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The Best Episodes of Strike the Blood Season 1

Every episode of Strike the Blood Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Strike the Blood Season 1!

Kojou Akatsuki's days as an ordinary high school student in the Demon District of Itogami Island come to an abrupt end after a fateful encounter leaves him with the remarkable abilities of a vampire. It isn't long before he is thrust into the center of attention when it is discovered that he is the fourth primogenitor, an immensely powerful vampire whom most consider to be merely a legend. Fearing Kojou's destructive potential, the Lion King Organization sends in an apprentice sword-shaman, Yukina Himeragi, to monitor, and should he become a threat, kill the boy deemed the world's most powerful vampire. Forced together by circumstance, the two form an unlikely alliance as Kojou comes to terms with his abilities and they both struggle to protect the city from various emerging chaotic forces.

Genres:Action & AdventureAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:AT-X

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Strike the Blood" season 1 is "The Right Arm of the Saint I", rated 7.5/10 from 45 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "The Right Arm of the Saint I" aired on 10/4/2013 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Right Arm of the Saint II".

  • The Right Arm of the Saint I
    7.5/10 45 votes

    #1 - The Right Arm of the Saint I

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/4/2013

    Itogami Island is a manmade island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean where summer never ends. A high school student at Saikai Academy, Akatsuki Kojou, is on his way home from studying with his classmates, Aiba Asagi and Yaze Motoki, when he notices a girl in the Saikai Academy middle school uniform following him.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Right Arm of the Saint II
    7.3/10 35 votes

    #2 - The Right Arm of the Saint II

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/11/2013

    Yukina moves into the room next to Kojou's. When Kojou sees that she only has a bare minimum of furniture and necessities, he takes her to a hardware store. Kojou's younger sister Nagisa also insists on hosting a welcome party for Yukina, adding up to a very lively day.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Right Arm of the Saint III
    7.5/10 35 votes

    #3 - The Right Arm of the Saint III

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/18/2013

    The morning after the battle against the Combat Deacon and his homunculus, the town is left in ruins. Yukina had been shocked to see how vastly Kojou's power exceeded that of the Familiar, but now she learns that Kojou can't even control his own Familiars. Kojou and Yukina pursue the escaped Eustach and Astarte to an abandoned laboratory, where another intense battle awaits them...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Right Arm of the Saint IV
    7.6/10 31 votes

    #4 - The Right Arm of the Saint IV

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/25/2013

    Eustach and Astarte continue their assault, finally launching an attack on the central support of the manmade island. When Kojou learns that Asagi is trapped inside, he's eager to save her, but his inability to control his own Familiars holds him in place. Unable to see him go on like this, Yukina makes a suggestion he never expected...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • From the Warlord's Empire I
    7.6/10 28 votes

    #5 - From the Warlord's Empire I

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2013

    It's nearly time for the Saikai Academy ball sports tournament, and Yukina and Nagisa are all fired up to act as cheerleaders! And thanks to the workings of Motoki and Rin, Kojou and Asagi are paired up to participate in the badminton doubles match for their class. Meanwhile, Natsuki is occupied with the capture of some therianthropes that have appeared in the warehouse district, and someone is targeting the Fourth Progenitor again...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Jukki Hanada

  • From the Warlord's Empire II
    7.6/10 25 votes

    #6 - From the Warlord's Empire II

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2013

    Kojou and Yukina meet Dimitrie Vatler, a nobleman who shows an abnormal degree of affection toward the Fourth Progenitor, and Kirasaka Sayaka, Yukina's old friend also under the employ of the Lion King Organization. When Vatler proposes that Kojou capture some terrorists hiding out on Itogami Island and Yukina volunteers to take care of them instead, Vatler challenges Yukina to test her suitability for the task. And, though Sayaka has always been a friend of Yukina's since childhood, her behavior starts to change...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Jukki Hanada

  • From the Warlord's Empire III
    7.4/10 23 votes

    #7 - From the Warlord's Empire III

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2013

    In her excessive defense of Yukina, Sayaka launches an attack on Kojou, but he can't control his powers. Yukina's arrival prevents the situation from growing dire, but Yukina leaves them both on the school roof to think about what they've done.

    Director: Shinobu Sasaki, Tetsuya Miyanishi

    Writer: Jukki Hanada

  • From the Warlord's Empire IV
    7.9/10 21 votes

    #8 - From the Warlord's Empire IV

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/22/2013

    Gardos the terrorist has reawakened the ancient weapon, Nalakuvera. Kojou and Sayaka barely escape with their lives, but they fall into the depths of the manmade island. Asagi hurries to analyze and control Nalakuvera while Yukina fights a fierce battle to stop Gardos.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Jukki Hanada

  • The Amphisbaena I
    7.6/10 21 votes

    #9 - The Amphisbaena I

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/29/2013

    The trouble with the Black Death Emperor Faction has been resolved. Kojou has returned to his daily life with Sayaka as a new acquaintance, but he can't decide whether or not he should reveal his vampiric nature to Asagi. It's around that time when he meets a friend of Nagisa's, Kanase Kanon, known as the middle school saint.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Amphisbaena II
    7.2/10 23 votes

