuda
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Song of the Samurai - Chapter: Fateful Showdown in Kyoto Season 1 Episode 1 - Blood Between Brothers⁩
    8.2/10(169 votes)

    S1:E1

    Hijikata reunites with Izo, now a deadly assassin. After their tragic duel, he forges a ruthless code to protect his remaining brothers.

    Director:Yosuke Okuda
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Song of the Samurai - Chapter: Fateful Showdown in Kyoto Season 1 Episode 3 - The Death Pillar
    8.0/10(119 votes)

    S1:E3

    Outnumbered 150 to 10, Yamanami devises a desperate plan. Harada makes a suicidal last stand, buying time for his brothers-in-arms to strike back.

    Director:Kazutaka Watanabe
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Light and Shadow" is the best rated episode of Song of the Samurai - Chapter: Fateful Showdown in Kyoto season 1. It scored 9.1/10 from 100 votes. Directed by Kazutaka Watanabe and written by Unknown, it aired on April 17, 2026.