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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 20 - Two People and One Person
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Two People and One Person

    S1:E20

    Gantetsusai and Fuchi struggle against Tao Fa, but they seem to be enjoying themselves.

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    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - Immutability and Change
    8.8/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Immutability and Change

    S1:E16

    While Aza Chobe battles Rien, Gabimaru regains his memories and begins training in the use of tao.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Gods and People
    8.7/10(23 votes)

    #3 - Gods and People

    S1:E9

    Sagiri's group sets off in search of Horai. Gabimaru goes ahead and encounters the same powerful being that confronted Tenza...

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Chrysanthemum and Peach
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Chrysanthemum and Peach

    S1:E21

    When Tao Fa asks Ju Fa for help, Ju Fa recalls the time they spent together.

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    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Weak and Strong
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Weak and Strong

    S1:E11

    Chobe brings new abilities to bear as he faces the Tensen's servants. A secret of Mei's is revealed to Gabimaru, hardening his resolve to fight and opening him up to a new perception of the world.

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    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Umbrella and Ink
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    #6 - Umbrella and Ink

    S1:E12

    Mu Dan confronts Sagiri's party and reveals shocking truths about the island's true nature.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Dreams and Reality
    8.5/10(17 votes)

    #7 - Dreams and Reality

    S1:E13

    Sagiri's party faces Mu Dan's seemingly unstoppable true form. Shion does his best to rise to the challenge with his mastery of waves.

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    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Love and Karma
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Love and Karma

    S1:E22

    The expeditioners work together to take on Tao Fa and Ju Fa, who have undergone Kishikai transformations.

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    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - The Samurai Code and Carnage
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #9 - The Samurai Code and Carnage

    S1:E17

    Sagiri believes Shugen will be an ally and eagerly anticipates the expedition's arrival, but Shion is skeptical.

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    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - Humans and Sages
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Humans and Sages

    S1:E18

    As the expeditioners prepare, Gabimaru asks Mei if she's sure she wants to leave the island with them.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - Hindering and Restoration
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Hindering and Restoration

    S1:E19

    Gabimaru's group finally enters the sacred mountain, but the Tensen can see everything they're up to.

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    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Yin and Yang
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    #12 - Yin and Yang

    S1:E10

    Mei attempts to explain something very important to Sagiri's party in the forest. Shion tries to explain how he interacts with the world to Nurugai. A mysterious servant of the Tensen tries to explain why Aza Chobe and Toma shouldn't escape.

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    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Screening and Choosing
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    #13 - Screening and Choosing

    S1:E2

    The condemned criminals are gathered on the beach to prepare for the expedition to Shinsenkyo, but first, they must reduce their numbers.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Student and Master
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #14 - Student and Master

    S1:E8

    Tenza and Nurugai also encounter one of the island's strange denizens with unfathomable power. All seems lost before they encounter another Yamada Asaemon...

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    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Dawn and Confusion
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Dawn and Confusion

    S1:E14

    Shugen and Jikka are sent to Shinsenkyo, while Gabimaru and his companions battle Aza Chobe and Toma.

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    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - Reality and Fantasy
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #16 - Reality and Fantasy

    S1:E15

    Aza Chobe and Gabimaru lose themselves in battle, but Mei stops their fight.

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    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Weakness and Strength
    7.8/10(21 votes)

    #17 - Weakness and Strength

    S1:E3

    Gabimaru, Sagiri, and the others arrive on Shinsenkyo, and their battle for survival begins.

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    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  18. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - Watching the Same Moon
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Watching the Same Moon

    S4:E13

    The team head to the source of the petrification beam in South America as they flee from Stanley's ship.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Story of the Cursed Sword
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #19 - The Story of the Cursed Sword

    S1:E4

    Dororo Onikimaru confronts Tanosuke, a manly slaughter. The sword he wields was a cursed decoy where the devil lives. Although barely dismissing Tanosuke, the military sword has passed over to the hands of the hands and the horsemans are manipulated by the weapon.

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    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Hell and Paradise
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #20 - Hell and Paradise

    S1:E4

    Gabimaru and Sagiri are in trouble during their first fight against the island's mysterious creatures. Gabimaru is unaware of these monstrosities and this puts him at a disadvantage in battle. The sudden arrival of Yuzuriha, the female ninja, will change the situation, but Gabimaru does not see clearly in her game.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Heart and Reason
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    #21 - Heart and Reason

    S1:E6

    Rokurota starts to cause serious problems for Sagiri and Gabimaru, and now they must think of a strategy to defeat him!

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Flowers and Offerings
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    #22 - Flowers and Offerings

    S1:E7

    Chobe and Toma encounter people unlike any they've ever encountered before. Gabimaru and Sagiri's party finally meet people who live on the island.

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    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 23 - Master and Student
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Master and Student

    S1:E23

    Shion and Nurugai take on Zhu Jin, but both sides lack the ability to finish the other off.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Death Row Convict and the Executioner
    7.4/10(26 votes)

    #24 - The Death Row Convict and the Executioner

    S1:E1

    Gabimaru, a ninja member of a clan of assassins, is sentenced to death. He claims to have nothing to tie him to life, yet no method of execution manages to end his life. His meeting with Sagiri Yamada Asaemon, who seems to be investigating him, will change everything.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - oath/meaning
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #25 - oath/meaning

    S1:E10

    When he learns of Nox's existence and their role in Jin Taejin's confinement, Mori swears to win the tournament and save him. But his opponent, Ilpyo, also has a good reason why he can't afford to lose. Four years ago, Seungah's sister and Ilpyo's cousin, Seungyeon, had her leg broken by Jegal and had to give up martial arts for good, and Ilpyo has made up his mind to become cold-hearted for her sake. Meanwhile, Feilong, whose attack on Mori failed, is eliminated... as Jegal wears a cruel smile.

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    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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Akira Kindaichi Ratings Summary

"Two People and One Person" is the best rated episode written by Akira Kindaichi. It scored 9/10 based on 6 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 2/22/2026 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Immutability and Change".