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The Best Episodes of The Gymnastics Samurai Season 1

Every episode of The Gymnastics Samurai Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Gymnastics Samurai Season 1!

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In the year 2002, the formerly powerful Japanese men's gymnastics team member Jotaro Aragaki is no longer able to compete. Even though he trained strenuously daily, he is asked about retiring by his coach Amakusa.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Gymnastics Samurai Season 1 Episode 11 - Gymnastics Samurai
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    S1:E11

    All eyes are on Jotaro on the day of the All-Japan finals, but Leo is already on his way to the airport to go back to London.

    Directors:Ai Yoshimura, Konosuke Uda, Hisatoshi Shimizu, Takehiro Kubota, Yasuhiro Geshi, Kazue Otsuki
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  2. The Gymnastics Samurai Season 1 Episode 6 - Samurai Father and Daughter
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    S1:E6

    Rei's birthday is coming up, but with Jotaro busy preparing for the joint training camp with China, she is left alone to face her feelings.

    Director:Yasunori Goto
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  3. The Gymnastics Samurai Season 1 Episode 10 - Samurai's Decisive Battle
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    S1:E10

    Jotaro is determined to show Leo the new move that Leo helped him complete, but as the competition starts, Leo is nowhere to be found.

    Director:Yasunori Goto
    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  4. The Gymnastics Samurai Season 1 Episode 5 - Battling Samurai
    7.4/10(15 votes)

    S1:E5

    It's time for the NHK Cup, Jotaro's first official competition after his press conference, but all eyes are on the young gymnasts he's competing against.

    Directors:Akari Ranzaki, Takehiro Kubota
    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  5. The Gymnastics Samurai Season 1 Episode 7 - Training Camp Samurai
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    S1:E7

    At the joint training camp with China, Jotaro and the other Japanese gymnasts see the powerful gymnastics of the Chinese team firsthand.

    Directors:Takehiro Kubota, Yasuhiro Geshi
    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  6. The Gymnastics Samurai Season 1 Episode 8 - Intensive Training Samurai
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    S1:E8

    Kitty comes to visit Rei in Japan and takes her on a shopping spree. Meanwhile, Jotaro works on his quadruple with the help of Leo.

    Directors:Takehiro Kubota, Kazue Otsuki
    Writer:Erika Ando

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  7. The Gymnastics Samurai Season 1 Episode 9 - Ninja & Samurai
    7.0/10(15 votes)

    S1:E9

    As All-Japan draws near, Jotaro practices hard to perfect his new move in time for the competition, but he has an unexpected setback.

    Directors:Hitoyuki Matsui, Takehiro Kubota
    Writer:Kiyoko Yoshimura

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  8. The Gymnastics Samurai Season 1 Episode 4 - Samurai Daughter.
    6.8/10(16 votes)

    S1:E4

    As Jotaro works hard to prepare for the NHK Cup, Leo notices that Rei has been acting strange, so he tries to find out what's wrong.

    Director:Hitoyuki Matsui
    Writer:Erika Ando

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  9. The Gymnastics Samurai Season 1 Episode 1 - Retiring Samurai
    6.5/10(21 votes)

    S1:E1

    Gymnast Jotaro Aragaki is told by his coach to retire, but he can't bring himself to tell his family.

    Director:Kiyoshi Matsuda
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  10. The Gymnastics Samurai Season 1 Episode 2 - Rock-Bottom Samurai
    6.5/10(18 votes)

    S1:E2

    After the press conference where he failed to announce his retirement, Jotaro has to figure out his next steps.

    Director:Yuki Nishibata
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  11. The Gymnastics Samurai Season 1 Episode 3 - Dueling Samurai
    6.5/10(16 votes)

    S1:E3

    Young up-and-coming gymnast, Tetsuo Minamino, challenges Jotaro to a gymnastics duel with Jōtarō's career on the line.

    Directors:Kosuke Kuremizu, Seimei Kidokoro
    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Gymnastics Samurai" is the best rated episode of "The Gymnastics Samurai" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Ai Yoshimura, Konosuke Uda, Hisatoshi Shimizu, Takehiro Kubota, Yasuhiro Geshi, Kazue Otsuki and written by Shigeru Murakoshi, it aired on 12/20/2020. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Samurai Father and Daughter".