    #10 - The Amphisbaena II

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/6/2013

    Kojou and Yukina prepare to ambush Possession Mask, the group responsible for the attacks around Itogami Island... but one of the Possession Mask members they see is Kanase Kanon.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Amphisbaena III
    7.3/10 23 votes

    #11 - The Amphisbaena III

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/13/2013

    The deserted island turns out to be a research facility owned by Magus Craft where Kanon's father, Kensei, conducts research. Kojou and Yukina are attacked by a vanguard force, but the one to save them from danger is Princess La Folia of Aldeigia, a young woman with deep connections to both Kanon and Kojou.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Amphisbaena IV
    8.1/10 22 votes

    #12 - The Amphisbaena IV

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 12/20/2013

    When Kojou is disabled in the battle with Kanon, Yukina retreats with him behind La Folia's barrier. Both Yukina and La Folia share their blood with Kojou to aid in his recovery and the awakening of a new power. They have no choice but to rush to Kanon's rescue as her ego slips beyond control and she loses her grip on her humanity.

    Director: Tetsuya Miyanishi

    Writer: N/A

  • Labyrinth of the Blue Witch I
    7.3/10 22 votes

    #13 - Labyrinth of the Blue Witch I

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/10/2014

    Itogami Island's tourist industry flourishes as the season of the annual Halloween Fest draws near. Kojou reunites with his childhood friend Tokoyogi Yuuma for the first time in four years, but Yukina and Asagi are not pleased to see the intimate friendship she shares with him. Meanwhile, when the Meyer Sisters suddenly appear at the Keystone Gate, the "witch of the void," Natsuki, finds herself in danger...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Labyrinth of the Blue Witch II
    6.8/10 23 votes

    #14 - Labyrinth of the Blue Witch II

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/17/2014

    Still stuck in Yuuma's body after the mind switch, Kojou rushes to see Yukina and the other girls. At first they're unsure whether to believe him, but after an explanation, Kojou and Yukina try to locate Yuuma in Kojou's body as they draw closer to unraveling the mystery of the witch of the void.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Labyrinth of the Blue Witch III
    7.4/10 23 votes

    #15 - Labyrinth of the Blue Witch III

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/24/2014

    Yuuma's goal was to use the Fourth Progenitor's magic power to free her mother from the prison barrier. In accordance with her plans, the prison barrier appears above the ocean's surface near Itogami Island.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fiesta for the Observers I
    7.7/10 20 votes

    #16 - Fiesta for the Observers I

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/31/2014

    Kojou comes out of the battle with his own body back, but both Yuuma and Natsuki have fallen. The true prison barrier has been revealed along with Yuuma's mother, Tokoyogi Aya, and the other magic criminals who were incarcerated within.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fiesta for the Observers II
    8.0/10 21 votes

    #17 - Fiesta for the Observers II

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/7/2014

    Kojou and company search for Natsuki, whose spiritual powers were stolen by Aya's grimoire and is now missing. Just then, Yukina's surprised voice directs the others' attention to the TV, where Asagi is seen on the live broadcast of the Halloween Fest...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fiesta for the Observers III
    7.5/10 22 votes

    #18 - Fiesta for the Observers III

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/14/2014

    Kojou and Asagi take Sana on board Vatler's boat, the Oceanus Grave II, to protect her from danger. But Kojou's relief is short-lived as he is soon accosted by Vatler's beautiful young maids, and his stimulation is pushed very close to the limit when he ends up sharing a bath with Asagi...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fiesta for the Observers IV
    8.1/10 22 votes

    #19 - Fiesta for the Observers IV

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/21/2014

    Through Sana, Yukina sees a memory of Natsuki and Aya ten years ago, and then dreams of a happier world she shares with Kojou, Sayaka, and their friends.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Return of the Alchemist I
    7.7/10 22 votes

    #20 - Return of the Alchemist I

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 2/28/2014

    Yukina and the other middle school girls are preparing to embark on Saikai Academy's traditional training camp. Yukina is worried about leaving Kojou as she has been released from her observer duties for the trip's duration, but Kojou tells her with a smile to go enjoy her time off.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Return of the Alchemist II
    7.7/10 23 votes

    #21 - Return of the Alchemist II

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 3/7/2014

    Asagi has been caught up in Kou's attack. Kojou and Yukina rush to save her, deciding to take her to Mimori's lab for treatment... but when they stop at Kojou's place on the way, another personality takes over Asagi's body.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Return of the Alchemist III
    9.0/10 32 votes

    #22 - Return of the Alchemist III

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/14/2014

    In his quest to resurrect Wiseman, Amatsuka has finally launched an attack on the ferry carrying Yukina and her classmates. Kanon, believing the others will be safe if she's gone, confronts Amatsuka and tells the sad story of what happened at the monastery five years ago.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Empire of the Dawn I
    7.7/10 24 votes

    #23 - Empire of the Dawn I

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 3/21/2014

    "Goodbye, Himeragi..." After hearing Kojou say this to her in a dream, Yukina begins to contemplate her future and the coming of the day when she may have to leave Kojou's side.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Empire of the Dawn II
    8.5/10 30 votes

    #24 - Empire of the Dawn II

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 3/28/2014

    Shortly after Yukina lost the use of Schneesturm Wolfin and received an order to return to the Lion King Organization, Itogami Island begins to fall apart under attacks from a magical beast that consumes dragon veins.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A